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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Spooky Tabletop Graveyard ~



So clearly I can't stop...I am on a roll - oh how I love Halloween! So I had a few remaining dollar store skulls and I decided to go a little "tribal" (or at least that is what the Mr. thinks).
I grabbed a few items. See those sticks, I was digging through the green-belt to find just the right ones.

I cut the Dry Foam into three pieces, stuck the foam skulls onto my perfectly selected sticks, and began filling the areas with paper towels and moss.

I then added a few accessories to my "graveyard".

I decided to create a vase to complete the new vignette.

Here is how I created my spooky vase.

I grabbed a few things...

and started wrapping,

then added a ribbon,

made a tag with a little Distress Ink,

and I added a couple numbers. The lovely ladies at Shanty 2 Chic are hosting a "I Made it Without My Hubby Party". I linked up this post, go check out the rest.

I also added this post to Transformation Thursday over at The Shabby Chic Cottage. Lots of great ideas over there...

A Soft Place to Land is having DIY Day - check it out!
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36 comments:

  1. ChesterAndDonkeyOctober 8, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I love the graveyard ... very creative! I'm lazy and tend not to "make" too many of my decorations, but your ideas are things I think I could even handle! :)

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  2. The Tuscan HomeOctober 8, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Very creative, indeeed! I love the vase and crow idea----very cool! Thanks for sharing! ~Liz

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  3. Tammy@InStitchesOctober 8, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    ooooh, I really like that. I don't have any halloween decorations but I think I want those !

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  4. Tammy @ tinselshop.comOctober 8, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    So fun and creepy! I can't quite bring myself to go the creepy route when decorating for halloween but you have me thinking! I love what you are doing with your burlap garland in this post and the last. I have rolls of it but have never done anything with it. Thanks for the ideas!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  5. Shanty 2 ChicOctober 8, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    That is so cool!!! I LOVE the spooky vase...I have a weakness for burlap and twine!!!! Thanks so much for linking up with us! ~ Ashley

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  6. gail@My Repurposed LifeOctober 8, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind comments!
    so, I come to your page, and eek! It scared me! The first thing I see are your sculls! lol
    You are very creative! I don't decorate, I just build and repurpose!
    Although I have to admit, after seeing everyone's Halloween/fall decor, I wish I had time to do the decorations too!
    When Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around, and I see everyone's creative ideas, maybe I'll be able to join in!
    Very nice blog!
    gail

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  7. Keisha Lynn @ Project CampbellOctober 8, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this!!! I'm a big fan of easy and cheap, especially when it turns out like something from a pottery barn catalog that would cost $80! GREAT JOB!!!

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  8. cindy@cottage instinctsOctober 8, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    I really dig those bottles and will totally be copying you :O) Where did you get the berry branches? I'm having a hard time finding realistic looking ones....
    Thanks for stopping by my place.
    peace, cindy

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  9. AnnetteOctober 8, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    This looks fantastic! I love classy and elegant Halloween decor and this definitely is both of those things.

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  10. ChristinaOctober 8, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Awesome spooky display. Great ideas here.

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  11. AngieOctober 8, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    I LOVE this!! Great ideas!!

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  12. Kim at Polka Dot ThoughtOctober 8, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Soo festive and looks so easy to make! Def. making note of these ideas--especially the vases!

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  13. Karen/Elsie Eleanor DesignsOctober 8, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Oh, I love it!

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  14. RoeshelOctober 8, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Ooooo - that is spooky! I love what you've done! SO creative. I hope you'll link to the Fall Festival Monday. ;)

    I'm new to your blog. It's so nice to 'meet' you!

    Roeshel

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  15. EMBELLISHOctober 8, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Very creative. How fun is it that you created that from dollar store finds. Great job!!

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  16. LeanneOctober 8, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Your graveyard looks great. I bought those same things at the dollar store, but didn't us them so creatively. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Oliver'sOctober 9, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    So cute....where do you find your burlap garland?

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  18. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaOctober 9, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    super idea for graveyard and I loove those vases wrapped in burlap/jute.. thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  19. Kasey at Thrifty Little BlogOctober 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I love the vases- the tags are the perfect touches!

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  20. jninecostumesOctober 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    This is a great little display without being over the top cheesy! It really looks classy! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. debOctober 9, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    What a really neat display! Love the vases, all the different textures make it exciting!
    *hugs*deb

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  22. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseOctober 10, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Really love the burlap on your vases. Simple but so good looking!
    Thanks!

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  23. KM StudiosOctober 10, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Streight up AWESOME!

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  24. The Book AddictOctober 12, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Oh my gosh! I LOVE this! I'm going to bookmark this for sure! Love it!

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  25. michelle@somedaycraftsOctober 13, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    That is absolutely adorable! I love it!!! The skulls, the burlap, the joy!!!!
    I will feature this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com Grab my "featured" button.

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  26. karlascottage.typepad.comOctober 13, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Spookily cute! You gotta love the dollar store for supplies like that,huh?

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  27. Tammy@InStitchesOctober 13, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I loved yours so much that I made one, come by and see what you think.

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  28. MandyOctober 13, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    So cute! The graveyard is CREEPY! Love it :)

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  29. Dresser GirlOctober 13, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    How GREAT and CUTE!! Good job!!

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  30. Jill@Barnes YardOctober 13, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Oh, looks sooooo good!

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  31. Ann TuckerOctober 14, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    We have a great Halloween Website and have added a link to your site on our blog at
    http://www.halloweenology.com/blog.html
    where we are highlighting one of your Halloween decorations. Be sure and check the previous posts and archives for October. We hope this is ok with you and if not please let me know and I will remove it. Thanks and have a great holiday.

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  32. UnknownOctober 14, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    IN LOVE WITH THIS.. so creepy awesome fabulous! GREAT JOB!

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  33. TidyMomOctober 14, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    These are GREAT!! Creepy & AWESOME!

    ~TidyMom

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  34. HeatherOctober 15, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    I love how I have actually seen some of the items you used to create this amazing decoration! Thank you for sharing!

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  35. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Aren't you just too cute and smart! I just love this little vignette. My minds just whirling thinking about how inexpensive this was and how fabulous it looks. GREAT JOB!!!
    It looks like I'm going to be your newest follower.
    Have a fun weekend. I can't wait to see what's next...Tracy

    P.S. Stop in and visit me at http://cottonpickincute.blogspot.com

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  36. Pink Roses and TeacupsOctober 30, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Very creative indeed! Love it. Stop by my blog to check out my Halloween village. click on any picture to enlarge. Happy Halloween! :)

    Debbie

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