Halloween Gifts

Consider Halloween gift giving as yet another fantastic opportunity to creatively interact with family, friends and co-workers. Here are a few quick celebratory shopping suggestions that will keep the Halloween spirit alive.

A voodoo doll has traditionally been used to do harm to the person it represents, but voodoo dolls can also be use for good. Whether its purpose, this spooky little doll makes a unique present.

The iconic image of a witch’s boot is the perfect muse for a Halloween-themed hostess gift. Here’s how to conjure one up.

A thrilling gift for vampire-phobic friends, braided garlic presents an efficient way to store garlic while preserving its flavor. It also adds a homespun sensibility to kitchen decor.

The Day of the Dead or Di­a de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of ancestors and possibly the return of their souls to communicate with the living! The festivals themselves take place on the first and second of November, but the artwork of the Day of the Dead celebration can be enjoyed year round. A mix of macabre and joyful, the Day of the Dead skulls and skeleton themed decorations and artwork is both beautiful and fascinating. Whether you want to celebrate the season or adorn your home with unusual images, finding great gifts for Day of the Dead enthusiasts is easy if you know where to look. Start here.

Crochet a Halloween scarf using, black, orange, purple, multi-colored, or the yarn color of your choice.

Decoupage Halloween candles are perfect for decorating a mantle, table or other type of seasonal display. They are not only interesting conversation starters and fully functional candles, they also create a flickering glow that makes their decorations appear creepy and a little lifelike. These candles are simple to make and are a fun project to do with upper-elementary-age children and older.

A Halloween gift basket is the perfect hostess gift for your next Halloween party. Fill it up with ghoulish surprises, such as monster claws and vampire's teeth. Wrap it up in fake cobwebs and top with a bouquet of dead flowers, for a most scary gift basket.

Halloween is the biggest shopping holiday, second only to Christmas. Consumers spend billions in sales, proving that we love Halloween and all its trappings. Add to your Halloween treasure trove by creating your own Halloween quilt. Create a festive theme of orange and black, ghost and goblins or jack-o-lanterns with this quilting project.

A Halloween wreath is every bit as fun and festive as the traditional one at Christmas time. Its colors can be rich and refreshing, and the smell of a scented wreath can instantly invoke memories of trick or treating and baking with parents on an autumn day. You can spend as little or as much money as you want on a wreath, and you can get a beautiful return either way. The only limit here is your imagination.