Easy Halloween Face Paint

If dressing up isn’t your thing but you still want to do a little nod to Halloween, these “costumes” only require the bare minimum—face paint and the occasional accessory. You can even pull some of these off with just eyeliner, black paint or a black pen in a pinch. Great for going to work, bringing the kids trick or treating, or just for when you’re invited to a last-minute party or didn’t realize you were supposed to dress up for the office.

 

1) Zombies are really in right now, and it’s very easy to achieve while still looking creepy without the fake blood. Start with a light layer of white paint all over your face and neck. Then, underline your eyes with black. Continue around the eye for a hollow look, and draw two black lines along your cheekbones to make yourself look more gaunt. Use a sponge and apply splotches of green and blue all over. Add some messy red around your mouth and chin if you like the more bloody look, but it’s not necessary. The messier the better.

 2) A skeleton or Di de los Muertos (day of the dead) look relies heavily on the face. Paint your face white (though this isn’t necessary), then look at a picture of a skull for inspiration and do the basic shapes in black. Then, if you want to amp it up for a more “sugar skull” look, add colorful details.

3) Cat. This is possibly the easiest face paint ever. You don’t need an artistic hand to do this, simply draw a little triangle on your nose (or go for the accurate “Y” shape) in pink or black, then add some whiskers on your cheeks. Done. Throw on some cat ears if you can find them, but if not then people will still get the idea.

4) A creepy doll/Frankenstein can also be done with plain black paint/eyeliner. With a green base, you turn to Frankenstein, but with no base/white base and some makeup details, it can also be a rag doll.

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A Spooky Handmade Halloween

If the word “Halloween” fills you with giddy joy, then just taking a look at our spooky Etsy haul for inspiration will definitely make you want to try on your Halloween costume just one more time. They’re great just to look at and get ideas from, but if you plan on ordering be sure to do it soon! It may be too late for some sellers, so be sure to message them to see if they can get it to you by October 31st, or make a note to the seller at the time of purchase.

 

 (Photo courtesy of RedHandPrims)

These silhouette lanterns from RedHandPrims add just the right combination of soft candle light and chilling profiles. The set includes Frankenstein and his bride, a witch, and Nosferatu. Great for creating a path or display on your front porch!

(Photo courtesy of EdelweissPost)

 This stamp pumpkin ads a touch of vintage to your holiday décor and can stay on your table from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Very cute, whimsical, and we especially like how seller EdelweissPost lists “magic” as one of the materials used.

 

(Photo courtesy of AllisonHopeDesigns)

AllisonHopeDesigns brings us this fun and colorful wreath perfect for Trick-or-Treaters. If you’re tired of the common black-and-orange color scheme commonly associated with Halloween, try this festive one reminiscent of New Orleans.

 

(Photo courtesy of 6miles)

No house can truly be creepy without some candlesticks. Seller 6miles includes this set of three candle holders in three various sizes. Appropriately worn and black, these will add the perfect touch of an abandoned (and haunted, of course) mansion.

(Photo courtesy of BatcakesCouture)

A costume can be as simple as a really great accessory. If you’re still searching for a Halloween costume that’s appropriate for work without being over-the-top, check out this statement spider web hatfrom BatcakesCouture. You can be the spider or a play on the term “black widow,” or even just use it as a great conversation-starter. Fashionable, dark, and spooky all in one.

(Photo courtesy of SignatureArtWorks)

Just like the spider hat, a  great mask is a simple way to get in the spirit of the holiday. If blood and guts isn’t your thing, you can opt for a beautiful mask like this one from SignatureArtWorks. The black and red moftif is perfect for Halloween, but if you’re not into the gothic look, there are tons of masks to choose from.

 

(Photo courtesy of dellcovespices)

“Pick your poison’ is a commonly use phrase at any party on All Hallow’s Eve. This black rimming sugar immediately turns any drink from “everyday” to a creepy and tragically beautiful concoction. Seller dellcovespices also has lots of other fun things to rim your glass with.

(Photo courtesy of BOSSGirlsInc)

Don’t worry, these wine and Mexican chocolate gourmet lollipops from BOSSGirlsInc aren’t alcoholic. Whether you’re heading out with a group of other moms for trick-or-treating or are throwing a big party, lollipops with interesting, more “grown up” flavors is a great way to bring back the old fun of candy on Halloween.

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