http://www.halloweenforum.com/ Share your Halloween Party ideas and experiences. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:37:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.halloweenforum.com/fusion/misc/rss.jpg http://www.halloweenforum.com/ http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94594-c-moore-clearance-invitations.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:54:46 GMT Hey all, Just sharing something my wife found. A.C. Moore has alot of formal invitations on clearance. She got a box of 50 for $10.00. ... Hey all,

Just sharing something my wife found.

A.C. Moore has alot of formal invitations on clearance.

She got a box of 50 for $10.00. These have the envelope and RSVP cards with envelope too.

We're doing a Haunted Hotel theme, so it works with the formality of it...

BTW, we aren;t using the RSVP cards to RSVP. We do costume and food contests, and so we decided to use cards for our guests to write their names and costumes and food entries.

And in this day of electronic communications, it's kinda fun to get a real invitation... ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes GoolGaul http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94594-c-moore-clearance-invitations.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94590-game-plans.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:19:26 GMT We are planning on having our first party this year. We always put on a huge yard haunt but we are going to incorporate a party this year. I have a... We are planning on having our first party this year. We always put on a huge yard haunt but we are going to incorporate a party this year. I have a game idea and wanted to run it by you folks to see if you have any thing to help make it better.

On one of TVs I run a loop video with clues and a number like

Clue #1 Moma Pamela was the killer

The answer is of course Pamela Sue Voorhees was the killer in the Friday the 13th

Clue #2 He haunts you in your sleep

the answer is Freddie Kruger from Nightmare on Elm Street

Have 10 or 20 clues rotate all night. Each guest or team can write down how many they know and whoever has the most correct wins a prize.

Any ideas for more clues or how to make this a better game? ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes XeniaHaunter http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94590-game-plans.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94556-two-bathrooms-only-one-plan.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:53:53 GMT Hi everyone. So we're doing the voodoo on the bayou theme. All rooms are planned. Upstairs bathroom is set in the bayou with croc in the tub, swamp sounds, moss, etc. Still can't decide what to do with our downstairs bath. No tub in there, just a shower. And it's a really long room. Should we just make both bathrooms the bayou or continue the old southern mansion theme in the downstairs one? I'm leaning toward bayou in both...Unless something else sounds good?

Help! ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes Monroe58 http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94556-two-bathrooms-only-one-plan.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94489-body-bag-cake.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:23:35 GMT Ok so we were at our local party city and they had a body bag with a skelly in it hanging up my 12 yr old niece was like that would be a cool cake... Ok so we were at our local party city and they had a body bag with a skelly in it hanging up my 12 yr old niece was like that would be a cool cake idea we could make a sheet cake with black icing silver for a zipper then have the zipper open at the top with a skelly and write city morgue on it. My ? is how many people might take this in poor taste I have searched and havent found a cake like this anywhere online . How many of you would find that offensive or in poor taste. The baby was excited over her idea but I am just not sure. ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes silent_cries_go_unheard http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94489-body-bag-cake.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94487-help-designing-creepy-carnival-walk-thru.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:05:52 GMT Hey all, last year I had my first halloween party for my 3 kids. It was pretty successful. This year I am going with the whole haunted creepy... Hey all, last year I had my first halloween party for my 3 kids. It was pretty successful.

This year I am going with the whole haunted creepy carnival theme for their party. I would like to make a walk-thru (that scares the heck out of them) that they have to go thru before entering the party.

I have never done this before and was thinking of maybe using about 4 easy ups to do it. Has anyone ever done this before and have hints or advice they could give me. I know I want to buy that scary 7 foot jester from spirit. That thing is so creepy. I also want to have a live clown in there too. What else can you think of?

Any ideas or hints are greatly appreciated!!:) ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes Jennifer http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94487-help-designing-creepy-carnival-walk-thru.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94475-first-halloween-party.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:39:13 GMT Hi all, I am new here and am attempting to plan my first Halloween party. I am amazed to have found such a helpful site. I do have some limitations... Hi all, I am new here and am attempting to plan my first Halloween party. I am amazed to have found such a helpful site. I do have some limitations to our party that I thought I would ask for your help with.

