by Sharon | Sep 24, 2014
‘Tis family fun to make some really cool and frightening things for Halloween that are cheap, fun and easy to make.
My cousin and her daughter are getting into the Halloween decorating mode of the season. It’s good to include the kids, but it may start out as a mother-daughter project. As you look through the archives, you’ll notice lots of great paper craft projects for the kids.
I have a video for you compliments of Miss Morticia Grave. I love the projects, but the music is outstanding!
I hope this was inspirational for you. I have another post and video that will truly blow you away https://twocansonastring.com/halloween-decorating-at-its-best/
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by Sharon | Sep 16, 2014
It’s always nice to have something electronic or animated in your front yard to scare the daylights out of passers by, visitors or guests. This All Hollows Eve seems to be the right time to get all your decorations up . . . including lights.
What’s hot this year are fog machines. I do prefer these over dry ice. You get basically the same effect, but I believe it is much safer. But, I don’t want to take away any of your fun . . . I just caution you to be careful and to think of safety first.
For my front porch, I’m drawn to:
Swamp Hag Rising Animated Halloween Prop
Animated Swamp Hag comes with a soft PVC head with a moving mouth and eyes that light up, her costume is tattered showing gauze details and her hands are nicely molded with a realistic look.
- The Swamp Hag starts at a 40″ height with her head down and arms folded into her chest, then as she rises up to 60″, her head lifts, eyes light up, mouth moves, and arms open out to the side
- She’s made from a sturdy metal frame that has the rising mechanism attached
- UL adapter and an infrared sensor with a “Step Here” pad option is included
- The Swamp Hag could be used with a fog machine to give an even more creepy effect (not included) to make her appear as though she is rising out of the swamp.
Here’s a fog machine:
Chauvet Hurricane 700 Fog Machine
This is a compact, lightweight fog machine that emits thick bursts of water-based fog to give a creepy effect to your animated figures. It is ready to use right out of the box. There is a wired remote control and comes with a pint of water-based fog fluid.
Here are some more picture links you may find helpful:
Just click one of the images and it will take to where you can purchase or look for more animated figures.
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by Sharon | Aug 30, 2014
Halloween would not be complete without Jack Skellinngton hanging on your door. He can hang indoors or outdoors depending on your decorating pleasure. It doesn’t have to be your front door or back door, but any door in the house. Or you may prefer to hang him on a wall. I doubt Jack would mind as long as he shares in your Halloween Fun.
You know his likeness is going to adorn cupcakes and cookies. For some reason his mug gets into something I make for Halloween. The kids absolutely love him and, of course, we have to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas, too. He is quite a dapper gent and would look great wherever he hangs.
Image and Free Printable Compliments of http://www.spoonful.com
You can download Jack Skellinnington on either plain paper or cardstock. I prefer cardstock because his arms and legs are so skinny, but you decide what is best for you.
I hope you and your family enjoy having Jack around this Halloween.
by Sharon | Aug 28, 2014
There are so very many clever ideas using various products that are easy decorations you can set up indoors and outdoors. I hadn’t thought much about glow sticks until I saw this clever idea using masks. They do light up a path for the trick-or-treaters who will be coming the end of October.
This would be nice for parties year round, just change the masks to something else that go along with your theme. I like using alternatives to candles. There is always stringing lights to lighting a pathway. It is quick and easy. I have found they are used year round. I have some out for summer bar-be-ques. They light up where I need the light in my patio and eating areas.
Image Compliments of http://www.pumpkinrot.com
I’m always looking for unique ideas that are easy to do and safe for children. These masks fulfill my criteria.
I hope this post was inspiring for you. I do have some links you may find helpful:
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by Sharon | Aug 25, 2014
Free is always good. These pumpkin face stencils can be used for your pumpkin carving project or cut them out of fabric to decorate a t-shirt and I’m sure you can think of a dozen other uses for these free stencils.
Just off the top of my head, I’m thinking about using these stencils to paint some goofy and scary faces on pumpkins. You could paint bottles and fill them with candy. You could decorate all kinds of things with these stencils, maybe even make a costume or use them for face painting.
Image and stencils compliments of http://www.craftbuds.com
Have fun and create all kinds of great things . . . they may make some spooky cookies or cupcakes, too.
by Sharon | Aug 24, 2014
You can put a bit of Snazaroo into your Halloween costumes this year with this excellent face paint. It’s water based which makes it easy to apply and also easy to wash off.
The Snazaroo line has a variety of products some have stencils that make quite an impression and are easy to use if you’re a bit nervous about your artistic skills.
I have found this set easy to use and create some scary and realistic effects. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to be creative with this Halloween kit.
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