Spooky Weekend is a new weekend event that is launching very soon. The first Spooky Weekend will be running from June 19th - June 20th and will have  a Summer theme, so it's appropriately called the Spooktacular Summerween Weekend. 

This event is online only and currently includes nearly 50 businesses from around the world, with many more to be announced on the lead up to the weekend. 

So far Sourpuss Clothing, Retro-a-go-go! and many more stores are all taking part and each one will be offering exclusive discounts, products and giveaways. 

To find out even more about the event head to SpookyWeekend.co.uk. You can also stay up to date with all the news and updates via Instagram and Facebook. 

Check out the current list of confirmed stores below and keep checking back for more updates!

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! ​

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! ​

Monday

We're starting this week with a quick and easy make. These hanging bat bell jars are made by printing and cutting out these different bat silhouettes and then stringing them together to make them look like they're flying around the jars.

For those of you who don't have a bell jar at hand then why not substitute this for a large jar? Either way they look great and are such a simply make to put together. 

​Find out more details right here.

Tuesday 

Today we're making and baking! With Autumn less than a month away, it's getting closer to the best time of the year where it's all about cosy jumpers, curling up with a book or in front of the tv and lots and lots of nice warming foods! 

This recipe for Pumpkin Pie is easy to whip together and tastes great. I recently tried Pumpkin Pie for the very first time and absolutely loved it. I can definitely see myself making it for many, many years to come each Aututmn.

So if you've never made it before or even if like me, you've never tried it before then lets get making this today! Find out the full recipe right over here.

Wednesday

Another easy make for the middle of the week today and it's another cheap one too! Today's fake Crow Taxidermy diy can easily be put together with things you can grab from Poundland and other budget stores. 

The article also shows you how to make extra wall-worthy treats too including decorative spider plaques and spiderweb dream catchers!

Head right on over to here to see how to make your own decorative treat.

Thursday

I absolutely love spooky shadowboxes and this one is no exception. This can easily be put together with things from your local craft store (Hobbycraft will definitely be your friend for the box) and it won't take you long to make either. 

One thing I love about this is the use of the battery tealight candle, when placed behind the haunted house silhouette the windows flicker and glow. 

You can find out all the details on how to make your very own haunted house shadow box right here.

Friday

Continuing with Tuesdays Pumpkin Pie recipe, I stumbled across this easy Pumpkin Pie Garland craft project too which I think looks really great.

It would be a nice little autumnal decoration in your home, especially in your kitchen and as it's easy to store away after use, you can use it year after year. Maybe use this to decorate your dining room when having guests over for an autumnal feast. 

You can read up on all the details on how to make your own garland right here.

Saturday

We're going to end the makes this week with how we started this week... and that's with another Bat DIY. 

This Hanging Bat Table Centrepiece looks complicated but it's actually another really easy make, with the majority of the items required possibly already being available within your home. 

This is designed to hang above your dining room table however if that's not something you're up for, why not place the branches inside glass jars and bottles instead? To make your own hanging bats just click right here. 

Sunday

It's the last day of the week and we're going to close this week with a movie night. This weeks film is the incredible Scream. Released in 1996 Scream has become a cult hit and is one of the best slasher films around. 

It's personally one of my favourite films and the 3 sequels that followed are also great too. 

Scream focuses on Sidney Prescott whose own mother was murdered a year ago and must try and survive a new killer who is out to get her and her friends. 

 If you've never seen any of the Scream films before then you're in for a treat as they'll leave you wondering who the killer is from start to finish. Once you've watched all four films (Scream 5 is also being released in 2022) why not check out the TV show too? Although no where near as good as the films, all three seasons are fun to watch and you can even check out a Halloween special episode too. 

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: @yourbesthalloweenever
Check out their 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

There are only 6 more Seven Spooky Things to go and we're starting the 6th remaining week with these Monster Strawberry Cupcakes. 

Here in the UK for the past two years, monster plants have been a big thing at Halloween. Quite a few people go crazy for them in Homesense and TK Maxx and so here we have edible Audreys.

These are really easy to make and look so good (and tasty).
Find out all the details on how to whip up a batch right here.

Tuesday

We're adding a gothic touch to your home today with these DIY Blood Candles. They're made using cardboard tubes, battery tealight candles, a glue gun and paint and they really do look great. 

