Monday, October 7, 2013

Celebrations: Martha Stewart’s Fall 2013 Halloween Special Issue

Martha Stewart 2013 Halloween Special Issue via homework | carolynshomework.comPhoto by Lucas Allen. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Halloween Special Issue. Copyright ©2013.

For some truly magical inspiration it’s such a pleasure to share with you Martha Stewart’s Fall 2013 Special Halloween Issue. The pages are jam packed with over 125 Halloween ideas for costumes, decorations, entertaining, pumpkins and treats. This pumpkin cauldron would be a hit at any party, from little trick or treaters to grown ups celebrating into the night.


Martha Stewart 2013 Halloween Special Issue via homework | carolynshomework.comPhoto by Lucas Allen. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Halloween Special Issue. Copyright ©2013.

To make a pumpkin cauldron, here’s the tutorial from the pages of the Halloween Special Issue.

PUMPKIN CAULDRON

Tools & Materials
  • large pumpkin
  • keyhole saw or serrated knife
  • fleshing tool
  • drill
  • sisal rope
  • 3 eyebolts, with washers and nuts
  • 3 long, straight branches
  • 20-gauge wire
  • S hook
  • outdoor stake light (with yellow or orange bulb)
  • twigs
  • sturdy glass bowl
  • dry ice and protective gloves
Cut top off pumpkin, using saw. Hollow out pumpkin with fleshing tool. Drill 3 equidistant holes about 2 inches below opening. Cut 3 lengths of rope to hang pumpkin. Tie 1 end of each rope to an eyebolt. Push eyebolts through holes in pumpkin; secure with washers and nuts. Prop branches in a tepee shape, and secure at top with wire; thread wire inside top to hang S hook. Hide visible wire with rope. Knot pumpkin’s rope ends together, and hang from S hook.

For “fire”: Insert stake light into the ground, and cover it with twigs. For “mist”: Put glass bowl with dry ice inside pumpkin; add some water. (Wear gloves when handling dry ice.)

Sources: Keyhole SAW,from $5.50; natural sisal ROPE (65495), 3/8 inches by 50 feet, $9; EYEBOLT with nut, 1/4 by 4 inches, $0.50; CUT WASHER, 1/4 inches, $2.50 for 25, homedepot.com. FLESHING TOOL, $4.50, ceramicsupplyinc.com. Panacea 20-gauge paddle WIRE in Green, $3.50, createforless.com. Thomas and Betts STAKE LIGHT, $8, amazon.com. DRY ICE, dryicedirectory.com for locations.


Martha Stewart 2013 Halloween Special Issue via homework | carolynshomework.comPhoto by Nigel Cox. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Halloween Special Issue. Copyright ©2013.

After you make a pumpkin cauldron, here’s a great idea to use up the pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas.

Caramel Corn with Pepitas -serves 6
  • 1 1/2 cups pepitas
  • (hulled pumpkin seeds)
  • 12 cups popped popcorn
  • (from 1/2 cup kernels)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks)
  • unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups packed
  • light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1. Preheat oven to 250°. Heat pepitas in a skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool; then place in a large bowl with popcorn, and toss to combine. 2. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, without stirring. Cook until mixture reaches 248° on a candy thermometer, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and carefully stir in baking soda. 3. Pour caramel over popcorn mixture, and stir to coat with a flexible spatula. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. 4. Bake, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt; let cool completely. Break into clusters. (Caramel corn can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.)

The issue also has recipes for Black Licorice Crème Brulee, Pumpkin-Chocolate Whoopie Pies, Marbled Chocolate Bark and more.


Need some templates and clip art?

Martha Stewart Potion LabelMartha Stewart Wasps Template
You’ll find loads of adornments for creepy decorations, food and invitations.


The Martha Stewart Halloween Special Issue is already out on the stands.

Martha Stewart 2013 Halloween Special Issue via homework | carolynshomework.com
This is definitely an issue that can be saved and used over and over as a Halloween creative inspiration resource.


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