[Lea32R]

I agree with you foxfish, you make some excellent points.

The petrol station LMAO! I thought the only things people bought from there were condoms, an emergency pint of milk and a battered bunch of flowers on their way home when they forgot their wife's birthday. Hahaha!

ETA: York doesn't have a B&M. One of many things York doesn't have. We also don't have a Primark, can you believe that ****?!

 

[Piggles]

Hi!! I'm also a fellow Brit and member since last yr. not read all the posts yet as just spotted it & getting up for work now. But, I get alot stuff online -especially this year as I got most of my stuff my Matalan when they were having a ridiculously beyond cheap sale last yr. This yr they have nothing in & I was told it's because the used to have a party shop! last yr I did twisted fairy tales which was alot of work & this year it's slasher/film horror. Fairly easy tbh decoration wise but that usually means I go whole hog on the food & I plan to do a full edible body or Skeleton this year! Had some pics on but will post link to album later

 

[Silver Spike]

*waves* Welcome to the thread.

 

[BluePhoenix]

Another new brit here lol. Last year it rained like heck and not many got to see the Hallowindow that I had up (though a few people stopped in cars in the middle of the road to see it) so hopefully it stays clear this year so the Hallowindow can be viewed. I also have one of those 6ft Butlers which goes down well.

Thinking of going to Asda soon to see what they have in stock, i'm just hoping they DO have their stock up.

Does anyone know where to get cool looking animated props here in the UK? A bit like that 6ft butler?

 

[Silver Spike]

*waves* Welcome to the thread. I haven't a clue about the props I'm afraid but I'm sure someone will come along who may have an idea.

 

[halloween_sucks_in_the_uk]

Another new brit here lol. Last year it rained like heck and not many got to see the Hallowindow that I had up (though a few people stopped in cars in the middle of the road to see it) so hopefully it stays clear this year so the Hallowindow can be viewed. I also have one of those 6ft Butlers which goes down well.

Thinking of going to Asda soon to see what they have in stock, i'm just hoping they DO have their stock up.

Does anyone know where to get cool looking animated props here in the UK? A bit like that 6ft butler?

I've seen a few of those butlers on Ebay, but they're not cheap.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/items/__h...d=halloween+animated+butler&ff4=228459_228459

 

[halloween_sucks_in_the_uk]

Does anyone know if there are any stores in the UK that might stock Halloween-themed magazines (such as the Martha Stewart one)? Our local Borders used to do that one, and quite a few other imported magazines, but of course it closed down a couple of years ago

You can get Martha Stewarts Halloween mag here. Click the buy next issue only, on the next page there's the option to purchase the Halloween edition.

http://www.newsstand.co.uk/242-Home...THA-STEWART-LIVING-Magazine-Subscription.aspx

 

[imagined]

You can get Martha Stewarts Halloween mag here. Click the buy next issue only, on the next page there's the option to purchase the Halloween edition.
http://www.newsstand.co.uk/242-Home...THA-STEWART-LIVING-Magazine-Subscription.aspx

Ooh, thanks for that link - they have some other magazines I've been trying to hunt down, too! Must now use self-restraint and save money for Halloween decorations...!
I might check out eBay for fairy lights, too.

Is anyone else concerned about Halloween being on a Monday this year? Last year we had some children turn up the day before Halloween, and we didn't have any of our decorations set up properly; we only ever have them out on Halloween itself. It would be a real disappointment if we have more trick-or-treaters at the weekend than we do on the day.

 

[kimbo_frog]

Ooh, thanks for that link - they have some other magazines I've been trying to hunt down, too! Must now use self-restraint and save money for Halloween decorations...!
I might check out eBay for fairy lights, too.

Is anyone else concerned about Halloween being on a Monday this year? Last year we had some children turn up the day before Halloween, and we didn't have any of our decorations set up properly; we only ever have them out on Halloween itself. It would be a real disappointment if we have more trick-or-treaters at the weekend than we do on the day.

Same here!! I'm working at a Halloween Festival which runs most of October so I will probably put some decorations up in the windows and then make sure we have sweets for the weekend as well.

 

[foxfish]

We have our adult party arranged for the 29th kids party on the 30th & ready to answer the door on trick or treat night in full fancy dress - great weekend LOL

 

[undead]

Hi Craig!! Mexico celebrates Halloween. There are some groups which are against it, 'cause of being "costumbre gringa" (american custom), not exactly true!!
They say we should celebrate the very next days (november 1st and 2nd) are All Souls Day and Day of the Dead!! But I personally cellebrate all of them!! Why not?!
You can see some pictures on my album at my profile.

 

[halloween_sucks_in_the_uk]

Anybody living within travelling distance of Hull might be interested in this. There's a Halloween event for adults on 29th at The Deep.

http://www.thedeep.co.uk/halloween.php

 

[MissAdams]

Hey, I'm from the UK too I posted a few pics in the topic 'Halloween 2010' from our party last year.

 

[foxfish]

We have stated decorating our outdoor fire house ....

 

[Silver Spike]

Oh that looks wonderful! You must have an amazing home.

 

[foxfish]

Thanks, we do have a quite big garden & the fire house is right down the bottom but it did not cost that much to build, just a big square of fence panels with plastic roof sheets!
The fire is right in the middle & has a special chimney that does not get hot on the outside but, we do worry the whole thing might catch fire one night!

 

[Silver Spike]

Here's my very simple offering this year.

I used the wreath that I'd made last year as I liked it so much.

I'd stuck my Grim reaper (who sound activated and who says various phrases)and my pumpkins, both plastic and real right by the front door. I threw together the large tree in the urn from using a big branch I got from the garden, which I sprayed black and set into a plastic urn that I had. Years ago I'd given It that rusted look with various paints. I then hung a few of those cheap plastic pumpkin mini pails that you can get on it just to add a bit of colour.

Inside in the hallway I'd put this together. I made the tiny light up tree in the rusty urn myself using some bit and bobs lying around. I sprayed a £1 shop set of fairy lights black to added it to it.I also made the tiny little ornaments which were made out of plastic clay. I threw the whole thing together on the day as I was running out of time somewhat. I was trying to copy the primitive style, but I don't know If I succeeded really. *g*

I know It doesn't show properly in the photo, but the Skellies were those 12" black glitter ones you can get, which seemed to go well with the black tinsel and black leaf garland.

 

[GhoulishGadgets]

I'm liking the wreath a lot - nice idea

Si

 

[hallorenescene]

silver, i think you have done a very nice job decorating. very well placed and tasteful job