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The Transparent World of Glass

Posted by historymaniacmegan on

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You may remember when I did my post on stained glass this summer. Yet, I’ve thought about doing a post on glass for a while since I’ve often come across glass related craft projects for my blog. Anyway, glass is basically everywhere in our modern society that we tend to take it for granted since it’s now designated as a recyclable material. But this wasn’t always the case before the Industrial Revolution when glass was so expensive that colonists who traveled to the New World would often take their windows with them on the boat. Today, not only is glass just as prevalent as plastic as well as used in a wide variety of things we take for granted, there are also many different types. The oldest and most familiar types of glass to us are silicate glasses which are mainly derived from silica a main constituent in sand. You have soda lime glass that’s often used in glass bottles and other containers as well as the more durable quartz glass. You may also be familiar with the modern fiberglass which has only been mass produced since the 1930s as well as has so many applications. We can go on. Not mention, before coal and steel, my area of Southwestern Pennsylvania was distinguished on its glass making as well which explains why such towns like Glassport exist.  And even when the area became known for its steel and coal industry, its glass industry still lived on well into the 20th century, some even to today with 20 currently operating in the region. One of the earliest is the New Geneva Glass Works that was active from 1797-1847 which had Albert Gallatin as an early investor. Bakewell Glass in Pittsburgh founded in 1808 was known as a pioneer in flint glass in America as well as had a family member invent and patent the first known process of pressed glass in 1825 which made the mass production of glass possible for the first time.  F.&J. Mckee Company on Pittsburgh’s South Side founded in 1850 would be associated with Western PA glass for years. The Duncan & Miller Glass Company existed in Washington, PA which spanned from the late 1860s to the 1950s which is distinguished by fine craftsmanship. The Macbeth Evans Glass Company founded and based in Charleroi in 1899 was known for its glassware with beautiful designs, especially in the 1930s. Then there’s PPG Industries started as a pane glass company in the 1880s and was among the first in the world to power its furnaces with local natural gas which stipulated widespread industrial use. In fact, the words PPG stand for “Pittsburgh Plate Glass.” Not to mention, it’s possible that their glass was used as windows in plenty of early skyscrapers. Today PPG is still around as a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company that’s diversified to include paints, coatings, specialty materials, chemicals, and even fiberglass, is still headquartered in Pittsburgh at the iconic PPG Place that resembles a cool evil fortress, has 150 manufacturing locations around the world, and they recently received the naming rights from Consol Energy on what’s now the PPG Paints Arena. Also, they still make glass but not just in windows. Anyway, you’ll find a lot of glass crafts on Pinterest since the material is often used in disposable items and other products. Which is where I come in for your reading pleasure.

  1. This glass cup reflects many different colors.
No, this isn't a hallucination. The cup is designed this way with all the colorful bubbles. Not sure if it's an improvement.

No, this isn’t a hallucination. The cup is designed this way with all the colorful bubbles. Not sure if it’s an improvement.

2. Welcome guests aboard your yacht with these glasses.

Okay, these may just be for decoration. But they're certainly sea worthy to some.

Okay, these may just be for decoration. But they’re certainly sea worthy to some.

3. Watch out for this glass dragon eye.

Well, at least it'll make guests think twice about stealing your drink. Then again, better used for decoration.

Well, at least it’ll make guests think twice about stealing your drink. Then again, better used for decoration.

4. An old wine bottle is great for holding flowers.

Works so long as you keep the cork in place. Yet, not sure if it enhances the beauty of any wall you hang them on.

Works so long as you keep the cork in place. Yet, not sure if it enhances the beauty of any wall you hang them on.

5. Imagine a bowl like this on your mantle.

Kind of reminds me of a nebula. Love the colors here. Beautiful.

Kind of reminds me of a nebula. Love the colors here. Beautiful.

6. Perhaps this glass bottle would do with a flowery design.

Well, you have to admire the artwork here. Love that pretty pink flower on green.

Well, you have to admire the artwork here. Love that pretty pink flower on green.

7. A decorated wine bottle can make a great vase for flowers.

Okay, the flowers are fake and the bottle is covered in cloth. But it might look great on a mantle or table.

Okay, the flowers are fake and the bottle is covered in cloth. But it might look great on a mantle or table.

8. This bottle seems to have all the stars on its exterior.

Not sure if it's supposed to be the cosmos or outer space. But it sure twinkles if you ask me.

Not sure if it’s supposed to be the cosmos or outer space. But it sure twinkles if you ask me.

9. Perhaps these wine glass candle holders remind you of the seashore.

Each of them even have blue sand and shells in them. Also, the string gives a beach like touch.

Each of them even have blue sand and shells in them. Also, the string gives a beach like touch.

10. How about a bottle with a beaded mosaic?

Helps that it's in a floral design. Love how the gold ones stand out.

Helps that it’s in a floral design. Love how the gold ones stand out.

11. How about a wine bottle of beads and sequins?

Now that looks kind of funky. Love the flowers and the purple stopper.

Now that looks kind of funky. Love the flowers and the purple stopper.

12. This mason jar chandelier is perfect for any dining room.

Well, depends on the kind of lighting you use. And I don't think this one uses electricity.

Well, depends on the kind of lighting you use. And I don’t think this one uses electricity.

13. Raise a glass with these butterfly champagne flutes.

Well, these gold butterflies certainly look pretty. Not sure if I'd want to drink from them though.

Well, these gold butterflies certainly look pretty. Not sure if I’d want to drink from them though.

14. Heard about a row of bottles? How about a whole fence of them?

Nice to see a fence with so many different colors that the sun can reflect from. Still, decorative use only.

Nice to see a fence with so many different colors that the sun can reflect from. Still, decorative use only.

15. No lawn can be complete without a glass bottle peacock.

Well, isn't that as pretty as a peacock. Of course, some may not have a thing for green bottles as feathers.

Well, isn’t that as pretty as a peacock. Of course, some may not have a thing for green bottles as feathers.

16. This bar set certainly sets everything fancy doesn’t it?

Since everything here is certainly decked in lace. Manly Christmas present, it is not.

Since everything here is certainly decked in lace. Manly Christmas present, it is not.

17. It’s only fitting that these wine bottles are decked with grapes.

After all, wine comes from grapes. So it's only fair. Love how they used glass pieces for each of them.

After all, wine comes from grapes. So it’s only fair. Love how they used glass pieces for each of them.

18. These stained glass bottles can light up a room.

Doesn't hurt they're in psychedelic colors either. Love these.

Doesn’t hurt they’re in psychedelic colors either. Love these.

19. These animal wine glass candle holders are great for down on the farm.

Includes cow, horse, pig, rooster, sheep, and chicken. Yes, they look childish but you can't hate them.

Includes cow, horse, pig, rooster, sheep, and chicken. Yes, they look childish but you can’t hate them.

20. A stained glass bottle should also match the glasses.

Seems like the kind of fine dining set you'll see at a modern art museum. Nice that the glasses match.

Seems like the kind of fine dining set you’ll see at a modern art museum. Nice that the glasses match.

21. A purple bottle works nice with gold trimmings.

This one has lovely flowers and a dragon fly. Love the decor. Beautiful.

This one has lovely flowers and a dragon fly. Love the decor. Beautiful.

22. These bottles come with a unique feminine face.

Well, these have paintings of beautiful women like they're works of art. Love the trimmings on these.

Well, these have paintings of beautiful women like they’re works of art. Love the trimmings on these.

23. A mosaic bottle is just as nice.

Yes, they have mosaic bottles like these, too. Love the design on this one.

Yes, they have mosaic bottles like these, too. Love the design on this one.

24. This rainbow night light should chase your nightmares away.

Well, it will surely light up any room with color. Would like to see this on.

Well, it will surely light up any room with color. Would like to see this on.

25. This mosaic bottle has a classy look to it.

I especially love the purple on this perfume bottle. The pearls are a nice touch, too.

I especially love the purple on this perfume bottle. The pearls are a nice touch, too.

26. By fusing some glassware, you can make an ideal platter.

Of course, it might take a blow torch to do the trick. But you can see what I mean.

Of course, it might take a blow torch to do the trick. But you can see what I mean.

27. Got old beer bottles? Make candle holders out of them.

You have to wonder whether these are for some man cave or something. But I love how they used the tops as stands.

You have to wonder whether these are for some man cave or something. But I love how they used the tops as stands.

28. May I present you with a glass of the beach.

Well, it certainly has a nice seaside view. Love the sun over the waves.

Well, it certainly has a nice seaside view. Love the sun over the waves.

29. With this bottle, you can see an eerie night sky.

Wonder if it contains any witch's brew. Covered in a polymer clay. Like the moon.

Wonder if it contains any witch’s brew. Covered in a polymer clay. Like the moon.

30. How about decorate your room with some colorful mason jars?

These come in 3 colors and have gold foil on them. What's more to love?

These come in 3 colors and have gold foil on them. What’s more to love?

31. No one should ever do without a colorful glass bowl like this.

Sure it seems like a decorated fish bowl. But you have to love how it's painted.

Sure it seems like a decorated fish bowl. But you have to love how it’s painted.

32. This bottle comes with all the unique trimmings.

Love the pearls and flower on this. Wouldn't mind having this as a decoration.

Love the pearls and flower on this. Wouldn’t mind having this as a decoration.

33. With a pine cone this bottle carries a rustic look.

Well, a fall look, anyway when everything seems dead. Just like how I felt when Trump won the election.

Well, a fall look, anyway when everything seems dead. Just like how I felt when Trump won the election.

34. Now these give beer glasses a whole new meaning.

Well, these beer glasses are made from beer bottles. So feel free to put a Bud Light in a Rolling Rock one.

Well, these beer glasses are made from beer bottles. So feel free to put a Bud Light in a Rolling Rock one.

35. For a more colorful celebration, these butterfly flutes hit the spot.

Yes, they're more fancy than the other ones. But I think they're just as nice. Lovely.

Yes, they’re more fancy than the other ones. But I think they’re just as nice. Lovely.

36. I guess you’ve never seen a chandelier like this one.

Yep, this one consists of beer bottles. I know it's tacky but there are guys who will want this for their man cave.

Yep, this one consists of beer bottles. I know it’s tacky but there are guys who will want this for their man cave.

37. In this bowl, a blue butterfly is as vibrant as ever.

I'll say. Love how it shines in the sunlight. Stunning beyond compare.

I’ll say. Love how it shines in the sunlight. Stunning beyond compare.

38. This glass block light comes with a few homey touches.

This one depicts a birdhouse with flowers. Like how it's beautifully painted.

This one depicts a birdhouse with flowers. Like how it’s beautifully painted.

39. For a vintage evening, this grape glass block light is for you.

This one has pink and purple together. Hope it gives a warm glow.

This one has pink and purple together. Hope it gives a warm glow.

40. You’ve put flowers in a vase. How about flowers on a vase?

Of course, vase is a word that can be pronounced 2 different ways. The short "a" way doesn't seem correct to me though.

Of course, vase is a word that can be pronounced 2 different ways. The short “a” way doesn’t seem correct to me though.

41. Watch the little birdie on this vase.

Love how it sits among the purple flowers. So pretty to behold. So well painted.

Love how it sits among the purple flowers. So pretty to behold. So well painted.

42. This windmill bottle really brings a rustic touch to any room.

This is quite clever if you ask me. Love how it has a little door and window. Wonder if it actually turns.

This is quite clever if you ask me. Love how it has a little door and window. Wonder if it actually turns.

43. This bottle lamp is especially illuminating.

Like how it consists of strips of all different colors. Wouldn't mind having this one.

Like how it consists of strips of all different colors. Wouldn’t mind having this one.

44. There’s something underwater going on with these wine glasses.

These have an underwater scene to them. The glass handles are even wavy as well.

These have an underwater scene to them. The glass handles are even wavy as well.

45. Never thought bottles could shine like these.

These are glass bottles that are painted and have clay on them to seem like they're metal. Love the artistic touch.

These are glass bottles that are painted and have clay on them to seem like they’re metal. Love the artistic touch.

46. Take a peek at these glass feathers on a tray.

They're all in different colors like they're all from different birds. But they sit on the same log.

They’re all in different colors like they’re all from different birds. But they sit on the same log.

47. Hope you love the roses on this bottle.

Yes, these roses are very well painted that you'd think they're a work of art. Love it.

Yes, these roses are very well painted that you’d think they’re a work of art. Love it.

48. A perfume bottle must always be well decorated.

This one has flowers and gold mesh on it. Love the flowers.

This one has flowers and gold mesh on it. Love the flowers.

49. Bet you’ve never saw a fishbowl like this before.

Then again, you don't have to do much with it since it's just decoration. Think this is pretty clever.

Then again, you don’t have to do much with it since it’s just decoration. Think this is pretty clever.

50. This wine glass candle holder has a rather beachy touch to it.

Like how it has some shells and sand. Makes it almost feel like you were there.

Like how it has some shells and sand. Makes it almost feel like you were there.

51. These 4 bottle lights can surely dazzle a room.

Like how some of these have terms like "evil" or "bitch." Must be used for parties.

Like how some of these have terms like “evil” or “bitch.” Must be used for parties.

52. How about a bottle lamp with palm trees?

Apparently, there are a lot of glass items with beach stuff on it. Not so sure why that is.

Apparently, there are a lot of glass items with beach stuff on it. Not so sure why that is.

53. You know about stained glass windows. How about stained glass jars?

Well, these are quite unique. Love how these have flowers on them. Beautiful.

Well, these are quite unique. Love how these have flowers on them. Beautiful.

54. Here’s a nice bouquet of flowery glass plates.

Yes, these are glass plates made into flowers. Don't ask me how it's possible. But I really love this one.

Yes, these are glass plates made into flowers. Don’t ask me how it’s possible. But I really love this one.

55. I’m sure someone is bound to enjoy these flowery wine glasses.

Each of these are delicately painted with floral scenes. Better suited for decoration though.

Each of these are delicately painted with floral scenes. Better suited for decoration though.

56. Hope an ornate bottle like this suits your fancy.

This is covered with clay in intricate designs. Still, this is a very beautiful design.

This is covered with clay in intricate designs. Still, this is a very beautiful design.

57. These glass coasters are great with pressed pansies.

Actually you can make glass coasters with any flower. It's just these are with pansies.

Actually you can make glass coasters with any flower. It’s just these are with pansies.

58. These glass bottles would make handy candle holders for a romantic evening.

These also seem to come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Not sure where I'd find ones like these.

These also seem to come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Not sure where I’d find ones like these.

59. These Disney Princess wine glass candle holders will make you feel royally welcome.

Each one is turned upside down as a dress. Ariel's is just right side up since she's a mermaid.

Each one is turned upside down as a dress. Ariel’s is just right side up since she’s a mermaid.

60. You can make glasses with some old jars.

Interesting glasses though not ideal for a dinner party. Still, these are pretty creative.

Interesting glasses though not ideal for a dinner party. Still, these are pretty creative.

61. These glass bottles seemed all starfished out.

I think these might be used for wedding centerpieces. Particularly if one takes place on a beach.

I think these might be used for wedding centerpieces. Particularly if one takes place on a beach.

62. This frosted bottle with a snowflake contains winter magic.

Well, it's not fancy enough for a Christmas decoration. But I do think it's so ornate that I couldn't pass it up.

Well, it’s not fancy enough for a Christmas decoration. But I do think it’s so ornate that I couldn’t pass it up.

63. A rainbow chandelier is certainly dazzling on the ceiling.

This one consists of test tubes filled with different colors around it. I think it's quite stunning to say the least.

This one consists of test tubes filled with different colors around it. I think it’s quite stunning to say the least.

64. These royal blue glasses are great for any festive occasion.

I think these are also wedding glasses with some royal blue stain. Like the moon and the peacock.

I think these are also wedding glasses with some royal blue stain. Like the moon and the peacock.

65. These bottles have a stellar silver touch.

These are glass bottles with silver spray paint on them. Almost look like they're metal, don't they?

These are glass bottles with silver spray paint on them. Almost look like they’re metal, don’t they?

66. Glitter wine glasses or glitter shot glasses?

Well, they sure look sparkly if you ask me. Love these. So pretty.

Well, they sure look sparkly if you ask me. Love these. So pretty.

67. This bottle lamp seems fresh as a daisy.

Well, it has a daisy painted on it which I think is a work of art. The ribbon is a perfect match.

Well, it has a daisy painted on it which I think is a work of art. The ribbon is a perfect match.

68. This glass bottle is now a clay castle.

Love this fairy castle. Like how it has pearls near the roof. Stunning.

Love this fairy castle. Like how it has pearls near the roof. Stunning.

69. This perfume bottle has a rather flowery disposition.

This looks very colorful with flowers and foliage galore. It's made by an artist. Lovely.

This looks very colorful with flowers and foliage galore. It’s made by an artist. Lovely.

70. This perfume bottle features a stunning decor of roses, gold, and pearls.

Yes, this is a very fancy bottle. Love the decor on this. Beautiful.

Yes, this is a very fancy bottle. Love the decor on this. Beautiful.

71. There’s nothing more elegant than these flowery purple champagne flutes.

I'd so totally want these for my wedding for obvious reasons. Those flowers are lovely.

I’d so totally want these for my wedding for obvious reasons. Those flowers are lovely.

72. A mosaic bottle is always stunning in purple.

Love how this one has purple glass tiles on this bottle. Love the bejeweled stones, too.

Love how this one has purple glass tiles on this bottle. Love the bejeweled stones, too.

73. This mosaic perfume bottle is decked in blue and gold.

Well, it's in gold and shades of blue. But it's nonetheless fit for any mantle as a decoration.

Well, it’s in gold and shades of blue. But it’s nonetheless fit for any mantle as a decoration.

74. These painted vases can always bring you flowery joy.

Well, they're not like the other flowery vases I previously showed. But they're surely finely painted.

Well, they’re not like the other flowery vases I previously showed. But they’re surely finely painted.

75. I bet you’ve never seen glass bottles like these before.

Well, these seem to be bottles you might find in some old apothecary cabinet in Harry Potter. But they're nevertheless lovely.

Well, these seem to be bottles you might find in some old apothecary cabinet in Harry Potter. But they’re nevertheless lovely.

76. Perhaps you can use these colorful candlesticks.

I'm not sure how they obtain the color of these. I know there's a process. But I'm not sure how it works.

I’m not sure how they obtain the color of these. I know there’s a process. But I’m not sure how it works.

77. This mirror bottle is quite reflective if you ask me.

Well, it's a lovely mosaic bottle with mirror bits. Bet it'll look great on a mantle. Love it.

Well, it’s a lovely mosaic bottle with mirror bits. Bet it’ll look great on a mantle. Love it.

78. These wedding glasses are fit for any bride and groom on their special day.

They're sure to bring a great reception if you ask me. Love these.

They’re sure to bring a great reception if you ask me. Love these.

79. A mosaic bottle is always enhanced with strings of pearls.

The tiles and stones aren't that shabby either. Still, this is very lovely if you ask me.

The tiles and stones aren’t that shabby either. Still, this is very lovely.

80. This chandelier of jars will brighten any dark room from the ceiling.

Yes, it's another jar chandelier. But this one is in a different configuration than the one I saw earlier.

Yes, it’s another jar chandelier. But this one is in a different configuration than the one I saw earlier.

81. A wine glass should always have what wine is made from.

This one has 3 kinds of grapes that are in 3 different colors. I'm sure a wino will love this.

This one has 3 kinds of grapes that are in 3 different colors. I’m sure a wino will love this.

82. This flowery bottle will surely catch one’s eye.

These flowers seem to be hand painted like they're from a porcelain plate. Lovely.

These flowers seem to be hand painted like they’re from a porcelain plate. Lovely.

83. A genie bottle always dazzles with glass tiles.

Sure you won't find any genie here. But it'll be a nice addition to any living room decor.

Sure you won’t find any genie here. But it’ll be a nice addition to any living room decor.

84. Each of these bottles has a spectacular painted design you can’t miss.

Yes, these are eye catching patterns. Some of these might make your eyes sore. Or make you think you're tripping.

Yes, these are eye catching patterns. Some of these might make your eyes sore. Or make you think you’re tripping.

85. Shells always seem to make great bottle stoppers.

Yes, this is a beach bottle assortment to remind you of the ocean. Love the shells on these.

Yes, this is a beach bottle assortment to remind you of the ocean. Love the shells on these.

86. You have to admire the handles on these fancy bottles.

Well, these are sure fancy. I know there's a process to create of the fixtures, but I can't really explain it at the moment.

Well, these are sure fancy. I know there’s a process to create of the fixtures, but I can’t really explain it at the moment.

87. Pink candle holders must always have pink painted flowers.

Helps that they're made from pink glass. But not sure if they'll go with anything for Valentine's Day.

Helps that they’re made from pink glass. But not sure if they’ll go with anything for Valentine’s Day.

88. With wine bottles you can create a string of lights.

Think about combining empty wine bottles with Christmas lights. Might make neighbors wonder about your drinking in the meantime.

Think about combining empty wine bottles with Christmas lights. Might make neighbors wonder about your drinking in the meantime.

89. Even a small blue bottle can be quite fancy.

Sure it doesn't look like much. But you have to love the gold leaf on this. So stunning.

Sure it doesn’t look like much. But you have to love the gold leaf on this. So stunning.

90. A bottle chandelier can illuminate all different colors.

Yes, they sure light up all right. They can also shine in the sunlight during the daytime, too.

Yes, they sure light up all right. They can also shine in the sunlight during the daytime, too.

91. You have to be mad not to adore these champagne flutes in pearls.

Sure the pearls are fake since they cover the glasses. But they're nevertheless stunning to behold.

Sure the pearls are fake since they cover the glasses. But they’re nevertheless stunning to behold.

92. This jar full of buttons is a great base for a lamp.

Well, an electric lamp shaped like an oil one. Still, the buttons make it more festive and quaint.

Well, an electric lamp shaped like an oil one. Still, the buttons make it more festive and quaint.

93. A bottle like this always has to be draped in gold.

Well, it's certainly decorated like an overdressed bottle of champagne. According to Pinterest, it's said to light up.

Well, it’s certainly decorated like an overdressed bottle of champagne. According to Pinterest, it’s said to light up.

94. Mason jars can always contain a candle flame on a chandelier.

Then again, these candles may be electronic. But I think this is quaint just the same.

Then again, these candles may be electronic. But I think this is quaint just the same.

95. Thought you’d never see a stained glass bottle lamp like this before.

I think this is made with sea glass which looks quite different from the regular kind. At any rate, love how the light shows through it.

I think this is made with sea glass which looks quite different from the regular kind. At any rate, love how the light shows through it.

96. A lovely wine bottle must always be painted with gold trim.

This is a rather fancy design. Love the detail on this. Couldn't see myself doing this design.

This is a rather fancy design. Love the detail on this. Couldn’t see myself doing this design.

97. A flat bottle makes a wonderful flowery tableau.

This is a beautiful design that's beyond compare. Love the detail on this. Stunning.

This is a beautiful design that’s beyond compare. Love the detail on this. Stunning.

98. Shiny bottle vases always make ideal centerpieces.

This one has a black shiny exterior with white markings and branches. All in all, these are lovely to behold.

This one has a black shiny exterior with white markings and branches. All in all, these are lovely to behold.

99. A bottle like this is always covered in vines.

Yes, it's looks a bit flowery and viney if you ask me. But I think this is quite cool. Love it.

Yes, it’s looks a bit flowery and viney if you ask me. But I think this is quite cool. Love it.

100. Sometimes a fancy bottle always has to come with a fancy glass.

As you can see here, the bottle and glass each are uniquely decorated in the same pattern. Still, I think these are lovely in their own way.

As you can see here, the bottle and glass each are uniquely decorated in the same pattern. Still, I think these are lovely in their own way.

Mistakes Were Made with Newspaper Corrections

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Last Tuesday, over 60 million Americans would make one of the biggest mistakes in American history as well as in their lives. For the record, I did the right thing by voting for Hillary Clinton as well as more Americans who voted since she won the popular vote. But that doesn’t matter because President-elect Pussygrabber won the Electoral College due to those critical states having a bunch of racists willing to overlook how morally degenerate he is. Which means I’m totally not looking forward to Thanksgiving and not sure who the hell many people in my area are anymore. Of course, this kind of mistake can’t be easily remedied and we’ll probably have to live with it for 4 years. Yet, this article doesn’t pertain to such errors which can be remedied. And nothing shows this more than the newspaper corrections section. Because newspapers are run by human beings. And sometimes even newspapers can make errors in their reporting. So if readers notice something wrong in the articles, they can call the newspaper who will correct that mistake the next day. These corrections are listed in a special section. If it’s online, they’re listed in the articles themselves. Now corrections are a fact of life in newspapers and they’re usually a blurbs that usually say nothing noteworthy. Yet, reading some of these corrections will make you wonder what the hell did these reporters do wrong since they sound straight out of an SNL sketch. So this is where I come in.

  1. Dead woman not returning a reporter’s call? How rude!
Yeah, asking a woman for comment in April is kind of stupid if she died last December. Of course, she wouldn't be able to comment.

Yeah, asking a woman for comment in April is kind of stupid if she died last December. Of course, she wouldn’t be able to comment. Dead people tell no tales.

2. Sometimes omitting one letter makes all the difference.

You have to feel for Pastor Dick Bigelow here who was incorrectly identified as Dick Bigblow. You know the kind of name that reminds you of a male porn star.

You have to feel for Pastor Dick Bigelow here who was incorrectly identified as Dick Bigblow. You know the kind of name that reminds you of a male porn star.

3. Apparently, there are Marvel fans who can distinguish between Ant Man and the Atom.

Not only do they get the identities wrong, they also alleged that The Atom can talk to ants (which is one of Ant Man's talents). Yeah, this is kind of embarrassing.

Not only do they get the identities wrong, they also alleged that The Atom can talk to ants (which is one of Ant Man’s talents). Yeah, this is kind of embarrassing.

4. To be fair, you can’t always establish a gender with an Asian name.

To be fair, I had to read journal articles in Asian history while I was in college. Even I couldn't distinguish the author's gender. So I can totally see where this paper is coming from.

To be fair, I had to read journal articles in Asian history while I was in college. Even I couldn’t distinguish the author’s gender. So I can totally see where this paper is coming from.

5. Apparently, this publication doesn’t know the difference between the acting profession and the oldest profession.

For God's sake, it's circus acts, not sex acts. Man, I guess the actress they quoted must be very pissed off by now.

For God’s sake, it’s circus acts, not sex acts. Man, I guess the actress they quoted must be very pissed off by now.

6. When it comes to herpetology, comedians seem to know more than the newspapers.

It's even funnier that John Cleese had to point that out that pythons aren't poisonous snakes. Yes, this is a silly mistake.

It’s even funnier that John Cleese had to point that out that pythons aren’t poisonous snakes. Yes, this is a silly mistake.