These would look perfect dotted around your home this halloween or add some clear fishing wire and suspend them from the ceiling for an easy floating candle effect (Harry Potter Great Hall anyone?).

Check out all the details and more pics of these wonderful candles right here.

Wednesday

Here in the UK more and more stores are starting to put out this years Halloween ranges and so those budget stores (Home Bargains, Poundland) but just be your new best friend. 

This Witch Hat Door Decoration can easily be made on a budget and will cost less than £10 to put together. Using a witch hat, artificial flowers and a few spooky additions, you can easily put this together to make an amazing decorative piece for your home this Halloween. 

Find out all of the details right over here.

Thursday

Thursday this week is movie night and tonights film will also coincide with tomorrows make. This week we're watching The Addams Family Values. A brilliant classic film released in 1993 and considered one of the best Addams Family films to date. 

1993 was also the year for The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus, so that year definitely was one hell of a spooky one. The film follows the Addams Family and their quest to return their Uncle Fester to the family home and save him from gold-digger Debbie. If you have never seen it before then you're in for a real treat! 

Friday

Continuing with yesterdays movie, today we're going to be the Addams Families own cousin It! Right now is the perfect time to get everything together to make this too as is requires chicken wire (which might be on sale as Summer begins to end), wire and Hula skirts. 

You'll of course need a hat and glasses but these you should easily be able to get your hands on too. If chicken wire isn't for you though, why not substitute it for a tomato cage instead? 

You can read all the steps on how to make your own Cousin It right here.

Saturday

This make is another easy one and you can make these anyway you like. The possibilities are endless with how you want these to look but something we can all agree on is that they look great! 

These DIY spell books require mainly books, a glue gun and paints. Which you most likely will already have at home. 

The tutorial does require you to use old books to make these but if like me that stresses you out a little (you can't deface books, they're books!) then why not use the book storage boxes to make these instead? Find out all of the details on how to make your own spooky spell books right here.

Sunday

The final make for this week isn't exactly a make you could get made today but it's one you can easily get together to make for Halloween. 

This Candy Corn Pom Pom Wreath looks so cute and would look amazing hanging on any door. This is another low cost make that you can easily buy everything for from stores like Hobby Craft and potentially The Works. 

​To find out all the details on how to make your own Candy Corn wreath just head right over to 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: @illustratedscientist
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! ​

Missing Halloween and the month of October? Me too! So from now until Halloween, each week they'll be a new 'Seven Spooky Things' post to ensure you can add a bit of Halloween to your day 365 days a year.

These Seven Spooky Things should keep you well spooked from August 17th to August 23rd.

There are only 7 Seven Spooky Things blog posts left before they end and October arrives! Eeek!

Check out all of this weeks daily tasks below:

Monday

It's a new week of spooky fun and so we're kick starting this week with these super easy Coffee Filter Bats. 

They don't take long to make at all and you can customise them in any way you like, so you can let your creativity run wild! 

Find out all the details on how to make these right here.

Tuesday

Todays make might be a little tricky to put together but it's not impossible and it is 100% worth it! 

Inspired by my recent find in Homesense here in the UK, these Shadow Box Pumpkins can be put together fairly quickly and designed in all kinds of different ways. The Haunted House pumpkin is definitely my favourite of the three pictured. 

All you really need are artificial pumpkins, black card and battery powered tealight candles to put these together but they're a decoration that will last for many, many years to come! Find out how to make your very own Shadow Box Pumpkins right here.

Wednesday 

The past few weeks movie night has been on the weekend but not this week! Instead Wednesday is this weeks movie night and we're watching Beetlejuice! 

Released in 1988 Beetlejuice grossed a total of $74,000,000 worldwide and quickly became a cult favourite. A sequel has been rumoured for many years with the original title planned to be Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Although as of yet no official announcement has been made, an animated tv series was also released in 1989 and ran for 4 seasons.

 'The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out'

Thursday

Inspired by yesterdays movie, today we're making these Potted Sand Worms! 

They may looks  a little complicated but they're actually really easy (and fairly quick) to make. The tutorial shows you exactly how to make them in the picture but why not add a small stake into the base of these and place them inside actual plant pots?

These would look great amongst any indoor plants or even dotted around your garden (be sure to weatherproof them if this is the plan). Find out all the details on how to make these right here.

