Skeleton Roundup

Hello and welcome to Day 27 of Countdown to Halloween.  Today's offering is a skeleton roundup of some offbeat items from around the web.

Butterfly Skeletons from Dollar Store Items

Source: DIY and Crafts

Skelton Themed Guitar

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Mini Skeleton Sings the "Twist"

Beagle Bones Decoration 

$27.99 at Kroger

Dead Meat Tray 

Photo: Source

Dog Painted with Non-Toxic Pet-Safe Paint to look like a  Skeleton

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Skeleton Chandelier

Think this item is beyond gothic and more on the ghoulish end - is a little too "Hannibal Lecter" but would be great for a Hauted House.

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Macaroon Skeleton 


Usually when I think of macaroons, it is something that is bright and cheery, but these creation takes a creepier path.

Do you have an offbeat skeleton item to share?  If so, please leave the link the comments.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out the other participants in the year's Countdown to Halloween at the link below.

DIY Glow In The Dark Water Beads

Source: trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

With some highlighters and water beads (in the floral or craft section) of you local dollar store you go all mad scientist and create your own for decoration or play. Full instructions at Train Up A Child

DIY Nerdy Keyboard Cat Wrist Rest

Source: urbanthreads.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Although cats usually like to lay on the keyboard when you are typing (it is a cat thing) this kitty can help you type in comfort by giving your wrists a rest and decorate you desk at the same time. 

Urban Threads, a site that sells some very creative embroidery and digital art, has free instructions on how to make this kitty keyboard companion here.

via www.dollarstorecrafts.com

DIY DOLLAR STORE DOGGY VEST

Source: dollarstorecrafts.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Ericka at Sew Doggy Style and her dog Sebastian are crafting along with Project Runway All-Stars and she made the Michael Jacksonesque looking vest out of Metallic cleaning towels, a headband, aluminum foil, coffee, a coffee filter, zip ties and safety pins.  He looks like he is getting ready to moon walk!


For more details, click here

via Dollar Store Crafts (click here for more crafty dollar store projects)

Decorate the outside of your house for under $5 with googly eyes

Source: ourforeverhouse.blogspot.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Source:  Dollar Store Crafts


This is a dute way to dress up a house for Halloween inexpensively using styrofoam plates, posterboard and duct tape - and it cost under $5!  For instructions visit Our Forever House.

Happy Haunting!

FOLD AND CUT CHRISTMAS TREE

Spotted on Dollar Store Crafts last minute Holiday projects list were these adorable fold and but Christmas trees that are made with a single piece of paper!  Instructions on how to make these are here at Bloomize.come

 I might try these out tonight as a last minute gift topper or to make for grab bag prizes for the Sprowl family annual Christmas bingo games on Sunday.

Merry Christmas everyone!