Halloween is nearly upon us, Pandas! Whatever your favorite time of the year, you can’t deny that autumn is magical. The scent of pumpkin spice lattes is in the air, candy purchases are through the roof, and many of your neighbors are rushing about, buying supplies for this year’s deco.Some folks go above and beyond the call of duty for Halloween, and we believe that they deserve to be celebrated. Our team here atBored Pandahas curated this list of the most awesome ways that people decided to decorate their home exteriors, and their creativity is out of this world! Scroll down to check them out and don’t forget to upvote your fave pics. They really deserve it.We reached out to Eric, aka redditoru/Turknor, who created the fantastically spookyArachnid Manor. He told us all about how much effort went into making the decor and how the neighbors have been reacting. You’ll find Bored Panda’s full interview with Eric below. Don’t miss it!This post may includeaffiliate links.
Halloween is nearly upon us, Pandas! Whatever your favorite time of the year, you can’t deny that autumn is magical. The scent of pumpkin spice lattes is in the air, candy purchases are through the roof, and many of your neighbors are rushing about, buying supplies for this year’s deco.
Some folks go above and beyond the call of duty for Halloween, and we believe that they deserve to be celebrated. Our team here atBored Pandahas curated this list of the most awesome ways that people decided to decorate their home exteriors, and their creativity is out of this world! Scroll down to check them out and don’t forget to upvote your fave pics. They really deserve it.
We reached out to Eric, aka redditoru/Turknor, who created the fantastically spookyArachnid Manor. He told us all about how much effort went into making the decor and how the neighbors have been reacting. You’ll find Bored Panda’s full interview with Eric below. Don’t miss it!
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“Arachnid Manor has grown over the past 6 years, from a simple collection of little spiders and cobwebs, growing to two giant spiders, a man-eating plant, and various hand-built props,” he told Bored Panda.
“Several kids have shared that the spiders are their favorite part about Halloween. That sealed the deal for me. The ‘Arachnid Manor’ sign is a new addition this year, and I also have four new 4ft spiders in the works,” he told us about his upcoming plans.
Eric explained that he focuses only on taking on one major addition to the Manor per year, to keep things in hand. Otherwise, everything would be very overwhelming.“The hairy tarantula probably took the most work, about 4 weekends, or maybe 40 hours. I build them so that they’ll easily disassemble and store comfortably in my attic, which adds a few extra design challenges,” he shared.Some parts of the project have been quicker and easier to make, however. “The sign came together much faster than I worried, about 10 hours.”
Eric explained that he focuses only on taking on one major addition to the Manor per year, to keep things in hand. Otherwise, everything would be very overwhelming.
“The hairy tarantula probably took the most work, about 4 weekends, or maybe 40 hours. I build them so that they’ll easily disassemble and store comfortably in my attic, which adds a few extra design challenges,” he shared.
Some parts of the project have been quicker and easier to make, however. “The sign came together much faster than I worried, about 10 hours.”
Bored Panda was extremely curious about how Eric’s local neighborhood had reacted to his Halloween project.“TheHalloween creatureshave become a major draw for the street. Last year, I went through 4 giant bags of candy, maybe 200 kids!” he told us just how popular his place is. “We’re great friends will all of our neighbors and they love seeing it come together.“However, u/Turknor noted that far from all of his Halloween creations have fared well over time. He suggested that anyone thinking of creating their own decorations ought to consider how they’re going to store everything until next year.“Lastly, be prepared for the question, ‘Awesome, so what are you making next year?'”
Bored Panda was extremely curious about how Eric’s local neighborhood had reacted to his Halloween project.
“TheHalloween creatureshave become a major draw for the street. Last year, I went through 4 giant bags of candy, maybe 200 kids!” he told us just how popular his place is. “We’re great friends will all of our neighbors and they love seeing it come together.”
However, u/Turknor noted that far from all of his Halloween creations have fared well over time. He suggested that anyone thinking of creating their own decorations ought to consider how they’re going to store everything until next year.
“Lastly, be prepared for the question, ‘Awesome, so what are you making next year?'”
Halloween is an important time not just for candy and horror lovers, but for the economy as well. BBC Future notes that, according to the National Retail Foundation in the US, spending is bound to hit a jaw-dropping$12.2 billion(yup, with a ‘b,’ not an ‘m’) in 2023. To compare, last year, Americans spent $10.6 billion on Halloween-related purchases.The average American spends around $108 each year on Halloween decor, costumes, candy, and other party supplies. This shows just how important the event is to people.
Halloween is an important time not just for candy and horror lovers, but for the economy as well. BBC Future notes that, according to the National Retail Foundation in the US, spending is bound to hit a jaw-dropping$12.2 billion(yup, with a ‘b,’ not an ‘m’) in 2023. To compare, last year, Americans spent $10.6 billion on Halloween-related purchases.
The average American spends around $108 each year on Halloween decor, costumes, candy, and other party supplies. This shows just how important the event is to people.