Friday

Booooooooook! Or should I say Brooooowwwwnniees! Who doesn't look Hocus Pocus? And also who doesn't love a good brownie? Add the two together and you've got literal magic in your mouth! 

These Spell Book brownies look so tasty and how don't require much work at all. These would look great at a Halloween party or even if you're having  Hocus Pocus themed night. 

Check out all the details on how to make these right here and let's get baking!

Saturday

This little make is extremely easy and quick but should easily keep any kids entertained for quite a while. 

All you need to make this sweet little ghost bunting is masking tape, a black pen/felt, string and scissors!

You can then design as many different ghosts in all different shapes and sizes to make a truly unique and spooky bunting decoration. Check out everything you need to know to make your very own right here.

Sunday

Your final make for the week is one that I absolutely adore. These spooky little haunted houses are made from bird houses! 

Right now is most likely the best time to get making these too, as so many stores are already starting to display their autumnal products and bird houses will start to be reduced in many stores to clear out all of the spring/summer stock. Here in the UK you can easily pick up a wooden bird house from The Works for a couple of pound too. 

Read up on all the details right here on how to make your very own Haunted House! 

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: @hauntednarrowboat1692
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! ​

Halloween has started to arrive in the UK and I am fully taking it with both arms and giving it the biggest hug ever. This year has not been the best year for anyone and so seeing some level of normality in our spooky little lives is a welcome breath of fresh air. 

The first signs of Halloween in Homesense and TK Maxx started around the 24th of July and since then stores have been filling their shelves with spooky product after spooky product. 

To begin with my local Homesense store was severely lacking in Halloween products and so I have been fortunate enough to have friends and family who are willing to check stores closer to them to find my Halloween fix and so far I think I have been able to cross everything off my list that I have wanted so far this year. My most recent visit though, I was so surprised to see the shelves full of new arrivals!

The first wave of products to arrive in most stores were Halloween Gnomes, metal decorations and mugs. This has now become full ranges that many of us Halloween folk are going crazy for.

It definitely looks like skulls are a big thing once again this year. Skulls appear to be a staple each year at Homesense and TK Maxx and although I am not a huge fans of skull products, some of this years releases are fun to look at. There are a lot of Ghosts and Pumpkins this year too. I do love a good ghost so I am loving so many of the ghosties and have swiped up quite a few of them already. Primitive style pumpkins are also adorning the shelves this year and I have big plans with them for this years Halloween home display. 

Snow globes, light up decorations, hanging signs, candle holders (and candles), plush toys and much, much more are all quickly trickling into stores. There are quite a few returning items including the witch hats with 3 stacked pumpkins on the side, witch boot candle holders and more. Some have returned in the same style as previous years and others have had a complete makeover. 

Although there has only been 3 kitchen products that I have grabbed so far, it does appear that they have invested a lot more into homewares too. Chopping Boards, Mugs, Spatulas, Cookie Cutters, Jar, Salt and Pepper Pots are more are all available. The three products I grabbed myself are a white pumpkin ceramic jar, ghost salt and pepper pots and a small pumpkin jar. If we're graced with Rae Dunn Halloween goodies (like in previous years) then I will be sure to on the hunt for those too, but so far there hasn't been any sightings. 

The pumpkin with three ghosts (above) was one of my must have finds for this year and after a very hot journey to a store a little outside of my local area, I managed to find them. I was also fortunate to get my hands on one of this years BIG wants on many peoples list... the Light Up Haunted House pumpkin. Searching every store I possibly could get to, I was on a mission to find this and it was actually my partner who found it! The Pumpkin is hollowed out with a jagged opening, inside sits a small black tree, gravestone and highly detailed haunted house. If you flip the switch on the base the small LED lights light the whole scene up. This is definitely at the top of my list for favourite new additions. 

The flying witch was also a very recent purchase but the moment I saw a picture of her online I knew I had to grab her. She's flying across the sky on her metal broom with black cat familiar in front. I absolutely adore her and have plans to potentially paint her cape from red to orange.... but i'm not 100% sure as she looks great as she is. 

