Halloween Fun: 101 Ideas to get in the spirit (Better Homes & Gardens) [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Author), Carol Dahlstrom (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens | Publication Date: August 1, 2001

Master everything from festive decorations and costumes to yummy recipes for little goblins with 101 ideas to get in the spirit with Halloween Fun, published by Better Homes and Gardens (R).

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Grab a cauldron full of FUN! Create an eerie atmosphere for an unforgettable Halloween party. Concoct devilishly delectable treats your ghouls and goblins will love. Transform your little cutie into a spooky spider. Your inspiration is right here! With the help of step-by-step instructions, Better Homes and Gardens (R) kitchen-tested recipes, and how-to photos and patterns, you'll be able to master everything from festive decorations and costumes to yummy recipes fit for any monster. Go ahead -- get in the spirit!

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696213885
• ISBN-13: 978-0696213885
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,773,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You may already own this book..., August 28, 2001

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Tracy Hoffmann (Downingtown, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Halloween Fun: 101 Ideas to get in the spirit (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

If you purchased Halloween: 101 Frightfully Fun Ideas (BH&G), you have already seen most of the ideas in this new book. The clever crafts that made the first book so appealing to me are re-worked in this latest edition. What a disappointment! The photography is still stunning and the pictures do inspire, but the crafts that are new in this edition have been done better in other books. If you don't own 101 FFI, than this book will really be a treat. The costumes are a small step above the other book, but still nothing to get excited about. I hope that plans for a third book in the series will show a break from what's been done before.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New ideas for the "ghosts", August 19, 2001

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Nancy A. Crowley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Halloween Fun: 101 Ideas to get in the spirit (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

I really found this book to be helpful in arranging for a very "scary" Halloween party. I throw a big kiids party every year and some of the ideas seem tired. but this book gave me some very helpful and new tips. A must have for every crafter and party planner.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some Cute and Clever Ideas...If you have children, October 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Halloween Fun: 101 Ideas to get in the spirit (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

Over-all I'd have to say this was a pretty good book if you are looking for some cute and clever ideas for decorating, costumes, and crafts for children. The book is beautifully photographed and illustrated, and the step-by-step instructions are clear and concise. However, if you are looking for good Halloween decorating and party ideas that are a lot more elegant and adult-oriented, then I strongly recommend the Kasey Rogers (Louise Tate, from Bewitched) book: "Halloween Crafts: Eerily Elegant Decor." It is well worth the money, or else try Martha Stewart's Halloween book. It is basically a compilation of several years' worth of her Halloween recipes, decorating, and costume ideas from the October issues of her magazine: "Martha Stewart Living." Both of these books have decorating and party ideas that are a lot more oriented for those of us adults who still enjoy having fun on Halloween, while not being "cutesy" nor overly gorey, either.