I cannot believe it's the very start of October this week! Sadly that does mean that this weeks Seven Spooky Things is the last but it's going to be a bumper fun issue! 

​This week will be less about making and more about having fun, decorating and getting ready for the spookiest month of the year. So if you're after ideas on how to make your home ready for Halloween then you're in luck as there are weeks and weeks of Seven Spooky Things for you to now check out. 

Let's get the final Seven Spooky Things for Halloween 2020 started!

Monday

​Let's start the final week with one little make. This super easy pom pom ghost garland is adorable and would look great across your walls, fireplace, doors and more this Halloween! 

You can easily make one of these in an hour or two and you can check out just how to make one right here.

Tuesday

One of my favourite instagram accounts @Notebookofghosts has created an awesome reading challenge for you all this October. 31 Spooky Stories (or 13 if you would prefer) is a month long challenge to read 31 short spooky stories. 

It's can easily be done and is also a fun way for you to celebrate Halloween. You could even read to others or just curl up with a nice hot drink, chunky blanket and get lost in a haunting tale 13-31 nights of the month. 

You can find out even more details on how to take part via the Notebook of Ghost blog post right here.

Wednesday

It's officially the last day of September, we're now over a week into Autumn and the best month starts tomorrow. So if you haven't already, today we're going to be decorating. 

Grab all of the decorations your have available and get decking the halls with all things spooky. Have you created a theme this year? Well now it's time to put it into motion and celebrate because October is finally here!

Thursday 

It has finally arrived! October is BACK and today also kick starts 31 Frightful Films For 31 Nights! This list of films has been put together by myself and are a bunch of the most popular films suggested by you! A few weeks ago I asked you (via the October 31st Facebook page and group) what films you like to watch throughout October and you gave the best responses! 

My question also had another motive and that was to put these films together and create a list of films we can all watch throughout October and here it is. What's more is that I will be watching five of these films with you all and throughout our watch party ill be asking you a few questions. Save your answers and email them in for your chance to win a prize. 

Unfortunately these films will not be streamed due to piracy laws, but with that being said I have selected some of the most popular films to watch along with you all that hopefully you will already own or can easily access via Netflix, Amazon Prime or Disney+. 

The first film to kick start the month will be Hocus Pocus! We'll be watching this together at 8pm and all you will need to do is join the chat with a picture of your film ready to go. Then we'll chat online throughout the film, i'll ask a few Hocus Pocus questions, save the answers and once the film has ended you can send them in for your chance to win the prize (which will be revealed the day before the watch along night occurs). 

The winner will be revealed during the next watch along night. Whats more is that everyone who emails in will also be entered into a prize draw for another mystery prize which will be revealed on Halloween! 

So grab your copy of Hocus Pocus and let's get watching tonights first Frightful Film! 

Friday

Almost all stores within the UK will now be stocked with loads of spooky tricks and treats so today we're going to go SHOPPING! 

Grab your haunted shopping bags and let's go out to see what treats we can find. You can also check out a handy list of all stores that currently have Halloween goodies in store or online right here.

Saturday

Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Frappuccinos might be back at Starbucks (as of writing this i've already had 3) but do they have Candy Corn milkshakes? Didn't think so! 

This quick and easy recipe for Candy Corn milkshakes required no Candy Corn at all but looks super cute (and tasty) you only really need vanilla ice cream and food colouring to put this together. It would make a great October beverage this month. Why not top it off with Halloween sprinkles that you should now be able to find from most supermarkets?

Check out the full how to right here. 

Sunday

As it's the last day of the week and also because today marks... the last day of Seven Spooky Things for Halloween 2020, I though today would be a great time to re-post both of the free activity packs that were created during UK lockdown and also the newly released Halloween Zine from The Samsain Society. 

All 3 of the files below are free to download. The activity packs are a zip file which contain all kinds of makes, puzzles, colouring pages and more! The zine is also a PDF which you should be able to download easily to your computer or phone. These are great little things to read and make throughout October and I will be releasing more packs in the future too! 