Pillows and fleece blankets have made a return this year too. The majority of pillows so far are returning designs from previous years. These pillows include witchy puns or skeletons/coffins. If pillows are not your thing but you're down for wrapping yourself up in a nice fleecy throw blanket then the Halloween Cat or Dog blankets are for you. These blankets have cat or dogs dressed in various Halloween costumes. They're super soft and only £9.99 too! Personally not my thing but if we get ghost blankets any time soon, then count me in! 

One of the earliest finds was the below Trick or Treat sign. This little sign was only £3.99 and I knew as soon as I saw it I was going to repaint it a little. I used orange acrylic to highlight the text against the spiderweb a little better and then placed it as a backing piece for my very filled shelves. I also used the same paint to re-paint the little Boo ghostie. Originally he was all grey (almost concrete looking) and so I decided to change his head and add a little colour.

I'm sure it won't be the last thing I tweak a little this year but overall I am really enjoying the releases that Homesense and TK Maxx are constantly adding too. I do have a few more items on my list of things I would love to own so will be hunting those down next. 

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

Let's still this week with a little up-cycling! As we're kick starting another spooky week with these tin can lanterns. 

They're easy to make and take hardly any time at all. If you have a nail, hammer and some empty tin cans then you're pretty much all set. The tutorial does require print outs so you can hammer around your designs but if you simply draw the designs you would like onto the tin cans and then follow your own lines with the nails, you're all set.

​Find out all the details right here.

Tuesday

Today's make is the opposite of yesterdays make... so instead of a quick and easy project, today we're going for something that will take a few days to make but looks a-ma-zing!! 

This witch house is made entirely from cardboard and paint. The video tutorial breaks down every single step on how to make your very own house.  This would look incredible as a table centrepiece or just a decoration around your house this Halloween (or leave it out all years because people need to see this!). 

Check out all the steps right here.

Wednesday

Today we're cooking and this one is definitely a recipe you'll want to make over and over again. Whip up a batch of this slow cooker pumpkin chilli for a nice hearty treat. 

Add a few tortilla chips for scooping and this dinner is perfect for a nice cosy night in. You can also freeze this too so if why not make a big batch and enjoy throughout Autumn? 

Find all of the details for this tasty dish right here.

Thursday

I really love this make, its quick, simple but really effective and a whole lot of fun to put together.

This One Hour Broom Parking sign is made using wood, paints and hooks. You could make this for Halloween as a decoration you bring out year after year or just a general home decoration. Personally I would hang this above the door in my kitchen. 

Make your very own parking sign right here.

Friday

Last Halloween one product that quite a few people went crazy for was eyeball plants. They were available in places such as Homesense and TK Maxx here in the UK and quite a few of you were on the hunt for them.

There is a chance they might be back this year.. but if not why not make your own? Now is the perfect time to make them too as so many stores have artificial flowers available for Summer decorations. This particular tutorial using plastic eyeballs that you should be able to get closer to Halloween from stores like Poundland, The Range etc or substitute these for ping-pong balls and draw the details on yourself? 

You can also make the flowers without purchasing artificial flowers and use felt that you cut and wrap around the eyeballs until you have a flower. You can find out how to make these flower right here and a felt example can be found here.

Saturday

I have shared countdown calendars in the past and let's be honest... you can never have too many Halloween calendars, so here is another! 

This Calendar will take a little time to put together but it looks fangtastic and is actually a lot of fun to make and also use throughout October. Each day is a little hanging tag then when removed has a new activity to complete each day. 

A great idea to make for the kids or even just for yourself. Why not make one with a new project for you to do each day as you countdown to the best day of the year? Start day one with decorating a room, day two baking, day three a craft project until you have a completely spooky house for October 31st.

You can find out all the details on how to make this right here.

Sunday

It's the last day of the week and so to help you unwind after the end of this busy, crafty week, i'm making today movie night! 

This weeks film is the brilliant Happy Death Day and if you have never seen this.... where have you been? Happy Death Day is definitely one of my favourite films of the last decade and it's a load of fun too. 

The film follows Tree, a college student who ends up murdered... only when she dies, she suddenly wakes up starting the day all over again. The only way to break the loop is to find her killer and stop herself getting killed once again. 

It's such a great film and although the sequel isn't as good as the first it's also a lot of fun too and definitely one to check out right after you have watched this too. 

