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How Halloween is Celebrated in Spain
Halloween is often seen as an American holiday, but it is increasingly being celebrated in Europe, including Spain. In Spain, Halloween is celebrated by decorating the house with fun crafts made by children and dressing up in costumes. Join us for a spooky night with the best Halloween decoration ideas and start preparing your arsenal of pumpkins!
DIY Halloween Decorations Ideas
If you are a big fan of Halloween, we have brought you some DIY Halloween decoration ideas to add a spooky touch to your home and engage in creative activities with your little ones. Some ideas are suitable for the dining area, while others are perfect for decorating doors with Halloween themes. The choice is yours!
- Spiderweb String Lights: Spiderweb garlands are commonly used both indoors and outdoors. You can enhance the effect by adding LED strips to create a personalized touch.
- Halloween Candy Cart: Use a classic serving cart you have at home and decorate it with skulls, spiderwebs, and candy jars. The best part is that you can move this cart to any area of the house, from the dining room to the terrace.
- Chalkboard Fireplace: If you have a traditional fireplace at home, a fun way to make it more interesting is by painting the interior with a layer of chalkboard paint. This allows you to add any message or decorate this area in a more unique way.
- Skulls: Skulls are another classic Halloween decoration. To make them less spooky and more colorful, consider adding some vibrant flowers or plants to them.
Decorate Your Living Room Cushions
Aside from adding small decorations throughout the house for Halloween like wreaths and candelabras, consider decorating textiles as well. A simple way to give your living room a spooky touch is by making a Halloween pillow cover. Here’s a no-sew option:
Materials:
- Fabric glue
- Pillow cover
- White fabric (preferably with a bandage-like appearance)
- White and black felt for the eyes
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Trace two felt circles, one large in white and a smaller one in black.
- Once you have the eyes made, glue them onto the pillow cover using fabric glue.
- Then, tear the white fabric to create a bandage-like appearance. It doesn’t need to be uniform.
- Place the fabric on the pillow cover, wrapping it from front to back, leaving the eye area uncovered.
- To ensure it sticks well to the cushion, glue it in some spots using fabric glue.
Spooky Space Decorating
Once you have the elements to create that eerie atmosphere, decorate the spaces for a true homemade Halloween celebration.
Buffet Table: Decorate the candy table or appetizer area with various Halloween decorations like fake spiderwebs, stuffed or painted pumpkins, bouquets, or
