Halloween checklist: decorations, masks, and treats in 5 steps
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by Verpakkingdeals.nl
4 min reading time
A Halloween party that lingers starts with a clear ambiance. In five steps, from decorations, costumes and masks, accessories, treats, and their packaging—including prices and direct links.
Halloween is still a little while away, and that's precisely why now is the time to act. If you wait until the last week of October to look for a mask or costume, you'll be out of luck for popular sizes. This checklist will guide you through everything you need in five steps: decoration, costume, accessories, treats, and the packaging for them.
Step 1: Determine your theme
Before you buy anything: choose one direction. Halloween parties that truly resonate have a clear tone, and that tone will dictate the rest of your shopping list.
Classically spooky — cobwebs, fake blood, skeletons. Works best in a dimly lit living room.
Gothic & stylish — black, gold, masks, subtle accessories. Suitable for an adult gathering or a drinks reception.
Colorful and over-the-top — neon, LED, bright costumes. Ideal for a large party or a housewarming with a dress code.
Step 2: The decoration
Decoration does more for the atmosphere than the costume. A few well-placed pieces are more effective than a room full of random items.
Halloween Spider Web with 6 spiders (€ 9.95) — the most versatile decoration piece there is. Stretch it over a lamp, in a doorway, or over a bookshelf. Stretching it until it's almost tearing gives the most realistic effect.
A mask is the fastest way to dress up without buying a complete costume. It's also the most practical choice for those who still need to bike home after the party.
Not everyone wants to go to the office or the pub dressed up. Enamel pins are the solution: one pin on a jacket or bag and you're participating, without a costume.
In the Badges – Halloween collection, you'll find metal pins with horror and gothic designs starting from € 7.95, such as the Creepy Hand pin, the bat-heart pin, and the Coffin Love pin. They also work well as small gifts or as an extra with an invitation.
Are you giving out candy to trick-or-treaters, or sending guests home with something? Then the packaging is half the battle — and that's exactly where Verpakkingdeals.nl comes in.
More options can be found in the Boxes collection.
Your Halloween checklist in brief
Choose one theme: spooky, gothic, or colorful.
Buy 3 to 5 decoration pieces — no more, but well-placed.
Arrange your own costume or mask, plus 2 reserve masks for guests.
Prepare pins or keychains as small giveaways.
Package treats in small boxes.
Check your lighting: dimmed light plus LED does more than any decoration.
Ordering on time pays off
Popular masks and costume sizes sell out every October. Check out the Halloween, Masks, and Party & Dressing Up collections now and assemble your party in one order. Questions about sizes or delivery time? Email info@verpakkingdeals.nl.
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