7. So it’s 5 beers, not 5 years.

For some reason, 5 beers to get on the dance floor seems to make more sense. And the reasons seem obvious.

For some reason, 5 beers to get on the dance floor seems to make more sense. And the reasons seem obvious.

8. Before you put someone on a female author list, make sure they’re actually a woman.

Then again, most people think Evelyn is a girl's name anyway. But Evelyn Waugh was a dude despite the girly name.

Then again, most people think Evelyn is a girl’s name anyway. But Evelyn Waugh was a dude despite the girly name.

9. Unfortunately, this publication didn’t think the Pope was Catholic.

Yes, it should've been "non-Italian," instead of "non-Catholic." Because the Pope is head of the Catholic Church, duh.

Yes, it should’ve been “non-Italian,” instead of “non-Catholic.” Because the Pope is head of the Catholic Church, duh.

10. In Britain, it’s important to distinguish between “team” and “tea.”

Because one can lead to worse connotations than the other. Of course, someone won't be happy about this.

Because one can lead to worse connotations than the other. Of course, someone won’t be happy about this.

11. Sorry, but this guy’s interpretation of Revelation was quite different.

Interestingly, many people do believe that Obama was the Anti-Christ. And a lot of them voted for Trump who seems like a more suitable candidate in my opinion.

Interestingly, many people do believe that Obama was the Anti-Christ. And a lot of them voted for Trump who seems like a more suitable candidate in my opinion.

12. So there weren’t 30,000 pigs floating down the river?

This correction states that 30 pigs floated down a river which is a lot. But not like 30,000 that could bring down Pigaggeddon.

This correction states that 30 pigs floated down a river which is a lot. But not like 30,000 that could bring down Pigaggeddon.

13. Uh, this author wants to tell everyone that she’s not married to her dog.

She goes on to say that her dog is married to someone else like another dog. Sure it's not bestiality but it's nonetheless strange.

She goes on to say that her dog is married to someone else like another dog. Sure it’s not bestiality but it’s nonetheless strange.

14. I don’t know about you but this mistake should’ve been corrected much earlier.

I'm sure that everyone knew that this kid was a boy by this point. Seriously, there's even a picture of him.

I’m sure that everyone knew that this kid was a boy by this point. Seriously, there’s even a picture of him.

15. Sorry about this publication getting its goat war sources wrong.

What makes me scratch my head more when reading this isn't the corrections. It's why this newspaper had a goat war article in the first place. Because that seems more or less inspired by an acid trip to me.

What makes me scratch my head more when reading this isn’t the corrections. It’s why this newspaper had a goat war article in the first place. Because that seems more or less inspired by an acid trip to me.

16. We’d like to apologize for a hyphen in our print edition.

It later goes on to talk about an Italian villa that has 17 stone dwarf statues. And they're not sure how much they weigh.

It later goes on to talk about an Italian villa that has 17 stone dwarf statues. And they’re not sure how much they weigh.

17. Apparently, Nintendo fans weren’t having it with Mario and Luigi being listed as janitors.

Nowadays, naming Mario and Luigi as janitors instead of plumbers would be unthinkable. But this article is from the 1980s.

Nowadays, naming Mario and Luigi as janitors instead of plumbers would be unthinkable. But this article is from the 1980s.

18. Our apologies to an artist’s girlfriend whom we labeled as a whore.

Calling someone a whore isn't a big deal in everyday conversation. Well, at least not as a big deal as a newspaper calling this. Man, this paper really doesn't want to get sued.

Calling someone a whore isn’t a big deal in everyday conversation. Well, at least not as a big deal as a newspaper calling this. Man, this paper really doesn’t want to get sued.

19. You know that abortion we reported earlier? Well, that never happened.

As a Catholic, I don't find the topic of abortion amusing at all. Yet, in this case, it's kind of amusing how a story like this probably caused a tidal waver of scandal for nothing.

As a Catholic, I don’t find the topic of abortion amusing at all. In fact, quite the opposite. Yet, in this case, it’s kind of funny how a story like this probably caused a tidal waver of scandal for nothing.

20. Okay, we kind of screwed things up on a bunch of articles so let’s give a brief summary.

At least the Daily Mail has the courtesy to apologize for stuff they make up. Unlike Fox News who tend to get the facts wrong all the time.

At least the Daily Mail has the courtesy to apologize for stuff they make up. Unlike Fox News who tend to get the facts wrong all the time.

21. When a newspaper has several paragraphs on an article they screwed up on, you know it’s bad.

I guess with having to correct an entire story like this, the reporter who wrote the original story is probably out of a job. Man, wonder how much credibility this paper has lost.

I guess with having to correct an entire story like this, the reporter who wrote the original story is probably out of a job. Man, wonder how much credibility this paper has lost.

22. Unfortunately, biblical literacy isn’t a big deal in British newspapers.

However, mistaking that it was Moses who built Noah's Ark is pretty unacceptable. Mostly because everyone knows that story about Noah's Ark while Moses doesn't appear until Exodus.

However, mistaking that it was Moses who built Noah’s Ark is pretty unacceptable. Mostly because everyone knows that story about Noah’s Ark while Moses doesn’t appear until Exodus.

23. Remember that carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are two different gases with one being a deadly poison.

Yes, I'm sure carbon monoxide doesn't cure hiccups. Because I know it kills people.

Yes, I’m sure carbon monoxide doesn’t cure hiccups. Because I know it kills people.

24. Dear readers, please don’t make toast like Jamie Oliver does.

Besides, if you want to make toast with cheese on it, I'd recommend a toaster oven. Because this method described is very dangerous.

Besides, if you want to make toast with cheese on it, I’d recommend a toaster oven. Because this method described is very dangerous.

25. If a publication should do an article about Star Wars, make sure they watched the movies.

Love how they end that correction. But still, most people know that Luke didn't meat Obi Wan Kenobi at the Cantina. It was when Luke and the droids were besieged by Tuscan Raiders.

Love how they end that correction. But still, most people know that Luke didn’t meat Obi Wan Kenobi at the Cantina. It was when Luke and the droids were besieged by Tuscan Raiders.

26. We now believe the guy in the band was Fred Durst, not Robert Durst as previously thought.

I can totally see where this paper is coming from. And yes, the Associated Press can make mistakes, too.

I can totally see where this paper is coming from. And yes, the Associated Press can make mistakes, too.

27. Our apologies to a woman we once reported was fined for prostitution.

Actually her real crime was failure to stop at a railroad crossing, not prostitution. Guess this woman wasn't happy about that.

Actually her real crime was failure to stop at a railroad crossing, not prostitution. Guess this woman wasn’t happy about that.

28. Okay, this paper really screwed up on covering the 2016 presidential race.

You have to wonder who this paper sent to cover the race. And yes, saying that Marco Rubio is a Florida congressman instead of a Senator is the most noticeable here.

You have to wonder who this paper sent to cover the race. And yes, saying that Marco Rubio is a Florida congressman instead of a Senator is the most noticeable here.

29. Our apologies to Mrs. Letterman as reports of her passing were greatly exaggerated.

I think if David Letterman said his mother was dead, we would've known by now. But this paper got this wrong.

I think if David Letterman said his mother was dead, we would’ve known by now. But this paper got this wrong.

30. We admit that Central Asian geography isn’t our strong suit.

I'm sure plenty of people thought that Kyrzbekistan was a real country, too. Thanks for the info.

I’m sure plenty of people thought that Kyrzbekistan was a real country, too. Thanks for the clearing that out.

31. Sometimes punctuation can change the meaning.

Yeah, "Love Trump's Hate" sounds different from "love trumps hate." The apostrophe is unnecessary.

Yeah, “Love Trump’s Hate” sounds different from “love trumps hate.” The apostrophe is unnecessary.

32. Dear readers, all I know about Canada revolves around its hockey teams so don’t blame me for screwing up.

I think this reporter didn't really do much research on his or her article. So I think blaming the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL is far fetched.

I think this reporter didn’t really do much research on his or her article. So I think blaming the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL is far fetched.

33. Well, our original reading was correct if you used a different scale.

Yeah, Fahrenheit and Celsius have different temperature scales. Still, I usually opt for the former.

Yeah, Fahrenheit and Celsius have different temperature scales. Still, I usually opt for the former.

34. Sorry, David Brooks, but Moses didn’t part the Dead Sea. It was the Red Sea.

And yet, another biblical mistake. But this one comes from the New York Times.

And yet, another biblical mistake. But this one comes from the New York Times.

35. Turns out that was a Winchester 1873 gun not a Winchester 1773.

Like the note of the decrepit cowboy. Still, a 1773 gun wouldn't make much sense since you can't fire it once without reloading.

Like the note of the decrepit cowboy. Still, a 1773 gun wouldn’t make much sense since you can’t fire it once without reloading.

36. We regret to identify the woman in this photo as a porn star.

I guess US magazine would've been subject to a lawsuit if it didn't. Still, that's pretty bad.

I guess US magazine would’ve been subject to a lawsuit if it didn’t. Still, that’s pretty bad.

37. Dear Readers, we have of jumble answers all jumbled up.

Let's hope the Arizona Republic gets their puzzle section straightened out. Yeah, it all seems jumbled here.

Let’s hope the Arizona Republic gets their puzzle section straightened out. Yeah, it all seems jumbled here.

38. We apologize for that report about cows falling from planes which is just plain urban legend.

Still, while we can be relieved there aren't any cows falling from the sky, it's kind of disappointing. Seriously, you sometimes wish stories like this could be true just not in your own back yard.

Still, while we can be relieved there aren’t any cows falling from the sky, it’s kind of disappointing. Seriously, you sometimes wish stories like this could be true just not in your own back yard.

39. The people at Business Insurance would like to apologize for flunking in geography.

It's even worse they thought these cities were in places that just seem so wrong. Seriously, why the hell would anyone think that Cardiff is in Vietnam?

It’s even worse they thought these cities were in places that just seem so wrong. Seriously, why the hell would anyone think that Cardiff is in Vietnam?

40. We’re afraid those were khaki pants, not tacky pants.

Kind of sad the guy didn't wear tacky pants. Would've made him a more interesting guy in my opinion.

Kind of sad the guy didn’t wear tacky pants. Would’ve made him a more interesting guy in my opinion.

41. We regret that all these things about Jimmy Holmes from the Miami Dolphins weren’t actually true.

Still, the fake story by the Miami Herald makes him seem like a far more interesting guy. Not sure if it helps or hurts him.

Still, the fake story by the Miami Herald makes him seem like a far more interesting guy. Not sure if it helps or hurts him.

42. I’m afraid there’s no such job who squeezes toothpaste for the Prince of Wales.

Well, at least Prince Charles can squeeze his own toothpaste tube when he brushes his teeth. But it's still pretty funny.

Well, at least Prince Charles can squeeze his own toothpaste tube when he brushes his teeth. But it’s still pretty funny.

43. Seems like the Trenton Times can’t tell the difference between a lab and a men’s bathroom.

Now how can anyone make a mistake like this is hard to explain. Seriously, a laboratory and a lavatory may sound similar but they're completely different things.

Now how can anyone make a mistake like this is hard to explain. Seriously, a laboratory and a lavatory may sound similar but they’re completely different things.

44. Relax, Americans, rapper Public Enemy wasn’t mocking 9/11 but 911.

Guess the original article led to considerable public outcry. Because saying 9/11 as a joke could do that.

Guess the original article led to considerable public outcry. Because saying 9/11 as a joke could do that.

45. Apparently, sports reporters don’t seem to know much about Middle Earth and the Lord of the Rings.

What makes me scratch my head is how many Tolkein fans care about baseball to notice. Yes, guaranteed to piss off a nerd.

What makes me scratch my head is how many Tolkein fans care about baseball to notice. Yes, guaranteed to piss off a nerd.

46. We apologize to any aliens for linking them to Scientology.

Well, aliens could be living among us. And many of them could be offended by being linked to Scientology. You never know.

Well, aliens could be living among us. And many of them could be offended by being linked to Scientology. You never know.

47. We regret that we mistook a public official for an interior designer.

Man, you have to feel for this guy. I'm afraid being a public official in the State Department doesn't have decorating rooms in its job description.

Man, you have to feel for this guy. I’m afraid being a public official in the State Department doesn’t have decorating rooms in its job description.

48. We’re sorry that our newspaper was misspelled on the front page.

So how the hell does this even happen? Seriously, it appears on the headlines every damn day!

So how the hell does this even happen? Seriously, it appears on the headlines every damn day!

49. Apparently, political correctness has been known to confuse some people.

Even worse is that Massachusetts is misspelled here. But yeah, "back in the black" is a figure of speech and doesn't refer to African Americans.

Even worse is that Massachusetts is misspelled here. But yeah, “back in the black” is a figure of speech and doesn’t refer to African Americans.

50. As we see here, sometimes a typo can make a world of difference.

Yet, the typo described in this one is very unfortunate that it's almost Anti-Semitic. However, this term wouldn't be erroneous on Breitbart.

Yet, the typo described in this one is very unfortunate that it’s almost Anti-Semitic. However, this term wouldn’t be erroneous on Breitbart.

51. Some newspaper errors can be easier to explain than others.

You have to scratch your head and wonder how the hell did anyone think Buffy the Vampire Slayer headed a European Commission. It defies all possible imagination.

You have to scratch your head and wonder how the hell did anyone think Buffy the Vampire Slayer headed a European Commission. It defies all possible imagination.

52. When it comes to translations, make sure the reporter knows the language.

Clearly, someone really messed up on their Spanish here. Because that translation was totally wrong.

Clearly, someone really messed up on their Spanish here. Because that translation was totally wrong.

53. So that bit about the drag queen appearing at a church with a dildo didn’t happen right?

That's pretty embarrassing. Also, funny how the drag queen performer in question doesn't even use a dildo.

That’s pretty embarrassing. Also, funny how the drag queen performer in question doesn’t even use a dildo.

54. When writing out recipes, be sure to be specific on the ingredients.

Those think the salsa seemed a bit grainy lately now have an explanation. Yeah, cement shouldn't be used in any recipe.

Those think the salsa seemed a bit grainy lately now have an explanation. Yeah, cement shouldn’t be used in any recipe.

55. Sometimes the wording can give a complete different meaning than intended.

Well, they could've said all that in the original statement. Because it seems like he did something for women other than shopping.

Well, they could’ve said all that in the original statement. Because it seems like he did something for women other than shopping.

56. Apparently, the second hand stores and charities weren’t pleased.

Well, what do you expect when an article includes "old urine smell?" People are going to be mad about that.

Well, what do you expect when an article includes “old urine smell?” People are going to be mad about that.

57. We inform you that the Daily Planet supplement was an advertisement for the new Superman movie.

So this newspaper convinced people that there were actual Superman sightings. Makes me wonder how some people could believe stuff like that.

So this newspaper convinced people that there were actual Superman sightings. Makes me wonder how some people could believe stuff like that.

58. No, Ellen DeGeneres didn’t take a photo with that Bradley.

I wonder how someone could make a mistake like this since everyone should know who Bradley Cooper is by 2014. Not so much in the Guardian.

I wonder how someone could make a mistake like this since everyone should know who Bradley Cooper is by 2014. Not so much in the Guardian.

59. You know the guy who won the lottery? Well, he didn’t and he’s not that guy.

You have to wonder how newspapers could contain stories that are so wildly inaccurate. It's pretty amazing if you think about it.

You have to wonder how newspapers could contain stories that are so wildly inaccurate. It’s pretty amazing if you think about it.

60. Sorry, but his band mate was on drums, not drugs. We regret the error.

Wonder what kind of reputation this guy got who was said to be on drugs. That must be embarrassing.

Wonder what kind of reputation this guy got who was said to be on drugs. That must be embarrassing.

61. So how does the correct My Little Pony identification have anything to do with relationships on the autism spectrum?

Apparently, a My Little Pony fan got upset enough to complain about it. Why? I have no idea.

Apparently, a My Little Pony fan got upset enough to complain about it. Why? I have no idea.

62. It’s important for police to know the difference between babies and jumbo size Mexican food.

You have to wonder how someone could be this dumb to report a baby in a trash can that was really a burrito. It's just seems really crazy to me.

You have to wonder how someone could be this dumb to report a baby in a trash can that was really a burrito. It’s just seems really crazy to me.

63. We should inform you that Grandma’s Toy Box is a toy store not a male escort service.

Love how they said, "Sorry for any disappointment." Never underestimate how typos can really screw things up.

Love how they said, “Sorry for any disappointment.” Never underestimate how typos can really screw things up.

64. Those who misidentify Star Trek aliens would live to regret it.

Now misidentifying a Romulan as a Vulcan makes sense since they look very similar. But a Romulan as a Klingon, what the hell?

Now misidentifying a Romulan as a Vulcan makes sense since they look very similar. But a Romulan as a Klingon, what the hell?

65. We’re sorry that we mistook a homicide for stolen groceries.

How a newspaper can screw up so bad like this, I have no idea. Mistaking a homicide for stolen groceries seems more believable since the former is more serious.

How a newspaper can screw up so bad like this, I have no idea. Mistaking a homicide for stolen groceries seems more believable since the former is more serious.

66. Sorry about using a pigsty as a photo for a black neighborhood.

Guess Nova Scotia's black residents won't be happy about this. And you thought racism was an American thing.

Guess Nova Scotia’s black residents won’t be happy about this. And you thought racism was an American thing.

67. We’re afraid the NYPD steroid investigations were greatly exaggerated.

Who knew that steroid problems were just confined to sports. So 9 NYPD officers are under suspicion for this.

Who knew that steroid problems were just confined to sports. So 9 NYPD officers are under suspicion for this,

68. Seems like they forgot to add a few more zeroes when it came to the oil barrels.

Yeah, less than 250,000 barrels a day seems more like it than less than 250 a day. No wonder Libya is so messed up.

Yeah, less than 250,000 barrels a day seems more like it than less than 250 a day. No wonder Libya is so messed up.

69. Apparently, our reporters don’t understand basic astronomy.

I mean everyone should know that the Earth revolves around the sun and the moon revolves around the Earth. That should be common knowledge to everyone.

I mean everyone should know that the Earth revolves around the sun and the moon revolves around the Earth. That should be common knowledge to everyone.

70. Unfortunately, we weren’t very specific with our surveys that we resulted in some Islamophobia.

So this publication basically said that 1 in 5 British Muslims sympathizing with ISIS in a previous article. Now that's very offensive on multiple levels. Talk about perpetuating hate.

So this publication basically said that 1 in 5 British Muslims sympathizing with ISIS in a previous article. Now that’s very offensive on multiple levels. Talk about perpetuating hate.

71. Seems like the LA Times thinks Green Bay, Wisconsin is a seaside town.

It's "De Pere" not "the pier." Then again, French is a confusing language.

It’s “De Pere” not “the pier.” Then again, French is a confusing language.

72. Sometimes people can confuse between Shaquille O’Neal and Aristotle.

Why such mistakes are made, I have no idea. But let's just say, Aristotle would have no idea about basketball since he's from Ancient Greece.

Why such mistakes are made, I have no idea. But let’s just say, Aristotle would have no idea about basketball since he’s from Ancient Greece.

73. No, Rowan Atkinson was not the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time. That’s a different Rowan.

To be fair, Rowan Atkinson was Archbishop of Canterbury on an episode of Blackadder. Or rather his character Prince Edmund was.

To be fair, Rowan Atkinson was Archbishop of Canterbury on an episode of Blackadder. Or rather his character Prince Edmund was.

74. Sorry for making an Australian soldier sound like a psycho.

Once again, punctuation matters here. Yet, not sure why they had to go on with long explanation.

Once again, punctuation matters here. Yet, not sure why they had to go on with long explanation.

75. We regret to inform that one of those Tiger Beat covers was actually from The Onion.

Again, I'm not sure how this mistake is ever possible. Tiger Beat is a teen magazine while the Onion is a parody news magazine.

Again, I’m not sure how this mistake is ever possible. Tiger Beat is a teen magazine while the Onion is a parody news magazine.

76. We regret to inform how we made one of our authors look like a middle aged perv with masculinity issues.

It's even worse when you realize that the author they're describing is Asian. And that his book is his sexual struggles as an Asian man which wasn't helped at all by pervasive stereotypes in the US.

It’s even worse when you realize that the author they’re describing is Asian. And that his book is his sexual struggles as an Asian man which wasn’t helped at all by pervasive stereotypes in the US.

77. Our apologies to Dr. Robert Goddard on his scientific claims we thought were off the wall.

Goddard is well known for his pioneering in rocketry and his findings about rockets existing in a vacuum is correct. And he wasn't the first guy to come up with it either.

Goddard is well known for his pioneering in rocketry and his findings about rockets existing in a vacuum is correct. And he wasn’t the first guy to come up with it either.

78. The Washington Post would like to apologize calling a Gitmo captain fat.

As if his figure has anything to do with the article about Gitmo detainees. Seriously, why?

As if his figure has anything to do with the article about Gitmo detainees. Seriously, why?

79. We’re afraid that we’ve gotten our Hemingway plots mixed up.

A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls are both very different stories. One takes place in WWI while the other during the Spanish American War.

A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls are both very different stories. One takes place in WWI while the other during the Spanish American War.

80. We’re sorry for all the errors we made in that Gore Vidal obituary.

I'm not familiar with who Gore Vidal was but these people seem to get a lot wrong about him. To be honest, I don't blame the writers for screwing up here.

I’m not familiar with who Gore Vidal was but these people seem to get a lot wrong about him. To be honest, I don’t blame the writers for screwing up here.

Calaca Inspired Dia de los Muertos Costumes

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Disclaimer: I am aware that the Dia de los Muertos is not just a holiday just confined to Mexico or celebrated by Latinos who aren’t just of Mexican heritage. But I have to remind viewers that this isn’t a post to give you ideas to do a Halloween costume (unless Dia de los Muertos is part of your culture and you want to save money). Dia de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween and unless your culture celebrates the holiday, then you shouldn’t wear these costumes whether on Halloween or on any occasion. Dia de los Muertos is a time for Mexicans and people from some parts of Latin America to remember their ancestors. I understand that cultural appropriation is an American tradition and not a very good one. If your culture doesn’t celebrate Dia de los Muertos, then walking around in a Day of the Dead inspired costume for Halloween because you thought the art was cute is offensive, ignorant, disrespectful, and complicit in erasing a rich culture and identity. Painting your face with sugar skull decoration is not being cultural, it’s stupid. There’s a meaning behind sugar skulls and just because you do it doesn’t mean you understand the significance of this symbol. So please, don’t do it.

Special Disclaimer: I understand that some of these costumes may be culturally appropriated which is offensive. But since Pinterest unintentionally encourages this and I know they tend to be promoted as Halloween costumes, cultural appropriation might not be avoidable. Yet since I’m aware that blond and redheaded Hispanics do exist and that they can be of any race, distinguishing between which costumes are culturally appropriate and which are not is difficult. And you can’t always tell with a photograph. Yet, I will try my best not to be disrespectful to viewers who celebrate this holiday that they view so central to their cultural identity. And I intend not to promote them as Halloween costumes for this post. Nor do I encourage people do dress in these costumes despite having no connection to the holiday whatsoever. Just because I may show a costume post on Dia de los Muertos doesn’t mean I think these are perfectly fine for just anyone.

Aside from setting altars and visit cemeteries to honor and celebrate their dead ancestors and loved ones, it’s not unusual for those who observe Dia de los Muertos also don costumes as well as parade and dance in the streets. Yet, this tradition may not always be practiced in some places in Mexico or Latin America. But there are some areas that do. Many tend to don the calavera makeup and dress in fancy clothes in order to mock death or celebrate their deceased loved ones. For most Mexicans and other Latin Americans who celebrate the holiday, there is nothing scary about dressing up as the elegant “La Catrina” and other figures of death the holiday celebrates. Some may even wear skull shaped masks to scare the dead away. After all, death in Mexico is just part of the natural cycle of life, not something to be feared. So for your reading pleasure, I give you a treasure trove of richly elaborate Dia de los Muertos costumes for you to enjoy. And if your culture doesn’t celebrate the Day of the Dead, these are just for your eyes only.

  1. The makeup scheme must always match the flowers.
Well, she has a pink skull face with beautiful flowers in her hair. The clothes aren't too shabby either.

Well, she has a pink skull face with beautiful flowers in her hair. The clothes aren’t too shabby either.

2. This woman honors her dead great-grandmother by wearing her clothes.

Yes, I know she looks what you might see in a horror movie. But she's not meant to be scary. Just honoring her deceased loved ones.

Yes, I know she looks what you might see in a horror movie. But she’s not meant to be scary. Just honoring her deceased loved ones.

3. Thought you’d never see a dead lady in red before.

If it wasn't for the face paint, I would've sworn she seemed like one of those Mexican women from the Old West movies. Love the dress.

If it wasn’t for the face paint, I would’ve sworn she seemed like one of those Mexican women from the Old West movies. Love the dress.

4. These men celebrate Dia de los Muertos in their fancy hats.

Now this is a great way to mock death along with the Mexican elite who used to starve 90% of the country's population in the early 20th century. The hats and suits are spot on.

Now this is a great way to mock death along with the Mexican elite who used to starve 90% of the country’s population in the early 20th century. The hats and suits are spot on. Then again, maybe that’s another case of cultural appropriation on multiple levels.

5. Don’t forget to don the skulls and feathers.

You might see that a lot of Dia de los Muertos costumes do contain feathers and skulls on them. Then again, it's to be expected.

You might see that a lot of Dia de los Muertos costumes do contain feathers and skulls on them. Then again, it’s to be expected.

6. Sometimes a small touch up is all you need.

Seems like she has a pink shawl to match the flowers. Surely looks stunning.

Seems like she has a pink shawl to match the flowers. Surely looks stunning.

7. This skull face woman is draped with curls.

She's even wearing a white embroidered dress. Love the intricate makeup job.

She’s even wearing a white embroidered dress. Love the intricate makeup job.

8. To look at her is to see a window into your own mortality.

I understand that skeletons aren't supposed to be scary on Dia de los Muertos. But this costume is so good that it doesn't help matters.

I understand that skeletons aren’t supposed to be scary on Dia de los Muertos. But this costume is so good that it doesn’t help matters.

9. White hair is always chic on a dead woman.

I'm sure the white hair is a wig in this. But kind of reminds us that you grow old and then you die.

I’m sure the white hair is a wig in this. But kind of reminds us that you grow old and then you die.

10. A spiderweb on your forehead goes great with flowers.

Notice how she has dark circles under her eyes. Oh, wait, that's makeup, not sleep deprivation.

Notice how she has dark circles under her eyes. Oh, wait, that’s makeup, not sleep deprivation.

11. No Day of the Dead costume could be complete without an embroidered flower skirt.

Well, if it's DIY, then she must've spent a long time doing this costume. Love the rich flowery detail.

Well, if it’s DIY, then she must’ve spent a long time doing this costume. Love the rich flowery detail.

