Create An Inexpensive Frightening Face For Halloween

Alton DuLaney, the Director of Creative Services for Kate’s Paperie, and Do-It-Yourself Crafts Extraordinaire – who was also crowned the Most Gifted Wrapper in the Scotch 3m Gift-wrapping competition last year – demonstrates creative Halloween projects that are fun for the whole family, as well as cost saving tips and décor ideas for the ultimate Spook-tacular Halloween!

Learn how paper and ribbons can be transformed into a bewitching Halloween mask, or try your hand at party bags to transform your humble home into a haunted house.

For more info on obtaining the stencils, you can go to your nearest Kate's Paperie store or log onto www.katespaperie.com.

And if you're up for some cool Halloween makeup, check out Mehron Makeup, www.mehron.com. Mehron has created Character Kits to simplify Halloween shopping. Each Character Kit contains all the professional performance makeup, makeup applicators, makeup removers, accessories and step by step instructions to create a Halloween character.

Mehron has teamed up with 24 Prince Restaurant to celebrate The Legacy of Michael Jackson at 24 Prince’s “Neverland”

Michael Jackson’s life is encapsulated by a mélange of characters, costumes and performances. What better holiday to commemorate and celebrate his life than the one known for guises and get ups. This Halloween weekend, 24 Prince (24 Prince Between Mott and Elizabeth, 212-226-8624) will transform their space into a Haunted Neverland, paying tribute to MJ with a variety of enticing events - fit for a King.

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Below please find details for the weekend events.
• Haunted Neverland Dinner and Party: Saturday, October 31st Halloween Night Dinner, seatings at 6pm and 10pm. The party will kick off at 10pm with passed specialty cocktails, trick or treats, a Michael Jackson Dance Off, costume contest, music and an ongoing slide show of MJ’s life.
• Costume Contest: Saturday, October 31st throughout the day and night, come dressed as anything relating to Michael Jackson’s life, from Janet, Lisa Marie and Bubbles the chimp to any genre of Michael himself. For $5 a Polaroid will be taken of each participate modeling their costume on the Black carpet, and the images displayed in a collage for guests to vote on, judging at the stroke of midnight. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The proceeds of the contest will be donated to one of MJ’s favorite charities.
• Michael Jackson Tribute Menu: From Thursday October 29th to Sunday November 1st. starting at 5pm, guests can enjoy some of Michael’s favorite foods, on a special A la Carte MJ menu including flavored popcorn, a bucket of Fried Chicken, and specialty tacos.
• Kids Halloween Cooking in Costume: Friday, October 30th and Saturday October 31st from 3pm-5pm, kids and parents are invited to an afternoon of family festivities, from candy apple cooking and flavored popcorn making with Chef Nikki Cascone, to face painting and pumpkin carving. $25 per parent and one child, includes all festivities and snacks. Extra $10 for additional person.
• Make Up Station: Saturday, October 31st from 1pm – 5pm professional make-up artists will be set up to transform anyone into their favorite MJ character. Price dependant on request.

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