Halloween Trick-or-Treat Candy Station

Take Halloween to a whole new level this year by setting up an outdoor candy station for your trick-or-treaters. Kids will go crazy when they see a big display of sweet and salty treats. Add a handmade "BEWARE" banner to your front door for the perfect finishing touch; our free printable letters plus a few basic craft supplies make putting your own banner together a snap. Learn how to make the banner plus download templates.

These fabric hanging ghosts are easy to make and are a not-too-scary addition to your outdoor Halloween decorations. Get the step-by-step instructions.

Start with a simple shelf then dress it up with creepy decor — furry spiders, black crows, plastic skulls and skeletons are all good choices. You could also drape the shelf with cheesecloth or spider webs for an added frightening effect.

These luminaries aren't just cute, they're also a safe way to illuminate the path to your front door. Just fill clear buckets or glass cylinders with sand and flameless candles then add a jack-o'-lantern decal or use a permanent marker to give each luminary a personality. Ready to craft your own? Get the step-by-step instructions.