Halloween – Homemade Face Paints, Food and Ideas
Frighteningly Frugal Fun!
The average American family spends over $100 per year on Halloween goodies. With aisles full of costumes, decorations and candy, Halloween can become expensive quickly. Fortunately, many spooky effects and tasty treats can be made at home for a fraction of the cost. These DIY ideas help stretch your budget while encouraging creativity and hands-on fun for the whole family. Below you’ll find simple homemade face paints and special effects, recipes for creepy-but-delicious snacks, and party game ideas that keep kids entertained without breaking the bank.
Homemade Face Paint
Ingredients for one color:
1 tsp corn starch
1/2 tsp water
1/2 tsp cold cream
food coloring
Mix the corn starch, water and cold cream in a small container such as an old muffin tin cup. Add a few drops of food coloring and blend until you reach the desired color and consistency. This amount makes one paint color; mix additional batches for other colors. Apply with clean brushes or cotton swabs and remove with soap and water when finished.
Fake Wound
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
1 layer tissue
cocoa powder
2–3 drops red food coloring
Combine petroleum jelly and red food coloring in a small bowl, stirring with a toothpick. Add a pinch of cocoa powder to darken the “blood.” Separate a single layer of tissue and tear a roughly 2×3 inch piece. Place the tissue over the area where you want the wound, then cover and shape it with petroleum jelly so the center sits slightly lower than the edges. Fill the center with the red petroleum jelly mixture and lightly dust cocoa powder in the center and around the edges for a realistic, darkened look.
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