Halloween

[xmaslilly]

This is my Fav time besides being fall.
I am currently in a halloween prop making contest in another forum it ends in March I will let you know how it goes and post what I made then.

so you can check out my halloween pics from last yr here
display
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/Display%20Pics%2006%20Bash/
party pics
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/Display%20Pics%2006%20Bash/party%20pics%2006/?start=0

[number4son]

It's a shame you don't like to decorate. I really like that tablecloth. I know, out of all that stuff, why the tablecloth? It reminded me of the older 60s decor, I guess.

[xmaslilly]

which table cloth you talking about

yeah I really should do more.

[number4son]

The orange one with the bats on it.

[xmaslilly]

Yeah I like that one too.
Maybe I should have put it in my bat room ,but I needed one there that was a little brighter (stereo area) since it was darker down there and it seemed to go with the bones in the room I thought.
Plus I had so many other tables, I used all my black ones in other areas.
I think I bought that for a buck somewhere.

[Ervserver]

been wanting some skulls like those, where did you get them? nice pics thanks for sharing them

[Christy Carol]

ok, I will check out your links in the morning from work and report back. I love Halloween!!!

[xmaslilly]

Erv.. which skulls are you talking about ?

Here is a peek ay what i am making for the halloween prop making contest.
toes and fingers in this pic, only part of the whole prop ..many more items to add to it.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/body%20parts%20from%20foam/morefingys1.jpg
made from couch cushion foam, hot glue and make-up so far

[number4son]

Creative...and weird. 8)

[xmaslilly]

Some of the skulls i bought at a street fair, some from a couple online places . the smaller ones from walgreens

hers a few more pics of my prop contest entry i should finish it this weekend maybe then ill post the put together pic.
ears
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/body%20parts%20from%20foam/ears1.jpg
lips
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/body%20parts%20from%20foam/colorlips4.jpg
tongues
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/body%20parts%20from%20foam/tongues3.jpg
eyes
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/body%20parts%20from%20foam/newfoameyes3.jpg

[Ervserver]

I'd like to find some skulls ( fake of course ) near real life size, want to stick them on some large stakes and put lights in them for Halloween

[Christy Carol]

we have a couple of skulls and rib cages from BF's deer hunting this season...

[Ervserver]

does he nail them on the side of the garage?

[Christy Carol]

Shoot no!! We arent that red!

[xmaslilly]

here is my finished prop named
made to order - cut fresh daily
hungry anyone
side view
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/contest%20pics/new1sideview.jpg
top view
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/contest%20pics/P2100010a.jpg

[xmaslilly]

Another place I forgot about on where I bought the bigger skulls I have was at Big Lots ( only at Halloween time though)

[Christy Carol]

I love Big Lots!! They are so seasonal and a person can pretty much find anything they are looking for there!

[Ervserver]

Yes they tend to have quite an assortment, some things not seen anywhere else.

[xmaslilly]

Well it was nice out today so I made this
A skeleton bench swing
made out of branches,screws and chain
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/showroom%20pieces/skellyswing6.jpg

made this about 2 weeks ago
front
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/showroom%20pieces/fsbm2web.jpg
reg bead foam from packing stuff i get in an order, caulk,paint and a pc of cardboard on back to cover hole
back
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/showroom%20pieces/backsideblackmottledweb.jpg

[Christy Carol]

You could market those swings! I like it!!

[Ervserver]

very creepy....I love it :?

[DoubleA]

Very impressive!

[lightitup]

Ohhh I have lots of branches I love it. Gotta make one. I like the bottom one too. Now is that going to be a head stone? I know I should know what it is but I don't. I would love to find out what you order to get that large piece of foam.

[number4son]

I really like the swing and I was going to have to ask about the bottom thing as well. Have no idea what it is. Giant bookend?

[number4son]

Tim Burton made a movie called Vincent before he became famous with A Nightmare Before Christmas. It is being redone in 3D and will be shown as a short before the 3D version of ANBC. Supposed to be really good. Read about it here: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2007/04/burtons_vincent.html

[Christy Carol]

It took me a few minutes too but I think it is a headstone. She painted it to look like polished marble...I think.

[Ervserver]

Light really prepares ahead of time don't she...wish I could be more like that

[xmaslilly]

Yes the black piece is a headstone..sry guess I didn't put what it was.
Painted white latex to seal it then black enamel with blotted gold enamel and painted gold caulk on the front.
Covered the back that had hole from order piece with cardboard, caulked edges then painted that.
It will be mounted onto a heavy stone so it won't be blowing away no time soon.
I ordered a motorcycle table top decor thingy and it was in that foam
.
I got the idea for the swing from a catalog pic of a small table top decoration seen here
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/SWING.jpg
sorry don't remember the name of catalog site ,, I have to start naming them in my pics I save.
Thanks Number 4 ..I love Vincent Price should be cool

[Ervserver]

Totally spooktacular

[number4son]

Not to play down your creation, but I really like that tabletop swing. Skeletons are good decoration year round.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/12-10_SkeletonCharlieBrown.jpg

[xmaslilly]

y I did too number 4, too bad I don't rember where i found it.
maybe I will make a mini version of that .