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: @thedyerghoulhouse
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! ​

Not too long ago I shared a list of Ten UK Small Businesses That Celebrate Halloween All Year and many of you really enjoyed checking out the list and discovering new businesses right here in the UK that stock Halloween goodies all year. 

I also followed up this list with an international post, so those of your from outside the UK can also check out spooky stores near you too. 

As the original list was so popular I have put together a new list of ten MORE UK small businesses that you should check out for Halloween treats. These stores stock Halloween products all year, so if you're after a spooky fix you're in luck. 

For those of you who are in the UK a new page was also set up recently that monitors all UK stores that stock seasonal decor and this list will be updated as each store begins to put out this years Halloween ranges. You can check this list out (and add to bookmarks so you don't miss out) above via the Halloween UK link. 

Halloween Horror Props 

Halloween Horror Props is a UK based business located in Somerset. The store stocks heaps of Halloween props, decorations and more. My personal favourite item is the Tombstone chalkboards as the winged skull design is incredible. 

What's great about this store is that they've also supplied products to well known companies such at Universal studios, Hammer House of Horror and even Channel 4!
Check out out of their spooky goods right here.

Simply Gothic Co

I have shared Simply Gothic Co a few times in the past but even to my surprise I didn't include this wonderful business on the original list. 

So here it is! Simply Gothic Co sells loads of original spooky products and they're available in a wide range of different items. You can grab lots of newly added prints, jewellery, stickers and more! 

The store is always adding new items too and if you're after a regular fix of spooky goodness then be sure to check out the subscription box that is available too. 

Check out the store right here and be sure to follow on instagram and Facebook. 

Hollow Hill Apparel 

Hollow Hill Apparel is a small family run business that sells wonderful spooky clothing, mugs, badges and more. 

All designs are designed by themselves and they are adding new treats to the store quite often. One of my favourite products in the store (and I need to grab one before they're gone) is the Pete's Pumpkin Patch T shirt. It's such an awesome design and it's perfect for my next trip to the pumpkin patch. 

One thing that I think makes this business stand out is kids clothing, it's easy to find adult spooky clothing all year but clothing for children is much harder to find. So if you're after something for the kids then Hollow Hill Apparel has you covered. 

Check out the store right here and be sure to follow on instagram and Facebook.

Grimly Fiendish Crafts

Grimly Fiendish Crafts creates some of the cutest spooky treats on Etsy. 

The store sells loads of different embroidered creations and you can even swipe up adorable felt pumpkins to decorate your home with this Halloween. New products are being added to the store often.

It's easy to see that there is a lot of love that goes into each product. Check out the store right here and be sure to follow on instagram and Facebook too. 

Cult Locations Ink

Cult Locations Ink sells all kinds of different hand-drawn prints from various tv shows and movies. New prints being added all the time too.

I grabbed this Hocus Pocus inspired print along with a print of Michael Myers house from Halloween and I know i'll be back for more soon too. One thing that I think makes this store stand out is that each print comes framed, so they're ready for hanging the moment you take them out of the both. Oh and they're a really good price too!

If you're after some brand new wall art then check this store out right here and be sure to follow on Facebook and instagram. 

Olde Glory

I have known about this wonderful store for a few years now but only recently did I make my first purchase. 

Olde Glory is a store that sells all kinds of products from bedsheets and pillows to seasonal decorations and more. The owners of this store moved to the UK from the USA and wanted to bring a little piece of home with them, so Olde Glory was created and honestly this store is bursting with so many amazing products. 

When I took a trip to Salem last October, one thing I especially loved was the traditional Halloween and Fall decorations that were decorated all over the town. Knowing there is a store that brings classic American homeware and decorations to the UK really is a treat for us all and it's one store that you should definitely be adding to your list of favourites.

Check out this store right here and be sure to follow on Facebook and instagram too. 

Spooky Hoot Studio 

I came across this store fairly recently but absolutely love what it sells. Spooky Hoot Studio creates all kinds of different decorations from wooden blocks and signs to handmade shelf sitters and more. 

So many of the current products available have major vintage vibes going on and all products really would look great in your home this Halloween or just leave them out all year long! 

Check out this store right here and be sure to follow on instagram and Facebook.

The Black Craft Collectif 

If you're after wall art then The Black Craft Collectif has your covered. 

This store only launched this year but already it's bursting with all kinds of spooky and gothic prints that your haunted home would die for. Original designs and unique movie inspired prints are all available along with different sticker designs too.

