By August, I already know what I'm planning for Halloween. Even on a bad year, I have a costume idea and have started collecting reusable trash or dollar store junk to create my yard decorations before the evenings cool below 75 degrees. I revamp and reuse old decorations and rarely spend big bucks (but it has been known to happen. Last year, I fell in love with a giant spider that I just HAD to have!)
I pride myself on creating a new display every year, but after living on my own for 20 years, one does find oneself reusing ideas and running out of concepts. This is why I thank everyone with a creative bone for Pinterest.
Still, I do think occasionally I can be pretty original so I am planning a short series of posts with a few of my own display ideas. Maybe there are similar ones on Pinterest, but I, personally, haven't seen anything close. It's time to share!
I'm going to start with my second favorite, mainly because it's got the best pictures.
October 20, 2010.
The Murder That Shocked Oz.
In late breaking news, we learn that an unidentified resident of Oz is found sawed to pieces...
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| "It's truly a tragedy," said the Tin Man when asked for a statement. "Unthinkable," added the Cowardly Lion |
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| The weapon |
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| Crime Scene photo |
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| Evidence!? |
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| The only witness has thus far been too shaken to speak. |
I bought a bale of hay, used my dad's old work clothes, found the basket at the dollar store, and spent real dollars on the red slippers and dog (although it was still very minimal. Maybe $10 for both.) My dad was a drywaller and contractor for years so finding an old saw, a couple pieces of wood to use as a frame, and other junk is not usually a problem. Oh, and I got a huge roll or Crime Scene tape at a clearance sale a couple years before.
