Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Halloween II: spooky decorations and creepy crafts

In my second installment of Halloween ideas, I will share with you some of the coolest Halloween props that I've come across recently.   These items will make your home particularly spooky to all the goblins that come to visit. Grandin Road has a whole section of their store dedicated to the night of the dead -- it's called Halloween Haven. 

Check out this self-propelled Halloween Broomba.  Super scary, right?
 

Photo credit: Grandin Road


Lawn silhouettes from Grandin Road

Glittery banner with skulls from Grandin Road



And for the year's blowout prop, a Zoltar machine from Grandin Road


Glittery pumpkins from  Z Gallerie


Here are a few fun kid-friendly craft projects that I thought were pretty clever, and the best part is that you end up with a fun Halloween-themed decoration for your house!



Pumpkin spider votives, made from a littlte pumpkin and black pipecleaners
Photo/idea credit: Good Housekeeping




Ghoul Favor Cups from BHG.com



Papier mache ghosts from Marthastewart.com


Halloween hanging decorations from Marthastewart.com

Last but not least, it wouldn't be Halloween without carving some pumpkins!  Martha has some inspiring templates and step-by-step instructions on pumpkins. You will surely be inspired after looking at all of the pumpkin pics readers have posted here.


Owl pumpkins stand out from the traditional jackolantern
from Martha Stewart
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