12. Hoop earrings and roses create a neat traditional look.

This woman has roses in her hair as well as an intricate skull makeup scheme. Absolutely stunning.

This woman has roses in her hair as well as an intricate skull makeup scheme. Absolutely stunning.

13. Sometimes it’s best to stick with the basics.

Well, she didn't really do too much as far as makeup goes. Yet, the lipstick provides a nice contrast.

Well, she didn’t really do too much as far as makeup goes. Yet, the lipstick provides a nice contrast.

14. It helps if you top off your look with a colorful sombrero.

Like how she used shiny face paint for her mask as we.. Love the rose design.

Like how she used shiny face paint for her mask as we.. Love the rose design.

15. On Dia de los Muertos, a bride always has her diamond rosary.

Well, she has a nice white dress with her skull makeup as well as matching flowers in her hair. Love it.

Well, she has a nice white dress with her skull makeup as well as matching flowers in her hair. Love it.

16. Dia de los Muertos is a holiday that’s been celebrated for generations.

Here we have 3 generations of a family in their skull face makeup and flowers. Two of them carry parasols in hand.

Here we have 3 generations of a family in their skull face makeup and flowers. Two of them carry parasols in hand.

17. This dead looking girl is all dressed up with no place to go.

She's also wearing a black lace veil with a white lace dress. Nevertheless, really like the flowers.

She’s also wearing a black lace veil with a white lace dress. Nevertheless, really like the flowers.

18. This man seems to have the look of death upon him.

You can even see all his teeth. Yet, this guy seems to have a rather scary touch up.

You can even see all his teeth. Yet, this guy seems to have a rather scary touch up.

19. This little girl dances in her flowery dress.

Helps she's wearing a ribbon to match her dress. Love the flowers on it, too.

Helps she’s wearing a ribbon to match her dress. Love the flowers on it, too.

20. Sometimes death can bring a dour look upon you.

Well, she has a rather rich costume with fancy black lace and all. The rose on her face seems like it's losing petals though.

Well, she has a rather rich costume with fancy black lace and all. The rose on her face seems like it’s losing petals though.

21. Perhaps a red veil can go best with the flowers.

Helps she has a string of pearls to complete the outfit. Love the makeup, too.

Helps she has a string of pearls to complete the outfit. Love the makeup, too.

22. Even a skeleton needs a fine pair of gloves at times.

Well, I said they dress up to mock death and the old Mexican elite. Love the flowery black veil.

Well, I said they dress up to mock death and the old Mexican elite. Love the flowery black veil.

23. Don’t forget to set up an altar for your loved ones on the Day of the Dead.

Well, at least there's not a lot of cultural appropriation going on here. At least the picture gets the tradition right and has some inscriptions in Spanish.

Well, at least there’s not a lot of cultural appropriation going on here. At least the picture gets the tradition right and has some inscriptions in Spanish.

24. You may see some revelers in Mexico during the Day of the Dead.

Here we have a La Catrina and a mariachi. Both seem a bit dead on the outside but are actually quite lively.

Here we have a La Catrina and a mariachi. Both seem a bit dead on the outside but are actually quite lively.

25. Skeleton makeup isn’t always confined to the face.

She even has a cross on her skull makeup. Love the roses in her hair.

She even has a cross on her skull makeup. Love the roses in her hair.

26. This little senorita is all dressed to kill.

She even has a cute little fur stole and necklaces. I think this is so adorable.

She even has a cute little fur stole and necklaces. I think this is so adorable.

27. Sometimes the skull eyes could be lined with jewels.

Of course, I'm not sure her skin is that white, given how they add photo effects. But this is stunning.

Of course, I’m not sure her skin is that white, given how they add photo effects. But this is stunning.

28. Man, does she really have her heart on display.

Funny how it's not encased in her skeleton which is normally the case. Love the flowers though.

Funny how it’s not encased in her skeleton which is normally the case. Love the flowers though.

29. This man celebrates Dia de los Muertos like he’s on of the Three Amigos.

I'm sure this guy is white and is wearing the makeup. But even I have to admire the intricate costume details.

I’m sure this guy is white and is wearing the makeup. But even I have to admire the intricate costume details.

30. This couple are dressed like they’re together in death.

Well, they're surely dressed nice. And I do like the flowers. But I sure hope they're not wearing these outfits for a Halloween party.

Well, they’re surely dressed nice. And I do like the flowers. But I sure hope they’re not wearing these outfits for a Halloween party.

31. This woman’s Dia de los Muertos costume is truly revolutionary.

Since she's dressed up as a Mexican revolutionary that got fed up with the elite back in the early 20th century. Hope those bullets aren't real.

Since she’s dressed up as a Mexican revolutionary that got fed up with the elite back in the early 20th century. Hope those bullets aren’t real.

32. Sometimes a simple white veil is all you need.

Well, she does have an intricate makeup scheme on her face despite how it makes her look like the Joker. Okay, that might be pretty insulting. Sorry about that.

Well, she does have an intricate makeup scheme on her face despite how it makes her look like the Joker. Okay, that might be pretty insulting. Sorry about that.

33. It helps if you top your costume with a fancy hat.

It's especially true if the hat has marigolds in it since they're a critical flower for Day of the Dead. Also, calla lilies also symbolize death.

It’s especially true if the hat has marigolds in it since they’re a critical flower for Day of the Dead. Also, calla lilies also symbolize death.

34. Flowers can go almost anywhere on your costume.

She seems to have roses around her dress and in her hair. By the way, this was taken by a Hispanic photographer.

She seems to have roses around her dress and in her hair. By the way, this was taken by a Hispanic photographer.

35. Who said a La Catrina can’t have purple hair?

Well, she does have a Joker like face makeup. But you have to love the flowers and the large rings.

Well, she does have a Joker like face makeup. But you have to love the flowers and the large rings.

36. At Dia de los Muertos weddings, it’s till death do they part.

Too bad they only had the bride, groom, and a bridesmaid in this photo. Would've loved to see the rest of the party.

Too bad they only had the bride, groom, and a bridesmaid in this photo. Would’ve loved to see the rest of the party.

37. Sometimes a plain, simple dress will always do fine.

This woman just wears a traditional Mexican outfit. Just a white top and green skirt.

This woman just wears a traditional Mexican outfit. Just a white top and green skirt.

38. Always have a skull mask and rose bouquet in hand.

She certainly has her outfit match her face and hair. Love the flowers.

She certainly has her outfit match her face and hair. Love the flowers.

39. Sometimes a dress in bright colors is all you need.

Yes, you might think she looks like Frida Kahlo from the costume. But that doesn't mean she's supposed to be dressed as her.

Yes, you might think she looks like Frida Kahlo from the costume. But that doesn’t mean she’s supposed to be dressed as her.

40. May you allow this gentleman to tip his hat?

At least this guy chose to wear a mask. At any rate, I do like his hat with a skull decoration.

At least this guy chose to wear a mask. At any rate, I do like his hat with a skull decoration.

41. “Well, that certainly didn’t seem dead funny to me.”

She has a nice made up face with blue around the eyes and a spiderweb. Love the rose in her hair.

She has a nice made up face with blue around the eyes and a spiderweb. Love the roses in her hair.

42. The skull face can occasionally really show up in the dark.

This one has black skull eyes and roses in her hair. But you can see her almost blend into the background.

This one has black skull eyes and roses in her hair. But you can see her almost blend into the background.

43. Here comes a skeleton bride with her veil over a crown of thorns.

Well, I have to admit how stunning this in in black and white. Love the keyhole heart on her chest as well.

Well, I have to admit how stunning this in in black and white. Love the keyhole heart on her chest as well.

44. This woman stands proud in her skull makeup and flowers.

The flowers in her hair seem to match the makeup on her face. Though her lips are in a zipper fashion.

The flowers in her hair seem to match the makeup on her face. Though her lips are in a zipper fashion.

45. This skeletal woman has absolutely nothing to hide.

Well, she's dressed in a skeletal outfit. But she has the skull face, flowers, and veil for Dia de los Muertos.

Well, she’s dressed in a skeletal outfit. But she has the skull face, flowers, and veil for Dia de los Muertos.

46. Couples always dress their finest in their skull and flower finery.

Well, I think this might be from a Dia de los Muertos in California. Yet, both wear the same kinds of flowers and other decoration.

Well, I think this might be from a Dia de los Muertos in California. Yet, both wear the same kinds of flowers and other decoration.

47. This photo surely shows that love is stronger than death.

While he has a tux, she has a rose bouquet and a longhorn necklace. Any guess they might be from the Southwest?

While he has a tux, she has a rose bouquet and a longhorn necklace. Any guess they might be from the Southwest?

48. She knows where it’s at with red and black.

She even has the bony fingers to show it. Yet, she wears roses to go with her red corset.

She even has the bony fingers to show it. Yet, she wears roses to go with her red corset.

49. Sometimes it helps if you have a showy flower headdress.

It also helps if you wear a dress of black lace since it gives a distinctive look. Still, she does seem stunning.

It also helps if you wear a dress of black lace since it gives a distinctive look. Still, she does seem stunning.

50. It’s not just hombres who don the sombreros.

This woman wears a sombrero that matches her outfit and makeup. And she has it buttoned to show some of her ribs.

This woman wears a sombrero that matches her outfit and makeup. And she has it buttoned to show some of her ribs.

51. With light colors come light flowers.

Though she wears a dress without sleeves, she seems to have a poofier skirt. Yet, the flowers match perfectly.

Though she wears a dress without sleeves, she seems to have a poofier skirt. Yet, the flowers match perfectly.

52. This little girl is dressed like she just woke from her grave.

For the record, there are Dia de los Muertos celebrations devoted to children and adult souls on separate days. Still love the flowers and lace.

For the record, there are Dia de los Muertos celebrations devoted to children and adult souls on separate days. Still love the flowers and lace.

53. This little girl comes all dressed in black.

She even has a bouquet of black flowers in her hands. Yet, the flowers she wears on her head are colorful.

She even has a bouquet of black flowers in her hands. Yet, the flowers she wears on her head are colorful.

54. Hope her sombrero isn’t too wide for your taste.

Well, it's a nice touch to her costume. Let's hope she's not wearing it for a Halloween party. Because that would be bad.

Well, it’s a nice touch to her costume. Let’s hope she’s not wearing it for a Halloween party. Because that would be bad.

55. If looks could kill, then this man has racked a high body count.

Yes, he surely seems like a debonair skeleton who might actually be a supervillan. Yet, I can't really tell from here.

Yes, he surely seems like a debonair skeleton who might actually be a supervillan. Yet, I can’t really tell from here.

56. When in doubt, you might want to decorate your face with sequins.

Well, that's a little flashy for my taste. Not sure what I think about that. Might be from a Dia de los Muertos in Vegas.

Well, that’s a little flashy for my taste. Not sure what I think about that. Might be from a Dia de los Muertos in Vegas.

57. Sometimes a mujer has to have dress to show off her top vertabrae.

This one at least has a marigold print trim on black. She even has a necklace to resemble marigolds.

This one at least has a marigold print trim on black. She even has a necklace to resemble marigolds.

58. Dia de los Muertos is a time to visit the dead where they lay.

Well, at least she's in a cemetery, perhaps to honor her dead relatives. Yet, I do like her multicolored serape.

Well, at least she’s in a cemetery, perhaps to honor her dead relatives. Yet, I do like her multicolored serape.

59. Here comes a skeletal bride with a large skirt.

She even has a white parasol to go with it. Might want to clear a path for her.

She even has a white parasol to go with it. Might want to clear a path for her.

60. Let’s hope the love never dies for these two.

This bride is surprisingly tame compared to the previous one. But she's still dressed in white lace.

This bride is surprisingly tame compared to the previous one. But she’s still dressed in white lace.

61. Best to have flowers in your hair of all different colors.

And she's sure lined her face wit quite a few of them. Still, I really like this one.

And she’s sure lined her face wit quite a few of them. Still, I really like this one.

62. On Dia de los Muertos, the dead come up to party.

Don't look now. But the guy almost seems to be close to a "stinkin' badges" stereotype. Well, as far as I'm concerned.

Don’t look now. But the guy almost seems to be close to a “stinkin’ badges” stereotype. Well, as far as I’m concerned.

63. This la Catrina is expecting you.

This is fairly close to a traditional Catrina which was a figure of Mexican satire on the upper class. And yes, she dressed like the Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey.

This is fairly close to a traditional Catrina which was a figure of Mexican satire on the upper class. And yes, she dressed like the Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey.

64. This man seems to have his heart turned to stone.

So does this mean he's not a guy you should associate with? Because his expression doesn't reveal that he's that kind of guy at all.

So does this mean he’s not a guy you should associate with? Because his expression doesn’t reveal that he’s that kind of guy at all.

65. Hey, look, a little mariachi boy.

He even has his own little guitar as a prop. So adorable.

He even has his own little guitar as a prop. So adorable.

66. This woman in black now takes the mic.

This one has a black dress with a rose in her hair. The mic is just a vintage touch akin to Walk the Line.

This one has a black dress with a rose in her hair. The mic is just a vintage touch akin to Walk the Line.

67. What’s bright about her costume are the marigolds in her hair.

Seems like she's wearing a shawl over her head. By the Mexican marigold was used as a medicinal plant and incense by the Aztecs.

Seems like she’s wearing a shawl over her head. By the Mexican marigold was used as a medicinal plant and incense by the Aztecs.

68. With your Day of the Dead costume, use all the flowers you want.

This woman has hers on her hair, neck, and dress. And she's all dressed in leather.

This woman has hers on her hair, neck, and dress. And she’s all dressed in leather.

69. This couple seems all flowered up.

Guy seems dressed with a powder blue tuxedo top and a string of flowers across. Woman only took to black and roses.

Guy seems dressed with a powder blue tuxedo top and a string of flowers across. Woman only took to black and roses.

70. As far a I can tell, she has the look of a goddess.

Well, an Aztec goddess if you get my drift. Of course, some might find worth sacrificing for.

Well, an Aztec goddess if you get my drift. Of course, some might find worth sacrificing for.

71. Someone seems unusually pale these days.

Yet, she decked with so many beautiful flowers that add color to her outfit. Quite stunning if you ask me.

Yet, she decked with so many beautiful flowers that add color to her outfit. Quite stunning if you ask me.

72. A lady must always have a taste in elegance.

My, does she have a huge hat. But at least it can give her plenty of shade.

My, does she have a huge hat. But at least it can give her plenty of shade.

73. This Catrina has so many flowers in all her finery.

She has flowers all over her outfit as well as inside her large black hat. And she even fans herself, too.

She has flowers all over her outfit as well as inside her large black hat. And she even fans herself, too.

74. This La Catrina has just woke up from the wrong side of the grave.

I have to admit, I really like that purple dress. Also, how this actually resembles a skeleton.

I have to admit, I really like that purple dress. Also, how this actually resembles a skeleton.

75. Anyone can look stunning in a lighter shade of red.

Sure she may wear a corset with flowers. But you have to concede that she does strike a pose.

Sure she may wear a corset with flowers. But you have to concede that she does strike a pose.

76. Of course, you could always wear a mask.

She's even dressed in traditional Victorian attire, too. Love the purple on this.

She’s even dressed in traditional Victorian attire, too. Love the purple on this.

77. My, does she have flowery eyes.

Well, her eyes are laced with gold petals. Yet, she has red flowers in her hair and an embroidered dress.

Well, her eyes are laced with gold petals. Yet, she has red flowers in her hair and an embroidered dress.

78. This little girl only has two roses in hand.

Yet, she wears some in her head to brighten up her black outfit. So adorable.

Yet, she wears some in her head to brighten up her black outfit. So adorable.

79. Seems she’s a little red around the eyes.

However, that's just the magic of makeup. Yet, I do love the roses in her hair.

However, that’s just the magic of makeup. Yet, I do love the roses in her hair.

80. Sometimes death can come out behind you when you’re not looking.

She's even wearing a colorful shirt to go with the flowers on her hair. Love the eye makeup on this.

She’s even wearing a colorful shirt to go with the flowers on her hair. Love the eye makeup on this.

81. How about 3 red roses in your hair?

Man, she seems to have a lot of paint on her and not just her face. Love the roses.

Man, she seems to have a lot of paint on her and not just her face. Love the roses.

82. My, what a lovely hat she wore.

Well, it's not a large hat but it's a fancy one nonetheless. Goes nice with her black lace dress.

Well, it’s not a large hat but it’s a fancy one nonetheless. Goes nice with her black lace dress.

83. Of course, she only shows some of her ribs.

Well, she's painted ribs on her chest. Still, like the lace jacket and flowers.

Well, she’s painted ribs on her chest. Still, like the lace jacket and flowers.

84. How about a sombrero lined with gold?

Wonder if she's worried that she'll mess her hair if she dons the sombrero. Yet, I do think it's finely embroidered.

Wonder if she’s worried that she’ll mess her hair if she dons the sombrero. Yet, I do think it’s finely embroidered.

85. Not sure about her, but she seems a bit bony if you ask me.

Well, she has a lot of skeleton makeup on her. Yet she has a black dress on to, if you look closer.

Well, she has a lot of skeleton makeup on her. Yet she has a black dress on to, if you look closer.

86. Seems like she’s had to tie up to hold herself together.

She seems to have to keep her organs contained for the moment. Yet, you have to admire her red dress.

She seems to have to keep her organs contained for the moment. Yet, you have to admire her red dress.

87. Seems like someone likes to wear the flag of Mexico.

Well, the woman at least does as well as dons a turquoise shawl. The man dresses like one of the Three Amigos.

Well, the woman at least does as well as dons a turquoise shawl. The man dresses like one of the Three Amigos.

88. I suppose she might impress the proper set.

Reminds me of a Dia de los Muertos character Tim Burton would create. This especially since I think Helen Bonham Carter wore a similar outfit in Sweeny Todd.

Reminds me of a Dia de los Muertos character Tim Burton would create. This especially since I think Helen Bonham Carter wore a similar outfit in Sweeny Todd.

89. A rose headdress surely makes an impression.

Well, the roses are certainly stunning. But the make up seems somewhat terrifying.

Well, the roses are certainly stunning. But the make up seems somewhat terrifying.

90. How about roses on your hat?

Well, she doesn't dress too badly here. Still, I think the hat goes well with her Victorian dress.

Well, she doesn’t dress too badly here. Still, I think the hat goes well with her Victorian dress.

91. Unfortunately, these well dressed women seem to be all bone.

Though the two of them seem quite lively with each other. Love their hats.

Though the two of them seem quite lively with each other. Love their hats.

92. My, she has a very colorful Chiapas dress.

Well, it's in white unlike some of the others I featured. But the embroidery really stands out.

Well, it’s in white unlike some of the others I featured. But the embroidery really stands out.

93. When you’re in a big dress, you’ll need a big flower.

She even has a big parasol with her, too. Still, the rose really catches your eye.

She even has a big parasol with her, too. Still, the rose really catches your eye.

94. Perhaps you can go to a lighter shade of blue on some occasions.

Well, these women have made up their faces to match their outfits. At least to some extent, especially the one in the middle.

Well, these women have made up their faces to match their outfits. At least to some extent, especially the one in the middle.

95. Hope she’s not laced too tightly in that corset.

Well, she seems covered in flowers and has her hair all nice. But sexy Halloween costume, it is definitely not.

Well, she seems covered in flowers and has her hair all nice. But sexy Halloween costume, it is definitely not.

96. Sometimes you’ll just need a bowtie to snazz it up.

Seems to look more like a little Jack Skellington with hair and brighter clothes. Still, this is cute.

Seems to look more like a little Jack Skellington with hair and brighter clothes. Still, this is cute.

97. Who says you can’t have Lego people join in the celebration?

Well, Lego people must exist in Mexico. Seriously, they just got to.

Well, Lego people must exist in Mexico. Seriously, they just got to.

98. This man always dresses to kill for the Dia de los Muertos procession.

Yes, he stands proud in his Mexican outfit that probably serves no practical use to him besides special occasions. Love the black.

Yes, he stands proud in his Mexican outfit that probably serves no practical use to him besides special occasions. Love the black.

99. Make sure your face paint matches your outfit.

Well, she certainly has the roses and black lace nailed. Love it.

Well, she certainly has the roses and black lace nailed. Love it.

100. Now he’s reduced to a walking, talking skeleton.

Well, at least he's wearing the cape. But it still doesn't protect him from exposing his bones.

Well, at least he’s wearing the cape. But it still doesn’t protect him from exposing his bones.

Calavera Inspired Craft Projects for Dia de los Muertos

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As you can see, Dia de los Muertos is a huge holiday in Mexico and it should surprise nobody that you’ll find plenty of Day of the Dead decorations through Pinterest and Google Search. Contrary to popular notions, Dia de los Muertos is not Mexico’s Halloween though both holidays do have similar traditions like dressing in costumes, partying, skull decorations, and trick or treating in some regions. Of course, traditions can vary from town to town. Though I have seen it presented this way. Seriously, it’s not. Nevertheless, since Mexicans are among the largest US ethnic groups as well as among the fastest growing that some horrible orange man with straw hair wants to build a wall on the US-Mexican border. So I advise everyone not to vote this fucktard for president and stick with Hillary Clinton regardless of how you feel about her e-mails. Moving on, it’s not uncommon for many Dia de los Muertos decorations to contain skulls otherwise known as calaveras. You know the decorated sugar skulls. They also have bright flowers and other Mexican motifs. So for your reading pleasure, I give you a treasure trove of Day of the Dead craft projects.

  1. Sit back and relax on this Mexican chair.
I don't think this could be done from scratch. But I do admire fine embroidery craftsmanship when I see it. Lovely.

I don’t think this could be done from scratch. But I do admire fine embroidery craftsmanship when I see it. Lovely.

2. There’s nothing more fitting than a plush skull with spiderwebs in its hair.

Even has dangling bones for earrings. And the spiderwebs are all different colors.

Even has dangling bones for earrings. And the spiderwebs are all different colors.

3. This rose headband would look great on any costumed Catrina.

Yes, people dress in costumes during this holiday. But I think this flower headband is pretty.

Yes, people dress in costumes during this holiday. But I think this flower headband is pretty.

4. Keep warm this Dia de los Muertos with this colorful quilt.

And yes, it has plenty of skulls on it for your heart's heart content. In triangle and square pattern.

And yes, it has plenty of skulls on it for your heart’s heart content. In triangle and square pattern.

5. No Day of the Dead could be without this crocheted Frida Kahlo doll.

Well, that's a dead Frida amigurumi doll no doubt. But I think she's supposed to look more decomposed.

Well, that’s a dead Frida amigurumi doll no doubt. But I think she’s supposed to look more decomposed.

6. Grace your mantle with these Day of the Dead nesting dolls.

As you can see, they all have skulls on them. They also have bright colors and symbols.

As you can see, they all have skulls on them. They also have bright colors and symbols.

7. Keep warm in the cold with this crocheted skull cap.

This one has blue flowers on it. Sure it's kind of freaky but it's well suited for Day of the Dead.

This one has blue flowers on it. Sure it’s kind of freaky but it’s well suited for Day of the Dead.

8. For your beautiful houseplants, this Frida Kahlo flower pot is for you.

Notice she's not a skull in this one. Yet, she has part of her face covered in bright flowers.

Notice she’s not a skull in this one. Yet, she has part of her face covered in bright flowers.

9. Make your Dia de los Muertos festive with this deco mesh wreath.

Has a colorful skull in the middle. And yes, the colors seem festive for a time of remembrance. But this is a Mexican holiday.

Has a colorful skull in the middle. And yes, the colors seem festive for a time of remembrance. But this is a Mexican holiday.

10. Check out this sugar skull mosaic.

I'm sure the skulls used in these are fake. But this one contains eyes akin to suns.

I’m sure the skulls used in these are fake. But this one contains eyes akin to suns.

11. This stained glass skull panel is a morbid delight.

Well, it's an elaborate skull to say so myself. Love the eyes and forehead. Yes, I know a lot of these decorations contain skulls. But what do you expect?

Well, it’s an elaborate skull to say so myself. Love the eyes and forehead. Yes, I know a lot of these decorations contain skulls. But what do you expect?

12. A colorful skull mask should always have birds and flowers.

I'm not sure if it's for a costume or for hanging on a wall. Still, like the smile.

I’m not sure if it’s for a costume or for hanging on a wall. Still, like the smile.

13. Nothing makes Dia de los Muertos complete like this skeleton quilt.

Seems like it's a Mexican version of "Dumb Ways to Die." Or as they say. "Formas Estupidas Morir."

Seems like it’s a Mexican version of “Dumb Ways to Die.” Or as they say. “Formas Estupidas Morir.” Well, at least some of the patchwork scenes.

14. This mosaic skull has a butterfly in its eye.

This one is mostly lined with pink. And I think the butterfly brings a sweet touch.

This one is mostly lined with pink. And I think the butterfly brings a sweet touch.

15. Lounge outside in the fall weather with this Dia de los Muertos chair.

This one has two skeletons in love on the back. How sweet like something in a Tim Burton movie.

This one has two skeletons in love on the back. How sweet like something in a Tim Burton movie.

16. If skulls aren’t your thing, try these skeleton nesting dolls.

Well, they're just as morbid as the other set. But they seem to have a lot of colorful decor on them.

Well, they’re just as morbid as the other set. But they seem to be richly painted.

17. Try to go out in this crocheted skull cap.

This one has a rose and eyes lined with blue. Not as fancy as the other one but still just as lovely.

This one has a rose and eyes lined with blue. Not as fancy as the other one but still just as lovely.

18. Cuddle up this Dia de los Muertos with this skull quilt.

It's as colorful a skull quilt as I've seen one. Each skull is uniquely decorated in its own way.

It’s as colorful a skull quilt as I’ve seen one. Each skull is uniquely decorated in its own way.

19. Keep clean this Day of the Dead with some skull soap.

Wonder if they have some skull soap for Halloween. Bet they have but I didn't check.

Wonder if they have some skull soap for Halloween. Bet they have but I didn’t check.

20. Dia de los Muertos is always a time to wear a flowery skull pendant.

This one has a turquoise skull. Yes, I know skull jewelry is a thing according to Etsy.

This one has a turquoise skull. Yes, I know skull jewelry is a thing according to Etsy.

21. Keep your ipad secure from evil spirits with this Day of the Dead case.

This one has a skull and a jewels on the cover. Yes, I know the skull motif is a bit creepy but get used to it.

This one has a skull and a jewels on the cover. Yes, I know the skull motif is a bit creepy but get used to it.

22. Bundle up with your very own Dia de los Muertos crocheted scarf.

Consists of crocheted skulls and roses. I know they usually don't go together, except at grave sites.

Consists of crocheted skulls and roses. I know they usually don’t go together, except at grave sites.

23. Never have I saw as skull like this so richly decorated.

Yeah, you can find some unique designs like this on Pinterest. Love the hat.

Yeah, you can find some unique designs like this on Pinterest. Love the hat.

