Happy Boo Year! 

2023 is here at last and if you're trying to shake off that December feeling and get back into the spooky festive spirit, this list should help! 

Here's five easy ways to add a spooky touch to your January month and and get ready for this years spooky season and to hopefully make you feel a little like Halloween is already here (although it's Halloween everyday for some of us right?). 

Make A List

January is all about a fresh start, whether that be with a new job, going to the gym, making resolutions or just making a few lists, now is the perfect time to start planning for Halloween. 

Halloween might be months away but you can never have enough time to plan, so why not make a list of potential theme ideas for your next Halloween party? Costume ideas, foods to experiment with, stores to visit, craft projects to complete all make great lists to plan for this year. I tend to take a small step back in January to see what worked in the last year and what didn't, ideas that came to fruition and things that I have been putting off that I can attempt this year. 

You could also start a 2023 scrap book for spooky season, so when October finally rolls around you are fully prepared for the spookiest month of the year. 

Organise

If like me, you end up with lots of new spooky things throughout spooky season and even as gifts for Christmas, January is the perfect time to organise everything. I usually find that something I loved in previous years, might now not be as loved as it was, so it's time to give it a new home. 

Sorting through all of your spooky things and deciding what to part with and what to keep is a really great way of clearing out unnecessary clutter and can also be great for your mental health. You're probably wondering how this is spooky? Well what you decide to part with, you can sell or even trade for other spooky things. Any money you make can then be put aside for this years spooky purchases and so you're starting the year with a Halloween 2023 fund already.

Read, Watch, Listen!

Every year we're always treated to new spooky films, music and books. As January is usually a quieter month for pretty much everything, now is the best time to catch up on books you might have not read or even purchased yet. 

I always enjoy watching Halloween films in January to shake off December and get back into the spooky spirit. Personal favourites from last year were Hocus Pocus 2 and Halloween Ends and I still have Netflix's The Curse of Bridge Hollow on my list of films to watch (a few suggestions for you there). 

There is so much Halloween themed music to listen to too, this can be anything from actual Halloween songs like those released by DBones and the Remains, Kim Petras and LVCRFT or soundtracks from your favourite Halloween films. If those don't take your fancy, there's always the year long Halloween Radio. 

Shopping

Two words... January Sales! You would think that with it now being a new year and January that Halloween would be long gone from the stores, well you'll be surprised to know that you can find so many Halloween goodies in the January sales. 

Many stores will remove stock from shelves after October and will put it back out in January to try and sell in the sales. You'll be able to find all kinds of spooky things and maybe even things you might have had your eye on but missed and it's now even cheaper. You might need to hunt through sale sections to find odd spooky treats, but a day out hunting is sure to guarantee you at least one thing. 

Craft Challenge

Halloween is ten months away, which gives you plenty of time to start all of those projects you've been wanting to start (or finish). One way to spread out the spooky fun is setting yourself a craft project challenge every month.

If you can complete one project every month until October, you'll be able to start the month with a handful of spooky makes. You can then decorate your home with your creations and relax a little in October as you're already well prepared. Projects can be anything from creating a new recipe, making decorations, candles and more. You can also find free activity packs in the freebie section above which includes heaps of easy DIY projects for Halloween and other holidays 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 or join the new mailing list right HERE​

Can you believe we're already a quarter of the way through 2022 already? Where is this year going? 

As we end March and fall into April, we can look forward to the fact that the end of April marks 6 months until Halloween!

​We're so close to the halfway mark now that I can almost smell the scent of pumpkin spice in the air...

Until then though, here's ten of my spooky finds for March 2022. These are ten products I have discovered in the last month that I think you would really enjoy.

As much as it pains me to say it... Summer will be here before you know it and that means sunbathing, the beach and lots of Sunshine! 

Be the talk of the beach with these spooky cute beach towels from Odd Like Us. They're available in a Jack O Lantern and ghost design or the even cute Jack O Lantern Daisy style. 

The design is printed on one side, with the other made from super soft terry fabric, making it also more absorbent. 

You can grab your own towels right HERE.

Cast a little magic in your home with this Flying Witch Tealight holder. 

The holder is made from ceramic and features a flying witch, along with stars and dots all around. As you can see from the picture, when it's lit it casts a magical design all over your walls and surfaces. 

You can also grab this in seven different colours. This holder would look amazing in the place of a pumpkin at Halloween (or have both?).

