Have fun with your Halloween decorations by adding a skeleton! They’re not just for benches anymore!
Last year I wanted to execute the idea, but in a time crunch, I was unsuccessful finding a skeleton with the bones attached. I was delightfully surprised to find this not-too-creepy skeleton at Target last week and he’s been riding around with us since. Well, until I served him up for Halloween decorations.
We named him Bob. Bye, bye, Bob. He’s been making the girls giggle all week. Imagine their surprise when they came home from school today to find him laid out on our table.
I’m always in favor of Halloween decorations that are slightly pretty, just a little creepy and not too cheesy. This Halloween table is perfect for entertaining dinner guests or as a backdrop to a buffet and it only takes 20 minutes to make!
I was really excited about creating this Halloween table setting, but also a little cautious. Would it be too disturbing? I turned to a couple of friends who said yes, but I was dead set on it and thought “what’s the harm?”
I’d love to know, do you love it or hate it? Don’t worry, you won’t hurt Bob’s feelings.
To create your own skeleton table, you’ll need:
- skeleton
- small bud vases {I used beaker style vases found in the $3 Target aisle}
- large vase
- flowers {roses, thistle, seeded eucalyptus}
- apples
- Position your skeleton however you’re most comfortable {or uncomfortable, if that’s what you’re going for}. I decided to position an arm/hand to hold a vase and the other arm to be reaching toward the large vase of flowers.
- Arrange your flowers, with the buds just above the neck of the vases. Disperse along the table on both sides of your skeleton.
- Add apples to each place setting and enjoy!
I have a little more Halloween fun coming later this week…I hope to see you again soon!
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Love it. It’s hysterically pretty. Not creeped out in the least. I’ve pinned for next year. 😀 Hope your family has an awesome Halloween!
Thank you! Yours as well!
The pairing of the apples with stems, pastel florals and that skeleton tossed right in the mix and he color coordinates – I’m not sure what I love the best! Creepy meets quaint! Love it!
Thank you, Susan! It was a lot of fun to do. Hope you have a great Halloween!
What a great idea and it actually looks pretty as well as quite funny!
Julie, I LOVE IT!!!! It made me laugh so hard I nearly spit out my hot chocolate. So clever.
Success!
“Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles today,
Tomorrow will be dying.”
Robert Herrick
Love that quote! Hope you have a happy Fall!