24. “Angelica, will you marry me?”

"I thought you'd never ask." Keep in mind, this display is from a craft store. So it's all good.

“I thought you’d never ask.” Keep in mind, this display is from a craft store. So it’s all good.

25. A spiderweb should always go well with roses.

This is another headband for a costume with roses, a spiderweb, and black tulle. Still, I think it's stunning.

This is another headband for a costume with roses, a spiderweb, and black tulle. Still, I think it’s stunning.

26. Be hospitable to guests with this sugar skull wreath with roses.

Yes, roses and skulls seem to go together during Dia de los Muertos. This one is a red and white variation.

Yes, roses and skulls seem to go together during Dia de los Muertos. This one is a red and white variation.

27. How about this purple mask and flowers?

Yes, there's a skeleton hand coming out of it. And teeth under the lips. But you have to expect this.

Yes, there’s a skeleton hand coming out of it. And teeth under the lips. But you have to expect this.

28. For the Day of the Dead, these skull crosses seem like holy relics.

Well, not all of these have skulls on it. One has the Virgin Mary and the other has a mermaid. Not sure why for the latter.

Well, not all of these have skulls on it. One has the Virgin Mary and the other has a mermaid. Not sure why for the latter.

29. A blue and black skull can always use some metal inlaids.

Yes, it's another mosaic skull. And yes, you'll see a lot of these. But this one really has a lot going for it.

Yes, it’s another mosaic skull. And yes, you’ll see a lot of these. But this one really has a lot going for it.

30. This skull lamp will surely light up a room.

It even has flowers in the eyes. Of course, it's from a metal shade over a light.

It even has flowers in the eyes. Of course, it’s from a metal shade over a light.

31. This crocheted garland is great over any fireplace.

Sure it contains skulls and flowers. But you can almost hang it anywhere you please. Not sure if you can use it as a scarf.

Sure it contains skulls and flowers. But you can almost hang it anywhere you please. Not sure if you can use it as a scarf.

32. I’m sure any cat lover on Dia de los Muertos would enjoy these statues.

Yes, these are cat statues painted like skeletons. They also have other animals if you're interested.

Yes, these are cat statues painted like skeletons. They also have other animals if you’re interested.

33. The light really comes out from this skull panel.

Sure it doesn't use a lot of colors. But it has a very elaborate design few could master.

Sure it doesn’t use a lot of colors. But it has a very elaborate design few could master.

34. This skull can reflect almost anything.

This mirror tiles were either from a disco ball or a cut up mirror. Still, love the pink flower eyes.

This mirror tiles were either from a disco ball or a cut up mirror. Still, love the pink flower eyes.

35. Of course, white skulls can be pretty, too if you use marble.

Sure this one may have copper teeth. But it has a lovely purple decoration. Love it.

Sure this one may have copper teeth. But it has a lovely purple decoration. Love it.

36. Skulls and flowers always make this ceramic candelabra.

I saw a few of these on Pinterest. Not sure if they're mass produced or handmade. Either way, goes on my post.

I saw a few of these on Pinterest. Not sure if they’re mass produced or handmade. Either way, goes on my post.

37. With these skull pots, you can create an interesting stack of house plants.

Yes, I've seen a few of these for other holidays. Yet, each skull pot has a unique flower in it.

Yes, I’ve seen a few of these for other holidays. Yet, each skull pot has a unique flower in it.

38. Grace your front door this Dia de los Muertos with this skull and flower wreath.

Sure it might just be a normal flower wreath without the decorated skulls. But it's nevertheless stunning.

Sure it might just be a normal flower wreath without the decorated skulls. But it’s nevertheless stunning.

39. Nothing makes Dia de los Muertos worthwhile than a colorful skull banner.

Now this is a very colorful display that seems to glow in the dark. Then again, they used a bright yellow I've seen on PennDOT uniforms.

Now this is a very colorful display that seems to glow in the dark. Then again, they used a bright yellow I’ve seen on PennDOT uniforms.

40. Of course, sometimes you might need to touch it up with a few roses.

Another mosaic skull with reflective tiles. Yet, this one has flowery, cheeks, lips, and roses.

Another mosaic skull with reflective tiles. Yet, this one has flowery, cheeks, lips, and roses.

41. This Dia de los Muertos, how about pull a chair?

This one has a skull with roses and candles. Yes, it's a morbid but stunning display on the seat.

This one has a skull with roses and candles. Yes, it’s a morbid but stunning display on the seat.

42. For wreaths on Day of the Dead, the more festive the better.

This one has skulls, flowers, ribbons, and more. What else could you want?

This one has skulls, flowers, ribbons, and more. What else could you want?

43. Remember your deceased loved ones with these Dia de los Muertos candle holders.

Each one has a decorated skull design for your desires. Of course, I'm not sure these are appropriate but what do you know?

Each one has a decorated skull design for your desires. Of course, I’m not sure these are appropriate but what do you know?

44. This skull vase is great for holding flowers.

Sure people might think you're a bit too into the Addams family. But these skulls are richly decorated for Day of the Dead.

Sure people might think you’re a bit too into the Addams family (if you’re not Mexican). But these skulls are richly decorated for Day of the Dead.

45. With this chair, you can sit on Calavera Catrina’s lap.

Yes, this is the original Calavera Catrina design. However, I do like her outrageous hat which I think goes well with her blue dress.

Yes, this is the original Calavera Catrina design. However, I do like her outrageous hat which I think goes well with her blue dress.

46. This cowboy skeleton fears nobody.

Well, I see a decorated skull biting his foot. So he shouldn't spend too much time gloating.

Well, I see a decorated skull biting his foot. So he shouldn’t spend too much time gloating.

47. You could hold these felt skulls in the palm of your hand.

They also have sequin eyes and come in variety of bright colors. Yet, not all seem to smile.

They also have sequin eyes and come in variety of bright colors. Yet, not all seem to smile.

48. Curl up on your couch with this skull pillow.

Has a lot of impressive embroidery. Love the flowery eyes and other motifs.

Has a lot of impressive embroidery. Love the flowery eyes and other motifs.

49. This tapestry makes a great Day of the Dead garden flag.

Of course, by that time of year the garden is mostly dead anyway. Or at least it's dead in my neck of the woods.

Of course, by that time of year the garden is mostly dead anyway. Or at least it’s dead in my neck of the woods.

50. This mosaic skull always looks bright in the right circumstances.

Not sure why it has clocks in its eyes. Maybe they know everything. I was just joking.

Not sure why it has clocks in its eyes. Maybe they know everything. I was just joking.

51. Sure you may have heard of a sugar skull? But have ever seen a pumpkin skull before?

Yes, I'm aware some Halloween traditions get intermeshed with Dia de los Muertos. But this is a very nice rendition. The spider, skeleton hand, and flowers is spot on.

Yes, I’m aware some Halloween traditions get intermeshed with Dia de los Muertos. But this is a very nice rendition. The spider, skeleton hand, and flowers is spot on.

52. On the Day of the Dead, a skull sampler is always most becoming.

However, it'll take more work than if it's just for Halloween. Of course, you can use this one for Halloween, too.

However, it’ll take more work than if it’s just for Halloween. Of course, you can use this one for Halloween, too.

53. Guess you can never come across a wooden skull panel like this.

Well, it's on a square panel with a skull painted on it. But I do love the purple flower eyes.

Well, it’s on a square panel with a skull painted on it. But I do love the purple flower eyes.

54. You can never overdo the orange flowers with this wreath.

This one has so many decorations going for it. Love the skull with heart eyes and veil.

This one has so many decorations going for it. Love the skull with heart eyes and veil.

55. Dress in style this Dia de los Muertos with these beaded skull earrings.

The flowers are beaded. The skulls aren't. But I don't think they go with the pendant I showed earlier.

The flowers are beaded. The skulls aren’t. But I don’t think they go with the pendant I showed earlier.

56. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with this skeletal flamingo in your yard.

I'm sure there are plenty of Mexicans who live in Florida. Since it would be a perfect lawn decoration for them this time of year.

I’m sure there are plenty of Mexicans who live in Florida. Since it would be a perfect lawn decoration for them this time of year.

57. Never thought I’d ever see a sugar skull jack-o-lantern before.

Well, these only have only the eyes and nose carved out. I guess they were painted before they met the knife.

Well, these only have only the eyes and nose carved out. I guess they were painted before they met the knife.

58. This skull stained glass mosaic panel is great for any window.

Might freak out some of the neighbors in the process. But it certainly has an intricate design.

Might freak out some of the neighbors in the process. But it certainly has an intricate design.

59. This skull suncatcher seems content with nature.

This one has roses with a butterfly. Not very decorative but surely fitting.

This one has roses with a butterfly. Not very decorative but surely fitting.

60. This shiny skull mosaic bears a nice, shiny cross.

Well, Dia de los Muertos does have some religious elements in it. But these tiles seem highly reflective if you ask me.

Well, Dia de los Muertos does have some religious elements in it. But these tiles seem highly reflective if you ask me.

61. With these Dia de los Muertos earrings and necklace, you’ll be talk of the town.

Contains roses as well as beads in rainbow colors. Yes, seems morbid but we're talking about a holiday centering around death here.

Contains roses as well as beads in rainbow colors. Yes, seems morbid but we’re talking about a holiday centering around death here.

62. Honor your loved ones this Day of the Dead with this colorful inviting shrine.

Seems like it was straight out of IKEA before being brightly painted. Of course, there are skulls on the border.

Seems like it was straight out of IKEA before being brightly painted. Of course, there are skulls on the border.

63. Keep almost anything safe with these skull bottles or dispensers.

From how I see it, they look like soap dispensers to me. Colorful skulls but soap dispensers nevertheless.

From how I see it, they look like soap dispensers to me. Colorful skulls but soap dispensers nevertheless.

64. This colorful skull lamp would certainly wow visitors.

This one even has crazy eyes to hypnotize. Still, love the flowers.

This one even has crazy eyes to hypnotize. Still, love the flowers.

65. Don’t like wreaths? Hope this Catrina hanging suits your fancy.

This may be of Frida Kahlo but I'm not really sure. Sometimes it's hard to tell by the skull alone.

This may be of Frida Kahlo but I’m not really sure. Sometimes it’s hard to tell by the skull alone.

66. This skull wreath is all full with ribbons.

Well, it has ribbons, all right. And it's surely festive even with the skull in the center.

Well, it has ribbons, all right. And it’s surely festive even with the skull in the center.

67. Delight your guests this Dia de los Muertos with these skull dishes.

This set features a man, woman, dog and cat. Woman has marigolds for hair and a butterfly decoration.

This set features a man, woman, dog and cat. Woman has marigolds for hair and a butterfly decoration.

68. In this felt sampler, this skull has a rainbow headdress of flowers and grapes.

Well, the colors aren't in order, but still. Again, I'm not sure if it's supposed to be Frida Kahlo since she appears a lot in these decorations.

Well, the colors aren’t in order, but still. Again, I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be Frida Kahlo since she appears a lot in these decorations.

69. Never saw such a fine skull mask like this before.

So I guess this one is for hanging. Still, love the pearly whites and the bejeweled eye sockets. Very classy.

So I guess this one is for hanging. Still, love the pearly whites and the bejeweled eye sockets. Very classy.

70. Keep your belongings secure with this little coffin box.

And the one for the Day of the Dead gets a very flowery finish. Love the pink flowery border on this. Stunning.

And the one for the Day of the Dead gets a very flowery finish. Love the pink flowery border on this. Stunning.

71. Dazzle everyone with this flowery Dia de los Muertos necklace.

Has a skull in the center but flowers all over the place. Hope it doesn't weigh anyone down.

Has a skull in the center but flowers all over the place. Hope it doesn’t weigh anyone down.

72. This skull bottle lamp can change in to many different colors.

Well, as far as Pinterest is concerned. But I have some idea, that there's something funky going on inside.

Well, as far as Pinterest is concerned. But I have some idea, that there’s something funky going on inside.

73. This owl eyed skull jack-o-lantern is a real hoot.

Okay, it may not be an owl since I saw it had teeth which owls don't have. But the eyes and nose sure made me think that.

Okay, it may not be an owl since I saw it had teeth which owls don’t have. But the eyes and nose sure made me think that.

74. This white skull chair has a few flowery touches.

This is contrary to the black one we saw before. Still, you have to admire the fine paint job.

This is contrary to the black one we saw before. Still, you have to admire the fine paint job.

75. This skull scarf will keep you warm in the dead of fall.

Contains all the skulls and flowers for your desires. And in a black background for added morbidity.

Contains all the skulls and flowers for your desires. And in a black background for added morbidity.

76. Bet you’d want to cuddle with this skull pillow.

Well, this one is in a skull shape. Contains a purple cross and pink flower eyes.

Well, this one is in a skull shape. Contains a purple cross and pink flower eyes.

77. Perhaps you might want to take a cup and stay awhile.

Seems like these skull mugs almost give the word a whole new meaning. Like the one with the sacred heart.

Seems like these skull mugs almost give the word a whole new meaning. Like the one with the sacred heart.

78. Serve a drink at your Dia de los Muertos party with this mosaic bottle.

I had one featured in my Cinco de Mayo craft post in April. But not nearly as colorful as this one.

I had one featured in my Cinco de Mayo craft post in April. But not nearly as colorful as this one.

79. Never came across a skull mosaic with porcelain flower eyes before.

OR a nose for that matter. Yes, some of these skulls can be very elaborate if you use the right tiles.

OR a nose for that matter. Yes, some of these skulls can be very elaborate if you use the right tiles.

80. Sometimes a partial mask can be better than the full face.

Even a partial mask can contain skull eyes and a skull nose. The flower is a great touch.

Even a partial mask can contain skull eyes and a skull nose. The flower is a great touch.

81. Hey, is that a skeletal mariachi band?

You may not hear any music from these guys. But they sure make a great lawn decoration trio.

You may not hear any music from these guys. But they sure make a great lawn decoration trio.

82. This skull necklace is almost to die for on Dia de los Muertos.

Again, I almost thought this was an owl due to the big yes. And maybe it is. But now I don't think so.

Again, I almost thought this was an owl due to the big yes. And maybe it is. But now I don’t think so.

83. For double glass doors, these colorful skull wreaths are perfect.

As far as I can tell, they seem to come in a set. Still, you can't help but adore them.

As far as I can tell, they seem to come in a set. Still, you can’t help but adore them.

84. If you’re serving tea or hot water, here’s the perfect pot for you.

Yes, this is a pottery tea pot or kettle. And it has a skull design to fit with the occasion.

Yes, this is a pottery tea pot or kettle. And it has a skull design to fit with the occasion.

85. These turquoise skull and rose earrings are surely a delight.

If these skulls were surrounded by other flowers, they'd be perfect with the pendant necklace. But they don't. Then again, sometimes it's best to be simple.

If these skulls were surrounded by other flowers, they’d be perfect with the pendant necklace. But they don’t. Then again, sometimes it’s best to be simple.

86. This mosaic Frida Kahlo skull is a work of a true artist.

Like Frida Kahlo was herself. At least I could tell it's here here. Love the earrings.

Like Frida Kahlo was herself. At least I could tell it’s here here. Love the earrings.

87. This Mexican chair is loaded with colors and birds.

It has two peacocks on the seat. Not to mention, even the chair back and legs are painted in bright colors.

It has two peacocks on the seat. Not to mention, even the chair back and legs are painted in bright colors.

88. A mosaic skull could never have too many flowers.

This one has flowers almost everywhere. It even has roses on the forehead.

This one has flowers almost everywhere. It even has roses on the forehead.

89. This owl skeleton figure is especially flowery.

See, I told you they had other animals. And I definitely know this is an owl.

See, I told you they had other animals. And I definitely know this is an owl.

90. For a more elaborate display, you can’t go wrong with this skull headdress.

Might make people scratch their heads. But I'm sure it'll go well with whatever dress you pick.

Might make people scratch their heads. But I’m sure it’ll go well with whatever dress you pick.

91. For a more simple look, this skull wreath comes with a few homey touches.

Well, it only has a few skulls on it along with some flowers. But I do think it goes great with any front door.

Well, it only has a few skulls on it along with some flowers. But I do think it goes great with any front door.

92. This dancing skeleton quilt will sure make things lively at your home.

Yeah, you see a lot of skeletons depicted this way this time of year. Of course, what do you expect?

Yeah, you see a lot of skeletons depicted this way this time of year. Of course, what do you expect?

93. For a morbid hair piece, these skull flowers will satisfy.

And I'm sure they will on Dia de los Muertos. Available in 7 different colors.

And I’m sure they will on Dia de los Muertos. Available in 7 different colors.

94. This skull pillow and rug always go hand in hand.

Doesn't hurt they're both crocheted in the same pattern. As far as I can tell.

Doesn’t hurt they’re both crocheted in the same pattern. As far as I can tell.

95. For a more flowery cross, these may strike your fancy.

Available in several bright colors. Each one also has flowers, too.

Available in several bright colors. Each one also has flowers, too.

96. Hope your little one has hours of fun on this skeletal rocking horse.

Okay, that's pretty clever and creative. Love how the bones are painted.

Okay, that’s pretty clever and creative. Love how the bones are painted.

97. Raise a glass to your deceased loved ones with these skull wine glasses.

I'm sure these are only just for decoration. Still, they come in a wide variety of colors.

I’m sure these are only just for decoration. Still, they come in a wide variety of colors.

98. This turquoise rose and skull bracelet is all the rage on Dia de los Muertos.

This one goes with the turquoise skull and rose earrings. So I had to include it.

This one goes with the turquoise skull and rose earrings. So I had to include it.

99. For a mask like this one, you’d almost mistake it for a masterpiece.

This one is painted like a skull with a wide array of purple feathers and flowers. Like the purple butterfly.

This one is painted like a skull with a wide array of purple flowers. Like the purple butterfly.

100. With this skull lounge chair, you can lounge around like there’s no tomorrow.

Yes, this skull lounge chair is more decorated than it's Halloween counterpart. But it still has the skull eyes and nose.

Yes, this skull lounge chair is more decorated than it’s Halloween counterpart. But it still has the skull eyes and nose.

The Spooky World of Halloween Pumpkin Dioramas (Second Edition)

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Last year, I did a post on Halloween pumpkin dioramas that has caused as much of a sensation on my blog and continues to do so. So I decided to do another post despite having a hard time finding unique pumpkin dioramas like these posted above. And I used all of them in last year’s post. When I discussed the idea of pumpkin dioramas with my mother, she seemed to imagine the pumpkin being part of the display. So she was surprised when she saw the dioramas in the pumpkin whether they come from a pumpkin patch or a craft store. And many of them do have a lot of scary Halloween stuff. But once in a while you might find pumpkin dioramas like these which revolve around polar regions, fairy gardens, and space.  Some pumpkin dioramas revolve around Thanksgiving but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. So for your reading pleasure, I give you another treasure trove of these Halloween pumpkin creations.

  1. How about a some campfire music with old friends?
Sure they may not want to get out of their graves at the moment. But the music can go straight to their bones or wake the dead.

Sure they may not want to get out of their graves at the moment. But the music can go straight to their bones or wake the dead.

2. Things have been a little dead lately in the big house.

And here they are gambling behind bars. Seem to have no bones about it.

And here they are gambling behind bars. Seem to have no bones about it.

3. Seems like this graveyard has seen better days.

Guess somebody hasn't tended this cemetery in years. As I can tell by the weeds.

Guess somebody hasn’t tended this cemetery in years. As I can tell by the weeds.

4. Hope you don’t have to stay in this haunted house.

The house lights up from the inside if you get my drift. Seems like a skeleton answers the door.

The house lights up from the inside if you get my drift. Seems like a skeleton answers the door.

5. Just because the house is small doesn’t mean it’s not haunted.

Well, this house is a paper cut out. Yet, I do love how they used moss and trees for the scary decor.

Well, this house is a paper cut out. Yet, I do love how they used moss and trees for the scary decor.

6. Sometimes these old houses could take their secrets to the grave.

Yes, I know it's not painted black for a night scene on the inside. Yet, it nevertheless seems all the more eerie.

Yes, I know it’s not painted black for a night scene on the inside. Yet, it nevertheless seems all the more eerie.

7. Don’t mind these skeletons hanging out on the graveyard shift.

"So I said to her, 'Look, we're not getting any younger. At least I you still have your skin while I'm practically decomposing.'"

“So I said to her, ‘Look, we’re not getting any younger. At least I you still have your skin while I’m practically decomposing.'”

8. Hope your pumpkin graveyard includes a scary tree.

And I don't mean one of those Ents from Lord of the Rings. Unless you want to do a Lord of the Rings pumpkin diorama, which this is not.

And I don’t mean one of those Ents from Lord of the Rings. Unless you want to do a Lord of the Rings pumpkin diorama, which this is not.

9. Seems like we have a light from the ground here.

It's also part miniature garden as well with a carved top. Still, like the light.

It’s also part miniature garden as well with a carved top. Still, like the light.

10. Man, those skeletons sure know how to party.

But I often hear that they're not a lively bunch. Though they really seem to have a dead good time.

But I often hear that they’re not a lively bunch. Though they really seem to have a dead good time.

11. When you see a large skull at night, you’ll be in for a fright.

Now this one is quite menacing. Really like how the one skeleton rises out of the ground and the white trees. That kid will surely need therapy.

Now this one is quite menacing. Really like how the one skeleton rises out of the ground and the white trees. That kid will surely need therapy.

12. Guess you can find lots of bats about this one.

This one seems to take a view from the sky with paper bats and branches inside. Amazing.

This one seems to take a view from the sky with paper bats and branches inside. Amazing.

13. Open the door to this pumpkin and you’ll find a haunted house inside.

You'll also find some pumpkins stacked like a snowman as well as bats on a lite tree. But that's beside the point.

You’ll also find some pumpkins stacked like a snowman as well as bats on a lite tree. But that’s beside the point.

14. Sometimes people would want their pumpkins to contain the sights of nature.

However, they couldn't include a scene of deer mating, fighting, getting shot but hunters, or being hit by cars as would you normally see during the fall. So they decided to go with a deer family scene instead.

However, they couldn’t include a scene of deer mating, fighting, getting shot but hunters, or being hit by cars as would you normally see during the fall. So they decided to go with a deer family scene instead.

15. This little pumpkin contains a real graveyard scene.

Well, it doesn't use much. But you might not want to know who's buried here. Or who's decomposing.

Well, it doesn’t use much. But you might not want to know who’s buried here. Or who’s decomposing.

16. Enter this graveyard if you dare.

Love how they painted the clouds in this one. Also like the large gate. Really eerie.

Love how they painted the clouds in this one. Also like the large gate. Really eerie.

17. This barbecue is bound to be a graveyard smash.

"How about we cook ribs on the grill tonight?" "Whose yours or mine? Cause I don't have any meat on 'em."

“How about we cook ribs on the grill tonight?”
“Whose yours or mine? Cause I don’t have any meat on ’em.”

18. Here we come to Cinderella being let out from her pumpkin coach.

Well, that's one way to put a pumpkin to good use. Not scary for Halloween, creative enough.

Well, that’s one way to put a pumpkin to good use. Not scary for Halloween, creative enough.

19. May your dreams come true with this Disney pumpkin diorama.

Once again, this also features Cinderella and her castle. Why was I not surprised?

Once again, this also features Cinderella and her castle. Why was I not surprised?

20. Even foxes should know not to be alone in a graveyard at night.

Well, I think the fox touch is a bit clever since wildlife frequent cemeteries all the time. Hope it can get through the night.

Well, I think the fox touch is a bit clever since wildlife frequent cemeteries all the time. Hope it can get through the night.

21. How about a road of black trees into the sunset?

I guess the trees might be made from paper. But I love how they create an arch over the road so close together.

I guess the trees might be made from paper. But I love how they create an arch over the road so close together.

22. This skeleton is by himself with his bones.

Yes. he's on a bench in his bones on a night like this. Hope he didn't die waiting for anyone or anything.

Yes. he’s on a bench in his bones on a night like this. Hope he didn’t die waiting for anyone or anything.

23. This haunted house has really gone to the ghosts.

Well, you have bats around here, too but they seem more part of the scenery. But they're the only living creature you'll find here.

Well, you have bats around here, too but they seem more part of the scenery. But they’re the only living creature you’ll find here.

24. Fans of the Wizard of Oz would enjoy this pumpkin diorama of Emerald City.

Of course, I think the flying monkey scenes would've been more appropriate. Considering this is Halloween we're talking about.

Of course, I think the flying monkey scenes would’ve been more appropriate. Considering this is Halloween we’re talking about.

25. Using cotton is great for cobwebs and fog.

Well, this seems like a messy craft project made by a school child. Then again, it's kind of supposed to be.

Well, this seems like a messy craft project made by a school child. Then again, it’s kind of supposed to be.

26. For a fighting mummy scene, an Egyptian scene is necessary.

And it seems these mummies are going at it with each other. Must be in a museum.

And it seems these mummies are going at it with each other. Must be in a museum.

27. Seems like these skeletons are having a graveyard smash in the Old West.

Well, it's kind of hard to make out what's going on here. But I'm sure the figures are kind of undead.

Well, it’s kind of hard to make out what’s going on here. But I’m sure the figures are kind of undead.

28. Sometimes a graveyard might need to blend with its surroundings.

After all, having it a plain orange pumpkin doesn't make it seem any more dead. Also, got to make room for those trees.

After all, having it a plain orange pumpkin doesn’t make it seem any more dead. Also, got to make room for those trees.

29. This skeleton really knows how to make an entrance.

Yes, they really seem to dig a stylish red motorcycle. Then again, it's not like the moped could kill them since they're dead already.

Yes, they really seem to dig a stylish red motorcycle. Then again, it’s not like the moped could kill them since they’re dead already.

30. Ahoy, dead pirates on the high seas.

Seems like they came across some treasure, too. Too bad they may not be able to enjoy it.

Seems like they came across some treasure, too. Too bad they may not be able to enjoy it.

31. It always seems a little dead at 1313.

Doesn't seem like a lively place. Unless you're a bat. Like the house and trees.

Doesn’t seem like a lively place. Unless you’re a bat. Like the house and trees.

32. Need room for broom parking?

Well, outside broom parking anyway. Inside broom parking space is a closet. Like the spiderweb.

Well, outside broom parking anyway. Inside broom parking space is a closet. Like the spiderweb.

33. This place seems to have become a real ghost town.

Think of it as an Old West town but with skeletons. Why Tim Burton doesn't make a western movie like this I have no idea.

Think of it as an Old West town but with skeletons. Why Tim Burton doesn’t make a western movie like this I have no idea.

34. It’s always eerie to see bats flying at the full moon.

Well, bats are kind of creepy if you ask me. Yet, wonder if there's a pumpkin diorama with a Batman sign.

Well, bats are kind of creepy if you ask me. Yet, wonder if there’s a pumpkin diorama with a Batman sign.

