How to Decorate a Halloween Tablescape

This spooky tablescape is perfect for a Halloween party, for kids or adults. It is quick and easy to pull together using supplies from the grocery and crafts stores. You can adapt this Halloween tablescape for a buffet table as well.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Cover the table with a piece of black cloth. The edges can be left ragged and frayed.

2. Cut out pumpkin shaped place mats from orange craft paper. Put one at each place setting.

3. Set the table with orange and black dishes. You can pick up inexpensive plastic (or even paper) dishes at Wal-Mart or other discount stores.

4. Purchase paper napkins that are orange or black or have some kind of Halloween print. Roll them up and secure with a plastic spider ring, which you can find with the Halloween treats at the store. Place the napkin on the center of each plate.

5. Fill a tall clear vase with water and fake eyeballs and other body parts for ghoulish centerpiece.

6. Make name cards out of black construction paper cut in the shape of a bat and write each guest's name in silver metallic marker.

7. Line the center of the table with plenty of candles for spooky lighting. Vary the candle heights from tall to the short.

Tips & Warnings

• Round out your Halloween tablescape with some spooky music playing in the background. Pick up a special Halloween CDs that features chilling screams, eerie footsteps and creaking doors and play it softly in the background during dinner.
• Make sure candles are out of reach of children, pets and anything else that could catch fire.