Halloween

In 2011 I wanted an entrance to the Halloween maze so here was what I came up with.  Simple to do with plywood columns and fencing made from 1x3 pine boards and PVC.  Each column has an opening that holds a bust.  These two talk to each other.

 

One of the busts, note the picture behind is my great grandmother I believe (could be great great grandmother).  I understand she was as mean as she looks in the picture.  This is how you make a $79 prop (busts) look super.

Well in 2010 I purchased an actual coffin.  Never thought I would but why not.  Before being out for it's first official viswing in 2011 I painted it white with red lining.  I added a rising vampire that welcomes all guests to the maze.

 

 

This is one of my oldest decorations.  The mask for this I actually wore during my High School Home Coming Parade in 1978.  Everything but the mask and hands are homemade.  Using a old motor from an outdoor grill she sits up.

Regan was new in 2011.  Love seeing her head spin when she is activated.

Sid and Lester.  These two started out as heads that made jokes and talked to each other.  In 2010 I added bodies and had them sitting across from each other in the maze.  Again by adding the bodies it takes a simple prop into a one of a kind item.

The rocker I actually pulled out of the trash.  One man's trash is another's treasure, or so they say.

 

Ah my ladies.  Currently I have 4 witches, one flies, one offers an apple to you, one ripes her head off and the wicked witch from OZ.  Sorry you can't see her.  I like grouping props together, try to create a little scene.

The sarcophagus is made from foam and fiberglass.  It was messy but it really makes the mummy area.

 

The mummy on the left I made, his arm try to grap you.  The left is a purchased item.  I like making as many items as I can but with the cost of the purchased items coming down it is easy to buy an item or two a year and make something so the displays really grows each year.

I've never watched the movie but I like him as part of the maze.

Donna Dead is simple but the way she moves and moans is creapy, especially at night.

  

Another old decoration.  I made this about 20 years ago and he turns.  His arms are posable with one holding a knife.  I have wanted to retire him for a few years but my Son and Daughter keep talking me out of it.  Might be time for a makeover?

This guy looks really good at night.  He lights up and you can se his body glowing under the black robe.

Another item that looks so much better at night.

Vlad loves to talk to the guests.

The werewolf is looking over his victim.  The mask and hands of the wolf are bought but the body and arms I made.  The victim came from Caufields many years ago the coffin is made and has moving rats in it.