35. Seems like this pumpkin is under construction.

This one uses Playmobil figures. Must've been made for a kid so it would be less scary.

This one uses Playmobil figures. Must’ve been made for a kid so it would be less scary.

36. Behold the raven overlooking the unburied graves.

Odd, to have the skeletons all black like they're decomposing. Nice to have a mausoleum, which you don't see in a lot of grave yard scenes.

Odd, to have the skeletons all black like they’re decomposing. Nice to have a mausoleum, which you don’t see in a lot of grave yard scenes.

37. Now this makes a great cemetery entrance.

I'm sure most cemeteries don't have skeleton entry archways. So enter if you dare.

I’m sure most cemeteries don’t have skeleton entry archways. So enter if you dare.

38. These pumpkins always make nice abodes for fall fairies.

Both of them even have bats for added Halloween emphasis. Also like the gnomes.

Both of them even have bats for added Halloween emphasis. Also like the gnomes.

39. You’ll never know what you’ll find on Halloween night.

These seem to have a more vintage look to them. Two have trick or treaters. One has a witch.

These seem to have a more vintage look to them. Two have trick or treaters. One has a witch.

40. May you step up to know your fortune.

Seems like that's an Evil Queen from Snow White in a yellow dress for this purpose. Love the border though.

Seems like that’s an Evil Queen from Snow White in a yellow dress for this purpose. Love the border though.

41. Seems like we have plants spilling out this pumpkin.

Well, I said some of these are mini gardens. Not sure if it will be good after October though.

Well, I said some of these are mini gardens. Not sure if it will be good after October though.

42. Not sure if I could hear the future from this fortune teller.

Like the spider web outfit on the skeleton. Very fitting for a haunted fortune teller.

Like the spider web outfit on the skeleton. Very fitting for a haunted fortune teller.

43. Something must’ve awoken the dead during the night.

Then again, they could be early risers. Of course, it's probably too late for me to say that.

Then again, they could be early risers. Of course, it’s probably too late for me to say that.

44. Those who enjoy Harry Potter will enjoy these pumpkin dioramas.

One depicts Buckbeak at Hagrid's Hut from the Prisoner of Azkaban. The other has Harry on his broom during a Quidditch match.

One depicts Buckbeak at Hagrid’s Hut from the Prisoner of Azkaban. The other has Harry on his broom during a Quidditch match.

45. There’s nothing more adorable than a couple of raccoons.

Yes, these are cute inside your pumpkin. But they can be a terror in your trash bin.

Yes, these are cute inside your pumpkin. But they can be a terror in your trash bin.

46. Better rest in peace with this spooky town.

Yes, I know you see a lot of graveyard pumpkin dioramas. But it's Halloween for God's sake. So graveyard scenes are a thing.

Yes, I know you see a lot of graveyard pumpkin dioramas. But it’s Halloween for God’s sake. So graveyard scenes are a thing.

47. Well, hope these ghosts can haunt to it.

This doesn't seem that hard to do. And will surely not scare people. Like the ghosts.

This doesn’t seem that hard to do. And will surely not scare people. Like the ghosts.

48. Nothing makes a better pumpkin diorama like a tiger and a squirrel.

And the squirrel doesn't seem to scale which makes it ideal prey for the tiger. Because, that's nature.

And the squirrel doesn’t seem to scale which makes it ideal prey for the tiger. Because, that’s nature.

49. Perhaps you may say he’s dead but not completely buried.

Now that looks pretty creepy, especially with the foliage. Love the crow on top. Or is that a raven?

Now that looks pretty creepy, especially with the foliage. Love the crow on top. Or is that a raven?

50. This spidery pumpkin has no bones about it.

Well, it has plenty of bones about it inside. But that's just an expression. Still, has spiders for extra creepiness.

Well, it has plenty of bones about it inside. But that’s just an expression. Still, has spiders for extra creepiness.

The Dark Scary World of Vintage Halloween Costumes (Second Edition)

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Whether it’s how they made costumes those days, the photography, or what else, there’s some reason why many of these vintage Halloween costumes are so creepy. Some of these can put a slasher horror movie costume department to shame. Sometimes they can be quite strange. Last year, I did a post on these old Halloween costumes and it became a hit. Not to mention, I had plenty of pictures left over that I couldn’t use in the last one. So I decided to do another one for this year. After all, why not? Halloween’s around the corner and I feel people need some distraction from the scary election playing out on our airwaves. Still, vintage stuff doesn’t always consist of cutesy politically correct nostalgia of one’s imagination.Sometimes it might feature stuff that might make you laugh or cringe. And Halloween costumes are no exception. Since there could be a lot of these that may make you shake your head in horror or disgust. So for your reading pleasure, I give you another treasure trove of haunted Halloween costumes from long ago.

  1. Sometimes witches aren’t always in a scaring mood.
Sure they may not be excited for Halloween. But they're nonetheless creepy if you take a good look at them.

Sure they may not be excited for Halloween. But they’re nonetheless creepy if you take a good look at them.

2. Here we come to a witch and an African tribesman?

Dude, that's not cool. Seriously, blackface racial caricatures are never okay. Nor are African tribesman stereotypes.

Dude, that’s not cool. Seriously, blackface racial caricatures are never okay. Nor are African tribesman stereotypes.

3. Is that supposed to be Donald Duck with a top?

Now that's a very creepy rendition. More like a serial killer dressed as Donald Duck and on a budget. Not something you'd want in a slasher horror movie.

Now that’s a very creepy rendition. More like a serial killer dressed as Donald Duck and on a budget. Not something you’d want in a slasher horror movie.

4. Either this is a gnome or the Joker’s daughter. I can’t tell which.

Okay, I think it's supposed to be a girl dressed as a gnome. But she reminds me more like the Joker with a beard and hat.

Okay, I think it’s supposed to be a girl dressed as a gnome. But she reminds me more like the Heath Ledger’s Joker with a beard and hat. Why so serious?

5. For witches, it’s always like mother, like daughter.

Well, they can both scare the bejesus out of you. But I love how they have matching dresses.

Well, they can both scare the bejesus out of you. But I love how they have matching dresses.

6. You might want to beware of walking outhouses while trick or treating.

Well, I knew people had outhouses during those days. But I didn't know they'd dress like them for Halloween.

Well, I knew people had outhouses during those days. But I didn’t know they’d dress like them for Halloween.

7. Don’t have a witch’s gown? Use a trash bag.

Well, seemed to work for this kid. However, not sure what to make of the makeup job. Let's hope it's not blackface.

Well, seemed to work for this kid. However, not sure what to make of the makeup job. Let’s hope it’s not blackface.

8. No, I don’t think you should let a grizzly babysit. It won’t go well.

Sure it's just a Halloween costume. But this bear seems to have dead eyes. And I wouldn't trust it with children.

Sure it’s just a Halloween costume. But this bear seems to have dead eyes. And I wouldn’t trust it with children.

9. Every demonic nightmare always has to start small.

Well, putting on a mask is one way to go trick or treating with little effort. But would you want to give candy to this kid? Well, if it means not seeing him again.

Well, putting on a mask is one way to go trick or treating with little effort. But would you want to give candy to this kid? Well, if it means not seeing him again.

10. Unfortunately, the original Batman costume didn’t go so well.

Kind of a combination of Chernaborg from Fantasia and someone from Cats. Creepy, yes, but not something for Batman.

Kind of a combination of Chernaborg from Fantasia and someone from Cats. Creepy, yes, but not something for Batman.

11. You never know what kind of costume you could make with a paper bag.

Well, the scarecrow is pretty scary enough. But the witch photobomb can really creep you out.

Well, the scarecrow is pretty scary enough. But the witch photobomb can really creep you out.

12. No matter what you think, sometimes things can be quite chill on the Planet of the Apes.

And you thought a chimp head wouldn't look scary on a small child. You were wrong.

And you thought a chimp head wouldn’t look scary on a small child. You were wrong.

13. Let’s see what this ragdoll looks in color.

Well, this might make a nice costume. But that face just creeps me out. There's something about her that sets me off.

Well, this might make a nice costume. But that face just creeps me out. There’s something about her that sets me off.

14. For witches and ghouls, cats make great companions.

I don't feel great for this cat. Wonder if these women are going to make cat stew later on. Wouldn't be surprised.

I don’t feel great for this cat. Wonder if these women are going to make cat stew later on. Wouldn’t be surprised.

15. During fall, you’ll never know what you’ll find in a field.

Now these scarecrows can literally scare crows. Along with anyone else in that regard. Not sure which one will give you more nightmares.

Now these scarecrows can literally scare crows. Along with anyone else in that regard. Not sure which one will give you more nightmares.

16. Remember, kids, always carry a trick or treat bag and wear a mask.

The trick or treat bags are for holding candy. The masks are for scaring the neighbors into giving it to you so they won't have to worry about their lives.

The trick or treat bags are for holding candy. The masks are for scaring the neighbors into giving it to you so they won’t have to worry about their lives.

17. When the cat and the pig get together, there’s always trouble.

Of course, they're already planning their scheme to taking out the neighborhood. Not that it matters to anyone.

Of course, they’re already planning their scheme to taking out the neighborhood. Not that it matters to anyone.

18. Halloween is a great time for ghost costumes and offensive racial stereotypes.

Sure the ghost costumes are creepy as hell. But the blackface and the Fu-Manchu mustache may qualify as offensive cultural appropriation.

Sure the ghost costumes are creepy as hell. But the blackface and the Fu-Manchu mustache may qualify as offensive cultural appropriation.

19. Pink elephants always stick together.

Pink elephant is a euphemism for a drunken hallucination. But these pink elephants are freaking nightmares in living color.

Pink elephant is a euphemism for a drunken hallucination. But these pink elephants are freaking nightmares in living color.

20. When it comes to costumes, the masks aren’t always lifelike.

At first I almost though the guy in the middle wasn't real. Also, not sure about the priest depiction though scary.

At first I almost though the guy in the middle wasn’t real. Also, not sure about the priest depiction though scary.

21. Now these two seem like strange old crows.

Well, they have bird heads which remind me of those old taxidermy pictures. But this is freakier.

Well, they have bird heads which remind me of those old taxidermy pictures. But this is freakier.

22. My, what a very ghostly classroom.

Each is made from paper it seems. But they're quite menacing as a group. Maybe that's the magic of black and white photography.

Each is made from paper it seems. But they’re quite menacing as a group. Maybe that’s the magic of black and white photography.

23. A skeleton always needs to cover his bones.

If I saw this guy on Halloween, I'd run away screaming. Yes, he's a virtual omen of death.

If I saw this guy on Halloween, I’d run away screaming. Yes, he’s a virtual omen of death.

24. Wonder why this witch won’t show her face.

Either she has a face that could stop a clock or she's insecure about her appearance. Or she might want to scare more children.

Either she has a face that could stop a clock or she’s insecure about her appearance. Or she might want to scare more children.

25. Well, that’s one handy way to use a First Communion dress.

However, that creepy bride look really won't help you at the altar. Still, best give her candy if you want to live.

However, that creepy bride look really won’t help you at the altar. Still, best give her candy if you want to live.

26. Seems like the mad scientists want to show off his little green man.

Well, more like an alien in white. But yeah, I don't like where this is going.

Well, more like an alien in white. But yeah, I don’t like where this is going.

27. No, I don’t think you’d want to be at this quacky chorale.

I think the guy in back might view Donald Duck cartoons as horror from now on. And I couldn't blame him.

I think the guy in back might view Donald Duck cartoons as horror from now on. And I couldn’t blame him.

28. Oh, shit another creepy clown sighting.

Yes, they creepy clowns, too. But it was nothing like the creepy clown scare now. Then again, I might be wrong.

Yes, they creepy clowns, too. But it was nothing like the creepy clown scare now. Then again, I might be wrong.

29. The paper bag girls will have their vengeance.

Are these two scarecrows? If so, then I think they'll really scare the crows this year. And anyone else if you think about it.

Are these two scarecrows? If so, then I think they’ll really scare the crows this year. And anyone else if you think about it.

30. Hope these kids won’t bring any harm but I’m not sure.

Not sure what they're doing with the jack-o-lanterns. Are they using them as weapons.

Not sure what they’re doing with the jack-o-lanterns. Are they using them as weapons.

31. Beware of the pumpkin head people.

I always thought there was something not right with them from the vintage cards. But these are goddamn creepy.

I always thought there was something not right with them from the vintage cards. But these are goddamn creepy.

32. You might want to be on the lookout for a black cat.

Especially when it could scratch your eyes out with no second thought. Yes, this cat is evil.

Especially when it could scratch your eyes out with no second thought. Yes, this cat is evil.

33. You may want to stay away from these angry birds.

Each of these seems to remind me of a Big Bird's evil twin or a plague doctor. And yes, they will peck you to death if they have a chance.

Each of these seems to remind me of a Big Bird’s evil twin or a plague doctor. And yes, they will peck you to death if they have a chance.

34. These Michelin men aren’t here to give you new tires.

Both seem to have Teddy Roosevelt glasses. But both will steal your tires if you give them the chance.

Both seem to have Teddy Roosevelt glasses. But both will steal your tires if you give them the chance.

35. No, you don’t want to be near scarecrows making faces.

Even in this photo op they seem like they want to gang up and kill someone. That can't be good.

Even in this photo op they seem like they want to gang up and kill someone. That can’t be good.

36. Victorian Batgirl is always up to the challenge.

However, she doesn't see a lot of action with Batman and Robin. Mostly because 19th century women's fashions weren't built for comfort. Seriously, she could barely breathe in her corset.

However, she doesn’t see a lot of action with Batman and Robin. Mostly because 19th century women’s fashions weren’t built for comfort. Seriously, she could barely breathe in her corset.

37. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the original Playboy Bunny.

Okay, Playboy wasn't around at the time. But if it was, their bunnies would look just like this. I swear.

Okay, Playboy wasn’t around at the time. But if it was, their bunnies would look just like this. I swear.

38. Give me a club.

Well, it looks more like a shamrock. But she seems like she works for the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland.

Well, it looks more like a shamrock. But she seems like she works for the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland.

39. Looks like another Jules Verne monster has taken to the streets.

Not sure what this is supposed to be. But scary it sure is. Stephen King, if you're running out of ideas....

Not sure what this is supposed to be. But scary it sure is. Stephen King, if you’re running out of ideas….

40. Some masks are more scarier than others.

At least those dressed in white don't have cone hats or white sheets on them. Because that idea for a ghost costume is very ill-advised.

At least those dressed in white don’t have cone hats or white sheets on them. But it comes very close.

41. Ghosts and witches can’t always be kept waiting.

"If that woman doesn't give us candy soon, then I'll have to cause a major frog infestation. Or have blood coming from her eyes. I haven't decided."

“If that woman doesn’t give us candy soon, then I’ll have to cause a major frog infestation. Or have blood coming from her eyes. I haven’t decided.”

42. Thought you’d never see a mummy princess before.

Yes, there are probably mummy princesses. But this is just ridiculous. Seriously, she should be in Egyptian clothes.

Yes, there are probably mummy princesses. But this is just ridiculous. Seriously, she should be in Egyptian clothes.

43. No, I don’t think this bunny wants carrots.

I think he's going after the souls of your children instead. He's very particular if you ask me.

I think he’s going after the souls of your children instead. He’s very particular if you ask me.

44. Hope that little gnome in the woods doesn’t come near you.

Or at least I think it's a gnome. In any case, give it candy or else face certain death.

Or at least I think it’s a gnome. In any case, give it candy or else face certain death.

45. As a butterfly one must spread their wings.

Other than the wings, she doesn't seem to have much on her. Wonder why.

Other than the wings, she doesn’t seem to have much on her. Wonder why.

46. Sorry, but Frankenstein’s monster is not amused.

And when he's not amused, he can get angry. You wouldn't like him when he's angry.

And when he’s not amused, he can get angry. You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry.

47. Looks like scary clowns have company.

Are those black robe guys Dementors or Ring Wraiths? Either way, they'll suck out your soul. The clowns will just kill you.

Are those black robe guys Dementors or Ring Wraiths? Either way, they’ll suck out your soul. The clowns will just kill you.

48. No, I don’t think these kids are playing fortune teller.

I think they might have something more sinister in their minds. Like killing the grown ups.

I think they might have something more sinister in their minds. Like killing the grown ups.

49. No, I don’t think this baby wants its bottle now.

Okay, it's an adult dressed like a baby but still. Seems more like a scary George Washington in his night shirt.

Okay, it’s an adult dressed like a baby but still. Seems more like a scary George Washington in his night shirt.

50. Masked witches are never a good sign.

These little girls aren't around just to trick or treat. In fact, they want to terrorize the neighborhood.

These little girls aren’t around just to trick or treat. In fact, they want to terrorize the neighborhood.

51. And I thought werewolves were nice like Eddie Munster.

Of course, if he's active during the day, he's probably a menace in the neighborhood. You've been warned.

Of course, if he’s active during the day, he’s probably a menace in the neighborhood. You’ve been warned.

52. These ghosts just want a day on the town.

Yeah, they just want to scare the bejesus out of trick or treaters and take their candy. Kiddies, you've been warned.

Yeah, they just want to scare the bejesus out of trick or treaters and take their candy. Kiddies, you’ve been warned.

53. What the hell is the devil doing to her boobs?

Feeling her breasts? I could Satan do that. Oh, that's part of the costume. Today's equivalent would have a Donald Trump head instead. But I'm getting ahead of myself.

Feeling her breasts? I could Satan do that. Oh, that’s part of the costume. Today’s equivalent would have a Donald Trump head instead. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

54. Hopefully, you’d be safe with this unicorn.

Then again, the unicorn seems to view this baby with a hungry eye. Like he's thinking of having him for dinner.

Then again, the unicorn seems to view this baby with a hungry eye. Like he’s thinking of having him for dinner.

55. Well, a cigar is just a cigar.

Not only does this costume look terrifying, it embodies what can actually kill you. You know tobacco.

Not only does this costume look terrifying, it embodies what can actually kill you. You know tobacco.

56. No, I don’t think these are cute little munchkins. They could eat me alive.

Not sure what these are supposed to be. But do they scare me to death? Absolutely.

Not sure what these are supposed to be. But do they scare me to death? Absolutely.

57. Oh, shit, Chewie’s got a gun!

Then again, he might be a heavily Sasquatch if this picture was taken before 1977. Either way, he could rip your arms out of their sockets. So it's best to let the Wookie win.

Then again, he might be a heavily Sasquatch if this picture was taken before 1977. Either way, he could rip your arms out of their sockets. So it’s best to let the Wookie win.

58. Strawberry Shortcake might want to watch her back.

Once the killer clown got a hold of her, she was never seen or heard from since. We're not sure what happened to her.

Once the killer clown got a hold of her, she was never seen or heard from since. We’re not sure what happened to her.

59. Those from the 1980s might remember Rainbow Brite.

Okay, the mask eye holes should always be at the eyes. Anywhere else makes a seemingly cute costume terrifying as hell.

Okay, the mask eye holes should always be at the eyes. Anywhere else makes a seemingly cute costume terrifying as hell.

60. I don’t think this lady is up to anything good this Halloween.

Is she supposed to be a geisha? Please don't tell me she's supposed to be a geisha. That ain't right.

Is she supposed to be a geisha? Please don’t tell me she’s supposed to be a geisha. That ain’t right.

61. I don’t think you’d want to run into these two in a dark alley.

These two could scare off half the neighborhood if they could. After all, all they want is your soul, blood, an brains.

These two could scare off half the neighborhood if they could. After all, all they want is your soul, blood, an brains.

62. Here we come to the ape man and his ghost gal.

At least I hope that's an ape mask. But they sure look so cute together.

At least I hope that’s an ape mask. But they sure look so cute together.

63. Seems like this witch forgot her potion list again.

"So do I need to get eye of newt or tongue of dog? Also, where's my broomstick? Dammit!"

“So do I need to get eye of newt or tongue of dog? Also, where’s my broomstick? Dammit!”

64. Now this has to be an original version of Stranger Things.

Sorry, but that bald waiter doesn't really stand a chance. Those monsters will eat him alive when they have the chance.

Sorry, but that bald waiter doesn’t really stand a chance. Those monsters will eat him alive when they have the chance.

65. Don’t worry, that’s just a harmless little bunny.

Sorry, but that's no ordinary rabbit. Those eyes have no soul. And she'll bit your neck if she can get away with it.

Sorry, but that’s no ordinary rabbit. Those eyes have no soul. And she’ll bit your neck if she can get away with it.

66. This neighborhood was nice until the zombie gangs moved in.

Now they just go around killing people for their brains. It's insane. The cemetery is especially dangerous.

Now they just go around killing people for their brains. It’s insane. The cemetery is especially dangerous.

67. “Want to go to the beach to take someone down? It will be fun.”

Okay, give these two what they want so they don't turn you into a toad. Or something else. Or worse.

Okay, give these two what they want so they don’t turn you into a toad. Or something else. Or worse.

68. Not sure what the hell this is. And I’m not sure if I want to find out.

From Buzzfeed: "And then the kids found out the truth, that Little Billy wasn’t wearing a costume!" Nobody saw or heard them since.

From Buzzfeed: “And then the kids found out the truth, that Little Billy wasn’t wearing a costume!” Nobody saw or heard them since.

69. “Come out and play with us, Danny.”

Sorry, but Danny can't come right now. He has chores to do like not wetting the bed and keeping himself alive.

Sorry, but Danny can’t come right now. He has chores to do like not wetting the bed and keeping himself alive.

70. What’s worse than a killer clown? A Nazi clown.

This picture was taken in Nazi Germany. That's why the kid's clown costume has swastikas on it. Yes, I know it's very offensive.

This picture was taken in Nazi Germany. That’s why the kid’s clown costume has swastikas on it. Yes, I know it’s very offensive.

71. The gnome should keep these cats at bay.

Then again, the gnome may unleash the white kitties to attack at any moment. You never know.

Then again, the gnome may unleash the white kitties to attack at any moment. You never know.

72. No, I don’t want to give you kids candy. Please don’t take me.

Yes, these kids are very terrifying. And yes, I think they could strike you at any moment if you don't give them what they want.

Yes, these kids are very terrifying. And yes, I think they could strike you at any moment if you don’t give them what they want.

73. Jason Voorhees, meet your dream girl.

For us, she could either keep Jason at bay or join him in his slaughter. But she does have a very nice dress.

For us, she could either keep Jason at bay or join him in his slaughter. But she does have a very nice dress.

74. Please beware of the bag people.

They may not seem like much. But they can really take you down without any second thought. You've been warned.

They may not seem like much. But they can really take you down without any second thought. You’ve been warned.

75. Hopefully these robots won’t get too out of hand.

"Humans sighted. Destroy them." Oh shit, I really screwed up on this one.

“Humans sighted. Destroy them.” Oh shit, I really screwed up on this one.

76. So this is how you throw a Halloween party.

"So what do we do tonight? Do we kill some teenagers at some haunted house? Or do we just scare people?"

“So what do we do tonight? Do we kill some teenagers at some haunted house? Or do we just scare people?”

77. I guess these court ladies know how to have a ball.

But piss them off and you'll live to regret it. If you ever live at all. Since they're not nice.

But piss them off and you’ll live to regret it. If you ever live at all. Since they’re not nice.

78. Your friendly neighborhood ghost says hello.

However, remember that first impressions can be deceiving. And he might plan on kidnapping your children. Just a thought.

However, remember that first impressions can be deceiving. And he might plan on kidnapping your children. Just a thought.

79. “I have you now, my pretty.”

Unfortunately, Sweetums was eaten by the wolfman soon afterward. He will be missed.

Unfortunately, Sweetums was eaten by the wolfman soon afterward. He will be missed.

80. The witch and the ghost wish to speak to you.

And I think they mean business. Please don't try to trick them. Or they'll treat you to some torture you won't forget.

And I think they mean business. Please don’t try to trick them. Or they’ll treat you to some torture you won’t forget.

The Haunted World of Halloween Village Houses

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Last year, I did a post on the Christmas village houses which has a long tradition. But you might not know that some traditions that were used exclusively for one holiday could be applied to others. For instance, there aren’t just marshmallow peeps for Easter anymore. Still, other than profit margins, the idea of adapting the Christmas villages for Halloween kind of makes sense. After all, Halloween provides a great opportunity for a spooky village with haunted houses and other buildings. Besides, it’s a very popular holiday that people really get into. And yes, the same companies who sell Christmas village houses are also in the Halloween business. You’ll find not just haunted house collectibles, but also shops with Halloween sounding names, scary figures, and even a gazebo made of skeletons. Like their Christmas counterparts, these little Halloween towns can become very elaborate as well as a very expensive holiday hobby. Yet, like the Christmas villages, there are plenty of people who make their own haunted abodes for their miniature haunted neighborhoods in their home. So for your reading pleasure, I give you some Halloween houses and towns.

  1. Feel free to check into the Bates Motel but you can never check out.
Wait until you meet Norman Bates, a clean cut young man who's a real momma's boy. Also tends to murder women in showers wearing women's clothes.

Wait until you meet Norman Bates, a clean cut young man who’s a real momma’s boy. Also tends to murder women in showers wearing women’s clothes.

2. A purple glitter house is a ghostly haven.

You may see how the ghosts are coming through the windows. Yet, one of them seems rather welcoming.

You may see how the ghosts are coming through the windows. Yet, one of them seems rather welcoming.

3. A haunted village always has to have a deadly backdrop.

You can see how this village has a coffin and tombstone behind it. Yes, someone must've had too much time on their hands.

You can see how this village has a coffin and tombstone behind it. Yes, someone must’ve had too much time on their hands.

4. Enter 936 if you dare.

This black one even lights up inside. And it even has some glittery spiders on it, too.

This black one even lights up inside. And it even has some glittery spiders on it, too.

5. You’ll never know what’s haunted in this Wonderland.

These houses are a mishmash between Halloween and Alice in Wonderland. Then again, I don't think Alice in Wonderland needs a Halloween rendition. Wonderland is creepy enough.

These houses are a mishmash between Halloween and Alice in Wonderland. Then again, I don’t think Alice in Wonderland needs a Halloween rendition. Wonderland is creepy enough.

6. Not sure if this place is entirely abandoned.

Sure it may be covered in straw and have graves in the yard. But it's lit from the inside.

Sure it may be covered in straw and have graves in the yard. But it’s lit from the inside.

7. So if this church is boarded up, why is it lit?

At least with Halloween village houses, you can make them look as decrepit as possible. Because haunted is the thing here.

At least with Halloween village houses, you can make them look as decrepit as possible. Because haunted is the thing here.

8. Apparently, like Santa, these ghosts prefer to take the chimney way out.

Uh, aren't ghosts supposed to be able to go through walls. Then again, chimney is fine.

Uh, aren’t ghosts supposed to be able to go through walls. Then again, chimney is fine.

