So, many people at the campground including me just can't wait to put out Halloween decorations! I like the classic, spooky fun. Thrills and chills! I'll pass on gorey and dead babies in a carriage. Yes, I have seen this for sale at a popular Halloween store. To me this is not the exciting, creepy night when I was a kid. I could not wait to put on a costume and visit all the neighbors! Some jumped out of bushes and gave you a fright and others had a welcoming light with carved pumpkins. It was just so exhilarating to be out there on your own being someone or something else for a night!
Last year I did The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in my yard. When I DIY something that is in the weather, I really try to use scraps from around the house. I usually switch themes the following year so I don't like to waste money. Take your time working this form and you will be successful.
The body underneath the horseman was an old mannequin from my store. However when you prop something on a bench it is not difficult to get a form going. Maybe use some buckets for the core body shape. I love to stuff grocery bags and make arms and whatever. The grocery bags are waterproof. Always have twine, hot glue and zip ties handy as you can easily hold down and create poses with these items. Go to the garage and shed and find some things to make your form.
The arms were a $1 store purchase. Can't beat that! The cool burlap came from Joann Fabrics. I had leftover. This material and any nylon are great because it holds up in the weather. The red material I used for a Christmas tree skirt the year before. It was in a clearance bin. The legs were old pants stuffed with yep...grocery bags and plastic.
Wrap your materials around your base. Zip tie, glue or pin down. The stuffed legs can be added in or set your core body on them before draping your cape. Tie off the bottom of the legs with twine. Once everything is draped and tied down then cut a slit in the cape and attach the arms. What about the pumpkin? To get the spooky effect you will need red glitter, craft glue and yellow craft paint. Add craft glue to your carved mouth and add red glitter. Color eyes and nose with yellow paint. Once lit it makes the mouth look so scary!!!! The rain made some of the glitter drool but, added to the fun! To top off I took an old piece of board from the shed and wrote "Watch Your Head," in black paint.
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