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I love Halloween, and I love Halloween projects.
And by the way, I'm seriously lazy.
So when a friend of mine told me he had a great, terrifying-looking, gory, easy prop to show me, I was all in! But even I (the corner-cutting queen) was rather delightfully surprised at how easy this really was. Together, my friend and I created three creepy decaying skulls in less than 10 minutes.
And the best part? They were cheap to make...very cheap. Yet they looked incredible. ...
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Over and over again I hear from rueful friends, “I just don't have the time to decorate my house for Halloween...and besides, I don't want to spend a lot of money.” My answer? Both the time AND money you spend on decorating your house for the scariest day of the year are up to you – and neither has to be a frightening prospect.
Through the years, I've haunted my own house in every possible way, from dollar-store die cut black ...
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Looking for a great new Halloween prop that hasn't been done to death? Don't lose your head – make this creepy decoration! Making a Head in a Jar prop is so easy, it's almost scary – and the project won't bust your Halloween budget. Read on to find out how to create this creepy Halloween decoration.
What You'll Need
Make sure you have all of your materials ready before starting your project. Here's what you will need to assemble your Head in ...
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It's scary. It's terrifying. It's blood-curdling. It's...a week before your big Halloween bash and you don't have a single decoration yet!
Never fear: help is here, and in a hurry. Here's how to haunt your own front yard or indoor party area with these chillingly good graveyard scene ideas.
Terrifying Tombstones
Naturally, the first thing you'll want to grab a hold of is a set of eerie cemetery tombstones. Don't worry if these don't all match; different sizes and textures add to the ...
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Ah, the orange, glowing, delightful Jack-O-lantern: it’s perhaps the most immediately recognizable image of Halloween. Each autumn, thousands of families within the U.S. flock to farms, vegetable stands and even supermarkets to buy a pumpkin or two (or more!). But a few in-the-know growers avoid the rush by cultivating their very own decorative pumpkins.
How do these home growers do it? Pumpkin growing isn’t as difficult as you may think. All it takes is a little patience, a lot of ...
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You’ve picked the biggest, roundest, most orange pumpkin in the patch. The table is covered with protective newspaper. Armed with an array of cutting implements, you stand over your victim, prepared to create . . .yet another snaggletoothed face.
Isn’t there another way?
Traditionally decorated pumpkins - usually consisting of two round or triangular eyes, a nose and a mouth with just a few teeth - are a fun and familiar pick. But there’s more than one way to dress a naked ...
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Everyone loves a scary movie, and Hollywood has brought us plenty of them. From the Werewolf to demonic possession to creatures that creep in the deep or come from outer space, movies have helped shape what we think of as horror. Hosting a Halloween movie-themed party celebrates the monsters that keep us on the edge of our seats, year after year. So grab your cape and walk this way to get started on creating what’s sure to be the ...
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Whip up an enchanting costume this Halloween
Halloween is a time of magic, making a sorcerer’s costume the perfect pick. But there’s more than one way to wave a wand. Famous wizards have their own distinctive looks, giving you plenty of options. Try a classic or contemporary enchanter outfit and express your personality behind your beard this Halloween.
The Basics of the Wizard's Costume
The standard “wizard” look is well known and easy to identify. Wizards in classic fiction - including books, movies ...
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Shrunken heads are the stuff of myth, legend and Hollywood voodoo movies. This Halloween, bring an eerie tradition to life by creating apple "shrunken heads" for your diabolical display. Be as simple or as detailed as you’d like; they may look like they take a lot of effort, but making shrunken heads is so easy, it's almost scary.
You will need:
1 (or more) large-size, fairly round apple(s)
Bowl of water
2 tbsp. salt
2 lemon wedges
Vegetable peeler
Small knife for carving
Whole cloves if desired
Dried ...
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the craftiest of them all? You are—with a few simple tips on creating a simply ghoulish witch's kitchen!
What's the Idea?
The Witch's Kitchen is a concept that has grown in popularity since it was first spotted as a trend several years ago. The concept is simple: fill jars and bottles with gristly-looking concoctions, label them, and add a few props to complete the look. Options run from simple (and often humorous) to more elaborately-staged presentations. ...
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