Thread: Fireplace Decorations

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I cleaned our fireplace this weekend and wondering what sort of Halloween items I can toss in there for decoration. I saw pics of fireplaces with skulls inside. Some had lights, some didn't.

If you had a fireplace, what would you put in there?

If you've already done this, please post pics.

Great idea! Can't wait to see some pics, we just removed our wood stove and cleaned out the fire place. It looks bald now...... Help! lol

santas feet hanging down? Witch's kettle?

A spit with a roasting corpse

Arrange pieces of wood in a starburst pattern, put purple or orange lights inbetween the starbursts, put plastic cauldron on top of wood and lights, place mist maker with color changing leds in cauldron. Arrange a few blucky skulls next to the 'fire' or use big Rubber Rats. If you have spanish moss, arrange around the bottom to hide the lights.

Oh wait here's another idea. Stack books varying heights, put electronic tea lights on each stack, have skulls and rubber rats hanging around for good measure. Throw a rubber snake in there too.

One more idea. medium size logs of varying lengths stand them up and tie them in three's, then go with the votives and skulls, rats, snake.

or mix and match all three ideas above.

I am putting a cauldron in my fireplace with a mini fog machine that runs on water. I am also putting orange and red lights under it and putting it on the flicker setting. I am still in the process of getting it all set up how I want it, but when I do I will post a picture.
You can also have a head hanging in the fireplace. That was my initial idea.

straight from halloween-online.com:

Jack O' Lantern in the Fireplace
For a fireplace effect the creates a nice, warm Halloween glow, we place a large plastic lighted Jack O' Lantern inside, on top of the grate.
The jumbo sized "Sparkle Pumpkin", purchased at Target is a beautiful decoration that has the outside appearance of being crystallized and really shines when the internal light is switched on. This really makes your fireplace and the room its in, glow with a spirited orange radiance from within.

Hanging Legs
For a bit of dark humor, here's an decoration that will creep out your guests and make them laugh at the same time. All you need is a pair of fake novelty feet/legs, that you hang from inside the fireplace. These inexpensive fake legs can be found at most department stores during the Halloween season. They are only made as left feet, but your guests probably won't notice.

Hanging Skeleton Legs
Similar to the effect above, but instead we used two skeleton legs with feet. There are two options you can use for the legs. The first and most realistic is a pair of "Bucky" skeleton legs available from Halloween Connection. The second option would be to buy a cheap plastic skeleton, remove the legs and hang them in the fireplace. We used bent wire coat hangers to attach the legs inside the fireplace.

Cob Webs
Adding a thin layer of cob webs to the inside and/or outside of your fireplace adds that creepy touch. The stretchable cob web that comes in a bag work well for this and can be attached to the outside of the fireplace and surrounding walls with tape or tacks.
Unlike a cob web shooter that shoots out webs made from a very sticky material, these webs are easy to remove and do not stain or damage your furniture or walls. Add a few fake spiders for an extra effect.

Thunder and Lightning Effect
Place a small thunder and lightning machine inside the fireplace to simulate a thunder and lightning effect. The "Thunder and Lightning Special Effects Box" works fairly well for this.
Attach the unit to the flue handle with tape, so that the flashing light and sound effect seems to be coming from up inside the chimney. Just push the button, or use the motion sensor mode to create thunder crashes and a bright strobe lightning effect.

Follow this link to see the pics:
http://www.halloween-online.com/deco...fireplace.html

Carve a few medium size jackolaterns and add candles

The pics are helpful, but need a "killer" idea inside the fireplace.

Any others?