First - I definitely want to have a themed party, with some level of interactive game / theater type of entertainment element. I want the house to be very dark and creepy, of course. We are young and want a big dance floor atmosphere as well. So here are the limitations:

1) we live in a small house, 3 bedroom ranch. We don't have much space in the living room or even on the patio to accommodate all the guests we want to have over (around 50.) But, we do have a huge back yard and an unfinished basement that we could use. The only problem is - you have to go through the garage to get to the basement. Would this be a feasible option or too disconnected?

2) we are on a tight budget! Is it possible to throw an amazing Halloween party without breaking the bank? If so, what are your best ideas and resources?

And in general, any ideas to make a zombie theme party with the elements listed above that overcomes the challenges also listed, would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes jeyre http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94475-first-halloween-party.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94444-need-help-scenery-twisted-fairy-tales.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:16:18 GMT Hi! After reading alot of the posts on here regarding themes, I thought I would do the twisted fairy tales this year as something different as my... Hi!
After reading alot of the posts on here regarding themes, I thought I would do the twisted fairy tales this year as something different as my last 2 have been just bog standard halloween fancy dress.

I haven't slept much from thinking about it (I know, like a big kid the night before xmas!), as I have been trying to work out cheap ways of decorating the rooms.

Had a look at the Scene Setters and like the forest for the backdrop to the Wonderland dinner but looking for ideas keeping in fairy tale theme for the rest of the house.

It's a Victorian Terraced (so not huge) and we have exposed brick with wood burner in the lounge so was thinking Hansel & Gretel gingerbread cottage (but HOW to decorate the room??)
Other ideas would be appreciated.

Kitchen.. ??? It's small but contemporary and white! lol.

Conserv/dining room is easy as will be the Tea Party with the forest scene setter (unless anyone has any better suggestions?)

Bathroom.. ??

Bedroom - thought of putting a blow up doll with wolf mask and granny clothes on in the bed from Red Riding Hood.

Based in the uk so any advice on shops/online stores to buy from for Alice cutout decorations, any other fairy tale themed stuff I can 'horrify' would be brilliant!!!

Thanks so much (in advance)

Piggles ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes Piggles http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94444-need-help-scenery-twisted-fairy-tales.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94429-make-your-own-audio.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:15:15 GMT seen loads of people asking on here about the best audio for this that and the other.

I'd suggest making your own.

download the free version on 'AUDACITY' its very simple to use. [link]

then download various free wavs, mp3 etc for any particular soundbites you're after.

Download any youtube vids that have soundeffects, audio tracks or whatever and use [link] to extract the audio from them.

once you have all the various bits n pieces you need you just use Audacity to layer them together and 'export as' an mp3 or wav or whatever.

customised soundtracks for your haunt, party or themed room:cool:

i used a combination of all the above to create the background sounds, and voice distorton for my promo vid for this years party ;)
http://ssml.co.uk/monstersball/ ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes Mister P http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94429-make-your-own-audio.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94416-murder-mystery-party.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:03:29 GMT This year we have chosen a murder mystery for our party. This is our first time to do this so I am very excited! We are going to do a vampire theme.... This year we have chosen a murder mystery for our party. This is our first time to do this so I am very excited! We are going to do a vampire theme. I think I've decided on one from dinnerandamurder.com. I'm open to any ideas and suggestions anyone has! ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes msbecca http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94416-murder-mystery-party.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94385-party-help.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:13:08 GMT Ok so I went with my sister and checked out the place her friend has offered for us to have our party it is an awesome place got an open area with a... Ok so I went with my sister and checked out the place her friend has offered for us to have our party it is an awesome place got an open area with a few scattered trees then it leads back into the woods with several trails one leading to the creek and we have been given free reign and I of course ask the family to join us seeing as it is their property they love Halloween as well but just moved here recently and don't know anyone so they but hadn't planned anything except to decorate for the tots. The wife was telling me oh hun we dont want to intrude I was like intrude its your land the more the merrier. So now we are just going to cohost i the party. Our theme was going to be luau she and I were talking she has more basic monster decor as do we so we are just gonna do a Monster Mash (costume party) So bring on the ideas :D

Also I have a costume question I posted about it in costumes under (to dye or not to dye) please share your thoughts ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes silent_cries_go_unheard http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94385-party-help.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94380-tempt-your-fate.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:32:48 GMT Could someone please post the instructions of how to play "Tempt your Fate?"