9. This place is turning into a real ghost town.

After all, it's full of ghosts who seem to love it hear. Love the purple lights from the buildings.

After all, it’s full of ghosts who seem to love it hear. Love the purple lights from the buildings.

10. Sure it looks like a normal house, at first.

But notice how it has a black roof, orange from the inside, as well as a spider and skull on it. Very subtle and very spooky.

But notice how it has a black roof, ghosts from the inside, as well as a spider and skull on it. Very subtle and very spooky.

11. I’d be careful entering a black house with dangling shutters.

Notice how it's lit from the windows. So don't suppose you'll be alone in there.

Notice how it’s lit from the windows. So don’t suppose you’ll be alone in there.

12. I’m afraid everything’s locked here.

Wonder if that ghost is lonely or just wants to be left alone. Love the clock though.

Wonder if that ghost is lonely or just wants to be left alone. Love the clock though.

13. Black glitter and branches can always make homes especially scare worthy.

Helps if the light from the inside, too. Also if you add some trees that light up as well.

Helps if the light from the inside, too. Also if you add some trees that light up as well.

14. Those shutters don’t seemed hold on just right.

Yeah, they seem about to fall off from the windows. The giant spider is also a creepy touch.

Yeah, they seem about to fall off from the windows. The giant spider is also a creepy touch.

15. Sometimes haunted houses can appear they have a life of their own.

This seems like a haunted neighborhood inspired by Dr. Seuss. The house on the left especially emphasizes my point.

This seems like a haunted neighborhood inspired by Dr. Seuss. The house on the left especially emphasizes my point.

16. Orange and black glitter always bring a Halloween shimmer.

Notice how the orange glitter brings out the cobwebs. Love the roof on this, too.

Notice how the orange glitter brings out the cobwebs. Love the roof on this, too.

17. Imagine this spooky town on a high shelf.

Makes it seem that this Halloween town is set on a steep mountain. Seems kind of fitting if you look at it another way.

Makes it seem that this Halloween town is set on a steep mountain. Seems kind of fitting if you look at it another way.

18. Did it just snow here?

Then again, it might just be a frost. But it's hardly a place that sleeps.

Then again, it might just be a frost. But it’s hardly a place that sleeps.

19. Is that house smiling at me?

Well, it somehow seems to be with the banner. Yet, it's also lit from the inside, too.

Well, it somehow seems to be with the banner. Yet, it’s also lit from the inside, too.

20. You might want to beware going near this boarded home.

Did I just see a witch on her broom? That's not a good sign. Also there's light coming from a window.

Did I just see a witch on her broom? That’s not a good sign. Also there’s light coming from a window.

21. A home with a skull sign is a home to avoid.

Well, ain't that the truth. This is especially show if there's a bat on the front and a purple tree.

Well, ain’t that the truth. This is especially show if there’s a bat on the front and a purple tree.

22. Apparently, whoever lives here doesn’t care for visitors.

Another haunted building that seems woefully decrepit. Sure it's bad for neighbor property values. But it's great for Halloween.

Another haunted building that seems woefully decrepit. Sure it’s bad for neighbor property values. But it’s great for Halloween.

23. From this home, you might see some bats in the distance.

Sure bats may look scary. But they do eat a lot of good for us like eat pests. Also, there's Batman.

Sure bats may look scary. But they do eat a lot of good for us like eat pests. Also, there’s Batman.

24. Don’t know why the lights don’t go out at this place.

Then again, it might be a witch's home she shares with ghosts. Yet, love the windows in this one.

Then again, it might be a witch’s home she shares with ghosts. Yet, love the windows in this one.

25. As far as this skeletal abode is concerned, there are no bones about it.

Have to appreciate the sight of blood coming from the windows. This person must have a demented imagination.

Have to appreciate the sight of blood coming from the windows. This person must have a demented imagination.

26. Are you sure you’d want to trick or treat at a place like this?

I don't know. I think kids might be advised to skip this one. Just have a bad feeling about it.

I don’t know. I think kids might be advised to skip this one. Just have a bad feeling about it.

27. Who said a spooky town doesn’t have a nightlife?

Well, it sure seems to have a lot of great shops and many pedestrians. Like how it's situated like a hill.

Well, it sure seems to have a lot of great shops and many pedestrians. Like how it’s situated like a hill.

28. Enter this graveyard if you dare.

This was made from paper mache along with other materials. Like the tombstones here.

This was made from paper mache along with other materials. Like the tombstones here.

29. Sometimes a haunted house just needs all the right decorations.

I especially like how it's situated on a platter like a haunted house on a hill. Also like the tree right beside it.

I especially like how it’s situated on a platter like a haunted house on a hill. Also like the tree right beside it.

30. What’s that light coming from the house?

Maybe it's just a light bulb. Then again, the windows seem to be lined with coffin liner from the inside.

Maybe it’s just a light bulb. Then again, the windows seem to be lined with coffin liner from the inside.

31. For Halloween houses, you might want to have them near a tree of lights.

Each of these is decorated in its own way. There are even orange and black trees in the middle along with moss and rocks.

Each of these is decorated in its own way. There are even orange and black trees in the middle along with moss and rocks.

32. Sometimes all your house needs are cobwebs.

Since they can give the impression of desolation and abandonment. Also like the purple lights.

Since they can give the impression of desolation and abandonment. Also like the purple lights.

33. This little place appears slightly bent with the wind.

Well, it seems to be too small to be regular haunted house. Yet, too big to be an outhouse. Maybe it's just a little cabin or something?

Well, it seems to be too small to be regular haunted house. Yet, too big to be an outhouse. Maybe it’s just a little cabin or something?

34. Sometimes you might see a haunted house come alive.

Now that does look pretty scary. Sure wouldn't want to own a home like that.

Now that does look pretty scary. Sure wouldn’t want to own a home like that.

35. Just because it’s in bright purple doesn’t mean it’s not haunted.

You might want to look at the top window that's shaped like a skull. Yes, that's pretty creepy.

You might want to look at the top window that’s shaped like a skull. Yes, that’s pretty creepy.

36. Sometimes a haunted house just needs to have the right trimmings.

But at least it's not totally abandoned. Just home to a witch, it turns out.

But at least it’s not totally abandoned. Just home to a witch, it turns out.

37. Looks like this place has been left to the bats.

Now this really does seem like an abandoned home you'd see on the road. Just has a very decrepit and unkempt look screaming low property values.

Now this really does seem like an abandoned home you’d see on the road. Just has a very decrepit and unkempt look screaming low property values.

38. What’s that black stuff coming from the windows.

For all I know, it might be a place where teenagers shouldn't hang out, especially if they're the token black in the group. If you're familiar with horror movies, you know where I'm getting at.

For all I know, it might be a place where teenagers shouldn’t hang out, especially if they’re the token black in the group. If you’re familiar with horror movies, you know where I’m getting at.

39. You might want to skip this place or avoid it entirely.

This has to be done by an artist. But it certainly seems like a house you'd see in a horror movie.

This has to be done by an artist. But it certainly seems like a house you’d see in a horror movie.

40. Sometimes green and purple is just as good as black and orange.

This home really seems Halloweened out. Has all the scary things like a witch and bats.

This home really seems Halloweened out. Has all the scary things like a witch and bats.

41. Seems like a hangout spot you’d find in the Village of the Damned.

Still, this isn't a safe place for children. But I do love how this person used vintage Halloween kids for effect.

Still, this isn’t a safe place for children. But I do love how this person used vintage Halloween kids for effect.

42. Sometimes a tower is a great addition.

Despite that a lot of homes don't have one. Nor do they have more than 2 stories either.

Despite that a lot of homes don’t have one. Nor do they have more than 2 stories either.

43. Well, this seems to be a lively haunt in a fireplace.

Granted, it's a small space. But I do like how it's lit up and how the backdrop is used as a night sky.

Granted, it’s a small space. But I do like how it’s lit up and how the backdrop is used as a night sky.

44. Despite the light, everything’s boarded up.

Still, it seems like a glittering home you can see for miles. Like the tree on this, too.

Still, it seems like a glittering home you can see for miles. Like the tree on this, too.

45. Even the moon is disturbed by what’s going on here.

Another Seuss like structure in Halloween colors. The windows seem to tell an interesting story.

Another Seuss like structure in Halloween colors. The windows seem to tell an interesting story.

46. Nothing makes a Halloween house like a jack-o-lantern.

Sure it might not scare people. But this one has quite a menacing look.

Sure it might not scare people. But this one has quite a menacing look.

47. Seems like this place has quite a spider infestation.

Now this should make some people freak out since arachnophobia isn't an unusual thing. But in proportion, spiders aren't usually that big.

Now this should make some people freak out since arachnophobia isn’t an unusual thing. But in proportion, spiders aren’t usually that big.

48. Guess no one goes to this chapel anymore.

From the looks of it, it probably had a small congregation to begin with. The bats like it though.

From the looks of it, it probably had a small congregation to begin with. The bats like it though.

49. Sometimes you can make great windows with mesh.

Well, they do give a rather creepy vibe on this one. Nevertheless, love how this house is shaped and the shutters.

Well, they do give a rather creepy vibe on this one. Nevertheless, love how this house is shaped and the shutters.

50. For your potion needs, this is the place for you.

It's a great place if you're a witch with time constraints. Though sometimes it might be cheaper to brew your own.

It’s a great place if you’re a witch with time constraints. Though sometimes it might be cheaper to brew your own.

51. There must be a good reason not to enter here.

This one seems like a rather normal house. But add a spider and some black trees and it's a haunted home.

This one seems like a rather normal house. But add a spider and some black trees and it’s a haunted home.

52. This place needs a lot of work done like repairs and maintenance.

Apparently, nobody has lived at this place for decades. May have a rather shady reputation.

Apparently, nobody has lived at this place for decades. May have a rather shady reputation.

53. Sometimes haunted buildings can come in outlandish colors.

These are certainly no exception. One of them even has green stuff coming from the chimney.

These are certainly no exception. One of them even has green stuff coming from the chimney.

54. This house has really become a real crow’s nest.

It also has an odd shape to it. Well, at least one of the windows does, anyway.

It also has an odd shape to it. Well, at least one of the windows does, anyway.

55. Wonder what’s coming from those chimneys.

Now this one looks a bit similar to one of the other houses I just showed. Yet, it seems to be a Christmas cottage turned into a Halloween one. Not to mention, it seems more lively.

Now this one looks a bit similar to one of the other houses I just showed. Yet, it seems to be a Christmas cottage turned into a Halloween one. Not to mention, it seems more lively.

56. This ghost welcomes you to his bright orange abode.

Even has a pink roof and an orange tower. Not sure how that could exist in real life beyond Florida though.

Even has a pink roof and an orange tower. Not sure how that could exist in real life beyond Florida though.

57. For a more haunted mantle, branches are a must.

Well, along with the haunted houses. But that's beside the point. Not sure how these don't go over the edge.

Well, along with the haunted houses. But that’s beside the point. Not sure how these don’t go over the edge.

58. Looks like the witch got stuck in the chimney again.

The green house seems to have a lovely glitter roof and door. Yet, the feet sticking out is quite funny.

The green house seems to have a lovely glitter roof and door. Yet, the feet sticking out is quite funny.

59. The windows don’t seem set right on this house.

Well, the top windows, anyway. The shutters seem about to fall off as well. Also, the orange tree is rather freaky.

Well, the top windows, anyway. The shutters seem about to fall off as well. Also, the orange tree is rather freaky.

60. Don’t know why anyone would want to come near this place.

Not sure if that's a ghost or a trick or treater. If the latter, then they should get out immediately.

Not sure if that’s a ghost or a trick or treater. If the latter, then they should get out immediately.

61. For a haunted house, this seems to be a happening place.

Not sure if I'd want to send my kids trick or treating at a house with blood coming from the windows. That might be a bad sign.

Not sure if I’d want to send my kids trick or treating at a house with blood coming from the windows. That might be a bad sign.

62. Whoever lives here has an interesting way of decorating.

Seems to have skulls on the porch posts. Not sure if that will freak out the neighbors.

Seems to have skulls on the porch posts. Not sure if that will freak out the neighbors.

63. I don’t think you’ll like what you’ll discover here.

The walls seem a bit rusty and the wood a bit worn. Also, bats might live here as well.

The walls seem a bit rusty and the wood a bit worn. Also, bats might live here as well.

64. This houses is a perfect place for a skeleton to rest his bones.

Nice that it has bloody windows and a coffin door. Yes, it's in a similar style like one of the earlier houses. But that's beside the point.

Nice that it has bloody windows and a coffin door. Yes, it’s in a similar style like one of the earlier houses. But that’s beside the point.

65. Don’t be scared. That’s just a bat and owl.

Haven't seen a ghost yet. Also, that tree might look rather unusual without its leaves.

Haven’t seen a ghost yet. Also, that tree might look rather unusual without its leaves.

66. There’s an eerie essence to this interesting house. Or is it a church?

Well, it has a bell tower. Yet, there's some weird green stuff near the door ways.

Well, it has a bell tower. Yet, there’s some weird green stuff near the door ways.

67. When there are ghosts and bats, it’s best to keep your distance.

Also helps if you see a skull and crossed bones as well as boards on a window. You may not leave there alive.

Also helps if you see a skull and crossed bones as well as boards on a window. You may not leave there alive.

68. Nothing good can come from weird shape trees near a black glitter house.

This is especially true when the door is boarded up and there's a jack-o-lantern. Might want think twice before entering.

This is especially true when the door is boarded up and there’s a jack-o-lantern. Might want think twice before entering.

69. Wonder what these skeletons are up to.

I'm sure this isn't up to scale since the skeletons look bigger than the other figures. And they wouldn't be normally.

I’m sure this isn’t up to scale since the skeletons look bigger than the other figures. And they wouldn’t be normally.

70. Well, these ghosts seem rather hospitable.

Don't mind that the board at the door says, "Do Not Enter." Then again, you might want to keep that in mind.

Don’t mind that the board at the door says, “Do Not Enter.” Then again, you might want to keep that in mind.

71. A haunted village must always have a nice large lake.

Sure it might have dead bodies rising up from there once in a while. But you can say that about a lot of places in a Halloween town.

Sure it might have dead bodies rising up from there once in a while. But you can say that about a lot of places in a Halloween town.

72. Sometimes a house is haunted when spiders take it over.

And this house seems like a haven for large spiders. Some of whom spin their webs here.

And this house seems like a haven for large spiders. Some of whom spin their webs here.

73. I guess this place is home to a witch.

To be honest, I kind of prefer the black glitter to the orange glitter. Bright orange can be worn by Penn DOT workers.

To be honest, I kind of prefer the black glitter to the orange glitter. Bright orange can be worn by Penn DOT workers and shows up at night.

74. I think these trick or treaters might want to skip the house on the hill.

That house on top of the hill seems rather haunted. Maybe it's best to skip it for their own good.

That house on top of the hill seems rather haunted. Maybe it’s best to skip it for their own good.

75. Even a skeleton can enjoy a boat ride once in a while.

This seems like a rather creative display. Reminds me of a little cove where people like to take their boats out.

This seems like a rather creative display. Reminds me of a little cove where people like to take their boats out.

76. You may not want to know what you can see in these windows.

Once again, someone must've used old photos for the entities lurking this house. Love the lace on the roof, too.

Once again, someone must’ve used old photos for the entities lurking this house. Love the lace on the roof, too.

77. Seems like someone likes a bit of grave decoration.

I think this is supposed to resemble Jack Skellington's house from the Nightmare Before Christmas. But I'm not sure.

I think this is supposed to resemble Jack Skellington’s house from the Nightmare Before Christmas. But I’m not sure.

78. Well, this cottage has a nice pumpkin collection.

I wouldn't say patch since they'd have to be attached to vine. Love the brick work, too.

I wouldn’t say patch since they’d have to be attached to vine. Love the brick work, too.

79. Sometimes a haunted house needs a few fancy touches.

Well, it sure has plenty of patterns on the roofs. Like the skull doorway. Very classy.

Well, it sure has plenty of patterns on the roofs. Like the skull doorway. Very classy.

80. When it comes to haunted houses, you can fit some in a unique style.

These are in different patterns as you see here. Love the vampire's one the best.

These are in different patterns as you see here. Love the vampire’s one the best.

81. For a more witchy castle, go with neon green.

Sure it might be a tacky eyesore. But at least a witch will know where her house is.

Sure it might be a tacky eyesore. But at least a witch will know where her house is.

82. Is that smoke or ghosts coming from that chimney?

At this time of year, it can go either way. Still, Love that tree near the house. So Dr. Seuss like.

At this time of year, it can go either way. Still, Love that tree near the house. So Dr. Seuss like.

83. For a more scary village, try a coffin shelf.

Well, that seems to work quite nicely. Hope you have slots to plug in the lights, though.

Well, that seems to work quite nicely. Hope you have slots to plug in the lights, though.

84. For some haunted houses, sometimes two towers are better than one.

Since you sometimes might want to go with symmetry. Though we're just talking about roofs here.

Since you sometimes might want to go with symmetry. Though we’re just talking about roofs here.

85. In more urban places, you might come across this.

Seems like something people might see on their block. Minus the haunted element. But the windows are boarded just the same.

Seems like something people might see on their block. Minus the haunted element. But the windows are boarded just the same.

86. Really don’t want to know what’s coming from that door.

I know it's a mysterious light. But the redness makes it seem so unnatural.

I know it’s a mysterious light. But the redness makes it seem so unnatural.

87. Is it really 3 or is the clock stuck there.

It's probably the latter. Still, I love the wrought iron in this. Very ornate.

It’s probably the latter. Still, I love the wrought iron in this. Very ornate.

88. The tower on this house is covered with cobwebs.

The roof seems rather nice as well. Really captures the haunting mood of the house.

The roof seems rather nice as well. Really captures the haunting mood of the house.

89. This abandoned tower is a hooting home for owls.

Once again, I'm not sure why such structures seem to exist here. They seem to defy all logical explanation.

Once again, I’m not sure why such structures seem to exist here. They seem to defy all logical explanation.

90. I’m sure this property has been condemned for a long time.

This one seems to have all kinds of things wrong with it. There are cobwebs on the roof and boards on the doors and windows.

This one seems to have all kinds of things wrong with it. There are cobwebs on the roof and boards on the doors and windows.

91. When it doubt, it helps to start small.

This one has a black cat inside as well as a pumpkin on the chimney. Not sure about the snow though.

This one has a black cat inside as well as a pumpkin on the chimney. Not sure about the snow though.

92. There’s nothing safe about this silver house.

This is especially so when it seems abandoned and has a skull and crossed bones on it. That can't be good.

This is especially so when it seems abandoned and has a skull and crossed bones on it. That can’t be good.

93. You might want to be wary of the green light.

Because it might mean ghosts, something radioactive, or both. Not sure which is worse.

Because it might mean ghosts, something radioactive, or both. Not sure which is worse.

94. Sometimes a witch prefers a black house.

Now that's more like it. Orange works better as an accent color anyway. Love the wreaths.

Now that’s more like it. Orange works better as an accent color anyway. Love the wreaths.

95. Enter this small cottage at your own risk.

If you think only mansions are haunted, you might be mistaken. You may never know what's in a small house.

If you think only mansions are haunted, you might be mistaken. You may never know what’s in a small house.

96. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to add a dash of whimsy.

Sure these homes look more cute than haunted. But a few of them have their share of bats.

Sure these homes look more cute than haunted. But a few of them have their share of bats.

97. Sometimes a haunted house doesn’t need to be fancy.

This one mainly has cobwebs on the roof and a few boards. Really sets the mood.

This one mainly has cobwebs on the roof and a few boards. Really sets the mood.

98. I’m sure these skulls will be accommodating.

You can see the vintage imagery on this card. Like the trees on this, too.

You can see the vintage imagery on this card. Like the trees on this, too.

99. This might be a simple cottage but you might want to think that over.

Well, it seems rather normal enough. But there's something about it that seems off for some reason. Don't know what.

Well, it seems rather normal enough. But there’s something about it that seems off for some reason. Don’t know what.

100. Sometimes you’ll never know whether a place is haunted until it’s too late.

This one is very nicely done. Seems like an abandoned cottage but a face in the chimney can stick with you.

This one is very nicely done. Seems like an abandoned cottage but a face in the chimney can stick with you.

The Little Nightmare World of Miniature Halloween Gardens

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When it comes to Halloween and other holidays, there are some post ideas I reuse on an annual basis since I like them and have proven popular. Then there are posts of ideas I want to try out on my own since I think I should come up with a few original concepts during the holidays. This is a combination of two. As I’ve seen on Pinterest, my post on miniature gardens has proven quite popular since I created and published it last year. And there are plenty of miniature garden decorations available for each holiday season. Halloween is one of these times since it’s a highly popular holiday and pretty much the last holiday before retail outlets everywhere get into their Christmas decorations as if Thanksgiving didn’t really exist in between. Well, at least in the United States as far as I’m concerned. Anyway, it’s not unusual to find mini gardens decorated for Halloween. You might find some presented as tiny graveyards or haunted lawns. Some even have it in autumn fashion with pumpkins. But however these gardens are made, I bring some of them to you.

  1. Sometimes for your Halloween garden, all you need are pumpkins and orange fencing.
Helps if it has vines growing from a bird bath. Really brings out some of the creepiness.

Helps if it has vines growing from a bird bath. Really brings out some of the creepiness.

2. This mini garden must’ve been abandoned by fairies years ago.

But the pumpkins seem ripe and everything later looks like crap in the fall. Like the skeleton.

But the pumpkins seem ripe and everything later looks like crap in the fall. Like the skeleton.

3. When it comes to Halloween some take time to dress their door on the trees.

Since it's fall, the gnomes didn't have to do much to their place. Just decorate the front door for trick or treaters.

Since it’s fall, the gnomes didn’t have to do much to their place. Just decorate the front door for trick or treaters.

4. Welcome to the fairy graveyard.

Complete with a dangling skull decoration. Still, almost didn't see the graves in this one.

Complete with a dangling skull decoration. Still, almost didn’t see the graves in this one.

5. For Halloween miniature gardens, the more haunted the better.

Here we come across a churyard garden with a cob webbed tree and graves. Doesn't have a lot of plants but plenty of gravel.

Here we come across a churchyard garden with a cob webbed tree and graves. Doesn’t have a lot of plants but plenty of gravel.

6. Sometimes it doesn’t take much for a mini garden to be truly haunted.

This one just looks unkempt and has decorations. Including pumpkins and a skeleton.

This one just looks unkempt and has decorations. Including pumpkins and a skeleton.

7. Not sure if this is a good place to trick or treat.

Though not the most haunted house I've seen, the skull posts seem quite scary. Still, like the ghosts and trick or treaters.

Though not the most haunted house I’ve seen, the skull posts seem quite scary. Still, like the ghosts and trick or treaters.

8. Someone must’ve spilled the cauldrons at this place.

Hope whatever potion the witches were making doesn't do any nasty damage. Love the pumpkins, by the way.

Hope whatever potion the witches were making doesn’t do any nasty damage. Love the pumpkins, by the way.

9. Please don’t mind the reclining skeleton.

He's just only resting his bones. And I tell you, there's no bones about it.

He’s just only resting his bones. And I tell you, there’s no bones about it.

10. Sometimes it helps to start simple.

These just have Halloween decorations as well. But the black cat seems a little freaked out.

These just have Halloween decorations as well. But the black cat seems a little freaked out.

11. It might be best to keep out of this one.

Since it specifically states to keep out despite that cemeteries are technically public parks. Love the decor on this.

Since it specifically states to keep out despite that cemeteries are technically public parks. Love the decor on this.

12. Sometimes a modest graveyard in a bucket will do.

And it seems that someone must've been here recently. But probably got spooked out. Must've seen a ghost.

And it seems that someone must’ve been here recently. But probably got spooked out. Must’ve seen a ghost.

13. Skeletons and jack-o-lanterns can always make a spooky garden.

This especially goes for the skeletons. Doesn't matter if they're standing or buried in the ground either.

This especially goes for the skeletons. Doesn’t matter if they’re standing or buried in the ground either.

14. Seems like this place has become a ghostly hangout.

After all, ghosts must like billowing shrubs and cobblestone paths. Nevertheless, this is charming.

After all, ghosts must like billowing shrubs and cobblestone paths. Nevertheless, this is charming.

15. Only the dead seem to reside at this house.

Still, I like how this person did their own haunted house and like how the plants seem to take it over. I think it's very creative.

Still, I like how this person did their own haunted house and how the plants seem to take it over. I think it’s very creative.

16. In a Halloween mini garden, the plants can just run wild.

You can see how the plants dangle from the box in this one. Love the decorations.

You can see how the plants dangle from the box in this one. Love the decorations.

17. Sometimes ghosts and witches prefer the peaceful nature surroundings.

Well, this is a graveyard with a path and an imposing rock. But I'm not sure what the pumpkins are doing here.

Well, this is a graveyard with a path and an imposing rock. But I’m not sure what the pumpkins are doing here.

18. A black pumpkin garden could always cause a sensation.

This is especially when there's a skeleton bench and grave stones. Still, if this pumpkin is real, you might need to throw it out in early November.

This is especially when there’s a skeleton bench and grave stones. Still, if this pumpkin is real, you might need to throw it out in early November.

19. This Halloween mini garden is so spooky that even the pot is alive.

Well, alive in lights. But you have to admit, this takes Halloween mini gardens to a whole new level.

Well, alive in lights. But you have to admit, this takes Halloween mini gardens to a whole new level.

20. With a Halloween garden like this, you can even decorate the trees.

The table has some bones on top. But none you'd want to give your dog. Like how the trees are decked for the holiday.

The table has some bones on top. But none you’d want to give your dog. Like how the trees are decked for the holiday.

21. Nothing makes a better mini garden pot than a black cauldron.

And it doesn't hurt if it has legs. Not sure if I see any plants here though.

And it doesn’t hurt if it has legs. Not sure if I see any plants here though.

22. Sometimes all you need are skulls, pumpkins, and anything orange.

Well, I didn't include the scared black cat, though. But I do like the skull and the jack-o-lantern on the chair.

Well, I didn’t include the scared black cat, though. But I do like the skull and the jack-o-lantern on the chair.

23. In Halloween mini gardens, the more scary plants the better.

Seems like there's a creepy monster ball tonight. Wonder who'll show up. Then again, maybe I don't want to know.

Seems like there’s a creepy monster ball tonight. Wonder who’ll show up. Then again, maybe I don’t want to know.

24. Halloween can be such a strange time that you’ll find jack-o-lanterns on trees.

In real life, putting jack-o-lanterns on trees just weighs them down as well as poses a fire hazard. But this doesn't seem too bad.

In real life, putting jack-o-lanterns on trees just weighs them down as well as poses a fire hazard. But this doesn’t seem too bad.

25. Is that a trail of eyeballs?

Seems like this person got a little creative with this miniature garden. I mean there's a pumpkin with some painted gravestones and an eyeball trail. The cauldron looks perfect for a witch's lair.

