by Sharon | Jul 25, 2014
I’ve recently learned about this tradition of Boo-ing Neighbors. You do it a few weeks before Halloween. It’s quite exciting, actually. What you do, for those of you who don’t know about this, is make up some signs one with a poem about “Being Boo-ed” and one announcing “We’ve Been Boo-ed” — it’s a sign neighbors are asked to put on their door or in a window to let others know they’ve been boo-ed and to go boo someone who hasn’t been boo-ed, yet. You put the poem and sign in a container of your choice with candy and goodies. I go with the wrapped candy and goodies, because no one knows from whom it came.
Here’s a Halloween Party Favor Treat Cone Free Template you may like as a container for your “Boo Delivers.” Here’s the link right here at Two Cans On A String.com https://twocansonastring.com/halloween-party-favor-treat-cone-with-free-templates/
Image and Free Printables Courtesy of http://www.sistasfun.blogspot.com
Under cover of darkness you deliver your “boo deliveries.” The fun part is ringing the doorbell and running for cover so you don’t get caught. Kids really like this part, sneaking up to porches, leaving the goodies, ringing the doorbell and running for cover in the bushes, behind trees and maybe they make it down the street to where you’re waiting in the “get-away car.”
I like the idea, because it is a nice thing to do for a neighbor. It also creates a buzz of goodwill around the neighborhood of neighbors doing something nice for neighbors. It’s fun to see the “I’ve Been Boo-ed” signs pop up on doors or in windows. The great thing is when everyone has been boo-ed.
You can start this tradition this year. You can give just one or more. Neighbors are encouraged to do the same to two neighbors . . . then those two boo two others . . . it should spread throughout the neighborhood quickly . . .
Here are the Free Printables:
You’ve Been Boo’ed and We’ve Been Boo’ed
If you’d like to give packages of Pumpkin Poo as treats, here’s another Free Printable: Labels for Cheese Puffs
I make up four of these and place them at houses where I know there are elderly people who don’t normally participate in Halloween, but deserve something special. I leave it on their doorstep without ringing the doorbell. I also make up two more for families with kids. I know they are very likely to participate in this boo-ing activity. That does get the ball rolling — and when I get boo-ed I can make up two more and have some more fun. Or, I can put the “We’ve Been Boo-ed” sign on my door to help keep the mystery going of who started this. . . but, to tell you the truth, I do like getting “Boo-ed.”
by Sharon | Jul 23, 2014
Halloween is an excellent time to have Party Favors for your guests. I consider Trick-or-Treaters guests, too. Without them scurrying up and down the street, Halloween wouldn’t be worth celebrating. I enjoy the variety of costumes and the enthusiasm these youngsters bring to make the night exciting for those of us who are home handing out the candy.
These Halloween Treat Cones are easy to make, fun to decorate and I do enjoy looking for just the right candies to put inside. The Free Template has the pattern printed on it and there’s another Free Template that gives a Halloween sentiment.
I suggest you make a couple dozen of these to be the highlight of this Neighborhood Halloween Celebration.
Image Compliments of http://www.hgtv.com
Here are the free templates: Halloween Striped Treat Cone and Halloween Party Circles
Now, what do you do?
You’re going to need a few things:
Now, what?
- Print out the free templates on white card stock
- I would print out a dozen or so of the cone template and one or two of the party circles. There may be some expressions you like better than others to put on your party favors treat cones.
- Cut out the cone around the edges. Form it in a cone shape and secure it in place with the double sided tape.
- On both sides of the cone, punch a hole for the ribbon handle on top and embellishments on the sides. I like using curly ribbon to make them look festive and even to have loose ones to top off the top of the cone.
- I have a 2 1/4″ circle paper punch to cut out the party circles, but you can use a compass or jar lid that will give you the size circle you like. Or you can keep it a square for a different look. Once it’s cut out, put it on the front of your cone with double sided tape.