​You can grab your own right HERE.

Show off your love for Halloween all year with this Trick or Treat Black Cat T-shirt from Austin Pardun Art.

If you're a huge Halloween lover, then you should already be well aware of Austin Pardun's work as they are definitely one artist that is keeping the Halloween spirit alive all year.

You can get your hands on this super cute, vintage style t-shirt that features a Black Cat popping out of a Jack O'Lantern, but be warned, this is only available in limited quantities, so grab it before it's gone!

You can get your claws on this tee right HERE.

Gothmas might be just under 9 months away, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare yourself for making another holiday a little spooky. 

This decoration features a witch silhouette on a wooden plaque. A gold star and moon have also been added, with a satin ribbon attached to finish it all off. 

I really love this decoration and think it would look great out all year, hang it on your wall or your year round Halloween tree!

You and grab this for your tree right HERE.

Pumpkin Spice Lattes might not available due to it being Spring but that doesn't mean you can't get your spooky drink fix!

While we all wait for the best drink of the year to return, fill the void with this incredible tea set from Vahdam! The set contains four different flavours of loose leaf tea, with one flavour being Pumpkin Spiced Herbal Tea! You could even make your own iced teas with these, to keep yourself cool when the weather warms up.

All four teas also come packed in a orange Halloween themed gift box and you can also get your hands on a matching mug too. Grab your own tea set right HERE.

Halloween Ends is due for release this October and although it might be the last Halloween film (for now) you can still re-live the original with this awesome Bobblehead!

Featuring Michael Myers dressed as a ghost from the original 1978 release. The bobblehead includes Bobs glasses and a phone at the base of the stand. 

There's also many more Halloween and general Horror characters available from Royal Bobbles, but this is by far my favourite release so far. 

Grab your very own Ghost Michael right HERE.

So many of us discovered new hobbies during lockdown and it was so great to see so many people getting back into crafting and art in general. 

One particular craft that I saw a lot of people take up was cross-stitching and this book is perfect for any spooky ghoul who wants to create awesome cross-stitch designs for your home. There are 25 projects in total for you to complete, with easy to follow instructions too.

If you need an added homemade spooky touch to your haunted home, I definitely recommend this spooky book!

Pick up a copy right HERE.

Have you ever wished your bottle opener was a little more... spooky? Well wish no more, as you can now get your hands on this awesome Bat shaped bottle opener. 

It's made by Ototo who are famous for their original and unique homeware products and this bottle opener is no exception. The head of the opener has cute ears and when you attach the cork screw to your bottle and pull up the handles, you'll also be greeted by bat wings too!

I absolutely love this and know a friend who would absolutely love this too, so it's definitely going into my basket. 

Grab your own bottle opener right HERE.

While searching for gifts for a friends upcoming birthday, I came across these cute crystal ghosts. They're available in two different designs and five different stone types too. 

The ghost pictured is made from Lava stone, while you can also purchase a ghost in Red Jasper, Tiger's Eye, Rose Quartz and Kambaba Jasper. Each ghost is around 2 inches high and comes in a gift box for safe storage. 

The Red Jasper ghost is taller and comes in a more traditional sheet ghost design. 

Haunt your home with one of these ghosties right HERE.

I have said it before and I will say it over and over again... you can NEVER have too many Halloween mugs. 

Although my cupboards are crying out for no more mugs, this Black Cat mug from Sourpuss might just find it's way to my home very soon. It features their classic black cat design and is perfect for your spooky teas and coffee. 

You can also grab this design in matching salt and pepper shakers and candle holders too!

Grab your own black cat mug right HERE.

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! ​

Spring has officially arrived and as nice as the longer days are, it's great to know we're already another season closer to Autumn and most importantly Halloween!

Just because it's spring doesn't mean we can't bring a little spooky goodness into yet another season and so today i'm sharing six plants that would definitely add a spooky touch to your home and gardens this year.

All of the plants below are available within the UK and I have included links on where to buy too. So let's put our gardening gloves on and get planting.

Hollyhock 'Blacknight' 

This plant came up so many times when looking into spooky/gothic plants and I can see why. Hollyhock is available in a variety of different colours with the almost black flower being a definite must for your garden this year. 

These plants are quite hardy so you won't have to worry about them too much in the garden. The best time to plant them is April to June and they flower mid-late Summer. 