To everyone who has read all of this years Seven Spooky Things posts I cannot thank you all enough for checking them out, sharing and tagging me in all of your pics to do with these posts (and the packs below). I hope you all have a wonderful October and if you make anything from the SST blog posts then please do continue to tag me as I absolutely love seeing them.

Stay safe, stay well and most of all Stay Spooky! 

​Who to Follow
As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too. 

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @SpookyLittleHalloween
Check out her awesome instagram for guaranteed Halloween treats all week! 

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise! ​

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

Dead Happy is the brand new limited edition collection from October 31st that will be released October 1st! 

The collection features a whole range of new spooky products which you can check out below. One final product will be revealed in the next couple of days but for now you can view all of the new collection in full. 

Each new product will be limited edition and won't be restocked, so if you have your eye on something, grab it while you can!

Available October 1st 2020!

Three new A5 Prints will be available from the store. The first an October Ghost print, a cute 'Hide and Eek!' print featuring cute ghosts playing a midnight game and the third print being the 'Let's Get Spooky!' design. 

This countdown sign is made from metal and includes a dry-wipe marker pen so you can easily countdown the days until Halloween. Simply write how many days are remaining in the moon. The metal sign also has pre-drilled holes for easy hanging.

Haunt your kitchen and your home with this Haunted Home Tea Towel. The towel is 100% cotton and comes packaged in a cardboard sleeve with spooky design.

An October 31st first! T-shirts are making their debut with the first being this cute playful ghost design. Each T-shirt is printed onto a cotton fruit of the loom tee and will be available in sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. 

Each T-Shirt will be released as a pre-order for one week only. Once the week has ended the will go into production and all t-shirts will be shipped asap. If any T-shirts remain once pre-orders have been shipped they will be re-added to the store. 

Available as a full set or individually. These ghost stickers come in four different designs and are waterproof! You might recognise the ghost creeping out of the pumpkin from the Trick-or-Treat collection too. Originally part of the candle range, he's made a return in sticker form. 

What collection wouldn't be complete without a new mug? This ghost features five adorable ghosts playing with leaves and candy corn. 
The mug has a black inside and handle and full print all the way around. 

It's been a while but there is finally a brand new pillow! This Ghostie Pillow features a happy ghost holding a pumpkin. It's made using minky fabric and is super soft. 
​The design is double sided with the October 31st logo on the reverse. 

This tote bag features adorable ghosts and pumpkin treat buckets!
It's 100% cotton and each one is unique with the ghosts flying one way or another or a mixture of the two!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

Monday

We're starting this week with less of a make and more of an idea for a future make! These adorable woodland pumpkins are made using felt and card and can be put together in less than 30 minutes!

This is such a great idea for decorating this Halloween and also just for Autumn! Maybe decorated your pumpkins like this for Autumn and then carve them out with a scary design for Halloween? 

Find out how to make this cute little fox along with more woodland creature designs right here. 

Tuesday

Today actually marks the first official day of Autumn! The best time of year has finally arrived and we can now look forward to cooler weather, cosy nights wrapped in blankets, sweaters and comfort food! 

So let's celebrate the first day of Autumn with these Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies! If you love cookies in general, then you will love these too! 

Check out how to make these delicious treats right over here. 

Wednesday 

Now is the perfect time to start stocking up on all of that wonderful Halloween candy. A large amount of stores will be stocking all kinds of seasonal treats right now what better way to store them, than with these Candy Corn mason jars?

Todays make is quick and easy but they look great. They would make the perfect table decoration or just look great on your shelves, filled with all kinds of wonderful sweet treats. 

You can read up on how to make your own Candy Corn Mason Jars right here.

Thursday

Now that Autumn is well and truly here, you'll want to be decorating your home to reflect the seasonal change that is already happening outside. If like me, you like to fill your home with autumnal treats including pillows, blankets and decorative items around the place, then you'll love todays make. 