Seems like this person got a little creative with this miniature garden. I mean there’s a pumpkin with some painted gravestones and an eyeball trail. The cauldron looks perfect for a witch’s lair.

26. Sometimes it takes the right setting for a house to seem haunted.

Not sure if those are trick or treaters dressed as ghosts or just ghosts. Sometimes you can't tell on Halloween.

Not sure if those are trick or treaters dressed as ghosts or just ghosts. Sometimes you can’t tell on Halloween.

27. Sometimes all a skeleton wants is a quiet afternoon.

Though the ghost always has to bug him. Love the plants near the scarecrow though.

Though the ghost always has to bug him. Love the plants near the scarecrow though.

28. The plants seem rather wild in this graveyard.

I guess these are normal plants in a bucket with a large skull and grave stones. Kind of freaky but I like it.

I guess these are normal plants in a bucket with a large skull and grave stones. Kind of freaky but I like it.

29. While some mini gardens feature a haunted house, this one shows a haunted village.

Houses are on the top. Plants are on the bottom. Someone must've had too much time on their hands.

Houses are on the top. Plants are on the bottom. Someone must’ve had too much time on their hands.

30. Wonder what monsters rise from this garden?

I can see Frankenstein's monster from the ground as well as a goblin. At least I think it's a goblin.

I can see Frankenstein’s monster from the ground as well as a goblin. At least I think it’s a goblin.

31. Guess this pumpkin house didn’t have any candy.

Or it just creeped them out with the creepy doll girl and the trees with heads. Yet, the trick or treaters seem like they're minding their own business.

Or it just creeped them out with the creepy doll girl and the trees with heads. Yet, the trick or treaters seem like they’re minding their own business.

32. Seems like this garden has been overrun by spiders.

That might explain the cobwebs on the trees. But even at this scale, they'll still freak people out.

That might explain the cobwebs on the trees. But even at this scale, they’ll still freak people out.

33. Looks like this garden’s been swept in the wind.

Yes, fall can be a rather windy time of year. It can also be quite rainy as well, especially in October.

Yes, fall can be a rather windy time of year. It can also be quite rainy as well, especially in October.

34. Don’t mind the skeleton as you pass the cemetery.

As you might notice, the mini garden decorations aren't always up to scale. Look on how the skeleton seems to be a giant compared to where the graves are and the other figures.

As you might notice, the mini garden decorations aren’t always up to scale. Look on how the skeleton seems to be a giant compared to where the graves are and the other figures.

35. This old house has always been a haven for skeletons.

Because they tend to rise from their graves and haunt the place. Seem to have a good time.

Because they tend to rise from their graves and haunt the place. Seem to have a good time.

36. I’m sure it’s perfectly safe to trick or treat here.

Just don't mind the Venus Fly Traps and the other weird flora here. They just eat the insects.

Just don’t mind the Venus Fly Traps and the other weird flora here. They just eat the insects.

37. This witch always likes to be around her weeds.

And she sure loves how they seem to grow wild. Not sure if she's sweeping or about to fly with her broomstick.

And she sure loves how they seem to grow wild. Not sure if she’s sweeping or about to fly with her broomstick.

38. Put a few tombstones and you have yourself a graveyard.

Not sure I want to know who's buried here. But I like how they go with the plants.

Not sure I want to know who’s buried here. But I like how they go with the plants.

39. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to improvise.

As you can see, the pumpkins in here are just painted rocks. May not seem perfectly symmetrical but seems to work.

As you can see, the pumpkins in here are just painted rocks. May not seem perfectly symmetrical but seems to work.

40. Ghosts always love haunting a pumpkin house.

Yes, a lot of these mini gardens feature the same decorations over and over again. But none of these are in the same style.

Yes, a lot of these mini gardens feature the same decorations over and over again. But none of these are in the same style.

41. Even gnomes can be in a carving mood this time of year.

And they all seem to be carving away. Looks like one is carving the biggest pumpkin for a master touch.

And they all seem to be carving away. Looks like one is carving the biggest pumpkin for a master touch.

42. Even more than a pumpkin house, ghosts also enjoy nearby ponds.

There we see the ghosts at the pumpkin house again. Nevertheless, the fern on this is lovely.

There we see the ghosts at the pumpkin house again. Nevertheless, the fern on this is lovely.

43. A gnome house is always a welcoming place for anyone.

This includes skeletons, ghosts or any undead. Gnomes don't care.

This includes skeletons, ghosts or any undead. Gnomes don’t care.

44. Seems like the white vines are growing from this pot.

Then again, I wonder if they're supposed to be cobwebs. That might explain a lot.

Then again, I wonder if they’re supposed to be cobwebs. That might explain a lot.

45. There’s nothing better on Halloween than a picnic near an abandoned cemetery.

Not sure if you'd care to see some unburied skeletons. But some things can't always be helped.

Not sure if you’d care to see some unburied skeletons. But some things can’t always be helped.

46. At some pumpkin houses, it may be wise to watch your back.

After all, there's a "Beware" sign as well as some graves. Nothing good can come from this.

After all, there’s a “Beware” sign as well as some graves. Nothing good can come from this.

47. There’s something a little batty about this house.

Love the nice purple house among the pumpkins. Really makes it seem haunted, but not too scary.

Love the nice purple house among the pumpkins. Really makes it seem haunted, but not too scary.

48. Best not get too close to this scary tree.

Seems like there's something not right about this tree. Something seems to glow inside. Like the plants on this.

Seems like there’s something not right about this tree. Something seems to glow inside. Like the plants on this.

49. Never saw a haunted house like this before.

Then again, it might be a house just decked for Halloween. Might just belong to some fantastical being like the Easter Bunny. Or the Joker.

Then again, it might be a house just decked for Halloween. Might just belong to some fantastical being like the Easter Bunny. Or the Joker.

50. A jack-o-lantern on each side is all the decoration you’ll need.

Well, at this place anyway. Though it does include a haunted house that says, "Trick or Treat." Not to mention, you have to admire the plants.

Well, at this place anyway. Though it does include a haunted house that says, “Trick or Treat.” Not to mention, you have to admire the plants.

51. There’s nothing like having jack-o-lanterns in the pumpkin patch.

Or having ghosts near your house, which seems smaller than the scarecrow. Honestly, sometimes decor isn't always up to scale.

Or having ghosts near your house, which seems smaller than the scarecrow. Honestly, sometimes decor isn’t always up to scale.

52. Heard of a haunted house? How about a haunted castle?

Well, this is quite interesting. Heard it even lights up to be extra scary.

Well, this is quite interesting. Heard it even lights up to be extra scary.

53. This Halloween mini garden has had the zen treatment.

Not sure how calming it may be. But like how they have the bones and grave stones in the sand.

Not sure how calming it may be. But like how they have the bones and grave stones in the sand.

54. You’ll never know what you’ll find in this scary place.

Yeah, this seems a bit unique from the other ones. Like how the scary entities go well with the plants.

Yeah, this seems a bit unique from the other ones. Like how the scary entities go well with the plants.

55. Graveyards can always be a haunt for lost souls and bodies.

This one has cobwebs and a skeleton in a cage. Not sure why. Though I like the tree.

This one has cobwebs and a skeleton in a cage. Not sure why. Though I like the tree.

56. What you might find in this pumpkin might be a grave surprise.

Even has grave stones all close together. Can really use some landscaping though since the weeds are out of hand.

Even has grave stones all close together. Can really use some landscaping though since the weeds are out of hand.

57. Orange gravel is always in the Halloween spirit.

Also helps if there's a table set and a billowing bonsai tree. Love this.

Also helps if there’s a table set and a billowing bonsai tree. Love this.

58. This mini garden has become quite a haven for the haunting.

You can see witches and ghosts galore here. Like the house. Seems rather normal but nevertheless spooky.

You can see witches and ghosts galore here. Like the house. Seems rather normal but nevertheless spooky.

59. Now this garden has an interesting house.

Well, this one has the works. Some ghosts, some graves, and even a haunted house in two parts.

Well, this one has the works. Some ghosts, some graves, and even a haunted house in two parts.

60. That’s just a lonely skeleton with a bag of candy.

Well, there are a couple of ghosts nearby but that's beside the point. Love the trees though.

Well, there are a couple of ghosts nearby but that’s beside the point. Love the trees though.

61. Wonder what’s lurking in this little teacup.

I don't think the teacup is necessarily little. But I love how it's shaded to fit with the Halloween decor on this.

I don’t think the teacup is necessarily little. But I love how it’s shaded to fit with the Halloween decor on this.

62. In this zen mini garden, the bones can be anywhere.

Sometimes, they can be buried in the sand. Not sure if you can piece them together.

Sometimes, they can be buried in the sand. Not sure if you can piece them together.

63. Don’t cross that mummy coming from the bridge.

This seems to have a little Halloween village going on. There's even a witch and a Grim Reaper there, too.

This seems to have a little Halloween village going on. There’s even a witch and a Grim Reaper there, too.

64. This skeleton is taking a break from trick or treating.

Or scaring off trick or treaters for candy. This could depend on interpretation.

Or scaring off trick or treaters for candy. This could depend on interpretation.

65. Looks like the witch didn’t land on her feet.

This one doesn't seem to have much to do with it. Just needs some plants, a witch, and a few gourds and squashes.

This one doesn’t seem to have much to do with it. Just needs some plants, a witch, and a few gourds and squashes.

66. There might be something lurking in the bushes here.

It's either a ghost or just cobwebs. Since a witch may live in that house, it may not bee good.

It’s either a ghost or just cobwebs. Since a witch may live in that house, it may not bee good.

67. This little patio is ready for the festivities.

Well, this seems kind of cute. Love the trick or treaters and the banner.

Well, this seems kind of cute. Love the trick or treaters and the banner.

68. Sometimes it’s hard to be a lonely ghost.

Must've been buried some place far away and very quickly. Then again, I'm not sure what the pumpkins are doing here.

Must’ve been buried some place far away and very quickly. Then again, I’m not sure what the pumpkins are doing here.

69. Wonder if it snowed in this neck of the woods.

Yes, I've seen it snow in October. But I haven't seen an Ent with a crystal ball. What's with that?

Yes, I’ve seen it snow in October. But I haven’t seen an Ent with a crystal ball. What’s with that?

70. This garden already seems covered in cobwebs.

And covered over black flowers, too. Yet, ghosts and other Halloween figures love it.

And covered over black flowers, too. Yet, ghosts and other Halloween figures love it.

71. A garden like this might bring you bumps in the night.

Heard this is made from an Altoids box. Wonder how it's possible to accomplish that.

Heard this is made from an Altoids box. Wonder how it’s possible to accomplish that.

72. Imagine working in a graveyard like this.

Well, there's a pumpkin house and even more imposing grave stones surrounding it. Not sure if it's a place for giants staffed by wee folk or what.

Well, there’s a pumpkin house and even more imposing grave stones surrounding it. Not sure if it’s a place for giants staffed by wee folk or what.

73. In mini gardens purple lights spark Halloween magic.

And it seems like the ghosts love to frolic in it, too. Grave stones aren't too shabby either.

And it seems like the ghosts love to frolic in it, too. Grave stones aren’t too shabby either.

74. Sneezy is all set up for some Halloween relaxation.

Well, not really since he's posing as a garden gnome. But I do love the deck is set up as well as the plants.

Well, not really since he’s posing as a garden gnome. But I do love the deck is set up as well as the plants.

75. Looks like there’s a fallen witch at the side of the road.

Also, why do ghosts need roads? They're dead. Then again, this may be a trick or treater.

Also, why do ghosts need roads? They’re dead. Then again, this may be a trick or treater.

76. Wonder what happened to this witch.

Seems like everything but her shoes, hat, broomstick, and cauldron disappeared. Love the tree though.

Seems like everything but her shoes, hat, broomstick, and cauldron disappeared. Love the tree though.

77. And you thought things couldn’t be less scary in the desert.

Not sure why they have giant eyeballs here. The skeletons make more sense. Love the cacti.

Not sure why they have giant eyeballs here. The skeletons make more sense. Love the cacti.

78. This witch always prefers her garden patio covered with cobwebs.

Too bad the cat's painted on a rock. But it surely makes a stunning display if you ask me.

Too bad the cat’s painted on a rock. But it surely makes a stunning display if you ask me.

79. This little graveyard is all dirt and sticks.

Yes, I know there aren't any plants here. But this is for Halloween so it works.

Yes, I know there aren’t any plants here. But this is for Halloween so it works.

80. With Halloween mini gardens, it helps if there are black, imposing cliffs.

Man, this seems to be covered in ghosts and pumpkins. Wonder where the pumpkin patch is from the pumpkin house.

Man, this seems to be covered in ghosts and pumpkins. Wonder where the pumpkin patch is from the pumpkin house.

Scary and Eerily Adorable DIY Halloween Costume Inspirations (Second Edition)

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Ajax is stronger than dirt, keeping dishes clean and me from having dishwashy hands so my husband won’t drop me for some scheming hoebag who’s never washed any dishes in her life. Okay, it’s not a great rendition of a vintage ad housewife. And I know they didn’t have Ajax dish liquid in the Mad Men era. But I think it’s kind of funny.

 

As we all know, Halloween is a time when we don our costumes with the possibility of going trick or treating, a parade, or a party. Yes, I know that many retailers feature plenty of costumes to choose from. However, as a woman, I have doubts as to how many girls would want a sexy Winnie the Pooh costume or sexy Elmo. Because those characters shouldn’t be sexy. They’re for children, people. Anyway, last year I did a post on DIY Halloween costumes which did quite well during this time of year. So I decided to do another one since I have so many of these costume pics left over. Yes, I know my vintage maven costume isn’t my best efforts since my hair doesn’t hold up. Not to mention, Ajax dish liquid didn’t come out until 1971 though the brand was around during the Mad Men era, an age noted for a treasure trove of advertising I tend to make fun of a lot on this blog. Anyway, I bring you another installment of DIY Halloween costumes if you’re still wondering on what to be for the holiday.

  1. French Painter
Well, he's a pallet, anyway. But this seems like an easy costume with a beret, pallet boards, and a brush. Don't forget the French mustache.

Well, he’s a pallet, anyway. But this seems like an easy costume with a beret, pallet boards, and a brush. Don’t forget the French mustache.

2. Eiffel Tower

This is a different one from last year since it's in adult size. But like the Parisian structure, it can't be ignored.

This is a different one from last year since it’s in adult size. But like the Parisian structure, it can’t be ignored.

3. Dexter and His Victim

Well, both are easy costumes to make. Yet, it might make people wonder if you two are mentally sound. The plastic wrap is great, by the way.

Well, both are easy costumes to make. Yet, it might make people wonder if you two are mentally sound. The plastic wrap is great, by the way.

4. Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty

Of course, this is the kind of couples' costume where taking the sexy route makes more sense. This is especially when it's DIY.

Of course, this is the kind of couples’ costume where taking the sexy route makes more sense. This is especially when it’s DIY.

5. Dwight Schrute

You know the weird creepy guy from The Office who's always sucking up to Michael? Well, this little girl dressed up at him. I know younger viewers may not get this reference.

You know the weird creepy guy from The Office who’s always sucking up to Michael? Well, this little girl dressed up at him. I know younger viewers may not get this reference.

6. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

An easy costume with two slices of bread covered in different color plastic wrap. So cute.

An easy costume with two slices of bread covered in different color plastic wrap. So cute.

7. Mrs. Butterworth and Waffle

Mrs. Butterworth is a syrup brand. But I like how she's dressed like the bottle.

Mrs. Butterworth is a syrup brand. But I like how she’s dressed like the bottle.

8. Rosie the Riveter

While some girls want to be princesses, this little lady dresses up as an iconic munitions worker. Yes, we can do it! indeed.

While some girls want to be princesses, this little lady dresses up as an iconic munitions worker. Yes, we can do it! indeed.

9. Man in the Yellow Hat

You know, the man who owns Curious George. Thought so. Still, not a hard costume.

You know, the man who owns Curious George. Thought so. Still, not a hard costume.

10. Frito Bandito

Well, it's a new spin on him. Only he's armed with a snack cart and looks more badass. Hope I didn't offend anyone here.

Well, it’s a new spin on him. Only he’s armed with a snack cart and looks more badass. Hope I didn’t offend anyone here.

11. Mousetrap

Now this is a very adorable costume with the baby dressed as a mouse. Until you realize what mousetraps actually do to mice.

Now this is a very adorable costume with the baby dressed as a mouse. Until you realize what mousetraps actually do to mice.

12. Doritos

Yes, the corn chips that are extra salty and are covered with a cheese that gets all over you. Still, these are great.

Yes, the corn chips that are extra salty and are covered with a cheese that gets all over you. Still, these are great.

13. Corpse Bride

She's from a Tim Burton movie. She kidnaps an unsuspecting man into the netherworld just before he's about to tie the knot with another girl. You read that right.

She’s from a Tim Burton movie. She kidnaps an unsuspecting man into the netherworld just before he’s about to tie the knot with another girl. You read that right.

14. Andy Warhol and Pop Art Painting

Had to do this one since Andy Warhol is a native of Pittsburgh. But the painting of pink Marilyn Monroe is awesome.

Had to do this one since Andy Warhol is a native of Pittsburgh. But the painting of pink Marilyn Monroe is awesome.

15. Inflatable Tube Guys

You know those inflatable guys you see at car dealerships? Yeah, there's a Halloween costume for that. These are brilliant.

You know those inflatable guys you see at car dealerships? Yeah, there’s a Halloween costume for that. These are brilliant.

16. Barbie Makeup Head

Remember having one of these as a kid. Still, love how she has a makeup set on the table and perfect blond hair.

Remember having one of these as a kid. Still, love how she has a makeup set on the table and perfect blond hair.

17. BLT

The parents are the bread slices while the kids are bacon, lettuce, ant tomato. I guess one the parents picked the theme that year.

The parents are the bread slices while the kids are bacon, lettuce, ant tomato. I guess one the parents picked the theme that year.

18. Dr. Evil and Mini Me

"I shall call him Mini Me." Still, seems like a fairly easy costume. But I doubt this Mini Me is old enough for Austin Powers to understand.

“I shall call him Mini Me.” Still, seems like a fairly easy costume. But I doubt this Mini Me is old enough for Austin Powers to understand.

19. Willy Wonka and Oompah Loompah

You know from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Still, Gene Wilder, you will be missed.

You know from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Still, Gene Wilder, you will be missed.

20. Pencil

Well, her top is sharp. But she doesn't seem to have an eraser. Still, it's a great costume.

Well, her top is sharp. But she doesn’t seem to have an eraser. Still, it’s a great costume.

21. Silent Film Stars

One is Charlie Chaplin in a business suit and the other is a 1920s flapper. Will probably be out of style with the presence of the Jazz Singer costume.

One is Charlie Chaplin in a business suit and the other is a 1920s flapper. Will probably be out of style with the presence of the Jazz Singer costume.

22. Trophies

See one excelled in baseball and the other in tennis. Still, love how they're posing like that.

See one excelled in baseball and the other in tennis. Still, love how they’re posing like that.

23. Pin Cushion

Yes, she has two pins in her and she knows how to use them. Like how she's dressed like the traditional tomato.

Yes, she has two pins in her and she knows how to use them. Like how she’s dressed like the traditional tomato.

24. Mr. Clean

Yes, one of the most famous cleaning product mascots ever. Still, this is clever and doesn't take a lot of work.

Yes, one of the most famous cleaning product mascots ever. Still, this is clever and doesn’t take a lot of work.

25. Castaway

The guy's the Tom Hanks character with a FedEx box. The woman is the volleyball Wilson.

The guy’s the Tom Hanks character with a FedEx box. The woman is the volleyball Wilson.

26. Gray Scale

You see how they're dressed in their finest attire while in black and white. It's one of those pun costumes.

You see how they’re dressed in their finest attire while in black and white. It’s one of those pun costumes.

27. Lego Family

So I guess this family decided to go as a Lego version of themselves. Makes sense, to a point.

So I guess this family decided to go as a Lego version of themselves. Makes sense, to a point.

28. Scarecrow

Remember to use yarn as straw, especially if it's for a little kid. Still, this is so cute.

Remember to use yarn as straw, especially if it’s for a little kid. Still, this is so cute.

29. Whac-A-Me

Must be a tribute to Whac-A-Mole. Not sure if it's kind of sadistic. But I think it's a creative spin.

Must be a tribute to Whac-A-Mole. Not sure if it’s kind of sadistic. But I think it’s a creative spin.

30. Identity Thief

Yes, he goes around stealing people's identities from time to time. As you can see from this shirt.

Yes, he goes around stealing people’s identities from time to time. As you can see from this shirt.

31. Sarah

You know the girl from Labyrinth who's trying to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King? Well, here's her iconic dress costume.

You know the girl from Labyrinth who’s trying to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King? Well, here’s her iconic dress costume.

32. Inspector Gadget

He's from a cartoon. And yes, he has hands coming from his hat. Got to love this.

He’s from a cartoon. And yes, he has hands coming from his hat. Got to love this.

33. T-Rex Prisoner

Must be inspired from Jurassic Park. At any rate, it's pretty clever if you really think about it.

Must be inspired from Jurassic Park. At any rate, it’s pretty clever if you really think about it.

34. Bandits

Guess the family who robs together stays together. Not sure if they're setting a bad example to their kid. But it works.

Guess the family who robs together stays together. Not sure if they’re setting a bad example to their kid. But it works.

35. Mime

She's feeling a wall that's not even there. I don't think you can ask her about it either.

She’s feeling a wall that’s not even there. I don’t think you can ask her about it either.

36. Forrest Gump

He even has that beard after running for all that time. Then again, he just felt like running.

He even has that beard after running for all that time. Then again, he just felt like running.

37. Shark Attack

You have to admire the dad who agreed to play the victim. Still, the sharks are hard to resist.

You have to admire the dad who agreed to play the victim. Still, the sharks are hard to resist.

38. Biker

He even has the beard, tattoo, and everything. This is too much.

He even has the beard, tattoo, and everything. This is too much.

39. Ms. Frizzle

She's the teacher from The Magic School Bus. A kind of teacher who'd risk her students' lives to instruct them about science.

She’s the teacher from The Magic School Bus. A kind of teacher who’d risk her students’ lives to instruct them about science.

40. King Arthur and Patsy

If you saw Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you'll understand why she has the coconut shells. "I am Arthur, King of the Britons."

If you saw Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you’ll understand why she has the coconut shells. “I am Arthur, King of the Britons.”

41. Hot Air Balloon

No, this isn't Balloon Boy. This is just a kid dressed as a hot air balloon. And it's adorable.

No, this isn’t Balloon Boy. This is just a kid dressed as a hot air balloon. And it’s adorable.

42. Bath Puffs

You know, those things you use to take a shower with. They also have body wash and rubber duckies.

You know, those things you use to take a shower with. They also have body wash and rubber duckies.

43. Vincent Van Gogh

Well, that's a close likeness of him. Too bad he's not the bandage ear portrait.

Well, that’s a close likeness of him. Too bad he’s not the bandage ear portrait.

44. Tornado

Well, this boy is causing a storm. Like how they used figures as the debris.

Well, this boy is causing a storm. Like how they used figures as the debris.

45. The Good Fairies

These are the fairies on Sleeping Beauty who did everything. And yet, none of them got the credit.

These are the fairies on Sleeping Beauty who did everything. And yet, none of them got the credit.

46. Nesting Dolls

Well, it's easier when everyone is dressed the same. Yet, one comes out of the other.

Well, it’s easier when everyone is dressed the same. Yet, one comes out of the other.

47. Big Kid

She's dressed in a footie pajama outfit with pigtails. Also has her Care Bear to snuggle with.

She’s dressed in a footie pajama outfit with pigtails. Also has her Care Bear to snuggle with.

48. Beehive, Beekeeper, and Bee

Now this is a sweet idea. Of course, don't want to piss the baby into stinging you.

Now this is a sweet idea. Of course, don’t want to piss the baby into stinging you.

49. Captain Crunch

One of the most famous cereal mascots of our times. He even has Captain Crunch cereal to show.

One of the most famous cereal mascots of our times. He even has Captain Crunch cereal to show.

50. Cat Burglar

She's a cat with a bag of money. And yes, she'll take it when you're not looking.

She’s a cat with a bag of money. And yes, she’ll take it when you’re not looking.

51. Three Blind Mice

Talk about the blind leading the blind. All they have to rely on is each other.

Talk about the blind leading the blind. All they have to rely on is each other.

52. Mason Jar

Doesn't seem to take much. But sometimes the lid can screw on real tight.

Doesn’t seem to take much. But sometimes the lid can screw on real tight.

53. Squints and Wendy Peppercorn

They're from a movie called The Sandlot. He has a crush on the lifeguard and fakes drowning so he can kiss her.

They’re from a movie called The Sandlot. He has a crush on the lifeguard and fakes drowning so he can kiss her.

54. Miss Universe

Makes more sense than the beauty pageant. Because every Miss Universe winner is from Earth.

Makes more sense than the beauty pageant. Because every Miss Universe winner is from Earth.

55. Four Seasons

And I don't mean the group from Jersey Boys. I mean the actual four seasons like winter, fall, summer, and spring.

And I don’t mean the group from Jersey Boys. I mean the actual four seasons like winter, fall, summer, and spring.

56. Lumberjack

He'll probably grow up to wear women's clothes as well as wish he were a girlie just like his dear papa. Yeah, can't help myself with that.

He’ll probably grow up to wear women’s clothes as well as wish he were a girlie just like his dear papa. Yeah, can’t help myself with that.

57. Chicken Cord on Blue

Well, there's a dish called chicken cordonbleau. It's just seems to sound like that to us.

Well, there’s a dish called chicken cordonbleau. It just seems to sound like that to us.

58. UPS Man

He'll probably go trick or treating or deliver the package while you're at work. Nevertheless, so cute.

He’ll probably go trick or treating or deliver the package while you’re at work. Nevertheless, so cute.

59. Spice Rack

Not sure if he could fit all the spices on it. Yeah, a bra's not a good support for condiments.

Not sure if he could fit all the spices on it. Yeah, a bra’s not a good support for condiments.

60. Assault and Battery

One is a battery. The other is a can of salt. Together they make a felony offense.

One is a battery. The other is a can of salt. Together they make a felony offense.

61. Stick Figure

All it takes is a white outfit and a paper plate. See? Simple.

All it takes is a white outfit and a paper plate. See? Simple.

62. Rock, Paper, Scissors

You know the drill. Paper beats rock, scissors beats paper, rock beats scissors. Don't understand why paper beats rock.

You know the drill. Paper beats rock, scissors beats paper, rock beats scissors. Don’t understand why paper beats rock.

63. Hawaiian Punch

Well, it's a guy in a Hawaiian shirt, lei, and boxing gloves. Who could ever guess?

