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Halloween Decorations

Finding Halloween decorations for your office party is frightfully easy

By Maggie Boleyn
Don't let the task of finding great Halloween decorations or Halloween props scare you. If you are the person responsible for making Halloween festive at the office, there are many creative options available to fit your budget.

Some businesses stage elaborate celebrations, with entire floors festooned with elaborate Halloween party decorations, contests and costumed employees. Others observe this holiday by decorating for Halloween on a more modest scale, holding a Halloween "happy hour" in a common area decked with some cobwebs, a few Halloween decorations and glowing candles. 

There are a few tricks to keep in mind when planning your Halloween decorating ideas: 


1. Choose a theme
2. Consider your budget
3. Think "green" Halloween decorations

 

Choose a theme for your Halloween decor

Your Halloween decorations might range from merry mischief to spine-tingling scary. If you are short on time, Halloween "Insta-Theme" scenes can quickly transform any room into a party-ready place. Choose the backdrop, border, Halloween props and decals to create the look you want and apply to walls, windows and other smooth surfaces with tape or low-tack adhesives.
Try: Hubert Company offers a complete graveyard Halloween scene package. ShindigZ has a range of Halloween decoration themes from Haunted Hotels to Creepy Crypts along with doorway arches to transform any entranceway. PartyCheap.com scene setters immediately transform any room into a haunted graveyard or a dark dungeon.

Consider your budget when shopping around for Halloween supplies

Tap into the creativity of your fellow employees. Making Halloween decorations can develop team spirit and allow for budget-friendly fun. Make sure that Halloween decoration rules are established and publicized well in advance.
Try: HGTV.com has a large section of hints for hand crafted Halloween decorations to get you started. Oriental Trading Company has an extensive section of  budget friendly Halloween decorations. If your budget is more expansive, the online TouchStone Catalog has more upscale Halloween decorations.

Instead of going to a Halloween store, think "green" Halloween decorations

What's trash to some can be a treat to others. Creative employees might turn recycled cardboard into items like coffins, chains, skeletons or tombstones that can be painted or colored with markers. Have some audio tapes that are damaged or that you no longer listen to? Turn them into Halloween decorations! Even old PC equipment can be turned into Halloween decorations.
Try: Two videos will walk you through recycling old PC equipment and audio tapes; one for PC equipment at YouTube  and one for audio tapes at Instructables.

 

  • Make sure that all decorations are safe and comply with fire codes and company policies.
  • Remember that everyone does not celebrate Halloween. Make reasonable accommodations for team members who do not wish to share in the festivities. All events should be optional.
  • If very young children will be present, choose decorations that are "merry, not scary" to guarantee a good time for everyone.

    The official source for Halloween Decorations is the Halloween Decorations page at Business.com

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