Throw a Halloween Cupcake-Decorating Party

Gather your favorite little ghoulies for a Halloween party that's all treat and no tricks. Kids of all ages will love decorating their own cupcakes with a colorful array of toppings and embellishments.

Select a party location with easy-to-clean surfaces, like the tiled room shown here, to eliminate worries over spills. Then, create a designated work area for each child. For decorations, black and orange party decor is easy to find around Halloween; throw in a few punches of purple and lime for a playful twist on the traditional palette.

This cute spider pom-pom is easy to make with just a few basic craft store materials -- better yet, the kids can help. Just cut four black pipe cleaners in half, lay halves on top of each other, then twist together in the center to form the spider's legs. Hot glue a pom-pom on top for the body, then attach googly eyes with hot glue. Make several and spread them around the party, or send a spider home with each guest as a party favor.

What would a cupcake-decorating party be without cupcakes? Provide pre-decorated cupcakes for kids and parents to enjoy during the party. Dress them with our printable cupcake topper designs and fully assembled cupcake wrappers (available at shoptomkat.com).