Pumpkin Perfection and Spooky Safety: A Halloween Guide with C.H. Hanson®
Halloween is a time for creativity and spooky fun, but it’s also important to stay safe and be seen while out trick-or-treating. Whether you’re designing the perfect pumpkin, crafting your own eerie decorations, or staying visible after dark, CH Hanson’s got you covered with tools that make the holiday even more fun—and a little safer.
Carve Out a Masterpiece:
Pumpkin Design with El Marko™ Markers 
What’s Halloween without a jack-o’-lantern on your porch? But instead of the traditional triangle eyes and toothy grin, why not get creative this year? With our El Marko Permanet Markers, you can sketch out intricate designs on your pumpkin with precision before you start carving.
Tips for Pumpkin Masterpieces:
- Plan Your Design: Use the fine tip of an El Marko marker to outline your spooky creation. Whether it’s a friendly ghost, a detailed haunted house, or a spooky spider web, El Marko gives you control.
- Erase and Try Again: Don’t be afraid to experiment! El Marko’s bold, clear lines let you create detailed designs without the risk of messy mistakes.
Pro Tip: After you’ve finished carving, use the marker to touch up any rough edges around the eyes or mouth for a clean, polished look!
No Carving? No Problem!
Design with El Marko’s™ Paint Markers 
If you’d rather skip the mess of carving altogether, we also offer El Marko Paint Markers, which are perfect for transforming your pumpkins without a single cut! These markers allow you to create colorful, detailed designs that will last longer than traditional carved pumpkins.
How to Paint Your Pumpkin:
- Sketch First: Lightly outline your design with an El Marko Marker to map out your drawing.
- Add Color: Use El Marko Paint Markers to fill in bold yellows, reds, black and white colors to create stunning designs—try creating intricate patterns, spooky faces, or even a themed character!
This no-carve option is perfect for kids or anyone who wants to decorate pumpkins quickly and easily, with no knives involved!
Spooky Decorations with C.H. Hanson® Flagging Tape 
What’s Halloween without some eerie decorations around your yard or home? Whether you’re going for a haunted house vibe or a creepy outdoor graveyard, our Flagging Tape can be the ultimate tool for creative, easy-to-install decorations.
Decorating Ideas:
- DIY Hanging Decorations: Cut lengths of flagging tape in Halloween colors like orange, green, or black and hang them from trees or porch beams to create fluttering, eerie “curtains” that move in the wind. Bonus points for adding plastic bats or skeletons!
- Spider Web Fences: Wrap black or orange flagging tape around your fence posts or porch railings to create a spider web effect that’s perfect for hanging fake spiders or creepy crawlies.
- Ghoulish Pathways: Use bright colored flagging tape to line your sidewalk, guiding trick-or-treaters to your door. It adds a spooky touch while ensuring little ghosts and goblins stay on the path.
Our durable flagging tape is not only useful for construction and marking, but it also stands up to wind and weather, keeping your decorations looking fresh all season long.
Safety at Night:
Be Seen with C.H. Hanson® Reflective Safety Vests 
As fun as Halloween is, it’s important to stay safe while trick-or-treating or walking around your neighborhood after dark. While you’re decked out in your spookiest costume, don’t forget about visibility! These Reflective Safety Vests ensure that you and your little ones are seen by cars and other trick-or-treaters.
Why Safety Matters:
- Trick-or-treating in the dark can be risky, especially in busy neighborhoods. A reflective vest can be worn over any costume without ruining the look—and it makes sure drivers can see you from a distance.
- Costume Safety Tip: If your kids don’t want to wear a vest over their costume, tie bright strips of flagging tape or glow sticks to their bags, hats, or shoes for an easy-to-see alternative.
These vests come with high-visibility reflective strips that light up in headlights, ensuring everyone stays safe while enjoying the festivities.
Unleash Your Creativity and Stay Safe
with C.H. Hanson 
Whether you’re crafting the perfect pumpkin design, decking out your yard with spooky decorations, or making sure your family stays safe after dark, we have the products you need to make Halloween fun and worry-free. From El Marko Markers to flagging tape and reflective safety vests, we’ve got the tools to help you make this Halloween the best (and safest) one yet.
Ready to get started? Visit our website or stop by your local hardware store for all the tools and supplies you need for a spook-tacular Halloween!
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