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Bloody Table Halloween Decor Idea

Lauren — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:09:54 +0000

This conceptual “bloody table” design by French designer John Nouanesing would make a killer Halloween decoration. It’s not available for purchase, but you could probably make your own version. Either start with an old table you already have and remove the legs or get a piece of plywood. Attach some skinny wooden dowels as table [...]

Sinister Faux Wood Door Tutorial

Lauren — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:08:11 +0000

Every home haunter can use help transforming their walls and doors. Faux cobwebs and black trash bags can only go so far, right? Not very many pre-made options exist, and none of them look as cool as these Dramatic Double Doors. Phantom Moose Films shows us an easy tutorial using cardboard, a glue gun and [...]

Halloween Fans on eBay

Lauren — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:54:20 +0000

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 [...]

Crash at Roswell retrofuture art

Lauren — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:45:56 +0000

Remember about a month back when we talked about making your own mad science lab? We mentioned artist Alex CF and his cryptozoological retrofuture art pieces. At the time, none of his amazing creations were available for sale, but he currently has a new piece on eBay! Check out the level of detail that was [...]

Your New Mad Science Lab

Lauren — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:57:22 +0000

A creative Halloweenie can transform a treasure trove of creepy old artifacts into perfect decorations for a Halloween mad scientist party. Where to find such dastardly tools for your mad science party? Read on...

Madame Talbot for unique dark art

Lauren — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:24:17 +0000

If you’ve never made the acquaintance of Madame Talbot, you are in for a treat. Madame Talbot’s “Victorian Lowbrow” is like an e-curio cabinet, brimming with “one-of-a-kind gothic death-themed creations”. Entering their online store is like stepping back to a time when science was nearly synonymous with magic: when a few leaches and a mixture [...]

Halloween Contests

Lauren — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:49:54 +0000

You’ve been toiling away on your costume (or pumpkin, prop, spooky art, whatever the case may be) to freak out the impending trick-or-treaters. Your creation can win you a handful of treats, too! Some of these contests are frightfully simple to enter, while the rest require varying degrees of participation. Whether you only have a [...]

2007 DIY Halloween Contest

Lauren — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:57:55 +0000

Halloween is a time for creativity; letting your imagination wander into the unexplored corners of your mind, the birth of new monsters, unleashing of ideas long since bottled… Sometimes the end result is reward enough, but you know what makes it even sweeter? Recognition. When you finally get to wear the costume that took you [...]

The Most Beautiful Machine: Prop Simplicity

Lauren — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:31:05 +0000

Haunters are an ingenious bunch. They’re always thinking of ways to make their props and decorations more realistic, elaborate, and impressive. While their efforts are no doubt scaring the pants off their victims, sometimes simpler is better. How often to do you hear that “gore isn’t scary” and that mood or “hinting at the [...]

Halloween Props for Fun and Profit

Lauren — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:00:49 +0000

During a recent search of “handmade Halloween” auctions at eBay, I discovered a seller who is sure to impress and delight my fellow Halloween lovers. Among the pumpkin covered hair clips and collaged Halloween cards, the gory goods from sleepyhallowprops really grab your attention. The store is run by Erik, a high school student [...]

Want Your Own Haunted Mansion?

Sean — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:32:27 +0000

When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still. That is the time when deals are present and you should create your own Haunted Mansion with full size working replicas from Gothic Manner. Was that cheesy enough for you? That’s [...]

MAKE Mag: Halloween Special Edition

Lauren — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:11:15 +0000

“Makers” were born to create amazing Halloween projects. Whether you’re a reader of MAKE magazine or just a DIY inclined individual, you fall into this category. Like an evil MacGyver, you can probably take any 3 items from around your house and whip up a firebreathing jack-o-lantern or a decidedly unique costume. If 42 [...]

Unearth the Undead

Sean — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:48:47 +0000

On Halloween night, lawn decorations get the most attention simply because trick-or-treaters have to pass them to get their treats. Low lying fog, eerie colored lights, and spooky sounds are all just accents to your lawn decorations, which are the center of attention to your costumed visitors. My obsession for zombies brings us to an [...]

In Case of Zombies…

Lauren — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 23:12:42 +0000

I know these pictures are quickly making the rounds through the Interweb, but they’re too awesome not to mention. In preparation for the Zompocalypse, a few crafty individuals have created their own (cool-looking but non-functional) Zombie Preparedness kits. The original seems to have come via Gizmodo, and might have been a promo item for the [...]

Homemade Clay Skulls

Lauren — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:31:06 +0000

DIY Clay Skull Tutorial: Easily and inexpensively create a skull from clay and put it on display for Halloween. Excellent unique Halloween decor and perfect project for all those Halloween crafters out there.

Zombie Candy Grabber

Sean — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:14:19 +0000

Looking for a more creative way to pass out candy? You’ve found it! This creepy cardboard zombie display makes trick-or-treaters reach inside the rotting zombie’s guts to get their free treat. I love this idea better than when people leave a big bowl of candy out on their porch because they aren’t home: it’s way [...]

Nightmare Snatcher Journal

Lauren — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:03:14 +0000

Nightmare Snatcher Journal for your child's bad dreams

Halloween Decor Ideas

admin — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:09:08 +0000

Halloween stores carry some great products, but you just can't beat Halloween decor ideas that you've whipped up yourself.

Learn to create some unique homemade Halloween decor ideas with our craft tutorials. Various projects for a range of decor styles and ages. If you've got a great idea for a project let us know and we'll feature it on the site!

Zombie Snacks

Sean — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:20:40 +0000

In honor of our newest costume page (Zombie Costumes) I’d like to remind all you Halloween party hosts, when filling up your snack table, not to forget about those who eat different than most party goers. Just keep in mind the vegans, zombies, vegan zombies (they eat grains, cumin beans, and Hufu) and others. So [...]