Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

This book was kindof fun, but a lot of the projects were just a little too cutesy for me. I suppose it would be more fun if you had kids, who like cutesy things. I guess I like the more classic-type decorations.

This book is fun and gives great ideas for decorating pumpkins, costumes, party food, and tons more! Also, very good price.

I ended up purchasing 2 of these books. I bought the first one for my sister who is all about Halloween and liked it so much I purchased one for myself!

we just love halloween and we like this book cause it has some very cool things to make and we like to add different things each year. plus it is a very fun way to get the whole family involved and have some fun and grow stronger. thanks

If the book wasn't *way* too cute for my taste, I'd still dislike it. Some of the food ideas are scary, but not in a good way. The projects are familiar -- probably because I've seen them in at least two other places. I can't recommend this at all.

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.