This easy tutorial will show you how to make Halloween ornaments for you a seasonal indoor tree. The easiest part is the branch as all you'll need is an old tree branch that you think would be perfect to hang small, light decorations on. Grab this and remove any loose bits from the branch, then paint it any colour you desire. 

You can then make your very own hanging autumnal decorations by checking out all of the steps right here. 

Friday

I love a good wreath! If it's bursting with all kinds of autumnal colours and accents then I am all over it and this wreath is no exception. 

When I first came across this tutorial, I actually thought this would be quite complicated to put together but to my surprise it's actually extremely easy and quick. The majority of the wreath is made from tied ribbons, with the tassle ghosts being the final, easy touch too. 

If I hadn't of ordered myself a new wreath for the door this year already, I would be all over this! 
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Find out how to make this easy diy right here. 

Saturday

The weekend is officially here and for this week we're going to take it easy. Today we're reading and tomorrow we're watching. So you can put your feet up and release with todays article. The wonderful Halloween Haiku has put together a list of Fun Alternatives to Going Out this Halloween and for some of you this article is going to be a big help. 

So many of you are concerned Halloween is over this year and that it's been cancelled. Halloween can never be cancelled and just because it won't be the same as what we're used to does not mean it's gone completely. There are many ways to celebrate the best time of the year and the article above will help you to do just that! 

Sunday

To end the week we're watching The Village. This Village was released in 2004 and was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. 

The film follows a small village that is under strict rule to never leave. Just beyond the boundaries of the village are monsters that will attack and kill anyone who tries to leave. However as time goes on the villagers start to become suspicious of what exactly is keeping them there. 

I personally really enjoyed this film and the twist towards the end was a nice surprise. If you have never seen The Village before then I would definitely say it's worth a watch but be warned... you'll either love it or hate it. 

Who to Follow
As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too. 

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @eclipseafterglowstudios
Check out her awesome instagram for guaranteed Halloween treats all week! 

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise! ​

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

If you love Pumpkin Spice then you will love these! Pumpkin Spice Dumplings are a quick and easy treat that I created a couple of weeks ago and ended up devouring the whole batch. 

Since making these I have created different variations for these which I have suggested at the bottom of this recipe for those of you who fancy a little different taste to your sweet dumplings. 

They take less than an hour to make and can also be made completely vegan. I can see myself making these for many years to come and will most likely be eating even more of these throughout October. Find out how to make your very own Pumpkin Spice Fudge Dumplings below:

You will need:
2 Tablespoons of brown sugar
1/2 Teaspoon of salt
1 Teaspoon of ground cinnamon (sweet cinnamon preferable) 
3/4 Teaspoon of ground ginger
1/2 Teaspoon of ground cloves
250g Self Raising Flour
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
Water
Fudge Cubes

First you'll need to preheat the oven to 190 Degrees C/375 Degrees F/ Gas Mark 5.

Sieve the flour into a bowl and add all of the spices, sugar and salt into the flour. Mix together and then add the oil. Mix once again and then with a jug of cold water, add a small amount to the mix and keep mixing more water into the mix until you get a dough that isn't sticky but easy to roll. You might need to use your hand to really mix it all together but try not to mix it too much as you'll remove all of the air from the dough. 

Once mixed tear off a small amount and roll out into a circle (The diameter of a standard mug) around 1cm thickness and place one cube of fudge into the centre of your rolled out dough. Wrap the dough around the fudge cube to make a ball. Continue to do this until you have no dough left. 

Place the dumplings onto some greaseproof paper and place into the oven for around 20-25 minutes. You'll want them to rise to a good height but don't take them out too early as they will sink. The fudge inside will melt during cooking to create a nice runny centre. I did sprinkle my dumplings with a little brown sugar before placing into the oven but this is completely optional. 

Once they have risen take them out the oven and leave to cool for around 5 minutes. I do recommend serving these as soon as possible to enjoy the runny fudge centre. Enjoy!