[Ervserver]

ok thats freaky

[xmaslilly]

ok I had a post already to put up yesterday and lost it ,and then i couldn't get back on here..
Here is the sign I was working on for the latest contest...so now I'm done with it I can go on to other stuff I have to make yet..and check in here @ CT more too.
this is dark and lit up
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/contest%20pics/finalweb3.jpg
this is lights on lit up and flash
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/contest%20pics/closeup1web.jpg
the real logo looks way better haha

[Ervserver]

way cool :eek:

[SarahE]

:eek: Soon we'll start seeing Halloween stuff in stores-- not long now-- it's exciting, isn't it? :)

[Ervserver]

I expect Hobby Lobby to put out Halloween stuff the end of July

[Christy Carol]

Oh yeah, I used to see it end of summer every year. Its almost time now.

[Ervserver]

plenty of Halloween stuff on Ebay, I pick up a few things now n then

[xmaslilly]

rumor has it the stores will be putting stuff out in august this yr for halloween so that means Xmas stuff will be coming out early too.

[Ervserver]

not soon enuff :evil:

[xmaslilly]

ok kids here are a few things I have made lately and some from last yr.
these are all made from hot glue.
price range .50 cents to $3
small are about 6 inches long
large is bat- 24 inches
dragon 30 inches
large small compare and a black light pic of small
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/bats/largeandsmallbatcomparisonweb.jpg,http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/bats/goodpicweb.jpg
Large bat reg and blacklit
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/bats/largebat1web.jpg,http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/bats/sideviewblacklightweb.jpg
dragon reg and blacklit
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/bats/dragon/side3web.jpg,http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/bats/dragon/blsideweb.jpg
You can also make spiderwebs very easily, may be my next project since that would take no time at all then
I am going to make some snowflakes maybe ..think that would look cool
for a display also.
coming soon

[Ervserver]

way cool! I'd like to learn how to make them

[xmaslilly]

here ya go ERV..


Original hot glue gun skeleton bats How to:

I started out with a plaster slab and switched over to parchment paper
you can pull the glue up from that easier
draw/outline your :
wings
body- spine ,ribs, breastbone
legs
pelvis
head
jaw line
if using plaster, carve a small ditch so to speak mist that down...
but believe me parchment paper is best

hot glue along your outlines,
fill in where needed..like head top and pelvis let cool..... pull up

lay a bead of glue for back bone for length needed
(depending how big you are making this
small 1/4 in or so
large 1/2 in
lay a thicker horizontal line for shoulder bone..keeping some above for neckbone
then crossways on the backbone lay 5 or 6 lines separated evenly for ribs

on one side only lay another line vertical to the rib bones for breast bone
when cool flip over to attach ribs..that way rounded side out
attach rib sections one at a time,
to breastbone with spot of the hot glue on !! warm setting!! for this hold till set
glue legs to pelvis from underside
glue pelvis to bottom of spine ( underside pelvis to top side backbone )
attach head to jaw line...
build back of jaw line up one glue line at a time 2 or 3 should be fine !! warm setting also !!
attach head to upper spine
attach wings at each shoulder !! warm setting !!
(one wing will be flipped if using same outline for both)

**When doing a dragon make sure it is thicker for sturdiness ..and backbone tail is made by 1. drawing on paper, 2. then turn over paper !!
3. then following that pattern make one side ...
4. when that is cool peel off set aside..
5. turn paper back over and then follow where you first drew pattern ..
( this is because the glue will pull up some of your pencil or ink and you will lose your pattern)
6. peel off when cooled set flat sides together they should line up
7. lay a bead lengthwise and glue flat sides together.
8 that is your neck..backbone..and tail section so make it big and sturdy enough to fit and hold neck and shoulders ,ribs, pelvis

I then hot glued string to shoulders for hanging and then one from the back area also
three points !!warm setting"

may be painted for bone effect
or leave clear and they look great under blacklight, making a cool blue effect

[Christy Carol]

Lots of patience in creating those!!

[Ervserver]

they look so cool though, I may attempt to make one

[xmaslilly]

Not really Christy
once/ if you make a small one you will see how easy
they are prob 15 min for small one to make
prob 1/2 hr to 45 for large
Erv...I hope you try one don't forget to post you rpic!

[Christy Carol]

Hum, I might need to try one then! I guess you use a full size glue gun to get that thick of a glue line? All I have is a mini, wonder if it will work?

[Ervserver]

I have a full sized, will post pics after I git'r done

[Christy Carol]

obee kbee

[Ervserver]

seems like they would be fragile

[number4son]

obee kbee
I read that three times before I figured out what you were saying. At first I thought it was the guy that won the Boston Marathon.

