Let me guess. You’ve been spending your summer vacation making gory Halloween props and really accurate vintage Halloween decorations. Wait, that’s Sleepy Hallow Props and Dead Tree Halloween, respectively. These creative Halloween lovers let us know that their eBay stores are already in full swing. Check out their creepy offerings…
Canada based Dead Tree Halloween hand makes each of their vintage inspired Halloween decorations. But they also go the extra mile by incorporating vintage design elements and materials into the ornaments:
“All of our ornaments are handcrafted in our studio using materials that would have been available in the 1920’s & 30’s, or as close to it as possible. We also incorporate as much actual vintage material as we can find. All of our Dresdens are made by a company in Germany that has been producing them since 1861. The company still used the same machinery and the same dies to stamp them so are they actually reproductions or are they ‘vintage’? Hmmmm… good question. Most of our plaster items are made using antique or vintage candy molds, some of the molds we have made ourselves. All of our designs are original and we get our ideas from actual vintage Halloween items, old magazines, catalogs and the like.”
There are so many “vintage inspired” items out there that are just so garish because the manufacturers don’t seem to care about those kinds of details. It’s nice to see an artisan take pride in such accurate reproductions. Soon they will be adding a bunch more designs such as garlands and tree toppers so be sure to add them to your favorite sellers to stay updated.
If you’re a regular here, you might remember Sleepy Hallow Props from last year. We’re glad to see that Erik is back making his quality homemade props again this season. Because what’s Halloween without a bucket of bloody guts or a killer butcher’s meat hanger?
Do you sell your Halloween themed goods online? Know of a great Halloween e-store that we should feature? Get in touch!
Whether you like em’ gory or silly, chances are you have some favorite “scary movies”. The ones you break out every Halloween season or just when you need a freaky mid-year fix. The ones that chill your blood and/or make you roar with laughter. We’ve already shared our favorites in the Top Scary Movie list, and now it’s your turn.
Dredge up all your spooky favorites then head over to the Top Scary Movies comments section. Don’t see your favorite movie listed yet? In about 2-4 sentences, let everyone know which scary movies are your favorite. We’ll add your reviews and the list will just keep getting better. With the Halloween rush almost upon us, we’ll be up to our eyeballs in creating new projects and contests for you; scary movie lovers everywhere (us included) could really use your expertise!
Why wait until dinner to enjoy a plate of toasty Mummy Dogs? Holly at Unfurled had the great idea to make a simple breakfast version using Nutella and bread mix. As a big fan of food with other food inside it, this gives me all sorts of related ideas like wrapping up breakfast scramble or veggie sausages in the same way. Seriously, what doesn’t taste better wrapped up in a mummy pocket?
On an unrelated note, we just upgraded a lot of stuff on the backend of the site, so if you see any errors, please let us know. New features and content will be up very soon!
Gory decorations and pet costumes: how’s that for an unusual combination of themes?
The folks at Halloween Forum and Pet Butler recently let us know about the contests they’re running. They’re perfect for Halloween fans and Howl-o-weenies alike, so it’s time to get creative!
The first contest is hosted by Halloween Forum and the objective is simple. Create the scariest scene. All experience levels are encouraged to enter. So far there are simple entries like this yoga skeleton all the way up to a “blood” splattered bathroom like this chilling “Hot Dose” entry. 3 winners will be chosen and will receive prizes from BodyBag.
ENTRIES DUE: August 12, 2008
Full details here
The other contest is hosted by Pet Butler and they’re looking for pictures of your dog in his or her Halloween costume. The categories are;
- Overall Best Costume
- Cutest Costume
- Most Photogenic
- Scariest Dog
- Cutest Group photo
For inspiration you can check out last year’s winners.
ENTRIES DUE: October 15, 2008
Full details in PDF file
If you enter either of these contests, we would love to see your photos. Please leave a link to your entries and photos in the comments!
It’s finally that time of year again, Halloween fans. The summer is in full swing, but it’s like retailers are reading our minds because they’re offering Halloween sales! These are really the first Halloween sales of the year and are meant to usher in the new for 2008 items. That means lots of deep clearance sales, coupon codes, and peeks at a few new items. In about another month all the new items should be available and we’ll have a whole new batch of spooky stuff to drool over. Until then, now is the perfect time to stock up and save a bundle.
Buy Costumes
Sale: 50% off all Clearance items (costumes, decorations, party supplies)
Coupon Code: off50
Expires: July 14, 2008
Fright Catalog
Sale: 50% off all Clearance items (some exclusions apply)
Coupon Code: none needed
Expires: No expiration date mentioned
Department 56
Sale: 40% off selected Halloween collectibles
Coupon Code: none needed
Expires: July 11, 2008
Annie’s Costumes
Sale: Free shipping on orders $60+
Coupon Code: none needed
Expires: July 31, 2008
Shindigz Costumes
Sale: Free Shipping on orders $30+
Coupon Code: CSCJF8
Expires: good until Halloween 2008!
If you love a good deal, be sure to sign up for our Halloween Deals RSS feed. If it’s Halloween and on sale, you’ll know about it.
Have you seen any Halloween in July sales worth sharing? Either online or in-store, let us know about your best Halloween deals.
