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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As soon as I saw this post, I immediately ordered the skeleton from Target and he is now sitting at my dining room table waiting for our next meal! I love it, Julie! Thank you for the idea! Halloween is one of my favs!
Thank you, Penny!
Perfect centrepiece for Halloween! Combing the skeleton with flowers gives you the sweet and scary. I’m tempted to get my own Bob. I saw them at Costco the other day but put it back. He’d be good company sitting in the passenger seat as you drive around.??? Or lounging on the sofa with one arm casually thrown over the back. Or, put him on a sheepskin in front of the fireplace. Oh, I’m into this. Lol
SO many fun ideas and I LOVE them all! You need one! Imagine the fun.
It’s sooo creative really and actually very well done as you always do everything! But yeah it’s just a little bit too creepy for me. I want to like it because it’s just so clever, but I just can’t! But regardless, you are really are so talented! It’s just that the subject himself, is toooo much! But I wouldn’t judge you either!
Ha! No judgement here, I get it! Thank you for following along!
Love it! Not too creepy!!!!!
Thanks, Teresa!
I would have agreed with your friends…until I saw it! Not creepy at all. Just creative with some seasonal whimsy.
You’re too sweet, thank you!