- Fill the cone with tissue paper — I like to tuck it in the pointy part of the cone to keep things from falling out. I also like to have some tissue paper peeking out to add color and to leave room for step 7.
- Fill it up with Halloween candy and Halloween related items you picked up along with the candy.
There you have it! Once you’ve done your first dozen, you may decide you need another for friends, neighbors and unexpected guests.
by Sharon | Jul 18, 2014
I absolutely love Vintage art. This collection of Free Printables is compliments of http://www.catchmyparty.com
It’s such a delightful collection that includes invitations, drink bottle labels, plus other labels you can use in a variety of ways to add a special touch to your elegant food display and a Trick or Treat Banner for your party decorating theme.
I’m thinking this would be an excellent theme for that Tween Halloween Party your kids are begging you to let them have. Yes, my Two Cans On A String are vibrating with excitement for this party pack of free printables.
I’m thinking the Martha Stewart Coffin Treat Boxes would fit in nicely with this gothic theme.
Yes, excitement is in the air. Fall can’t come too soon for me.
Thanks for stopping by!
by Sharon | Jul 14, 2014
For this Awesome Free Printable, you’re going to need legal size paper to print it all out on one sheet. This is definitely worth buying the ream of legal size paper or, if you prefer, get it printed out at your local copy center. I prefer doing my projects at home and having everything handy no matter what time of day or night I decide to work. I may also need to buy several different sodas and replace those that are empty throughout the party. Or, you can decide on just the flavors you know your guests will enjoy. I think they are all clever and I want to give my guests choices of: Zombie Virus, Witches Brew, Devil’s Delight, Jack-o-Lantern Juice, or Spider Venom.
This Awesome Free Printable is compliments of http://www.c2marcano.blogspot.com
You can Download them Here
The Zombie Virus works well with a green bottle like 7-Up, Mountain Dew or Sprite. Jack-o-Lantern Juice has to be orange soda. With the Witches Brew you have a choice of going green or try grape soda or be bold with root beer. The Devil’s Delight would go well with something red and fruity. Then there’s the Spider Venom which would be excellent for the cola drink of your choice.
It’s your party, buy what you like and slap on the labels! Variety may be nice, but not necessary.
by Sharon | Jul 14, 2014
Who doesn’t love a ghost, bat or vampire wrapped around a candy bar? The Free Templates allow you to make these Halloween favorites for your Halloween trick-or-treaters, school parties, family, neighbors and friends, at work or for complete strangers as the mood strikes you. Spread the gift of giving throughout this Halloween Season. These are easy enough for kids to cut out and write something inside. You can embellish these Halloween icons however you choose to make them extra special.
The image and Free Templates are compliments of http://www.womansday.com
Here are the Free Template Links:
Bat Chocolate Bar Cover Template
Dracula Chocolate Bar Cover Template
Ghost Chocolate Bar Cover Template
You can use these as a template and trace onto colored paper or you can print them out onto the paper. If using as a template I suggest using a heavy cardstock. You may also need some googlie eyes, colored marking pens, carbon paper and whatever other embellishments you want.
This is a fun project to do with the kids. It’s an assembly line process of tracing, cutting, decorating writing a message inside and wrapping around a candy bar. I closed mine with a small piece of tape, but you can wrap each one up with a ribbon or whatever clever idea you have.
by Sharon | Jul 13, 2014
Candy Box Templates are great to have all year round to fill with all kinds of goodies for your family and friends. They’re great for Halloween Parties as party favors or for children to give their teachers and friends. They are even good to take to a party and give to your host and hostess. I like surprising my neighbors with a fun filled box of treats. This Halloween Candy Box compliments of http://www.spoonful.com is no exception. It’s perfect for you to print out on cardstock, fold and fill with goodies.
Click Here to Download your Halloween Candy Box.
This is one of those Free Templates I recommend you print out several extras. Someone will always pop up and it would be nice to give them a bit of a surprise. And the kids will always think of one or two extra people to give these to, too.
I think they’d work great in the office. Adults like Halloween treats, too.
