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5 Tips: How to Create Original
Halloween Decorations
1. Decorations are there to be noticed, so don't be afraid to be
bold. A few large statements will make a bigger impact than several
small ones.
2. Roll out the orange carpet this year. Colored synthetic grass or
carpet will give your front path or stoop a big impact this year. If
your path is straight, just roll it out Oscars-style, but for curved
paths try Interflor carpet squares. You can cut them to fit curves
and their rubber backing makes them perfect for short term use
outside.
3. Let there be light. You've seen novelty lights with ghosts and
mini jack-o-lanterns before, but try using them in a different way
this year. Create structure by wrapping them around a form. A simple
sphere can be made with wire and chicken mesh...Make them in
different sizes and wrap them with your chosen lights - then place
them on your lawn or hang from trees. Once you've mastered the
sphere - try shaping a giant pumpkin shape.
4. Give your lawn the kiss of death. Insert synthetic black roses
randomly throughout your lawn or arrange in giant urns either side
of your front door. And chop the buds from a few - Morticia Adams
style. You can buy them black or simply spray with black paint.
5. Take your jack-o-lanterns inside. Line the stairs or mantle with
mini-carved pumpkins and tea lights to illuminate them. Repetition
is the designers best friend, so if you're going to decorate -
multiply your idea.
Article provided by Uncommon Threads on DIY Network.
Uncommon Threads sheds a modern light on the ancient art of
needlecrafts, including appliqué, crochet, embroidery, patchwork,
quilting and rug making. In each episode, Whitlock and her guests
discuss ideas, specialties, techniques and creations. Viewers will
learn how to make one or more awesome projects by the end of every
episode. There are projects for everyone including, “Crochet Nation”
demonstrating how to crochet a ribbon bedroom set, Hip to Stitch
author Melinda Barta and friends making an embroidered escape map
for you home, and members of PDV Super Craft creating an appliqué
denim sewing tote.
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