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You can set up your scene weeks before Halloween, but I'd recommend waiting until a few days before for the big night for the gel crystals: Pick a spot in your front yard that will not be in the footpath of trick-or-treaters. Most tombstone decoratio...

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De-stress Decorating

We know you're probably sick of decorations by now, but changing the look of your room or home can actually help renew your spirits after a stressful holiday. You don't have to do an extreme makeover, but adding a few accents can do wonders. Flowers, for example, like this spectacular Silk Sunflower Arrangement, can help brighten a room all year long. Or try changing the shades on your light fixtures or lamps. This simple change can make your room (and your mood) over.

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Outdoor Halloween Decorating: Jack O'Lanterns

The most iconic Halloween decorations is the jack o' lantern. Instead of spending backbreaking hours carving them by yourself, host a pumpkin carving weekend. Invite your friends or family over and share scary stories and cider while you each carve your own masterpiece. The more, the merrier!Expert Tip: Carve the pumpkins a week or two before Halloween; any longer and they will likely rot by the 31st.

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Start With Tombstones

Prep your tombstones first. Most are made of a hard foam substance, which is pretty easy to paint. You can purchase glow paint, along with a thin artist brush, at most craft stores or on line. Make sure to read the package directions on the paint bef...

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Graveyard Decor: Props and Materials

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Gathering Your Graveyard Props

Leave the haunted garage to the guy down the street, and create a glowing graveyard scene in your front yard. Most people compose their terrifying tableaux with a mixture of purchased decorations and a little imagination. The key to making commercial...

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Crafting the Ooze

Where to Buy:The other preparation you'll need to do is with one of my favorite decorating products - polymer gel crystals. These are granules, resembling coarse salt, that expand to 400 times their size when mixed with water.Roughly 1 tablespoon of ...

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5 Easy Ways to Decorate a Halloween Cake with Your Kids

Chocolate M&M and Orange Frosted Cake Ice a round layer cake or a Bundt cake with orange frosting.

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Decorating Halloween Cookies

What You'll Need:Thick and Thin Royal Icing in Black, White, Orange, Green, Yellow 5- 12" pastry bags5-#3 Piping TipsToothpicksUndecorated Baked Cookies

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Holiday Cupcake Decorating Party: Create Decorating Areas

Whether one large table or several smaller ones, the cupcake decorating area needs a little prep work before the kids take over.

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