How you decorate your home for Halloween will depend on a lot of factors. If you live in an apartment, for instance, then you only really have your door, windows, and balcony to work with to wow your neighbors.However, if you have a house and a yard, well then, you have a lot more space to play around with. That means that you can amaze your neighbors with the size and scale of your decor if you want to.
How you decorate your home for Halloween will depend on a lot of factors. If you live in an apartment, for instance, then you only really have your door, windows, and balcony to work with to wow your neighbors.
However, if you have a house and a yard, well then, you have a lot more space to play around with. That means that you can amaze your neighbors with the size and scale of your decor if you want to.
If you’re a Halloween veteran, then you know where to start. If you’re not, then there are plenty of free resources on the internet to guide your way. And if you’re ever in need of inspiration, well… this list should spark a few bright ideas that you can change, combine, and borrow for this or next year.
On the flip side, if you’ve got the cash to spare but little time and energy after your double shift down in the popcorn mines, you can focus on setting up and positioning all of your elaborate decor for the biggest effect! But if you’ve got the time, the skills, the space,and the finances? Well, the odds are that you’re going to make such a massive splash on the internet that people will still be talking about your project years later.Before you head down to your local Halloween shop and/or building supplies store, it really helps if you sit down and think about what it is you’re trying to achieve. Brainstorm some ideas. Do a few quick sketches of what you’d like the decor and the exterior of your home to look like. Think about the colors and the designs and whether they play well together or clash.In short, choose a theme and focus on it so your yard doesn’t look like a mish-mash of a dozen different ideas. Unless that’s exactly the look you’re going for! The point is to have fun, whatever path you choose.
On the flip side, if you’ve got the cash to spare but little time and energy after your double shift down in the popcorn mines, you can focus on setting up and positioning all of your elaborate decor for the biggest effect! But if you’ve got the time, the skills, the space,and the finances? Well, the odds are that you’re going to make such a massive splash on the internet that people will still be talking about your project years later.
Before you head down to your local Halloween shop and/or building supplies store, it really helps if you sit down and think about what it is you’re trying to achieve. Brainstorm some ideas. Do a few quick sketches of what you’d like the decor and the exterior of your home to look like. Think about the colors and the designs and whether they play well together or clash.
In short, choose a theme and focus on it so your yard doesn’t look like a mish-mash of a dozen different ideas. Unless that’s exactly the look you’re going for! The point is to have fun, whatever path you choose.
If you really want to stand out from the crowd and really make everyone’s eyes pop, then you’ve got to get your noggin jogging. You can’t just rely on the tired old staples of pumpkins, skeletons, cobwebs, and witches’ hats. You might want to consider thematic twists on these items. Or steering clear of them altogether for a more nuanced, surprising take on Halloween. After all, if it’s unexpected, then it fits well with horror…
Jumpscares might work, but they’re cheap. Horror—true horror—is subtle, creeps up on you, and won’t leave you alone even in your nightmares.
I saw someone do something similar years ago, and it got stuck in my brain. I’m a standard poodle lover, so I couldn’t just use a regular dog skeleton. Hope it makes you laugh.
You could even make yourself, your family, and your friends a part of the decor. You could all dress up in your zombie costumes and slowly shamble out from behind an impressive mausoleum. Or you could all roleplay as witches around a dozen cauldrons in the yard. It really falls to you to find the perfect combination of fun and amazement here.
So, Pandas, tell us what you think of the awesome photos in this list. Which decor and designs did you enjoy the most? Were there any that you’d love to replicate this year? What are your Halloween plans in 2023? Do you have any spooky traditions? We’d love for you to tell us all about it, so scroll down to the comment section and spill the beans! Meanwhile, for somemore spookyinspiration, be sure totake a lookthrough Bored Panda’s previous features.
Went with an arachnophobia theme this year.
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I used a few geometric patterns with a pop of pink and purple. My daughters, who are in their twenties, both love Jack Skellington. I myself am a Beetlejuice fan, so this is a nod to both characters.
I am building up the layers to achieve a whole energy. I’ll keep at it all month - the neighborhood kids come to keep me company while I spend an hour each day puttering and adding details. It’s my favorite time of the year.
A few things I did differently:Because adhering the candles to the skulls was quite a task, I opted for flameless candles to avoid burning real ones. I replaced the batteries in the bottom of an LED tea light with a hollowed-out real candle for an authentic look. I used hot glue for better stability and covered the connection to the skulls with melted wax. To create a dripping effect, I used a heat gun and burnt candles on the sides. The skulls, purchased from Home Depot, had their jaws removed, and I colored the eyes black with a Sharpie.
I used some of my maimed, broken, and unstable skeletons, as well as some spare parts to make this skeleton arch. The neighborhood is loving it so far. I need to finish getting the 12-footer and another 20+ life-size skeletons up tomorrow.
The skeleton’s name is Pablo. I made the “Go Away” sign, Jack’s head, eyeball light, and the black bone border.
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