Martha Stewart first inspired me to make some tombstones for my yard. That was nearly 10 years ago. At the time, it was a sheet of styrofoam, some paint, and voila! I had a number of these plain, blank type of tombstones before I wanted something more. I searched on the internet and found people doing the most amazing things with styrofoam tombstones.
And you know what?
I wanted them.
I put a lot of time looking for just the right shape to go with just the right epitaph.
I’ve even held epitaph contests last year and this year.
Then there’s the time I put into making them. It’s more time than I should probably admit.
There are probably over a dozen ways to make these, but this is how I do them and though it takes time, I am happy with the results.
Though I still have the original blank ones that I use in the back of the display, the following are front and center.
(If you click on the first one, it will go through a slide show)
TIME TO DIE: This is a working clock and pendulum.
VACANCY: For this tombstone I use a string of red xmas lights that I have poked through the letters. I also have these lights plugged into a special effects plug and the lights fade on and off. Great effect.
LET ME OUT!: For this tombstone I used the Martha Stewart multipurpose glow in the dark paint**. Once I realized that this paint was black light reactive, I knew I was going to work it into the display. This is in the darker part of my yard and I have two (lemax brand) battery operated black lights shooting up on it.
**I was sent a box of beautiful Martha Stewart Paint products that are made by Plaid. This will not be the first time I mention them. Though I was not charged for the products, I love them and would not steer you wrong. I’m sure you already know that though.
Gosh I wish I could do these amazing craft projects! I am talentless.
My young kids asked for cool tombstones like this, so I brought them to the darkened cemetery, left them overnight and voila! Never asked again.
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Seriously, you are the effing queen of Halloween! Just amazing!
These are pretty damn awesome.
A.MA.ZING!!!!
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These are awesome, though. I'm partial to the I.M. Indenial one.
Not sure why.
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You are way more talented than I previously thought. And by 'talented' I mean 'bored and in need of something constructive to do.'
Wow – can you come do some for our yard please! :)
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I LOVE these!
Love them! They look great
Those are awesome!!
i want you to come decorate for me. all year long. i will pay you in candy.
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I'm not getting number 9, can someone please explain to my tired old brain. These are great, by the way!
It translates to "Up the creek without a paddle"
Thanks!
Meant to add, these ROCK!
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Dude. DUDE. Duuuuuude
I seriously love you for this!
I wish you lived locally!
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I can't even believe how much I would love to be your kid.
Right? Where can I sign up?
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I've been looking forward to this! You do not disappoint!
You are my heroine. And nemesis. I'm buying some candy and smiling at trick-or-treaters. I might put out a pumpkin. Might.
Ahhhh! I'm in love with all of your tombstones! My 2 tombstones will be completed by Halloween, but I won't blog about them until next Halloween… sigh.
OMG THOSE ARE AWESOME!!!