Extra suggestions:
Why not place a marshmallow and cube of chocolate inside the dumpling to make pumpkin spice S'mores dumplings instead? 
Another great way to enjoy these is either making Cinnamon Frosting or even Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting. Place this over the dumplings or in a small bowl for easy dipping! 

Vegan Options:
Replace the inside with any vegan alternative to make these 100% vegan. The dumpling mix itself uses no animal products so it's already vegan. 

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

October is very nearly here and as a lot of us will be celebrating at home this year, why not celebrate together online? 

A few weeks ago I asked on Facebook via the October 31st page and group what your go-to Halloween films are to watch throughout October and i've taken those films to create 31 Frightful Films For 31 Nights! 

Throughout October you'll have a new suggested film to watch each night with five of those films having the option to watch along together. A live chat will be created for all of those to join in and throughout the film i'll be asking a small number of questions for you to answer. 

At the end of the film you can send in your answers to all questions asked during the film and then the winner will be announced during the next Watch Along night! Each question will appear for only ten minutes and then will be removed so you've got to be watching along for your chance to win otherwise you'll miss it. During the film we can also chat, play some extra little games and just have a fun spooky time online together. 

The most popular films that were suggested do appear more than once and we'll be kick starting October by watching the most popular suggested film on the list Hocus Pocus. I have also tried to select films that everyone should hopefully be able to access easily whether that be through Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix or maybe you just own them on dvd/blu ray already. Unfortunately these films will not be streamed live due to piracy laws. 

Check out the full list of 31 Frightful Films below and also the five Watch Along films we'll be watching together too! Prizes for each night will be revealed the day before we watch each film together and prizes will all be sent at the end of the month. 

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

Monday

It's another new week which means another new week of all kinds of tricks and treats! 

We're starting this week by making these quick, but fun Halloween Soap Bottles. I recently managed to get my hands on some Halloween soaps but as these only seem to be available during spooky season, these bottles are a great way to have spooky soap all year long! 

Find out how to make your very own soaps right here.

Tuesday

I don't know about you but I love, love, loveee Mexican food and if there's Halloween themed Mexican food then I am even more for it! 

Today we're putting a quick and easy (spooky) twist on Quesadillas by making them as Jack'O-Lanterns. These are quick and easy to make, extremely yummy and would look great at your next Halloween party. 

Check out all the details right here. 

Wednesday

When witches go riding and black cats are seen, these black cat sock decorations only take fifteen... minutes to make and they look fangtastic. 

If you've got some old black socks lying around (or maybe buy a new cheap pair) then you're already on your way to making these adorable black cat sock decorations. You could even mix this up with different coloured spooky socks and have a whole gang of spooky cats!

You can find out all the details right here. 

Thursday

These are quite simply... adorable! And as with most makes I come across, are also easy and quick to make. 

These cute little jack-o'lantern pouches would make the perfect little treat for your trick or treaters this year. You could even use these to play a fun little hide and eek game around your home and garden or just to give out as spooky gifts. Plus you can design as many different faces as you like so everyone has a unique little cutie! 

All of the steps on how to make your very own little Jack-o'lantern pouch can be found right here. 

Friday

Friday night is this weeks movie night and tonight we're watching The Thing! 

Released in 1982, The Thing was directed by John Carpenter and follows the story of a research team in Antarctica who are being hunted down by a shape-shifting alien that can take on the appearance of it's victims.

This one definitely is not for kids buts totally worth a watch. The film is tense, surprising and scary! I have only actually watched this film recently but after checking it out, it's made me wonder why it took me so long to watch it as it's such a great film. 

Saturday

Halloween is very quickly approaching and even after so many Seven Spooky Things blog posts, I still feel like i'm no where near ready. 

Today we're making paper rosettes! These vintage style decorations are cheap, quick and easy! They're a load of fun to put together and really do look great. If you're not feeling the centre designs, why not find images you do like or draw up your own pictures to make a truly unique display this Halloween.

Read up on all the steps right here. 

