[Otaku]

I have the same problem - I have a typical postage-stamp size front yard that isn't visible from the front of the house. I do have a large two-car+ driveway, where I set up the graveyard. I attach 12X12 boards to the base of the 'stones and wooden markers using a 3" metal right-angle mount. The boards are painted black and covered with leaves. I use a lot of leaves, but it gives the illusion of a dry Autumn field. The boards are detachable for easy storage. Here's a pic from last year. There are some other views of the graveyard in my Halloween 2008 album.

 

[Otaku]

Excellent ideas, thanks. It looks like I will have to get right on that to have it ready.

Otaku, I'm new here, how do I find your Halloween 2008 album?

Here's a link -

Halloween Forum - Otaku's Album: Halloween 2008

Welcome to the forum, good to see another haunter here!

 

[Otaku]

Thanks, Jose. The crosses are handmade from some old redwood fence boards that had been weathering for about 30 years.

 

[Otaku]

BTW Otaku, looked through your current projects album and I love the new witch you're working on. Great face. Is that one of the talking Boris' underneath? Also wanted to mention that you make the best use of a driveway that I've seen yet.

Thanks for the kind words, GoS! Much appreciated. Yes, that's a Boris underneath the mache and Paperclay face. I made a second witch to keep her company, and I'll be adding a third one (stirring the cauldron) this year. Here's a short vid of a test file:

MOV06513.flv video by Otaku1031 - Photobucket