Unusual Halloween Pranks

Although I am personally not a prankster, my son loves watching prank videos so here are a few:

It is interesting to watch people's reaction's to a headless driver at the drive thru.



Pumpkin Man Prancing to Pop Music...not something I have seen before.



Trick or Treaters Zombie Candy Defender. While the concept has been done before, but the zombie looking more animatronic makes it better.

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Jimmy Kimmel's "I Ate All of Your Halloween Candy" Prank from last year.  For a few years he has asked parents to tell tape telling their kids that they ate their candy and send them in.

In some ways it seems a little cruel, but in other ways it is a life lesson as sooner or later in life, someone will literally or figuratively "steal your candy".  Perhaps having a discussion with the child and finding better coping mechanisms for the ones that have the meltdowns can help them later on in life.


Do you have a Halloween prank that is funny or scary to share? Please feel free to leave a link in the comments section.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you tomorrow.

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Happy Haunting!

Graveyard of Dead Ice Cream Flavors

Source: npr.org via Kathryn on Pinterest

In Waterbury, VT, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream has a "graveyard" of "dead" flavors that they no longer make, such favs as Nutcracker Suite, Apple-ly Ever After and Rainforest Crunch, although it doesn't sound like anyone is missing Sugar Plum.  For the full article and closeup picture visit NPR

If you have a favorite flavor that you want them to bring back like a zombie from the grave, you can fill out a form on their web page to resurrect that flavor.

What flavor would you bring back?

Zombie Snowman Winter Cake

Source: aboutzombies.net via Kathryn on Pinterest

Zombie and snowmen are a unique combination.  I find it a treasure as it combines two of my favorite Holidays into one.  It is all white and Christmas cheery on the sides, but when you get to the top a snowman is being chased by  three bloody zombie snowmen.

I spotted this clever gem at About Zombies.

Use Brown Dye to Dull Up Zombie Clothing

Last month I had tried updating a summer 100% cotton coral skirt and had disappointing results with Dylon Permanent Fabric Dye using Intense purple, ending up with a brighter coral instead of any shade of purple.  

 Hideous!




Fortunately, Hobby Lobby had a 40% off one item and snagged the large bottle or Rit for $2.27 (+tax) and this time I chose Dark Brown using the washing machine method and I was not disappointed with the results (right).


Because with the large bottle you can use it on 2 lbs of dry fabric instead of 1lb as Dylon was, I also dyed another skirt that I dubbed the "Hippie Christmas Skirt".  As you can see by the picture on the left, it had obnoxiously bright red and green colors.   The only half compliment I ever received on it was a cashier at the store saying what "bright" skirt it was.   The brown dulled it and gave it a muddied up look, which will be great for a Zombie costume for Halloween.

Now I have to decide which one I want to zombify further. 

For other ideas on Zombifying your clothing:

Source: instructables.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Threadbanger has tutorial on Instructables using paint, scissors

Source: instructables.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

About.com has several recipes for DIYing your own stage blood that you could  smear, spatter or use a spray bottle to mist onto your outfit. 

Ketchup also works well.

Source: diyfashion.about.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

If you want a more realistic look and can stand being actually dirty, not just looking dirty, rolling in the mud or driving in the mud and running over the clothing several times works well too.



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Disclaimer:  I have received nothing for this post and have no affiliations with any dye companies...I am just sharing my experiences.

Hallowe’en Nail Art Ideas

Source: swatchandlearn.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Swatch and Learn  has 9 differnent doable Hallowe’en Nail Art Ideas to try out. 

Click here for link

Photo: Via Pshiiit

Halloween Nail art isn't just for girls, MTV has a tutorial for zombie nails to help you complete your undead look.

Photo: Via More Nail Polish

For this look the key was roughing up and making jagged edges on attached artificial nails; they certainly look menacing!

       Click here for link
 
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My Top 10 Zombie Movies

Ghoul evening and welcome to my blog.   To follow are my top 10 picks for zombie movies.  What are yours or some of your favorites (as I would love to check them out!).

1.  Dawn of the Dead - 2004 version


2.   Shaun of the Dead


3. Zombieland



 4.  The Return of The Living Dead


5.  Quarantine


6.  28 Days Later


7. Zombie Strippers

 8. Flight of the Zombies

9.  Planet Terror


10.  Fido

FREE DOWNLOADABLE "DON'T BE A ZOMBIE" POSTER

The CDC has a free downloadable "Don't Be a Zombie" poster
which is meant to encourage emergency preparedness, but could double as a last minute Halloween decoration for a party or classroom while encouraging emergency (or zombie) preparedness at the same time.
Photo:  CDC.gov

10 Fun Finds For Under $25.00

Here is a roundup of fun finds for Halloween to buy for under $25.00. If you have any to share, please feel free to post the link the comments section below.