[Christy Carol]

:lol: A little Fat Albert talk.

[Ervserver]

I knew what it meant, figured it was Arkie talk

[xmaslilly]

I started with a bigger glue gum that used medium sticks for the large bat..I don't know if it was the gun or not but I didn't like it..so I switched over to my mini when iI did the dragon..
You just need to have sticks ready to load so you can keep a solid line and then start another right away to width you want.
oba kaba

[Christy Carol]

I knew what it meant, figured it was Arkie talk

Arkie talk, my own language! :D

[Christy Carol]

I started with a bigger glue gum that used medium sticks for the large bat..I don't know if it was the gun or not but I didn't like it..so I switched over to my mini when iI did the dragon..
You just need to have sticks ready to load so you can keep a solid line and then start another right away to width you want.
oba kaba


oba kaba, got it!! :lol:

[Ervserver]

I started with a bigger glue gum that used medium sticks for the large bat..I don't know if it was the gun or not but I didn't like it..so I switched over to my mini when iI did the dragon..
You just need to have sticks ready to load so you can keep a solid line and then start another right away to width you want.
oba kaba


looks like it glows in the dark

[number4son]

oba kaba, got it!! :lol:

What is wrong with you? That's the old guy from Star Wars, isn't it?

[Ervserver]

I think its her early risings, she gets up like 3am

[number4son]

What is that, a time?

[Christy Carol]

Thats what it is. Lack of sleep babbling.

8)

[Ervserver]

I told you to start going to work at 10am

[Christy Carol]

Still not sure what the ol boss would say about that. But you would be proud of me! I slept until 7 today!

[e_xander]

*thump*

gets up from hitting the floor in a dead feint from Christy's statement :)

Sean

[Ervserver]

Still not sure what the ol boss would say about that. But you would be proud of me! I slept until 7 today!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/santathumbsup.jpg

[Christy Carol]

*thump*

gets up from hitting the floor in a dead feint from Christy's statement :)

Sean

:x

I really like that Santa Erv, you need to do something with him!

[Ervserver]

hmm..any suggestions?

[Christy Carol]

Thinking...


see the smoke?

[Ervserver]

I'll take a coffee break

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/drinker2.gif

[Christy Carol]

thats not coffee!!

[Ervserver]

it's not eggnog either :sad:

[number4son]

We allow no triple X on this site, so is it Kool-Aid?

[Ervserver]

Diet pepsi

[Ervserver]

less than 100 days until Halloween :D

[Christy Carol]

WOOOHOO!! That means less than 100 days until cool weather too!!

[Ervserver]

I'm hoping for cold weather in 40 days

[Goldie]

I'm hoping for cold weather in 40 days

You and me both!!!

[Christy Carol]

40 days? Isnt that around Labor Day?

Nah, ain't gonna happen. Here anyway.

[Ervserver]

well I remember light snow the 2nd week of Sept before

[sugarplum fairy]

I live in Alabama so I will be lucky if I get cold weather at Christmas much less any time sooner. :(

[Ervserver]

you are welcome to visit Iowa in January, do you like to shovel? :-)

[Christy Carol]

I live in Alabama so I will be lucky if I get cold weather at Christmas much less any time sooner. :(
Same here sugarplum :sad:

[Ervserver]

I'm gonna ship y'all some snow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/snowtruck.gif

[YodaPHX]

It just so happens that Halloween is my second favorite holiday. Actually if I had to judge my self, I am better at HAlloween decorating than Christmas. When it comes to Christmas decorating I am around the top, but when it comes to Halloween I am the King. Most of my neighbors refere to me as the Halloween guy. I can't wait.
Do anyone else enjoy creating a cemetary?

[Christy Carol]

I'm gonna ship y'all some snow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/snowtruck.gif

Ok, I am waiting! What time will you be here?

Yoda, I used to do a cemetery. I bought that cheap white plastic fencing and would beat it all up and break some of it and stick it lopsided and broken down in the ground. Then I would make headstones out of plywood and paint them with that gray spray paint that when dried has a rough, stone feel and look to it.

Outline it in black mini lights, throw in a couple of bones and skulls and I was set!

[Ervserver]

I need to make 4 skulls, any pointers?

[Christy Carol]

I dont know how to make them. I just bought mine.

[Ervserver]

well DG better have them this year

[Christy Carol]

No, not DG. I got mine at Party City.

Maybe Hobby Lobby has them? I cant say I saw them there but it might be a start?

[Ervserver]

I've found them online but $20 each and more, blech

[buffettchristmas]

i love halloween!!

[YodaPHX]

I would think making a skull would be pretty tough. I'd say your best bet is to buy them. Unless of course you have any connections to get some real ones.

[Christy Carol]

Really? Oh jeez! I might have paid $5.99 each for mine.

[Ervserver]

I would think making a skull would be pretty tough. I'd say your best bet is to buy them. Unless of course you have any connections to get some real ones.


