Best of AC: Halloween Masks

With Halloween right around the corner, it is time to think about what kind of costume you or your children are going to wear either trick-or-treating or out to fun Halloween parties! Here at Associated Content, there is advice on everything from parenting to buying cars, so you can be sure to find some exciting costume ideas here, too!

One of the key components to a great costume is the mask. It is usually the first part of a costume noticed, so you want to make sure yours is up-to-par. Fortunately for you, there are several great articles here on Associated Content to provide help with this essential Halloween piece.

Without further ado, here are Associated Content's ten finest articles for Halloween masks:

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Halloween Masks by Carly Hart

The President and First Lady are this season's hottest couple and Carly's article tells you where you can find masks of the First Couple! Carly provides websites and the costs you can expect to look like this power couple.

Five Most Popular Political Halloween Masks by Heather Amaral

Heather gives sites to purchase masks of such contemporaries as President Obama or Hilary Clinton, but her inclusion of George Washington was rather impressive! If you want to avoid the norm, check out this article and see how you can be one of the nation's forefathers for a day!

Printable Halloween Masks - Find Them Free! by Jennifer Wagner

In case you missed it, Jennifer's title says "FREE." In tough economic times, everyone is looking for all the help they can get. Well, this article will definitely go a long way towards helping ease the burden on your wallet this holiday season. Jennifer provides links to various sites, so you should definitely check this one out!

Create Your Own Halloween Masks by Jackie Harden

If you want to do something different and avoid the risk of showing up with the exact same costume as someone else, it is time to consider making a gourd mask. Don't know what a gourd mask is? Then check out Jackie's article! She does a fantastic job of thoroughly explaining how to make your own unique mask.

10 of the Most Creepy Halloween Masks by Colt Kingston

Colt's article is not for the faint of heart! If you consider yourself to be truly brave, check out the gruesome masks in the links he provided in his article. If you want to wear a memorable mask this Halloween, definitely think about going in one of these!

Easy Homemade Halloween Masks by William Browning

If you are resourceful (or even if you aren't!) check out William's article on how to make your own masks. He gives a lot of great ideas and example which are easy to follow and will save you a lot of money from buying an expensive, pre-made mask.

10 Indispensible Halloween Masks for 2009 by Zac Smith

Zac's list of ten Halloween masks runs a full gauntlet, from President Obama to Michael Myers. His article includes links and is a good resource for anyone who needs some great ideas!

Super Funny Ultimate Kate Gosselin Halloween Masks and Costume Ideas by Darren Atkins

Any reality tv fan is sure to get excited about the possibility of dressing up as one of America's most polarizing reality series star! Darren links to various places where you can buy a Kate wig or mask. Very original idea!

Best 5 Scary Masks for Halloween 2009 by Lori Lane

Lori's article takes a look at various Halloween mask which are not only scary, but also prevalent in pop culture. She has examples from movies (Pirates of the Caribbean), music (the band Slipknot), and even fast food (Burger King's King). These are some great ideas which will definitely make you a hit at the Halloween parties!

5 of the Scariest Halloween Masks of 2009 by Stacy J. Day

Stacy's article lists five masks which sound absolutely frightening. What you don't need to be frightened of, however, is getting ripped off. She has clearly shopped around and found some great deals on these masks!