If you've walked into any home improvement store lately you've seen the huge animatronics on display for Halloween. You want to take one and the dog too home until you see the prices. Now, what I've made is nowhere near 12 ft. tall, but you can certainly go bigger with this project. This mummy is… Continue reading Spooooky Mummy
Tag: Halloween
Dracula Costume
I love the 1992 version of Dracula. The costumes. The camp. Gary Oldman having the time of his life. Eiko Ishioka's armor from the beginning of the movie is the coolest I've ever seen. So I decided Joey was going to be another vampire this year. The red robe and wonderfully weird hair is iconic,… Continue reading Dracula Costume
Witches Hat Dupe
This witches hat centerpiece is delightful if you are more into a rustic cute Halloween than the pastel decor that has come out this year. Grandin Road retails this for $80, while I was able to get this together for about $20, with a coupon. Given how easy it is to put together, it's really… Continue reading Witches Hat Dupe
Lighted Cauldron Dupe, part deux
This fun Halloween decor has made the rounds several times on social media, but I thought I'd still take another stab at recreating it, using Christmas ornaments this time. I love the look of purple Halloween this year, so I painted the ornaments different shades of lilac and light blue, leaving some baubles completely clear.… Continue reading Lighted Cauldron Dupe, part deux
Happy Halloween!
It's a gorgeous day where I'm at, pure blue sky and sunshine, although still a little nippy! I'm glad the kiddos will have good weather for trick or treating today. We don't get any trick or treaters at my house, so our Halloween plans include going to a friend's house in the suburbs to help… Continue reading Happy Halloween!
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