To prolong such a beautiful flower you could dry these out and turn them into potpourri or used them in crafting. You grab a packet of seeds right here.

Colocasia Black Magic

Colocasia Black Magic are sometimes referred to as Elephant Ears and I can see why. This plant has large, almost black leaves that would look amazing in your garden. 

This plant is recommended to be grown indoors in pots and then taken outside during the warmer months. The colder weather and especially frost can kill this off so it's not recommended for being planted directly into your garden. However if you live in a warmer climate, these should do just fine outside all year.

You can grab this gorgeous plant right here.

Deadly Nightshade 

You might already know this one from a certain Halloween/Christmas film (i'm looking at you Sally). Deadly Nightshade or Atropa Belladonna as it's also known, is found all over the country and as the name suggests it is indeed poisonous.

The plant has flowers that appear to be black, these then turn into berries that also appear black in colour but they are definitely not sweet and juicy. The berries can lead to all kinds of medical issues including coma, so if you grow this please make sure no one takes a bite. They are easy to grow and also quite hardy, so will return each year. 

Although the plant is indeed poisonous, many animals are able to eat it without any kind of reaction, including bunnies! You can find out more about this plant right over here.

Bleeding Heart 

Bleeding Heart (also known as Lamprocapnos Spectabilis) are look exactly like the name suggests. These heart shaped flowers look like they really are bleeding hearts hanging across a branch. 

They're fairly easy to grow and are suitable for both full sun and shady areas. As long as you ensure the ground they grow in is kept moist, they will continue to return each year. I did actually grow these quite a few years back and they are such a stunning flower. 

While looking more into Bleeding Hearts I did discover that Black Bleeding Hearts do not exist. So if you find  a store claiming to be selling black Bleeding Heart seeds, most likely you will end up with a completely different colour. 

​You can pick up this wonderful plant right here.

Zantedeschia Black

These plants also known as Black Calla Lily has a deep purple flower that once again appears to be black. 

These plants are recommended for growing in pots indoors although you can add them to your garden during the warmer months. As they're quite a tender plant they won't survive the colder seasons, so it's recommended to remove and protect or add them to pots which you can easily take back indoors throughout Autumn and Winter. 

You can grab this plant right here.

Fritillaria Persica 

Fritillaria Persica is a tall plant that flowers through April and May. Although a little late to plant this year (unless you can grab them already in bloom), this plant is definitely one worth getting for your garden. 

It grows tall and can have 30+ flowers when in full bloom. You can find this plant in a variety of colours including deep purple, which appear black in the light. This plant is also great for bees but be careful if you own pets as this can be toxic to dogs and cats. 

You can find this right here.

If you're after a little more colour in your garden and plant pots this year, why not theme your plants instead? Create areas of Halloween colours like orange, red, yellow and white. Mix black flowers with other colours to really make them stand out. You could even add small ornaments to pots to create mini Halloween themed pots too. 
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I'll be planting yellow, white and orange flowers together this spring to create a Candy Corn themed pot, so have fun and happy spring! 

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! ​

Easter is almost here and so is another fun little activity pack that I have put together to help add a little spooky touch to another Holiday!

This pack contains everything you need to make an egg garland which features Halloween eggs and some popular horror characters turned into eggs too. 

There's also a Egg Hunt kit which contains all 18 eggs in smaller sizes which can be cut out and then hidden. The kit includes a checklist too so you don't miss any. 

Both activities are available in full colour or black and white so if you prefer, you can colour each egg in yourself. 

You can download the pack below by either right-clicking and saving each image or download everyone in one go via the zip file at the bottom. If you do download please be sure to tag me on instagram as I would love to see (@spookywil). 

Activity Pack is for personal use only and not for commercial use in any way.

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! ​

Today i'm sharing a little DIY project I recently worked on to turn an old bird cage into a Halloween feature! 

This project is quite specific but I hope that by sharing how I put this together, it might give some of you a few tips on how to make something similar or even the same if you come across a similar bird cage. 

I recently came across this bird cage while searching for Halloween mugs on ebay. It was odd that it appeared in the results and at first I checked it out and didn't really think much of it, until that's all I did was think about it. I started to dream up all the things I could potentially do with it and so I ended up getting in touch with the seller to see if they would be happy to ship (the auction was originally collection only), fortunately for me he was and so around a week later the bird cage had arrived.

