A pirate who looks ready to rush aboard and commit murder and robbery can be fashioned 0f nothing more formidable than Cut-out H654, a fold of orange crepe paper cut into a narrow fringe, and some black mounting board.

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The above picture shows Dennison Halloween decorations that were available around 1929.

A ghost may stand guard at the doorway. Its head is a Cardboard Cut-out H651 and its body crepe paper cut into fine fringe.

Cardboard cats, owls, ghosts and owls (Cut­ outs H646, H645, H652 and H551) can be used to advantage on the walls.

Here are some vintage Dennison Halloween decorations available on ebay:

SML VTG DENNISON DIE CUT SCARED HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN, GREAT FOR SCRAPBOOK, CRAFTS    US $9.95

RARE VTG 13" DIE CUT 1920 ART DECO DENNISON FROG HALLOWEEN DECORATION    US $68.50

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Packaged candies make delightful favors. A few seals, cardboard cut-outs, a bit of crepe paper and Cellophane will work wonders. Instructions for making the Cat Bouquet Favor:

To make the flowers, cover a Life Saver with a 3-inch circle of crepe paper. Stretch the paper thoroughly and pinch it together underneath the mint. Tie it with a 6-inch length of spool wire and bend the ends down to form a stem. Wrap with a narrow strip of crepe paper.

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One big howl and sev­en little meows, a lively centerpiece made of cat head cut­ outs attached to spiral wires, and frills of orange and black crepe paper.

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Several orange crepe paper frills are ar­ranged around a glass flower holder which supports a spray of natural branches- the
roosting place of the owl (Cut-out H640).

The cat that waits hopefully below the branch is Cut-out H643

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Ghosts may be encountered partly hidden under a chair or sofa. They really are not so fearsome since they have tangible form of crepe paper and cardboard.

The hiding ghost can be easily made with some heavy white paper or crepe paper, craft glue, wire, black marker and something to use for "stuffing" (newspaper).

Trace both your right and left hand, make 2 of each.

Glue, tape or staple the hands together, leaving the wrist part open.

Gently stuff the hands with cut up newspaper or other suitable stuffing.

Insert each end of the wire into the stuffed hand.  Attach the hand to the wire using glue or tape.

Use fringed crepe paper or ribbon to cover up where the hands are attached to the wire.

Trace a large oval on heavy paper to be the ghost's head and body - make 2 of these.

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Cut a piece of N0.9 wire 8 inches long and double it over hairpin-fashion.

Paste an H 928 Cat Head Seal on the looped end of the wire and twist the two ends of the wire securely around the upper part of a cricket noisemaker.

Fold a No. 212 Black Festoon lengthwise through the center and use it to cover the back of the cat's head.

Wind the folded festoon around the cricket to form the body of the cat.

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Learn how to Easily Paint Your Pumpkins

With each annual visit to the pumpkin patch, teachers, room mothers, scout troop leaders and parents alike often wonder how to make the most of the prize pumpkin that was chosen by a child.

Forget the messy and dangerous ideas of carving.  Pumpkin Painting is the perfect solution to a creative dilemma!
Painting silly, goofy or scary faces or other designs can be a fun, yet relatively simple activity for children and adults.
Preschool age children can even participate in creating their own designs for their pumpkins.  You certainly can't say that about carving pumpkins!
The easiest design to paint on a pumpkin is a traditional jack-o-lantern face. But here are some other ideas for festive designs:
- silly or goofy faces
- favorite cartoon characters
- fall leaves
- scarecrow
- witch
- princess
- turkey
- spider
- ghosts
- cats
- goblin

Painting pumpkins is a very economical craft as most supplies are readily available (you probably already have some of these in your home):
- washable markers
- acrylic craft paints
- newspaper
- spray sealer
- accessories such as raffia, jewelry, hats, etc.

Before beginning, decide what design you are going to paint and trace that design onto a clean pumpkin. You can freehand the design or select one of the many designs in the ultimate e-guide for pumpkin painting, Easy Pumpkin Painting.

Once you or your child has painted their first pumpkin, chances are you’ll want to paint an entire pumpkin family to proudly display at your home.

Pumpkin Painting is an annual family tradition at our house. We hope it will be at yours as well.

Easy Pumpkin Painting is a guide that contains step-by-step instructions and color photographs of exactly how to paint the cutest Halloween pumpkins.  It also contains templates that you can use to paint your first pumpkin in about an hour!  Easy Pumpkin Painting makes painting pumpkins, well, Easy!

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A base of semi-circular heavy wire with feet at the bottom, which is covered by wide strips of orange crepe paper forms the base for this sleepy taffee apple favor.

The broomstick is made of rolled crepe paper with a fringed end.

The peaked hat is of orange crepe paper with fringed black hair.

Resting on the wire base with the stick thrust through is the taffee apple, which has features of licorice strips.

Besides the edible parts of this favor, you can get everything at MisterArt

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Use pipe cleaner to form the body and tail of this Hallowe'en kitty, and glue to it a cut-out face.

She stands guard over individual table fortunes.

You can get everything you need to make this cat from Mister Art - click below to get great deals on arts & crafts supplies

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