Greenwich Shopping Park

Posted on September 29, 2020

Of all the things to be disrupted by the events of 2020, occasions, parties and get-togethers have perhaps been the aspects of our lives that we miss the most.

And, with Halloween on the horizon (Saturday, October 31^st, just in case you’d forgotten), coronavirus restrictions will no doubt make the prospect of keeping the kids amused just that little bit scarier than usual.

Thankfully, with everything from decorations to face paints in store (and online), Hobbycraft at Greenwich Shopping Park has got you well and truly covered.

What’s more, we’ve compiled a handful of their best buys for you ­— leaving you more time to concentrate on perfecting your costume.

1.) Mache Pumpkin Tea Light Holder

They say: “Add a personal twist to your Halloween celebrations with this Mache Pumpkin Tea Light Holder and choose from the trendiest crafting techniques to bring your mache shape to life!”

We say: Just as cool as a real pumpkin — minus the mess!

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2.) Tricky Treats

They say: “Tricky Treats is the perfect recipe book for a haunting celebration! Packed with sweet and savoury recipes, make your Halloween party a screaming success by serving up some suitably frightful food.”

We say: Because no self-respecting Halloween party is complete without jam being used as blood, right?

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3.) Snazaroo Halloween Face Paint Kit

They say: “This will be great for any occasion, making up to 50 full faces. The set features a range of eight spooky colours as well as a brush, a sponge and step-by-step guide to help you create little monsters, witches and vampires!”

We say: This brilliant kit is to Halloween what crackers are to Christmas: an absolute essential!

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4.) Halloween Room Decorations Party Pack

They say: “Transform any room for Halloween with the Halloween Room Decorations Party Pack! This fantastic set brings together a collection of fantastic decorations, ideal for setting the scene for a fun fright night.”

We say: So stylish, you could probably keep them up all year round and nobody would notice.

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5.) Mache Scary Hand

They say: “Decorate with Decopatch paper, glitter, wrap in fabric, paint, stickers or stamps to create the perfect quirky design for you! Add colour, sparkle and extra dimension for incredible designs.”

We say: One of the coolest ways to do the monster mache!

Click here to buy / check in-store availability.