Well, it’s a guy in a Hawaiian shirt, lei, and boxing gloves. Who could ever guess?

64. Magritte’s Son of Man

It's the one featuring an apple in front of the guy's face. Not sure how he could see.

It’s the one featuring an apple in front of the guy’s face. Not sure how he could see.

65. Washer, Dryer, and Laundry

Seems like something to do with old clothes. Like how the youngest is the basket.

Seems like something to do with old clothes. Like how the youngest is the basket.

66. Bag of Money

Sometimes you make off with the loot. But this baby is the loot.

Sometimes you make off with the loot. But this baby is the loot.

67. Jar Head

Yes, he's supposed to be a headless man with a head in a jar. I know it's creepy but it's clever.

Yes, he’s supposed to be a headless man with a head in a jar. I know it’s creepy but it’s clever.

68. Morton Salt Girl

She appears on those Morton salt cans. You know the girl in yellow in the rain.

She appears on those Morton salt cans. You know the girl in yellow in the rain.

69. Soy Sauce

Well, soy sauce and stir fry. Or is that sushi? Still, doesn't really matter much.

Well, soy sauce and stir fry. Or is that sushi? Still, doesn’t really matter much.

70. Alice in Wonderland

Another family costume theme. There's the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, Alice, and the White Rabbit.

Another family costume theme. There’s the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, Alice, and the White Rabbit.

71. John Deer Tractor

You see how the kid is dressed as a farmer in coveralls. Adorable.

You see how the kid is dressed as a farmer in coveralls. Adorable.

72. Wheel of Fortune

Let me guess, the word is "Trick or Treat." I think I was right.

Let me guess, the word is “Trick or Treat.” I think I was right.

73. Rainbow Cloud

Like how she has rainbow socks. There's nothing you can't love about this adorable costume.

Like how she has rainbow socks. There’s nothing you can’t love about this adorable costume.

74. Duran Duran Cassette Tape

And it seems that the tape became unraveled. Not much you can do about that.

And it seems that the tape became unraveled. Not much you can do about that.

75. South Park

They're all at a bar. How nice. Still, aren't they supposed to be in elementary school?

They’re all at a bar. How nice. Still, aren’t they supposed to be in elementary school? I know it’s an adult show on Comedy Central. But still….

76. Box of Wine

The cheap wine in a box we all know and love. Wonder how he could get a box like that.

The cheap wine in a box we all know and love. Wonder how he could get a box like that.

77. Bat

No, it's not Batman. She's just a regular bat. Nothing remarkable about her.

No, it’s not Batman. She’s just a regular bat. Nothing remarkable about her.

78. Don Draper

Yes, the AMC womanizing boozehound from the 1960s himself. Not sure what Jon Hamm would think of this one. But I think it's adorable.

Yes, the AMC womanizing boozehound from the 1960s himself. Not sure what Jon Hamm would think of this one. But I think it’s adorable.

79. Jetpack Kid

His legs are actually inside the flames. But you wouldn't be able to tell that for awhile.

His legs are actually inside the flames. But you wouldn’t be able to tell that for awhile.

80. Movie Theater Floor

And yes, she's literally covered in crap. Not just with candy either, which at the movies is overpriced.

And yes, she’s literally covered in crap. Not just with candy either, which at the movies is overpriced.

81. Marty McFly

He even has his own Delorean. Like his cute little red jacket vest. Adorable.

He even has his own Delorean. Like his cute little red jacket vest. Adorable.

82. Cat Scratch

He'll be lucky if nobody doesn't get cat scratch fever. Should watch out for Ted Nugent.

He’ll be lucky if nobody doesn’t get cat scratch fever. Should watch out for Ted Nugent.

83. Mary Poppins

Has Mary Poppins, Burt, and a penguin. Got to love these costumes. So adorable.

Has Mary Poppins, Burt, and a penguin. Got to love these costumes. So adorable.

84. Edward Scissorhands

Sure he may have scissor hands. But he's such a sweet guy you want to hug. Well, if he didn't have scissor hands.

Sure he may have scissor hands. But he’s such a sweet guy you want to hug. Well, if he didn’t have scissor hands.

85. Charlie Brown

Seems like a very happy Charlie Brown, which is quite unusual. Mostly because Charlie Brown feels like the world is against him.

Seems like a very happy Charlie Brown, which is quite unusual. Mostly because Charlie Brown feels like the world is against him.

86. Cousin It

Now this shouldn't be too hard. Just a hat, sunglasses, and a haystack.

Now this shouldn’t be too hard. Just a hat, sunglasses, and a haystack.

87. Horse

Yes, it's a dog dressed as a horse. And no, you are not hallucinating.

Yes, it’s a dog dressed as a horse. And no, you are not hallucinating.

88. Pot Bag and Joints

Stoners rejoice since this is the costume set for you. It's about a couple tokes over the line.

Stoners rejoice since this is the costume set for you. It’s about a couple tokes over the line.

89. Elliot

He's the boy from E. T. who befriends the titular alien. And here they are on his bike.

He’s the boy from E. T. who befriends the titular alien. And here they are on his bike.

90. Freudian Slip

It's the kind of undergarment that screams the words of psychoanalysis. Or when you say one thing but mean your mother. I mean another.

It’s the kind of undergarment that screams the words of psychoanalysis. Or when you say one thing but mean your mother. I mean another.

91. Chick-Fil-A Cow

This cow wants you to eat more chicken, not burgers, beef, or steak. Still, this is adorable.

This cow wants you to eat more chicken, not burgers, beef, or steak. Still, this is adorable.

92. Hammer Time

It's a 1990s reference from an MC Hammer song. This one has a hammer and a clock to show it.

It’s a 1990s reference from an MC Hammer song. This one has a hammer and a clock to show it.

93. Wilson

He's Tim's neighbor from Home Improvement. He never shows his face as a rule.

He’s Tim’s neighbor from Home Improvement. He never shows his face as a rule.

94. Twister

That must be a great undertaking. Hope they don't try to play on her during the party.

That must be a great undertaking. Hope they don’t try to play on her during the party.

95. Little Old Lady

She's just an old lady on her walker. Please help her across the street if you can.

She’s just an old lady on her walker. Please help her across the street if you can.

96. Nyan Cat

It's the name of a Youtube video cat that later became an Internet meme. I'm not familiar with it. But apparently, it's popular.

It’s the name of a Youtube video cat that later became an Internet meme. I’m not familiar with it. But apparently, it’s popular.

97. On the Toilet

Funny how this costume shows what we do in private in public. Wonder who came up with this idea.

Funny how this costume shows what we do in private in public. Wonder who came up with this idea.

98. Gumball Machine

She has plenty in her machine. But they're mostly made from pom poms from a craft store.

She has plenty in her machine. But they’re mostly made from pom poms from a craft store.

99. Travel Bug

She's a real globetrotter and sometimes a pain in the ass. Love the map skirt.

She’s a real globetrotter and sometimes a pain in the ass. Love the map skirt.

100. Leftovers

She's covered in foil and sticky notes. And she doesn't want to be touched.

She’s covered in foil and sticky notes. And she doesn’t want to be touched.

Ghastly Halloween Greetings in the Ghoulish Days of Old (Second Edition)

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Last year, I did a post on crazy vintage Halloween cards that many wouldn’t believe existed. Sure you might think vintage artwork has a lot of cuteness and nostalgia filled images all over it. But there are plenty of vintage cards with imagery that seems kind of creepy or outright insane to modern eyes. Sometimes you’d think the old card companies hired people on acid to design them, which would explain a lot. And Halloween is no exception. Now this witch picture is a rather conventional vintage card image we’d expect from the holiday. Sure she’s on her broom with a jack-o-lantern on her stick and holding a cat. It’s hardly a remarkable image. Yet, if you want to see more like it, then this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re bored by traditional vintage Halloween cards and came for laughs, this is the place. So for your reading pleasure, I give you another treasure trove of crazy Halloween cards.

  1. “When you’re away on Halloween/The world seems then as dark/As lanterns, ere their candles feel/The match’s kindling spark.”
From I-Mockery: "I'm pretty sure that girl is about to get killed by Phanto. She must've stolen his key. (Yes, that's a geeky old video game reference. Deal with it.)" Don't like the looks of this.

From I-Mockery: “I’m pretty sure that girl is about to get killed by Phanto. She must’ve stolen his key.
(Yes, that’s a geeky old video game reference. Deal with it.)” Don’t like the looks of this.

2. “Good luck for Halloween.”

From I-Mockery: "If there's one thing this image doesn't make me feel, it's good luck. Fear the evil albino pumpkin lady." Thanks, lady with the demonic jack-o-lanterns, I'll keep that in mind.

From I-Mockery: “If there’s one thing this image doesn’t make me feel, it’s good luck.
Fear the evil albino pumpkin lady.” Thanks, lady with the demonic jack-o-lanterns, I’ll keep that in mind.

3. There’s no worse bad luck on Halloween than having your path crossed by a black cat.

Okay, did those pumpkin guys try to bake that cat in a cake? Or did the cat just pounce on it to scare the freaky pumpkin people away? At any rate, the cat has every right to be pissed.

Okay, did those pumpkin guys try to bake that cat in a cake? Or did the cat just pounce on it to scare the freaky pumpkin people away? At any rate, the cat has every right to be pissed.

4. Always have a jolly Halloween.

I think it would've been better if the kid just kept his pumpkin hat on. Because he's a walking racist stereotype. Of course, you must expect these things from vintage cards.

I think it would’ve been better if the kid just kept his pumpkin hat on. Because he’s a walking racist stereotype. Of course, you must expect these things from vintage cards.

5. Kids, remember to be safe this Halloween and watch out for creeping jack-o-lanterns during the night.

From I-Mockery: "I'm afraid. That's not even my house that the evil black pumpkinface is peering into, and I'm still afraid." Yeah, that's one of the scariest jack-o-lanterns I've seen here.

From I-Mockery: “I’m afraid. That’s not even my house that the evil black pumpkinface is peering into, and I’m still afraid.” Yeah, that’s one of the scariest jack-o-lanterns I’ve seen here.

6. The man in the moon always likes when witches come out at night, especially if they’re hot.

Yes, the man in the moon loves flying hot witches flying around with their form fitting dresses. This should tell us the that the man in the moon is a perv.

Yes, the man in the moon loves flying hot witches flying around with their form fitting dresses. This should tell us the that the man in the moon is a perv.

7. “If something scares you and you want to run/Remember it’s only Halloween fun!”

From I-Mockery: "Yeah, remember that advice when the creepy old man invites you into his home for some "extra special candy". Don't run, for it's only Halloween fun!" Also, that little kid is freaking me out. Really.

From I-Mockery: “Yeah, remember that advice when the creepy old man invites you into his home for some ‘extra special candy.’ Don’t run, for it’s only Halloween fun!” Note this is called sarcasm. Also, that little kid is freaking me out.

8. You never know what spell a witch may cast on Halloween night.

From I-Mockery: "Look! She's removing all the dust from her broom and putting it into that pie to feed everyone with! What a bwitch!"

From I-Mockery: “Look! She’s removing all the dust from her broom and putting it into that pie to feed everyone with! What a bwitch!”

9. On Halloween night, be nice to the jack-o-lantern driver and his cart or else.

From I-Mockery: "Remember what that other card said about not running away because it's just Halloween fun? Well, forget that shit. If you see this guy, run... run as fast and far away as you possibly can. If you don't he'll put you in his twisted traveling "pumpkin-man towed by a haunted billy goat" show."

From I-Mockery: “Remember what that other card said about not running away because it’s just Halloween fun? Well, forget that shit. If you see this guy, run… run as fast and far away as you possibly can. If you don’t he’ll put you in his twisted traveling ‘pumpkin-man towed by a haunted billy goat’ show.”

10. “Halloween Greetings! Good luck and good cheer/May these be the spirits that haunt you all year.”

From I-Mockery: "Are those two little guys actually supposed to be the spirits of "good luck" and "cheer"? I only ask because one of them looks like an annoying elf and the other looks like a depressed miniature grim reaper. Not exactly the kind of spirits you want visiting you all year long."

From I-Mockery: “Are those two little guys actually supposed to be the spirits of ‘good luck’ and ‘cheer?’ I only ask because one of them looks like an annoying elf and the other looks like a depressed miniature grim reaper. Not exactly the kind of spirits you want visiting you all year long.”

11. Halloween greetings from the children’s white sheet and jack-o-lantern cult.

Okay, I know those are supposed to be ghost costumes. But to me they seem like cult robes. The kids' sinister faces don't help either.

Okay, I know those are supposed to be ghost costumes. But to me they seem like cult robes. The kids’ sinister faces don’t help either.

12. Scary skeleton wraiths with lanterns wish you Halloween joy.

No, I don't think you'll find Frodo and his friends here. Also, why are dressed in white and carrying lanterns?

No, I don’t think you’ll find Frodo and his friends here. Also, why are dressed in white and carrying lanterns? And that’s no way to hold a cat comfortably.

13. May you have a Merry Halloween from the garden vegetable patch.

First, why do the veggies have arms and legs? And why does that radish seem waving to me? That's messed up.

First, why do the veggies have arms and legs? And why does that radish seem waving to me? That’s messed up.

14. When carving a pumpkin, make sure a pumpkin head ghost holds up a light.

Okay, scratch that. In fact, you might want to run like hell. Because that scary jack-o-lantern guy might want to kidnap you for a sacrifice with his friends. He really wants to impress them.

Okay, scratch that. In fact, you might want to run like hell. Because that scary jack-o-lantern guy might want to kidnap you for a sacrifice with his friends. He really wants to impress them.

15. Halloween is always a time for sharing dark secrets.

The girl is supposed to read this boy's fortune. But I think she's thinking of far more unspeakable evil things to do to him.

The girl is supposed to read this boy’s fortune. But I think she’s thinking of far more unspeakable evil things to do to him. That can’t be good.

16. Ladies, remember that mirrors aren’t always 100% on Halloween night.

From I-Mockery: "Popular witch prank: make somebody think they're a two-headed freak." Yes, kind of looks like it.

From I-Mockery: “Popular witch prank: make somebody think they’re a two-headed freak.” Yes, kind of looks like it.

17. Remember to wallop a black cat this Halloween, kids.

On second thought, that's just cruelty to animals. Best to wallop the kids in this card. Or the creepy pumpkin on the broomstick.

On second thought, that’s just cruelty to animals. Best to wallop the kids in this card. Or the creepy pumpkin on the broomstick. The cat only deserves your pity here.

18. Halloween greetings from the two zombie pumpkins in the patch.

From I-Mockery: "It's like those two zombie pumpkins are just daring the little boy and his dog to hop the fence and grab that healthy pumpkin. That's just downright horrifying."

From I-Mockery: “It’s like those two zombie pumpkins are just daring the little boy and his dog to hop the fence and grab that healthy pumpkin. That’s just downright horrifying.”

19. “Happy Halloween! You best be careful what you do/Jack-o-Lantern will catch you.”

From I-Mockery: "I could care less about the Jack-O-Lantern... I'm more concerned about what will happen if the two little demons catch me." Same here.

From I-Mockery: “I could care less about the Jack-O-Lantern… I’m more concerned about what will happen if the two little demons catch me.” Same here.

20. Happy Halloween from the jack-o-lamp post. Hope he doesn’t catch you making out.

From I-Mockery: "Sure, Jack O' Lantern caught them kissing, what with the lipstick on the man's face 'n all... but it also looks like he caught the guy copping a feel. Happy Halloween, fella!"

From I-Mockery: “Sure, Jack O’ Lantern caught them kissing, what with the lipstick on the man’s face ‘n all…but it also looks like he caught the guy copping a feel. Happy Halloween, fella!”

21. On Halloween, it’s best that pumpkin head people should be on alert for scraggly witches.

Because they tend to gang up on pumpkin people and do terrible things to them. I don't like where this is going.

Because they tend to gang up on pumpkin people and do terrible things to them. I don’t like where this is going.

22. I call this card, “Scenes from a Demonic Restaurant.”

It's where everything seems to come alive but in a way that will haunt your dreams forever. Also, the devil is in the details on the menu.

It’s where everything seems to come alive but in a way that will haunt your dreams forever. Also, the devil is in the details on the menu.

23. If you break up with someone on Halloween, chances are a ghost will haunt your dreams.

Now this is just terrible relationship advice. Because what if you break someone's heart because he was being a jerk? Shouldn't that be permissible.

Now this is just terrible relationship advice. Because what if you break someone’s heart because he was being a jerk? Shouldn’t that be permissible?

24. “Wish you a lucky Halloween.”

What the hell is Cupid doing here? He's in the wrong holiday card. Not to mention, who the hell has a room with floating apples and a pumpkin mirror?

What the hell is Cupid doing here? He’s in the wrong holiday card. Not to mention, who the hell has a room with floating apples and a pumpkin mirror?

25. Not all jack-o-lanterns are creepy. Some can be especially helpful with finding lost animals.

However, in 2016, this picture of a orange headed guy grabbing a pussy has a dirtier dimension. However, in this case, he really does mean cat. And no he shouldn't grab them by the scruff of their necks. Still pretty creepy.

However, in 2016, this picture of a orange headed guy grabbing a pussy has a dirtier dimension. However, in this case, he really does mean cat. And no, he shouldn’t grab them by the scruff of their necks. Still pretty creepy. So is the moon.

26. In this game, you can either bite into an apple or a flaming candle.

For the love of God, please bite into the apple. God only knows what kind of sick Halloween games people played during those days.

For the love of God, please bite into the apple. God only knows what kind of sick Halloween games people played during those days.

27. Folks, on Halloween, remember to keep a look out for pumpkin headed children who might steal from your yard, especially the gate.

Now stealing a neighbor's gate is one thing. But pumpkin headed kids doing it, well, that's just insane. Seriously, those kids are freaky.

Now stealing a neighbor’s gate is one thing. But pumpkin headed kids doing it, well, that’s just insane. Seriously, those kids are freaky.

28. Best wishes for Halloween now let’s watch a love scene with pumpkin people.

Yes, if I were the black cat, I'd wonder if I was totally tripping, too. For God's sake, acid had to play a role in this illustration.

Yes, if I were the black cat, I’d wonder if I was totally tripping, too. For God’s sake, acid had to play a role in this illustration.

29. “Instead of flying your broom, how about I drive you in my new gourd car?”

Even the witch is like, "I can't fucking believe this!" As if these pumpkin people are freaky enough. Now they're driving giant gourds.

Even the witch is like, “I can’t fucking believe this!” As if these pumpkin people are freaky enough. Now they’re driving giant gourds.

30. On Halloween, a giant jack-0-lantern makes a great make out spot.

Not sure what's freakier in this picture. Is it the couple making out while the jack-o-lantern doesn't seem to mind? Or the gourd people watching it?

Not sure what’s freakier in this picture. Is it the couple making out while the jack-o-lantern doesn’t seem to mind? Or the gourd people watching it?

31. On Halloween you might see a lot of strange things happening.

Oh, shit, it's the children's jack-o-lantern cult again. And it seems the tree and rock cliffs have come alive. There must be dark magic afoot.

Oh, shit, it’s the children’s jack-o-lantern cult again. And it seems the tree and rock cliffs have come alive. There must be dark magic afoot.

32. Halloween is always full of surprises.

And it seems the clown is freaked out by the pumpkin jack-in-a-box as I am. Hope he comes out alive but I doubt it.

And it seems the clown is freaked out by the pumpkin jack-in-a-box as I am. Hope he comes out alive but I doubt it.

33. Halloween is always a time of great fun.

And it seems the pumpkin head guy is looking at the woman's ass as she bobs for apples near the fireplace. What a perv.

And it seems the pumpkin head guy is looking at the woman’s ass as she bobs for apples near the fireplace. What a perv.

34. If green goblins cross your path, always have a jump rope in handy.

From I-Mockery: "It's Halloween! You know what that means! Yep! It's time to dress up like a clown and a witch and bust out the ol' jump rope!"

From I-Mockery: “It’s Halloween! You know what that means! Yep! It’s time to dress up like a clown and a witch and bust out the ol’ jump rope!”

35. There’s no better thing to do on Halloween than bob for apples.

From I-Mockery: "If you think the girl is up to anything but no good, you're a fool. Those are probably fake apples floating in a vat of acid that you're about to dip your face into."

From I-Mockery: “If you think the girl is up to anything but no good, you’re a fool. Those are probably fake apples floating in a vat of acid that you’re about to dip your face into.”

36. “Don’t pass an owl on Halloween/And good luck is yours if you haven’t been seen.”

From I-Mockery: "If 'good luck' equates to meeting twin pumpkinhead pieces of red corn on the cob witches, I think I'll take my chances with seeing the old owl instead.

From I-Mockery: “If ‘good luck’ equates to meeting twin pumpkinhead pieces of red corn on the cob witches, I think I’ll take my chances with seeing the old owl instead.”

37. Join in the Halloween jollity.

From I-Mockery: "Okay, two things here: 1) I just learned that "jollity" is a word. and 2) That pumpkin is totally going to murder that girl and make the owl watch the entire gruesome act.

From I-Mockery: “Okay, two things here: 1) I just learned that “jollity” is a word. and 2) That pumpkin is totally going to murder that girl and make the owl watch the entire gruesome act.”

38. On Halloween night, remember to hide your head while you sleep. You’ll never know where the goblins or fairies are lurking.

This is especially true if your Halloween candy consists of some very powerful hallucinogens. But these fairies aren't watching over to protect this woman from the goblins, which are also quite freaky.

This is especially true if your Halloween candy consists of some very powerful hallucinogens. But these fairies aren’t watching over to protect this woman from the goblins, which are also quite freaky.

39. Anthromorphized garden vegetables wish you a joyous Halloween.

From I-Mockery: "When making a card that reads "Joyous Hallowe'en" you might want to have your quality control department double check it to make sure everyone in the picture looks joyous." I think they all want to murder the gardener in his sleep.

From I-Mockery: “When making a card that reads “Joyous Hallowe’en” you might want to have your quality control department double check it to make sure everyone in the picture looks joyous.” I think they all want to murder the gardener in his sleep. But that’s just me.

40. Why should a witch fly a broom when she drive into the sky on a flying corn cob?

Of course, at least she's riding a sustainable vehicle. Still, seeing her flying into space on a winged ear of corn sounds more like an acid trip.

Of course, at least she’s riding a sustainable vehicle. Still, seeing her flying into space on a winged ear of corn sounds more like an acid trip.

41. Hail Halloween from the jack-o-lantern on the stump.

From I-Mockery: "HAIL! I'm pretty sure that pumpkin has braces. Perhaps it's a commentary on the dental work you'll need after overindulging on candy?"

From I-Mockery: “HAIL! I’m pretty sure that pumpkin has braces. Perhaps it’s a commentary
on the dental work you’ll need after overindulging on candy?”

42. Apparently, black cats freak out over jack-o-lanterns.

From I-Mockery: "While the cat looks frightened, the chestnut doesn't seem to be screaming. In fact, it looks quite pleased with how things worked out. My guess is that the chestnut planned this whole "scare the cat" prank. The lesson we all learned here? Chestnuts are dicks."

From I-Mockery: “While the cat looks frightened, the chestnut doesn’t seem to be screaming. In fact, it looks quite pleased
with how things worked out. My guess is that the chestnut planned this whole “scare the cat” prank.
The lesson we all learned here? Chestnuts are dicks.”

43. “We hoot a Halloween greeting to you.”

Pardon me for thinking this. But I sure as hell hope that the flustered owl rips that little pumpkin headed brat to shreds. He has it coming.

Pardon me for thinking this. But I sure as hell hope that the flustered owl rips that little pumpkin headed brat to shreds. He has it coming.

44. For witches, jack-o-lanterns make great reading lights.

"Now please let me read where it calls for eye of newt and tongue of dog. It's before preheat cauldron to 350 degrees, cook for 3 days under the full moon, and serves 6. And no, I'm not trying to turn people in to frogs this time."

“Now please let me read where it calls for eye of newt and tongue of dog. It’s before preheat cauldron to 350 degrees, cook for 3 days under the full moon, and serves 6. And no, I’m not trying to turn people in to frogs this time.”

45. On Halloween, it helps that you steal the gate of luck before the scary floating pumpkins go by.

From I-Mockery: "Well, now we know why they were stealing it... they were stealing the Gate of Luck! Of course! Why didn't I think of that! If there's one thing I like to do every Halloween, it's stealing gates from people's homes!"

From I-Mockery: “Well, now we know why they were stealing it… they were stealing the Gate of Luck! Of course! Why didn’t I think of that! If there’s one thing I like to do every Halloween, it’s stealing gates from people’s homes!”

46. Happy Halloween and please make an offer for the Pumpkin King.

Because if you don't, he'll sure as hell make you an offer you can't refuse. This is especially if he finds you attractive like this woman.

Because if you don’t, he’ll sure as hell make you an offer you can’t refuse. This is especially if he finds you attractive like this woman.

47. A witch sometimes enjoys traveling in a pumpkin boat once in awhile.

From Tracy's Toys: "Where has she come from, and why didn't she just fly, as would have been traditional? Where is she going, in her broom masted pumpkin boat? Is she a good witch or a bad witch? She's smiling, but I suppose that's not a sure thing: the witch in Hansel and Gretel was probably smiling warmly right up to the time she tried to cook and eat her little visitors. Is that cat safe? Why isn't he in the boat too? I'm worried he's going to fall off. And just how seaworthy is that pumpkin boat? Is there any danger of fish nibbling away the bottom? Won't water come through the face holes? Seems like a major design flaw there. This is definitely a postcard that raises lots of questions."

From Tracy’s Toys: “Where has she come from, and why didn’t she just fly, as would have been traditional? Where is she going, in her broom masted pumpkin boat? Is she a good witch or a bad witch? She’s smiling, but I suppose that’s not a sure thing: the witch in Hansel and Gretel was probably smiling warmly right up to the time she tried to cook and eat her little visitors…”

48. Demons always know when to feed more fire to a jack-o-lantern.

And it seems that the pumpkin is craving for more wood. Demons need to keep up the pace.

And it seems that the pumpkin is craving for more wood. Demons need to keep up the pace.

49. Hope you can use jack-o-lanterns to light up when on the town trick or treating or partying.

From I-Mockery: "If only I had a dime for every single time I've seen this same old scenario take place on Halloween..." Because aren't pumpkins a bit heavy to use as lamps. This must be based on an acid trip.

From I-Mockery: “If only I had a dime for every single time I’ve seen this same old scenario take place on Halloween…” Because aren’t pumpkins a bit heavy to use as lamps. This must be based on an acid trip.

50. There’s no Halloween frolic like dancing under a creepy pumpkin head.

After the dance is done, it's said that the pumpkin will choose one of the girls who'd later be escorted as a virgin sacrifice. She would never be seen again since.

After the dance is done, it’s said that the pumpkin will choose one of the girls who’d later be escorted as a virgin sacrifice. She would never be seen again since.