:roll:

[Ervserver]

Really? Oh jeez! I might have paid $5.99 each for mine.

soon as you see them lemmie know what store

[Christy Carol]

Will do!

[Ervserver]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/thankyou.gif

[number4son]

i love halloween!!
I couldn't agree more. I'm ready for the cool fall weather, beautiful falling leaves, football, and Halloween.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/hw7a.jpg

[Ervserver]

Football for sure, only a few weeks to go and college ball starts here

[number4son]

Those poor kids doing two-a-days in the hottest part of the summer. I played in PA, so it was maybe 80º.

[Ervserver]

It's tough, I vaguely recall doing those and thats good enuff for me

[xmaslilly]

Alot of stores are putting there Halloween stuff out so keep an eye out cuz skulls are scarfed up like now..
here is something of a skull, it is only a front face skull that i made from hot glue.
I am making a food container and it is for that... heres a couple pics
this is before i added the outer cover
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/party%20food%20pics/meathead/34a.jpg
with outer cover but not done yet
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/party%20food%20pics/meathead/50b.jpg
I will someday try to make a whole skull with the hot glue , when I do ,I will post it.

now Erv seen ya on HF how do you like it? don't tell what the whole thing looks like on HF I only put a partial pic up there.

[Christy Carol]

That is down right creepy!

[xmaslilly]

Thanks Christy .. It's supposed to be LOL

[Christy Carol]

You're welcome. Its looks like it is in full decay!!

[Ervserver]

Alot of stores are putting there Halloween stuff out so keep an eye out cuz skulls are scarfed up like now..
here is something of a skull, it is only a front face skull that i made from hot glue.
I am making a food container and it is for that... heres a couple pics
this is before i added the outer cover
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/party%20food%20pics/34a-1.jpg
with outer cover but not done yet
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/party%20food%20pics/50b.jpg
I will someday try to make a whole skull with the hot glue , when I do ,I will post it.

now Erv seen ya on HF how do you like it? don't tell what the whole thing looks like on HF I only put a partial pic up there.


looks cool! I've been reading some of the how-tos on HF, may make an attempt

[YodaPHX]

Can I place an order for 10 of those?

[xmaslilly]

Yoda
"If" I had time i would make ya one....

I'm in another contest now so I am busy with that right now...
heres is what I'm working on
this will be another food container also
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/contest%20pics/monster%20mud%20creation/29a.jpg

[Ervserver]

I'm still trying to snag some online somewhere

[Keepsake]

Hallmark has started to put out the Halloween decorations and ornaments. Must have the ornaments! I bought the plush sound Spooky tree. It plays the Adam Family theme. My 20 month great nephew will love turning it on.

[Ervserver]

Will go see if our store has it yet

[Ervserver]

I found some skulls at Oriental Trading I think I may go with, the eyes light up even and the price is good

[Christy Carol]

Oh, I had forgotten about them. Good find Erv, their stuff is dirt cheap!

[Ervserver]

yea saw some good stuff on their website, I'm gonna sneak in an order, time it so it arrives while Kim is at work

[number4son]

You can walk in there with $2 and come out with something neat, like a skeleton candle holder.

[Ervserver]

very good use of $2

[Ervserver]

I'm surprised there is so little Halloween stuff out here, I figured after school got started the good stuff would be right out

[Christy Carol]

I haven't been to Dollar General in a week! Can you believe it?


Surely they have some Halloween stuff out by now.

[rex21]

heck have you seen the m&m's commercial its a family addams type thing and its so cool. Ah the holidays are nearing starting with halloween.

[emski4379]

I can't wait for Halloween this year! My mother's group is having a Trunk or Treat, where basically, we'll have a Halloween party for the kids, and they can go "trunk or treating" around to the different car trunks! Safer than a regular trick or treat.

[Ervserver]

I haven't been to Dollar General in a week! Can you believe it?


Surely they have some Halloween stuff out by now.


The DG here doesn't nor Wally. Will check out Target today

[Christy Carol]

I might have to run to DG today just to see.

I want to go shopping but then again I dont. I probably wont go further than DG.

[YodaPHX]

So far I have only seen Halloween stuff at Michaels. I have seen just a couple of fall items at Wal-MArt.
Out here the first Friday after LAbor Day the Spirit HAlloween stores opens. But it's never full yet. the first few weeks they are setting up and slowly getting stuff in. But if you want the good stuff thats when you got to shope there, before they sell out. There are 2 other Halloween stores that open around here also.

OH wait I do remember also Party City is putting stuff out for Halloween already.

[Ervserver]

Wal Mart here just started putting a few items out today

[Ervserver]

Went to Menards today and their Halloween dept is amazing! I bought 11 skulls, 3 which are solar and eyes light up, some giant cobweb, some led lights, electric pumpkin carver thingy, a couple rubber rats, and two black cats that cling to windows, other assorted goodies.