Happy Haunting!

Turnout is fair play on those pesky zombies - now you can eat their flesh!

Zombie Jerky by Harcot Labs - $19.99 for 4 pack - Apocolypse size

Grillz are not just for rappers; 
Bite Me Vampire Tooth Bottle Opener @ Gamago - $10
is a functional bottle opener.

Go to the head of the class with this
Zombie Stitch Necklace @Esty by WeirdlyCute for $25

"Waiter, there is a brain in my soup" soap @ Esty by Washable Art - $6.50

Dr. Dreadful Zombie Head Candy Maker @ Thinkgeek for $24.99 
is for you if you are
"Up for brewing bubbly brains? Maybe peeling off some zombie skins? You can even inject spiders into eye sockets or drink down a cup of chunky zombie barf... if you dare!"








You can bling up your little sucker and soothe them at the same time with thisVampire Teeth Pacifier by Think Geek - $4.99

Creep out your commode with
Glow in the Dark Toilet Paper by ThinkGeek for $6.


















Snazz up your vamp look with
Gothic Rose Vampire Glasses from the Vampire Emporium for $10.21



 



For shrieks while shopping and give any potential purse grabber pause for thought, there is this  Spider purse @ Stupid.com for $11.99

Scare up a tablesetting with this Bloody Handprint Tablecloth @ Skeleton Foundry for $4.99

ENTER TO WIN A STAGGER-ON ROLE FOR AMC'S "WALKING DEAD"

Click here to enter for a change to win a "stagger-on" role as a zombie in AMC's "Walking Dead".  You can enter once a day.

Skeletal Fashions

Skeleton's are not just for Halloween anymore...they are mainstream fashion and body art.

If you have any links to share, please feel free to post them in the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the post.

Happy Haunting!

Ian Pool's "Posed to Death" photography featuring skeleton models via Trendhunter

It is hard to believe this is a tatoo and not the foot of zombie. It is amazingly realistic and as such totally gross at the same time.  Via kidnamedemcee at Deviant Art

 Skeletal Whole Hand Bracelet via Boing Boing  by Delfina Delettrez, a designer in Rome

 Christian Lacroix Christian Lacroix skeleton necklace via Style.com

 Skeletal Biker helmet via Trend Hunter

Rodarte skeletal dress via Style.com

Anatomical Sharpies Coat via Trend Hunter

Head to toe skeletal tatoo body art on Rick Zombie via Trend Hunter

Bone socks - for sale at Anatomical Chart Company for $13.46 + shipping and handling

Anatomical Aprons at Neatoshop ($23.95 + Shipping)

The Churchyard - Human Bone Jewelry

ZOMBIE CRAFTS

What better way to get in the Halloween spirit than some DIY zombie crafts! Here are a few ideas to spark your creativity.

If you have zombie crafts to share, please add them via Mr. Linky list at the bottom of the post.
Mini Zombie Survival Cabinet - for more pictures visit click here
Photo by Spooky Pooky Creations Flickr 

 

  Zombie Apocalypse Freezer Paper Stencil Shirt
Photo : SilentMynerva

 
Zombie Defense Station by Bunny in a Bear
is made with dollar store decorations, spent shotgun shells. Tthe plexiglass cover also doubles as a shield.
Photo:  Bunny in a Bear

 Altered Pinup Zombies and Zombie Vitamins
Photos by bellalupina 

 Punch Art Zombie or Zombie Matryoshka Dolls Photos: amydice

Brains and fingers hair clipsPhotos by Sarad   

Zombie Bunny (with wicked teeth) or Zombie Kitties Shirt (playing with entrails instead of yarn) Photos by KrazyKitty

Instructable user DaNerd11 has a DIY your own zombie shirt using a t, red food color, dirt and a lighter

Make a zombie rising from a sewer by King's Inexpensive Halloween Idea out of a mask, styrofoam, spray foam and paint.
Photo:  King's Inexpensive Halloween Idea

Shaun of the Dead Sweatpants that I posted back in 2009 using a freezer paper stencil and a bleach pen.