It wasn't in the best condition but also not the worst at all. One part of the roof wasn't secure anymore and the paint work was chipped, stained and incredibly dusty. The cage was filled with webs and so the moment it arrived I removed the areas that could be taken away from the cage and got cleaning. 

At first I used a vacuum to remove all of the webs and dirt. I then used a sponge with some warm soapy water to clean the cage all over. With cotton ear buds I was able to clean in between all of the small areas to remove as much dirt as possible. Next I moved on to painting. For the entire thing I used a basic wood and metal paint which I grabbed from Amazon. I painted the entire outside first and then moved to the inside. It was extremely tricky as the base does not come away so I had to reach as much as I could into the house through the small door in the front and paint the inside of the roof. It took a while to finish all of the inside due to so many awkward angles but it wasn't impossible.

The next part was to paint the areas of the roof that could be removed. This includes the area that had come away (left) and the top roof. Once these had dried I used wood glue to reattach the roof and it was almost complete.

In the days up to it's arrival I decided to 3D print 6 different sized ghosts. Using a pin I made a small hole into the top of each one and threaded a piece of string through each ghost. With the string attached I then took apart battery tealight candles by removing the base and glued the base (with everything still attached) inside each new resident. As I was able to remove the base of each candle with everything still attached, I am still able to turn them on and off and also replace the battery if needed. 

These were then attached to the inside of the roof and either tied onto the wooden beams inside or I used a small piece of strong sticky tape to attach each one. The smallest ghost which can just be seen at the very top of the house does not light up but the attached lights in the roof make him glow anyway. 

Lastly I found a set of copper wire orange lights also on Amazon. What's great about copper wire LED lights is that you can easily bend and shape them. So without using any kind of glue or sticky tape, I was able to bend the lights around the beams in the roof and spread them out to ensure as much of the lights lit the roof up as possible.

Once everything was attached it was finished! I simply turned on all of the lights, turned off the lights in the room and here we are. A spooky, upcycled Haunted House bird cage.  This has definitely been one of my favourite things to make and also one of my greatest second hand finds too.

I know that this is such a specific make but for those that would like to make something similar, you can easily substitute the 3D printed ghosts and make them from paper or even air-drying and fimo clay. Maybe use an old toy dolls house and paint it all black with the ghosts hanging in the windows or use just a standard bird cage with ghosts inside. The copper wire lights I purchased from here and the paint is here.

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! ​

Valentine's Day or Valoween is very nearly here and so to celebrate i've put together a little free Activity pack! 

This pack contains puzzles, a colouring page, hanging decorations and two printable greeting cards too!

You can either right click and save each image below (be sure to click on each image first) or you can easily download everything in one zip file, which can be found towards the bottom of this page. 

If you do download and make please either tag myself on instagram (@spookywil) or the October 31st store (@october31st.co.uk) as I would love to see! 

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! ​

Valentine's Day is almost upon us and for those of you who are longing for the spooky season to return, this list might just help bring it that little bit closer.

I've picked out 13 easy makes to add a little touch of Halloween to what is considered the most romantic day of the year and included one make that i've created myself too. 

These should add a spooky touch to your day this year and turn Valentine's into Valoween instead. Oh and remember... another holiday is almost out the way bringing Halloween one holiday closer. 

Voodoo Doll Pin Cushions

These adorable Voodoo Dolls are so easy to make and are perfect for a beginner. You could easily customise these to whatever colours your like and while you're at it why not make a whole family of them? 

Add a felt loop to the top to turn this into a hanging decoration or stitch a keyring chain into the top for a spooky little accessory for your keys. These really would make such a great gift for that special someone this Valoween.

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

Coffin Gift Box

Nothing says love like a coffin gift box and this one is another easy make. These little coffin boxes are great for gifts or party favours and are the perfect size to place a ring inside... 

So whether you're just placing candy inside or about to let your favourite ghoul know you want to spend the rest of your life (and death) with them, you can find out all the details on how to make these (including a free template) right here.

Pom Pom Bats!

Let your favourite ghoul know that you're simply 'batty' about them with these Pom Pom Bats! 

These can be made into a number of things including hanging decorations, gift tags  and even cocktail stirrers. Customise the wings into all kinds of colours and you've got yourself another perfect gift. 

Check out how to make these little cuties right here.