[Christy Carol]

WOW!! We dont have one of those! It sounds awesome! I am so glad you found your skulls!

I might have to seek out their website

[Ervserver]

The plain Jane foam/plastic ones were $4 and the heavier resin solar ones were $12. I'm happy! The rats have already drawn attention from our cats

[Ervserver]

Kim wants to start setting up Halloween stuff this weekend!

[Christy Carol]

That is what I was about to ask! When do you put your stuff out? I am ready to start this weekend too but people will think I am a freak!

[Ervserver]

I'm bringing up the tubs today and tomorrow, we will start Saturday when she gets off work . :eek:

[Ervserver]

That is what I was about to ask! When do you put your stuff out? I am ready to start this weekend too but people will think I am a freak!

we put a few things up tonight, neighbor lady is too

[Christy Carol]

Oh I want too! Maybe I will do some fall type stuff around so people wont point and stare as they drive by!

[Ervserver]

let em stare

[Christy Carol]

True, give em something to talk about.

[Ervserver]

I don't think it's too early, less than 2 months now until Halloween

[number4son]

Maybe it's because of the heat, but July seems like an awful long time ago and Halloween seems like it should be right around the corner. I think a lot of people are gearing up already. Erv, have you found a good skull yet? I see a nice bag of bones for sale in the Terry's Village catalog. Good looking skull is included.

[Ervserver]

Yes I bought several at Menards, some plain plastic ones and some resin ones that have eyes that light up. I may need more though so will check out Terry's

[Keepsake]

I bought the 4 sets of Hallmark Keepsake Halloween ornaments and Display tree this week. Also bought some other ornaments. Can't wait to start decorating for Halloween.

[Ervserver]

Sounds great, post some pictures if you can

[YodaPHX]

I put my outdoor Halloween display up in the middle of October. It is always the week-end that I don't have a football game to attend. I may put it up a little earlier this year. My neighbor on October 1 puts his stuff up but all he has is a couple airblowns. I deck out the entire yard. I wouldn't mind putting it up earlier if more people did something for Halloween. There are a few but not that many. I think I have started a trend. Nine years ago when I moved here not 1 house did anything for HAlloween. Each year I have made my display bigger and now it's as big as Christmas.

NOw for Halloween I convert my entire backyard into a cemetary and make the trick or treators come into the backyard to get the candy. It amazes me how many kids won't even go back there.

[Ervserver]

would like to see pictures Yoda

[Ervserver]

I've grown to like Halloween more and more every year

:h3:


i love halloween!!

[number4son]

If only I could recapture the magic of my childhood Halloweens. But perhaps that only really exists in my memories.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/halloween-clipart.jpg

[ChristmasCookie]

Halloween is my number 2 holiday after Christmas. We have a huge haunted house here. Do you guys ever go to those? we also have a corn maze. Those are fun.

PS I am on the hunt for a picture of a Christmas cookie so until then, I put my press pic up...

[Keepsake]

I loved Haunted Houses when I was younger. Haven't been to one in years.:h1:

[Ervserver]

Not been to a haunted house in years! there are a few corn mazes around but I'm afraid I'd never get out

Hal_07

[number4son]

Not been to a haunted house in years! there are a few corn mazes around but I'm afraid I'd never get out

Hal_07
Take a backpack full of butter and pepper and eat your way out.

[Ervserver]

if someone would set a mug of eggnog by the exit I'd sniff my way out

[Christy Carol]

I thought you looked like a newscaster CC!!

I got my huge lighted pumpkin out today and did some repair work on it. Last year the cats knocked it off the porch and split it in two at the seam. Its all silicone'd back together and should be good to go in a few weeks.

[number4son]

I watched The Great Pumpkin last night. I never, ever, get tired of that show.:h1:

[Christy Carol]

I am loving that smiley #4!

[YodaPHX]

Ok I'll give 1 sneak preview picture from last year. For the rest you'll have to wait until Nov.1 to see.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/YodaPHX/DSC00719.jpg

[Christy Carol]

VERY nice! I like!

[hollybow]

WOW!! Yoda.. this looks REALLY awesome.. When I see your decoration I really think it´s a shame that we don´t do anything about Halloween...http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/19sammy72/halloween00089.gif

[Ervserver]

Yoda DUDE that is way cool...I'd love to have such a display

[hollybow]

Hi Yoda.. I think it´s settled.. we all come over to your place on Halloween...
I´ll bring a Pumpkin Pie.. Hal_01

[YodaPHX]

You are all invited. I need more helpers. I need people to work the machines, direct the trick or treator traffic and more people in costume running around the grave yard. Everyone come on over!!!!! I need someone to lay in the coffin too.

[DoubleA]

If theres pumpkin pie in the coffin Im there:c17:! Looks great Yoda, cant wait to see this years.

[hollybow]

:h13: count me in for the trick or treat directing... sitting there with a bowlful of candy next to the the door and annoying the children with healthy fibre bars and dried fruit.. and keeping the good stuff for us..

