[blackcatlane]

I have most of my decorations up and will be working on the graveyard this weekend. this is my second year and I think it's a vast improvement from last year. I've gotten lots of comments from my neighbors and I see lots of smiles as people walk by and check it out. Let me know what you think!

Thanks to everyone who has inspired me over the past year to create handmade props. Spooky Blue was the inspiration for the paper mache pumpkins, and Jimmyzdc was the inspiration for the PVC Candles.

Here's the link to the Album...

Halloween Forum - blackcatlane's Album: 2009 - Halloween Decorations

Here are a few shots...

 

[GuitarGal]

I love it! My husband and I were busy yesterday cranking out window boards too! Can't wait to put them up. Did you use Velcro dots as others have mentioned, or did you do something else? Love your overall creepy, classy look!

 

[blackcatlane]

I love it! My husband and I were busy yesterday cranking out window boards too! Can't wait to put them up. Did you use Velcro dots as others have mentioned, or did you do something else? Love your overall creepy, classy look!

I used the 3M picture hangers that are similar to Velcro. Best part is they are easy to use and have that pull tab that will remove them easily and with no damage.

 

[BevAnn]

WOW!!! Amazing work!! Man, I have the candles almost done - I love the look they create - you did a fabulous job with them!! I just wish I'd made some of the paper mache pumpkins like yours too!!

You should be very proud!!

 

[Warrant2000]

Looking great!

 

[blackcatlane]

WOW!!! Amazing work!! Man, I have the candles almost done - I love the look they create - you did a fabulous job with them!! I just wish I'd made some of the paper mache pumpkins like yours too!!

You should be very proud!!

Thanks so much! I love the candles too; they really were fun to make and what an impact to the overall look!! I made approximately 49 candles from three 9' pipes and have placed them all over the house and porch.

The paper mache pumpkins took a bit of time, but now that they're out I love them even more! Worth all the time it took to make them!! I can't wait to do more next year.

 

[halloween71]

GREAT work!

 

[heavymetalmama]

Your home looks fantastic!!!!! Great job!

 

[Whispers in the Park]

Looks Amazing!

 

[Howlatthemoon]

Wow! Such talent!

 

[blackfog]

Looks great! I agree the candles were fun to make. Have to search for that paper mache pumpkin to....he turned out really good! Nice work on everything!

 

[halloween_sucks_in_the_uk]

Your house looks wonderful, love the way you've done the dining room. Your cats so cute

 

[blackcatlane]

Looks great! I agree the candles were fun to make. Have to search for that paper mache pumpkin to....he turned out really good! Nice work on everything!

Thanks Black Fog. The pumpkin how-to was found on Spookyblue.com. Just look for "The Moth Brothers" . I made mine with balloons as the base, but otherwise followed the how-to step by step. Have fun!!

 

[NewbieHaunter]

everything looks superb!! two thumbs up!! WAYYYY up!

 

[cinders]

Fabulous! The candles look wonderful and I love the pumpkins--the faces are just great!

 

[Scaredy Kat]

Wonderful job! I definitely have to do the boarded up windows. I didn't do that big of a display this year...yet. But it's still early and you have definitely inspired me to do more.

 

[Kristine]

I loooove that pumpkin!!!

 

[Arronaf]

I think you pumpkins are amazing, I think i might have to do a search and try making some.

 

[mad madam michelle]

Amazing job! I'm totally jealous of your balcony porch there, too. Perfect place for decorations.

 

[netsirk]

Fantastic! I love the spiders and the pumpkins. Great job