Thread: First Halloween sighting in stores...

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Originally Posted by Scatterbrains

The beauty of Halloween props is that they don't have to look good

Scatterbrains is right. I'm a perfectionist by nature, but I have learned when it comes to Halloween Props, It really doesnt have to look great or be perfect. Halloween night is dark, usually foggy and everybody is usually pretty scared already. The TOT's don't look at the craftsmanship or if this or that is out of place. Just build it and enjoy it because I can guarantee you everybody else that sees it that special night will too

Originally Posted by Kenpilot

Scatterbrains is right. I'm a perfectionist by nature, but I have learned when it comes to Halloween Props, It really doesnt have to look great or be perfect. Halloween night is dark, usually foggy and everybody is usually pretty scared already. The TOT's don't look at the craftsmanship or if this or that is out of place. Just build it and enjoy it because I can guarantee you everybody else that sees it that special night will too

This is a really good point. Also, think of it from the TOTs' perspective--it's gonna look COOL almost no matter what because they're just looking for something fun and scary!!

Originally Posted by CaliforniaMelanie

This is a really good point. Also, think of it from the TOTs' perspective--it's gonna look COOL almost no matter what because they're just looking for something fun and scary!!

Yep!!! My point exactly Melanie

Originally Posted by Kenpilot

Touche' Baron Samedi. LOL Looks like we had the same thought at the same time..

Indeed...Great (and warped) minds, as they say, think alike..

And I second (or third or fourth) what everybody else has said...
Homemade props most certainly do not have to be Hollywood quality to be effective.
Here in England, We don't really have a choice. if you want a haunt, ya gotta get ya hands dirty.....or pay outrageous prices for the few commercially available props.
I think everybody starts with a certain amount of trepidation, but once you have got to grips with a few basic techniques, and providing you are not a danger to the general public when using handtools, you should get on just fine.

Originally Posted by eanderso13

But Hooray for Michael's! But I do recall people on the forums last year talking about Halloween stuff coming out early and most of the stores in our lovely bible-belt state didn't have anything until nearly August!

I hear you there, where I'm from they put Christmas stuff out a month before Halloween items. I get my fix going to yard sales and stocking up on old trash items for a few pennies that I turn into Halloween props.

Indeed, it's always pleasing in the heat of summer to see some cool fall items. Our Kohls store is also starting to put out fall things in home furnishings (towels, candles, etc.)

OMG! I have to start working on my props!!!

YESSSSS! im so excited....let the madness begin!

I am going to Michaels tomorrow morning!

Originally Posted by MyersFan1

YESSSSS! im so excited....let the madness begin!

Does it ever stop around here??