I've been wanting to make these for a couple years and finally got around to it a couple nights ago (ahhh insomnia lol). The skulls I found at the dollar store. DH thought I was crazy buying more glittered skulls (we probably have a few dozen for Halloween props). I knew they would work perfect for these though. I always forget to buy dowels unfortunately. For these I used the bottom edge of a plastic tubular coat hanger! (an "ah-ha!" sorta moment ;) ) I just cut it with a large pair of wire cutters and filed the ends smooth (great way to recycle a few if you've switch to the new velvet flocked hangers ;) ) I covered each in fabric strips I twirled around and secured with hot glue.
I was inspired by the Skull Parade Batons made by The Holiday Queen. Her style is a bit more simple and folkart-ish. I wanted mine more colorful and bright so I used the DCWV Midnight spell. Love the foils and glitter on these papers. I think my favorite is the purple with tiny silver spiders! Or maybe the glittered hounds tooth?
Oh how perfectly fantasticly ghastly!!!! LUV all of your colorful, glittery Halloween decor- you are the BEST at coming up with the most amazing creations! Good to see you creating with your FAB self once again. Now go make more!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Nancy - Dont Stop Now!!! I totally love these and the Midnight Spell is just perfect. I think my fave papers are the pumpkins and the houndstooth. Be sure to post them at the DCWV Facebook.
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! So sparkly and fun! I've got an idea...don't treat that insomnia. USE IT!
ReplyDeleteThose are really cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great job! Thanks for the tip on recycling those plastic hangers. How creative!:-)
ReplyDeleteVery cool....love the colors and papers. I wish I created when I have insomnia, instead I just stay in bed,tossing and turning and madder than heck that I can't sleep! Maybe I should put that time to better use! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is too cool! What a creative project!
ReplyDeletethey came out great!
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