I personally love this Haunted Home, Haunted Heart print that is currently available from the store.

Check out this store right here and be sure to follow on instagram too.

The Black Kraft 

Another store that I recently stumbled across is The Black Kraft and it's a great little store for you to check out. 

The store sells a whole bunch of different wall art, Jack-O'Lantern and coffin shaped pillows with new products being added quite regularly. One of my favourite products currently available is the Pumpkin Candy Bucket print.  

With Halloween creeping just around the corner, why not take a look at this store for your decorating needs! Visit the store right here and be sure to follow on instagram too.

Dolly Cool

Dolly Cool creates amazing unique and original jewellery, pins, notepads, scarves and more. New products are being added to the store all the time and one thing I love, love, LOVE about Dolly Cool is that every year a brand new Halloween range is launched and each year it is incredible. 

With Halloween only a few months away it won't be long until a new range is revealed. So if you're after some spooky accessories to add to your outfit or even just something a little quirky and original, check out Dolly Cool! 

You can visit the store right here and be sure to follow on instagram and Facebook too! 

​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 a little spooky. with this diy Ouija board decoration. This would look great as a centrepiece for your next party or just as something to hang on the wall in your haunted home. 

Surprisingly it's really simple to make and also extremely cheap to put together, so you could easily get one of these made in a day.

To find out how to make your very own decorative Ouija board just click here.

Tuesday

Tuesday is all about lighting! Well more specifically, lamps and these easy to make paper lanterns look great. They have major gothic vibes and all you really need is card, paper and string. 

The templates to create these are completely free and you can also find vintage style templates too. So if you're after more of an Halloween look then the black cat and moon templates are right up your street.

Check out how to make these right here and the Halloween templates here. 

Wednesday 

As of today (July 20th 2020) there are exactly 64 days left until it is officially Autumn/Fall, which is just over two months away.  So for those of you who are counting down the days (like I am), why not bring a little fall into your home early? 

Today i'm sharing a recipe for Gingerbread Leaf Cookies! These are a quick and easy bake too, so you can easily whip up a batch in no time. With Summer still sticking around for another 2 months, it means you have plenty of time to experiment and tweak this recipe as much as you like so you can create your own perfect leaf cookies when Autumn finally does arrive too. Personally I love adding my own twist to a recipe and I think I would add some iced details to these to really make them stand out.

Check out all of the ingredients and steps on how to make these right here.

Thursday

I am absolutely obsessed with this make. It's might take you a few days to put together but the finish is worth it. 

Today you can read all about how to make your own Halloween village from wooden blocks! The how to even shows you full pictures of each building so you can easily replicate them yourself. What's more is that this won't break the bank at all to make and if you already have some thick wood you're halfway there already. 

I will definitely be making these before Halloween and if you would like to do the same then head right over here.

Friday

Today's little make is actually a little up-cycle project. If you have even ended up with a broken shovel then why not give it a new lease of life as a cute little plant pot ghost? 

A quick lick of paint and a spooky face will change a broken shovel into a spooky addition to your plant pots. You could easily do this without waiting for a shovel to break.... stores like poundland sell cheap shovels that you can paint yourself, so don't get breaking those garden tools!

Find out all the details right here.

Saturday

It's movie night and what better movie to sit down and watch than Elvira Mistress of the Dark! 

This classic film was released in 1988 to mixed reviews and only made $5.5 million on a $7.5 million dollar budget... ouch! But with many flops, over time they develop cult status and this film has one hell of a cult following. The film is fun, camp and a little ridiculous but it's definitely worth a watch and hopefully one you'll watch over and over again. 

There is also a sequel called Elvira's Haunted Hills that you can sink your teeth into too!

Sunday

You've made it through another week and we're going to end it with more baking... but this time time not the edible kind but the decorative kind of baking. Today we're making this wonderful Cinnamon Salt Dough hanging leaves. 

As a kid I remember making all kinds of things with salt dough as it was so easy to mix together, so i'm actually a little excited to try and make these too. What I especially love about these are the fact they're scented. As a hanging decoration alone they're great but adding that cinnamon touch really adds a nice autumnal layer to them that will make your home smell amazing.

​Find out how to make these 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: @strictlyspoopy
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!