Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and other creepy things. It also a perfect time to host a Halloween get-to-gether, costume or dinner party. So why not make a Halloween craft or Halloween party favor that is sure to spook your friends and guests. This creepy crawly monster hand is not only easy to make but very inexpensive too! Here's a list of the materials you will need as well as step by step instructions.
Materials Needed:
plastic food service glovespopped popcorn (any flavor)candy corn candyribbon (preferably in Halloween colors)small assorted candy (optional)nuts and dried fruit (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1:
Open a plastic glove and place one candy corn at the end of each finger and thumb. The candy corns will look like fingernails.
Step 2:
Fill the glove with popcorn, including the fingers and thumb. You can mix in small candies, nuts or dried fruit as well, but that is optional.
Step 3:
Tie ribbons at the top of the glove to securely close the opening.
Step 4:
Give your party guests a creepy hand as a take-home party favor. Or, encourage your guests to make their own as a party craft activity!
If you are using your creepy crawly monster hands as favor, do not keep them hidden away in a box until you give them away when your guests leave your party. Instead, use them as part of your Halloween party decor. The options for using your creepy crawly monster hands are endless. Here are some ideas that will help you get your creative juices flowing:
Place the creepy crawly monster hands on the table as part of your centerpiecePlace a creepy crawly monster hand sticking out of a hollowed out pumpkinInstead of name cards at the table, hand the hands on the back of your guests chairs with the guest names on the handHang a creepy crawly monster hand in a doorway like you would with mistletoePlace the creepy crawly monster hands on stakes along the pathway your guests will take to get to your front door. Hang them so they look like they are pointing towards your door.
Don't forget the creepy crawly monster hands when planning your childrens' next Halloween school party too. This craft is so easy to make that pre-K and elementary students will love putting them together. Of course, they will love eating what's inside too!
Happy Halloween!
Please Note: Plastic gloves can be dangerous so please keep away from small children as to keep them safe from harm and danger.