Sunday

Your final make is here! This weeks last make are these awesome vintage style tassels. They're an easy make but do require a drill to put everything together, so now might be a good time to invest in a new tool!

These would look great placed all around the home or in bunches of all different colours. I'm going to be attempting to make these myself this Halloween too and will most likely keep them out all year. 

You can find out how to make your very own right here. 

Who to Follow
As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too. 

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @mikeorpse
Check out his awesome instagram for guaranteed Halloween treats all week! 

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise! ​

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

Monday

We're down to 4 Seven Spooky Things left! This week we're starting it with a really fun read. The Samhain Society is a group of like-minded people who work together to share as much spooky content all year and I am honoured to be part of such a wonderful group of people. 

We have worked together to create a free Halloween 2020 Zine which is filled with all kinds of spooky treats and you can download it below. 

If you want to check out all the members who have contributed to this Zine and fill your day with even more spooky content, then you can check out a list of everyone right here.

Tuesday

Those of you who love Primitive Halloween decorations will love todays make. This primitive style candy corns are easy to make and mainly require wood and paints. You could possibly pick up wooden plain candy corn pieces from your local craft store currently too. 

They look great and for those of you who like the look of candy corn but hate the taste, these are perfect!

Check out how to make your very own wooden Candy Corn right here.

Wednesday

Todays make is one I cannot wait to get started with. It requires air drying clay (which you can buy from The Works for around £4), a rolling pin and a few more things you should easily be able to find around the house, or at least similar substitutes to make these adorable little ghosts! 

The tutorial has used white clay but you can easily purchase standard air-drying clay and paint it white with some acrylic paint. 
Find out how to make your own adorable little ghosts right here.

Thursday

How deliciously spooky does this look? This chocolate trifle is filled with all kinds of tricks and treats and will definitely be a head turner at your next Halloween party. 

This trifle uses box mixes and pre-made ingredients so if your short on time you can easily whip this together in no time. Substitute Peeps for any kind of Halloween marshmallow and you're all set for one hell of a  tasty treat. 

You can read all of the steps on how to make this right here.

Friday 

Another bake for today and today we're making these absolutely adorable Ghost Pecan Cookies! 

These only take around 45 minutes to make and require just five ingredients so you should be able to whip these up in no time at all! 
Imagine giving these out to trick or treaters or leaving plate out at your next get-together! (Or just a plate for yourself, yum!).

Find out how to make your own little cute ghosties right here.

Saturday

Your final make for this week are these quick and easy yarn pumpkins. Personally I love the colours for these, they're very autumnal and look great. 

You can also mix these up to create all kinds of colours. Why not make different patches for each season? That way you'll always have pumpkins throughout your home all year long. 

Add a small loop to the top step for easy hanging too. 
To find out all the details on how to make your own yarn pumpkins, just click right over here. 

Sunday

We're ending the week with this weeks film and we're watching Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks was released in 1996 and was directed by Tim Burton. I remember when I first watched this film as a kid and it terrified me. I thought the aliens were so scary and I definitely had a nightmare or two. Having watched it recently I realised how silly they look but still absolutely love this film. 

If you have never seen this film before then you're in for a treat. It's definitely one of Tim Burtons better films and a whole load of fun. 

Who to Follow
As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too. 

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @johnnie_cb
Check out his awesome instagram for guaranteed Halloween treats all week! 

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise! ​

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

The Ghosts are out of the Crypt!
The Samhain Society is a group of spooky ghouls who share spooky things all year long and we've put together a surprise zine!! Best of all it's completely free to download too! 

You can download your copy below and be sure to also check out all of the contributors for this vine right here too for even more spooky content:
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Spooky Wil
Spooky Little Halloween
Halloween-Haiku
All Hallows Geek
Eclipse Afterglow Studios
Shivers of Delight
Your Best Halloween Ever
A Bewitching Guide to Halloween
Bewitching Book Tours
The Witch at OneandSeventy
The Sconnie Sling
Spook-Eats
The Necro Nom-nom-nomicon
Cheers With Chelsea