It's Never Too Early to Plan for Halloween!

Some of our library's patrons may know that Halloween is my favorite holiday. I truly enjoy dressing up, trick-or-treating with the kids, watching scary movies, visiting haunted houses and throwing a great Halloween party! If you feel the same way I do (or just enjoy decorating your house for Halloween) check out Susan Cousineau's Spooky Halloween Crafts: 35 Hauntingly Easy Projects and Decorating Tips. Cousineau's projects are both unique and fun and range from "Monster Quick Crafts" and "Frightfully Fun Quick Crafts" to my favorite project, "Severed Fingers" created out of air-dry modeling clay that have been painted and scoured to make knuckle ridges. There are sections on Decorations, Favors and Gifts, Halloween Party Games and even Quick and Eerie Edibles. The book is packed with full-color pictures of the finished projects and a great index. I really like the fact that the book begins with a section on Tools & Materials and Painting Terms and Techniques. All of the patterns for the projects are included in the back of the book with instructions on how much the pattern should be enlarged (i. e., 120%). This is a great craft book for someone who wants to explore their "creepy" side for Halloween!