[Ervserver]

The Better Home & Garden Halloween edition is on the news stands now, its great

[YodaPHX]

Actually the person with the candy lays in the coffin. I make them knock on the coffin to get candy. The biggest problem I have is getting people to figure out to go in the back yard. I have rope lights that lead from the side walk to the back yard gate, but still everyone goes to the front door and gets no answer. I need to put a sign up this year. Or maybe I will make some signs that say cemetary this way and try to point people to the gate.

I think if DoubleA was in the coffin by the time somebody knocked he wouldn't answer casue he would have eaten all the candy.:c17:

[Ervserver]

probably in a sugar induced coma


.....

I think if DoubleA was in the coffin by the time somebody knocked he wouldn't answer casue he would have eaten all the candy.:c17:

[Christy Carol]

You need to check out Terry's Village. They have a real looking cemetary sign being held up my arms that look like they are coming out of the ground. Its lighted too.

[Ervserver]

That sounds cool, I swung into Kmart today and they have a great selection of Halloween stuff this year. They had plenty of new stuff.


You need to check out Terry's Village. They have a real looking cemetary sign being held up my arms that look like they are coming out of the ground. Its lighted too.

[number4son]

:h13: count me in for the trick or treat directing... sitting there with a bowlful of candy next to the the door and annoying the children with healthy fibre bars and dried fruit.. and keeping the good stuff for us..
Now that's an excellent plan. "Here's a granola bar, kid. It used to be coated with chocolate."

[DoubleA]

Id stay in there as long as the good candy was stocked up, pass on over the Peanut butter cups, butterfingers and Snickers!!! I can hand out wrappers though :)

[hollybow]

Now that's an excellent plan. "Here's a granola bar, kid. It used to be coated with chocolate."
:g27: and... for your execellent costume I treat you to a dried fig... but pssst.. don´t tell the others..

[Ervserver]

I had a neighbor that would hand out peanuts in the shell. I would find them all over the neighborhood

[DoubleA]

The Halloween fanatics should take a look at this page, jell-o molds of brains and eyes etc...
http://www.goestores.com/catalog.aspx?StoreName=premierstarcompany&DeptID=77506

[Ervserver]

Very ghoulish

:h3:

[Christy Carol]

Got my Oriental Trading catalog in today. Lots of Halloween stuff and cheap skulls. They do have a website, Erv!

[Ervserver]

ordering anything?


Got my Oriental Trading catalog in today. Lots of Halloween stuff and cheap skulls. They do have a website, Erv!

[Christy Carol]

Just flipped thru it, haven't studied it yet!

[Ervserver]

Going to Hobby Lobby today and buy a few yards of creepy cloth, need to get my ghouls assembled

[Christy Carol]

I'm about to go pull out the Halloween and Fall tubs. I need to see if I still have napkin rings. Oh, nevermind. I will only have 4 anyway.

Guess I get to buy new napkin rings!
And two more napkins

[Ervserver]

I didn't find any creepy cloth but I bought some black burlap. I hope that works

[Ervserver]

Bought some fake hair, a lighted witch to hang in a window today at Wally. Kim bought some Halloween material to make some BOO pillows.

[Keepsake]

Received my orders from QVC. I ordered a set of 3 beaded pumpkins and set of 3 metal pumpkin shaped tealight holders.

:h1:

[Ervserver]

sweet! indoor tealight holders? we just bought one that is on a metla stake to stick into the ground.

Hal_02

[number4son]

Here's a scarier than usual decoration from internetworldofgifts.com:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/34679.jpg

[Ervserver]

That is neat looking, does it light up?

[Ervserver]

Bought 4 strands of Halloween led lights at Wal Greens today, gonna go around the arbor in front. These were c7 size orange led lights, 25 lights per strand.

[number4son]

That is neat looking, does it light up?
Yes, it's supposed to have light and sound. $29.95

[number4son]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/vampiredog.jpg

[Christy Carol]

Friends of yours?

[Ervserver]

I'm speechless


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/vampiredog.jpg

[number4son]

Just something someone sent me in an email today.

[Ervserver]

Setup some more Halloween lights outside today, anyone else started?

[Christy Carol]

Inside. I have a couple of jacks sitting around, some scarecrows and a witch here or there.

I do have a scarecrow on the front door and have my fall flags out. I repaired my outside jack weekend before last and I need to work on the wiring this weekend and it should be good to go.

[Ervserver]

I'd like to find some crows or ravens that can go outside

[number4son]

I think we will go heavy on the fall decorations this weekend and light on the Halloween until the end of the month.

[Christy Carol]

Erv, only ones I have seen wouldnt last outside. The have feathers that the rain would beat up.

#4 that is what I am doing. Well, inside I am doing some Halloween too but only Tom and I have to see them.

[Christy Carol]

Do you use a real or fake pumpkin?

If real, how do you carve it?