Jack Skellington Cheesecakes 

Who doesn't love cheesecake? I could eat it all day long and never get sick of it and if your favourite ghoul likes cheesecake too, then these are perfect! 

These are easy to make and don't take too much time either, so you can whip up a batch before your spooky evening together. 

You can find out all the ingredients and how to make these delicious treats right here.

Gothic Flower Lights

When I first came across these I had no idea they were made from egg boxes because they look fangtastic! 

They're another easy and quick make and would look so great strung up around your place to help set the mood. If you've already got fairy lights in your home, you're all set to make these gothic flower lights. You could even give them as a gift if you're on a budget!

Check out all the details right here.

Planchette Chocolate Box

Obsessed is an understatement with this make because look. at. it!! It looks incredible and is actually quite easy to make if you've got the time. 

The instructions do require a cricut machine but for those who don't have one fear not! As you can easily create this design with a steady hand and a craft knife. You can also customise the design however you like.

This box doesn't just have to be for chocolates either, so if you have a gift and are wondering how to wrap it, why not make this? I know if I was given this I would keep the box for as long as possible as it's far too nice to throw away. 

You can get making your very own Planchette Chocolate Box right here.

Jack Skellington Valentines

You can never have enough Jack Skellington in your life and Valoween is no exception to not include the Pumpkin King!

These Jack Skellington Valentine Decorations would definitely add a spooky touch to your Valoween decorating this year or use them as gift tags for your loved ones gift. Once again they're super easy to make and the link below includes a free template for you to easily print them out (or if you have a steady hand you can draw these out yourself). 

​Check out all the details right over here. 

Valoween Cards

One thing that seems criminally unavailable this time of year are Valoween cards (come on card companies, spooky people need cards too!) but luckily Spooky Little Halloween and That Halloween Bro recently teamed up to create these free, printable Halloween cards! 

They look amazing and are the perfect little card to give to your favourite ghoul this Valoween. I know I would be over the moon to receive one of these myself. 

You can grab these Valoween cards right here. 

Bloody Truffles

So you've made the Planchette box but have no chocolate to put inside? Well you better get in the kitchen to make these Bloody Truffles as they would be perfect to place inside and look absolutely delicious too! 

I was expecting these to be quite tricky to make as i've tried to make truffles myself in the past and failed (i'm looking at you fridge from 2018 and your non-setting truffles *weeps*) but they're fairly simple to put together! 

To find out everything you need and how to make these deadlicious treats, just click right here.

Origami Heart Bats

I'm always blown away by origami creations, from a single piece of paper you can make pretty much anything and these bats are a fine example of how a piece of paper can become something amazing.

These origami heart shaped bats would make great decorations for around the home this year or use them as gift tags for your loved ones gift. 

Find out how to make these right here. 

Valoween Wreath

Who said Valoween decorations have to stay indoors? Decorate that door and let your neighbours know that this ghoul isn't just spooky during spooky season! 

I adore this wreath and think it looks so, so good! It's a really simple make that you could actually put together with left over Halloween ribbons (does it count as left over if it's used all year?) and you could get this hanging on the door within an afternoon!

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

Eyeball Flowers

I have shared how to make these eyeball flowers in the past via Seven Spooky Things and now is the PERFECT time to make these! 

​Flowers are insanely popular this time of year and although i'm sure anyone who receives flowers will be pleased, they would be even more pleased if they were eyeball flowers. Quick and easy to make, these look fangtastic and if you click the blog link i've shared above, you'll even find a felt alternative for those of you who can't find the right flowers. 

To create the perfect bunch just click right here. 

Anti-Valentine Heart Cookies

I couldn't make a list of Valoween themed makes without including some kind of heart biscuit and these are incredible. 

Inspired by the popular Love Hearts candy, these cookies are the perfect treat for those of us who aren't all that fond of the most romantic day of the year. 

To make your own Anti-Valentines cookies just click here. The link also includes a free download for the 'Love is' labels too!
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Valoween Garlands

Finally, the last make on this list is a little creation I put together myself that I hope many of you will like.

These DIY Valoween cutouts will create a Love Heart Coffin, Black Heart and Hanging Love Heart Bat garland that you can put together in no time. 

You can either save the images below or download the zip file to receive all three printables right away. Simply thread a string through each of the cutouts using a needle and hang around your home this Valoween!

If you do download and make these please do share pics as I would love to see (links below).

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! ​

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! ​

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! ​