Thanks!!! ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes doom_buggy_junkie http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94380-tempt-your-fate.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94374-zombie-infestation-theme.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:09:46 GMT Ok time is starting to go way to fast. Ive worked on getting things ready all year and nothings coming together. I probably wont be able to start on... Ok time is starting to go way to fast. Ive worked on getting things ready all year and nothings coming together. I probably wont be able to start on the haunt for another few weeks. Im planning on doing a zombie infestation theme. Once we get started hopefully we should be pretty efficient. We want as much detail as possible, but it can't cost a fortune.

I have a fake emergency broadcast almost ready to go for the preshow room, an air cannon, 2 pneumatic props, and some other stuff. The story goes something like this...

A facility owned by Viral Tec Industries was developing an experimetal pathogen which leaked. It causes mutations and severe damage to vital tissues and organs which results in zombie-like behavior. Authorities are trying to keep it contained within the facility by issuing a quarantine around the area, trapping you and your group inside.

I want to stick to the story line as much as possible using actors, broadcasts and recordings to help tell the story.

I could use scare ideas, storyline changes, atmosphere ideas, and pretty much anything else you may have. I need to get this thing figured out and start ordering stuff. Please HELP and keep this thread going! lol :eek: thanks!!! ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes thealmightyzenk http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94374-zombie-infestation-theme.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94373-halloween-movie-marathon-ideas.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:04:00 GMT Hi everyone,
I am planning on hosting a Halloween (Horror) Movie Marathon this year. I've been trying to come up with a unifying theme for the films and decorations, but can't think of one. Any of you have any good ideas? If you have any ideas about food and decorations, those are more than welcome, too! :)
Is anyone else doing a movie party? What kinds of elements are you incorporating into yours?

Thanks for all the feedback!!! ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes doom_buggy_junkie http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94373-halloween-movie-marathon-ideas.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94366-underwater-bathroom-theme-ideas.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:23:33 GMT I am thinking of doing a spooky underwater theme for a bathroom this year. My inspiration was Bioshock so I am looking for that sort of feel (but not... I am thinking of doing a spooky underwater theme for a bathroom this year. My inspiration was Bioshock so I am looking for that sort of feel (but not necessarily a straight take off of the game.) I was wondering if anyone has ideas on what to add to make this theme?
I am also looking for some good audio files to play in the room (anything that sounds like the atmospheric audio from Bioshock or things like muffled ocean sounds, deep space sounds, slow dripping, echoing noises...)

So far I only have a few ideas.. I was thinking of hanging seaweed around the mirror and maybe seaweed/netting on the window curtains and shower curtain. The bathroom has a light fixture above the mirror with 4-5 bulbs so I though I'd put green and/or blue lights there.
I was also trying to figure out how to give the effect of undulating underwater light. It's difficult because it is a small space so it would be tough to add some big contraption without it being obvious. The only thing I could think of was to fill the tub with water, have some sort of aquarium bubbler in it and aim a spotlight at the water so the light reflects off.
My main problem is the bathroom walls are pale pink tile with white paint above, totally NOT spooky. I'm not sure how to cover them without messing them up. ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes HauntedHorror http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94366-underwater-bathroom-theme-ideas.html http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94362-wilton-3-d-skull-cake-pan.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:29:19 GMT I'm so excited, I just got back from Michael's where I used my 50% off coupon to get the new Wilton 3-d Skull cake pan! It was $34.99, so I got it for $17.50. I'm thinking it will be awesome made with Red Velvet cake and using Red Raz preserves or something to stick the halves together with. I'd like to use the Wilton edible glitter on the outside. Any more creative decorating thoughts? ]]> Party Ideas. Experiences and Recipes Vavavampire http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/94362-wilton-3-d-skull-cake-pan.html