When do you put your pumpkin out and light it up?

Curious minds want to know! Also, please post pictures here! I love to see new ideas!

Now for my answers. I normally use both real and fake. The past two years I have used only fake due to time restraints but this year I hope to do some carving. I like to do very elaborate pumpkins.

I will probably put my fake pumpkin out around the end of this month. I probably wont light it until a few weeks before Halloween but it is so large you can see him from the road in the daylight. I got it at Target around 8 years ago and wish I could find another one that size.

[Ervserver]

All real, we carve about a dozen. My fav thing to do is carve out a scary face then paint the pumpkin black

[number4son]

I have a fake one that I put out on the stoop, but every year I also do a real one, which usually dies in the heat because October is not very chilly around here. I even tried Fruit Fresh to see if that would help and it didn't. Other than starting later, have any of you found a fool proof way to preserve your jack-o-lanterns?
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/ba-jack-o-lantern.jpg

[Ervserver]

we have the holiday decked out in fall ornies, also a table centerpiece. Everything else is Halloween

[Ervserver]

rub em with vaseline on inside, keeps em from drying out

[number4son]

rub em with vaseline on inside, keeps em from drying out
Isn't Vaseline flammable?

[Christy Carol]

I sprayed mine with shellac one year and used those fake candles in them.

[Christy Carol]

Erv, that Lillian Vernon catalog has crows in it but I am not sure they are what you are looking for.

[Ervserver]

saw the crows and vultures, wonder if they would last outside

Erv, that Lillian Vernon catalog has crows in it but I am not sure they are what you are looking for.

[number4son]

This year I am going to go as.....

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/dandsf480/Man.jpg

[Christy Carol]

*groan*

[Ervserver]

Have to admit it is very scary

[number4son]

I think I'll call myself Pumpkin Spice.

[Ervserver]

you'll need a manager.....CHRISTY OH CHRISTY


Hal_05

[Christy Carol]

Here!! And ready for work!

And yes, I think that is the perfect name!!





How do you look in spandex??

[Ervserver]

I remember going trick or treating the very first time without parents along, my best friend and I felt so independent. Then a short 7 months later graduating high school. Time really flew.

[Christy Carol]

My huge fake jack (that foam type material) is back together!!! The silicone worked and I changed the light fixture out in it so I am ready to go. For those of you that missed where I posted somewhere on here, my cats knocked it off the front porch last year (after chewing the cord in two) and it split wide open at the seam. I know I need to replace it but I can't. It has sentimental value so if I can get one more year out of it I will.

The thing is HUGE! Over 2 foot across and over a foot tall. I need to take a picture of it and let you guys see it. But after a new paint job!

[Ervserver]

yes I'll need a picture of it now


:h2:

[Christy Carol]

Hold on, he looks bad though.

[Christy Carol]

Here he is!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/Christy_Tom/100_0710.jpg

[Ervserver]

I like him, he's got that w i d e grin

[Christy Carol]

yeah, I put a red bulb in him so he really glows eerily. The kids get a kick out of him every year. I always have a new kid say something like "wow, I've NEVER seen a pumpkin THAT big. That is why I like him so much.

[Christy Carol]

I did! He is a few posts up.

[Ervserver]

He's huger than the dryer

[YodaPHX]

I always buy real pumpkins and the bigger the better!!!!!

Every year I carve about 4 of them. And I have to admit I am not very good at carving them. I use the freestyle cut method. I prefere the amature pumpkins to those perfect cut silouettes. I have nothing against them and think they are beautiful, but I like the un-perfect pumpkin face.

This year I am going to line the entire fence in my backyard. I think it will give a very nice effect. The entire cematary surrounded by pumpkins.
Here a few from last year.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/YodaPHX/DSC00707.jpg

[YodaPHX]

I remember one year I went trick or treating with my best friend and his great dane. We had skeloton masks on and walking this giant dog.

[Ervserver]

those are cool!

[Ervserver]

I'd like to see a picture of that

[number4son]

Dominick pointed out this website for the Christmas fonts, but they also have a great collection of Halloween fonts: http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=803&page=1
:h11::h5::h12:

[savingstar]

i love halloween too havnt seen any costumes for sale yet. Always stock up for sweets for the trick and treaters my kids go alone now so i make them take the dog for protection as you never know whos behind the door these days.

[Ervserver]

Be sure to stock up on treats for yourself as well

:c13:

[Ervserver]

So far I've had Caramel corn candy, caramel apple corn candy, and autumn mix corn candy. Corny eh?

:c39:

[Christy Carol]

So far? Its only September!!

[YodaPHX]

Tonight I bought 4 bags of candy, but I'm not fooling myself they won't make it till Halloween. I'll eat them up before the end of the month.

[Ervserver]

you have not bought any yet?

So far? Its only September!!

[number4son]

Ah, the sweet wax! I love those things, especially the pumpkins and the Halloween mix, with the chocolate Frankensteins and ghosts.

