Thread: Decorations: What do you tend to collect the most of?

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I have done a yard haunt for 4 years now and each year I buy new items to add to my collection. I find though I have collected a mass of skulls and skeletons. Not only as props but skulls on plates, bowls, cups, vintage cards, table cloths, figurines, candles, candle holders, jewelry----just about everything!

Does anyone else find they do this too with a certain item?

I tend to collect lots of skulls as well. I've also figured out I have lots (probably too much) spider items. I'm terrified of them but not all people are. It's hard to find a variety of items without paying a small fortune for them. But, I'm determined to buy and build unique items this year that none of our guests have seen. (I host a big party every year).

I am the same as you, halloweenie1!!! When I decided on my day of the dead theme this year, I realised that most of my decorations seem to be skulls or skeleton related somehow, which has worked out nicely

pumpkins and jack ol anterns it seems here ....so i must make an effort to increase my witch items!

Originally Posted by Witch Hazel

...It's hard to find a variety of items without paying a small fortune for them... I'm determined to buy and build unique items this year that none of our guests have seen...

Hi Witch Hazel,

I understand--- I feel the same about my items as well! I find it's best to pick certain items you love and then embelish upon it at home.
Just a suggestion, have you ever checked Grandin Road's website?

Halloween Decorations, Outdoor Halloween Decor, Halloween Costumes - Grandin Road

I purchased a few things form them last year and I was very satisfied. Not cheap, but the selection of halloween items is very good.

Goretraits or other framed scary pictures, any decor that looks like it's made of rock (e.g., gargoyles) - like the ones that Michael's is selling now, some Lemax but I don't go too crazy with it.

Funny, I noticed a pattern in my collections as well. Mostly haunted houses and black cats.
Great thread!

I'm always buying theme setters....because I used to cover ALL my walls in black plastic...so I've gotten really into the theme setters.

Originally Posted by BadTableManor

Funny, I noticed a pattern in my collections as well. Mostly haunted houses and black cats.

That sounds great....I wish I could find nice black cat props & themed items. I usually do a "witch's haunted yard" I only have one cat prop.

Thanks Halloweenie1. That sight has some really unique items. I'm willing to pay a little bit more for quality things. Martha Stewart sells her stuff on there & she actually has some really neat ideas, products.