Whether you’re planning on throwing a party or just want the Halloweeniest house on the block, turning to Etsy for your (occasionally) handmade seasonal bric-a-brak is a no brainer. Hah! A no brainer! Thematic pun! Sure you’ll find your mass-produced, made in China stuff hiding in your searches, but there are some great, creative props available on the site that will help liven up your festivities. Liven up! Hah! I’m on a roll.
The Vibe:
The atmosphere starts outside. Set the tone with jaunty holiday wreath.
Skull Wreath, $75.00, Designs by Gee
Prop ‘spell’ book. Includes book stand and fake raven.
Witch Spell Book, $39.00, by Oddsurd
Tombstone styled invitations for your happening Halloween party. I look forward to receiving mine in the mail.
Tombstone invitations, $7.75, Damn French Desserts.
Did you ever see the movie Witchboard? No? Ok, don’t watch it before you give out these tiny Ouija boards as party favors.
6-pack Mini Ouija Boards, $4.75, Fallawake
Zombies:
The undead are so hot right now.
How about a zombie cutout clock? Make your own joke about killing time here.
Zombie Clock, $42.50 by Moral Mustache.
A party favor? Activity? Strange present for nephews from weird Aunt Slay? Appropriate for all of the above.
Hand drawn zombie coloring book, $4.00, by PartyOn.
Munchies for your table spread. You can make your own, but lazy decorators like to let someone else do the heavy lifting.
Zombie Finger Shortbread cookies, 7 to a box, $14.00 by Ruthies Cookies
BRAAIINNSS. Perfect for over a child’s bed. If you really don’t care for that child.
Braaains: The Zombie Mobile, $36.00 by Salty and Sweet
Vampires
Look, stop complaining about vampires being over. It’s not going to happen. Stop trying to make it happen. Now, pull open your Edward Gorey illustrated copy of Dracula and get used to it.
How fantastic would these look in front of your house? Super fantastic. You can do a whole monster theme — they also have a Night of the Living Dead, Frankenstein’s Monster, and black cats.
Dracula luminary, $10.00 each, by Minks Paperie
For the truly committed with cash to burn, invest in this re-purposed coffin couch. No word on whether the top works so you can hilariously trap your party guests inside.
VonErickson’s Original Coffin Couch, $4,900.00 by VonErickson
A little Buffy vibe for your Halloween party. Priced for the same people who’d buy the couch.
“19th century” Traveling Vampire Kit, $400.66, by The Rag and Bone Emporium
Nosferatu inspired wall decal. Install in your spare bedroom for the drunks that need to stay over. You can also accessorize with a flock of bats.
Nosferatu Shadow Wall Art, $29.00, by Pillerbox Designs
6 replies on “31 Days of Halloween with Slay — Day 5, Decorating with Etsy”
I like the plan for the drunks and Nosferatu
These are so cool, though the coffin couch is freaking me out. I would never be able to take a nap on it without fear of getting trapped.
The coffin couch is my favorite part! But probably impractical for normal occasions.
But a steal at $4900!
I want it all. I have to remember this stuff when I have my dream house – a spooky Victorian with hidden rooms and secret passages.
Your dream house sounds a lot like my dream house! I noticed I didn’t have as many Halloween decorations as I thought, then I realized it’s because I keep half of ’em out year round as part of my regular decor.