[Christy Carol]

you have not bought any yet?


Nope, I refuse to keep temptation in my house Hal_01

Well, wait. I did buy a container of Harvest Mix candy corn for Tom and he told me to bring it to work! He said if he opened it he would eat it all at one sitting. I didnt bring it to work but stuck it back. Maybe closer to Halloween. That stuff is too sugary for me so it doesn't bother me being in the house.

[Keepsake]

I have already bought and eaten one whole bag of candy corn. YUM!:h10:

Tonight I bought 4 bags of candy, but I'm not fooling myself they won't make it till Halloween. I'll eat them up before the end of the month.

[SarahE]

I know what you mean Yoda. I have absolutely no self-control when it comes to candy-- chocolate especially. If there is candy in the house, I WILL eat it. It won't last. That's why I only buy it about once a week-- it's all I would eat if we always had it!* :lol:

*Except for Hamburgers, Fries, Pumpkin Pie, Christmas Cookies... The list goes on. :lol:

I've been so in the mood for some Homemade Pumpkin Pie lately. I might make some when it cools down a little. My Grandma made me TWO pumpkin pies and a cake for my 15th birthday in MARCH. Everyone thought I was crazy that I asked for Pumpkin Pie in the Spring, but I absolutely love it and I hate that everyone always considers it a holiday season food-- I would LOVE to eat it year round, but then, I guess it wouldn't be quite as special. :)

[Christy Carol]

I saw Snicker Mini's at the DG today, trust me it was hard to walk past them!

Everyone at work is already asking me when I am making my pumpkin bread! They know I do it for Thanksgiving but I guess it cant hurt to start asking now.

[Ervserver]

Pumpkin pie is great ANYtime

:wink:

[number4son]

I wish I didn't have a sweet tooth, but I think I'd starve to death without it.

[Ervserver]

I believe sugar is a very necessary nutrient needed by our bodies, scientist just haven't discovered that yet.

[Christy Carol]

You are just trying to get me to buy those Snickers.

[Ervserver]

You should! I've yet to buy any mini candy bars, I'd eat them all!

[Christy Carol]

Thats what I am afraid I will do. I really don't care for chocolate but I can eat a Snicker in record time if I have a hankering for them.

[Ervserver]

I have to wait at least a couple more weeks, Kim goes to Florida for a week at the end of the month and me alone with mini candy bars is not good

[Christy Carol]

Before long people will start bringing candy to work. I take what they offer and then bring it home for Tom. Unless its something I really like. They I eat it a little at a time!

[Ervserver]

I bag per day is my limit

^)

[Keepsake]

Hal_04I bought 3 cute Ty ghost beanie babies and pluffies yesterday at Hallmark. I just love ghosts at Halloween.

[Ervserver]

I've been thinking about getting one of those fog machines like you see at Wal Mart, anyone have one? any pros or cons? don't want to make the trick or treaters sick or anything.
:h4:

[Christy Carol]

I don't have one now but used too. They are ok if you use it outside. The fog tends to hang around ground level up to around waist level on a shorter adult. It can get a little thick and aggravate eyes and noses and such but again, if used outside they are worth their money.

[Ervserver]

I will strictly be using it outside, I'd like to create a fog in the dense growth of my gardens that are on both side of the sidewalk. I was hoping it would sort of hang in there and not really be on the walk way

[YodaPHX]

I have 3 fog machines and use all 3 of them outside on Halloween. I have never had any problem with the fog. I have 2 that are the cheap from Wal-MArt ones and 1 professional quality one.
One tip to keep the fog around the ground instead of just going everywhere have the fog run over or through ice, then it will hover on the ground.

[YodaPHX]

Now has anyone ever seen or used one of these. It's a flame machine. It gives the appearance of a 3 foot flame. Are they cool or lame. I was thinking of adding this to the cemetery, but not sure if it is worth the money.
Any advise?
flame light (http://www.thehalloweengroup.com/fl3.htm)

[Ervserver]

I think these are cool, I don't have one but have seen them in use.


Now has anyone ever seen or used one of these. It's a flame machine. It gives the appearance of a 3 foot flame. Are they cool or lame. I was thinking of adding this to the cemetery, but not sure if it is worth the money.
Any advise?
flame light (http://www.thehalloweengroup.com/fl3.htm)

[Keepsake]

Received a Hallmark mailer in the mail today on their Halloween stuff. :h12:

[number4son]

Now has anyone ever seen or used one of these. It's a flame machine. It gives the appearance of a 3 foot flame. Are they cool or lame. I was thinking of adding this to the cemetery, but not sure if it is worth the money.
Any advise?
flame light (http://www.thehalloweengroup.com/fl3.htm)
I found one for sale on Ebay and there's a video, which should help you decide. http://cgi.ebay.com/MBT-Monster-Flame-Fire-Effect-Large-Tall-Light-FL3_W0QQitemZ120152544875QQcmdZViewItem