Does anyone else start planning their next Halloween costume on November 1st? I don't think I am alone here. Halloween is seriously the best. It's the perfect holiday for a gal like me who loves anything sweet and loves to play dress up. I also love a good Halloween party. It's the perfect occasion to bust out creepy knick knacks, bugs, skulls and anything black. So. Much. Fun. It's basically like being a kid again. 

Here are some amazing DIY projects, decorations and party ideas for your upcoming festivities. Get ghoulish, chicks! 


(clockwise from top left) Use spray paint and stencils on burlap for this simple and festive table runner.

For a chic but slightly macabre centrepiece, use a fruit palette of deep plums, blues and browns. 

Don't have a costume, sip a drink with these fanged teeth straws and voila - instant vamp! 


(clockwise from left) Serve up yummy shots in syringe format.

Believe it or not, these creepy eyeball martinis are edible radish and olive combos. 
 
Cut out eye shapes in toilet paper rolls and add glowsticks, place in bushes and you've got some monster eyes to stare at all your guests. 


(clockwise from top left) Cheesecloth strung up can be used as cobwebs.

Use construction paper, fishing wire and branches for a bat mobile. 

Freeze water in a latex glove, it'll keep your punch cold and looks super scary! 

DIY not so much your thing? Check out some of these store bought options instead: 

 
1. Tissue Tassel Garland (C$33.86)

2.  Morton Skull Appetizer Plate (US$31.80)

3. Crate & Barrel Skull Candles (C$6.41, on sale)
 
4. Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Carving Candle (C$12.50)

5. Crate & Barrel Manzanita Wreath (C$64.73)

6. Pottery Barn Bat Wine Stopper (C$14.90)


1. Burlap Owl Lights (US$14.00)

2. Homesense Glass Pumpkin Lantern (C$14.99)

3. Homesense Handmade Mercury Skull and Crossbones Decanter (C$14.99)

4. Zara Home Black Fur Pillow (C$35.90)

5. Zara Home Black Wine Glass (C$9.90)

6. Zara Home Crocodile Pillow (C$79.90)

7. Homesense Skull and Crossbones Globe (C$14.99)
 
What are you doing for Halloween this year?