Thursday, September 20, 2012

Cozy Coffin for rent

The month of September is half gone and since Michael’s is aglow with red, silver and green, I think it’s time for me to start planning for Halloween. Ah…that one day when ghosts and goblins arrive at my door demanding handfuls of candy. Not the crappy no-name kind from the dollar store, but the good kind, like M&M’s, Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

I have been hard at work compiling my Halloween inspiration list on Pinterest. It’s filled with things I would like to make, but probably won’t. Between work, broken air conditioners, an eye infection and a much needed vacation in NYC, I haven’t had much time or energy for play.  Despite all my legitiment excuses I did manage to make my first spooky craft, a coffin for someone who is 5 inches tall. I admit it’s so tiny that it really isn’t practical, but I love the way it turned out. And who knows, I might one day meet a tiny vampire in search of a new bed.

The bones on the coffin are from a skeleton I dug up from a local graveyard
behind the Dollar Store.
 

 This is dedicated to my newly adopted Grandcreature - Watson.
And yes, he is a bat.  
 
This year I am going to be a bumble bee. I know, not too creative but once I convince the husband that he needs to be a Bee Keeper, I think we will look adorable. What are you going to be for Halloween?  
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  1. MelissaSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I'm going to be the crazy mom who scrambles to get the kids fed before going out and traipsing all over the neighborhood begging for candy. I've got the disheveled look down pat. Love your coffin!

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    1. TheEllenBeeSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:11 PM

      LOL! And you are going to take tons of photos to scrap, right?

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Love the little coffin. I wanna dress up in a dia de los muertos costume ;D

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    1. TheEllenBeeSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:12 PM

      I love DOD and even make DOD jewelry. How would you like a DOD bracelet? I'd love to send you one if you like.

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  3. the paper addictionSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Fabulous coffin. No dressing up here in NZ unless I make something and start a trend! Congratulations on making the design team - I know they needed the Fabulous EllenBee! xx Michelle

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    1. TheEllenBeeSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      I think both you and the husband need to dress up on the 31st and start a trend :-)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Oooh love this coffin! Well Sophie has me taking her trick or treating! She loves halloween especially dressing up and has been waiting for it to arrive since the start of summer lol!
    Hey and CONGRATULATIONS! I see from the above comment you made the design team! I'm thrilled for you!
    hugs Alyson x

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  5. Tanya HamSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    LOL, I dressed up my basset hound as a bumblebee one year, and planned to dress as a beekeeper ... didn't pan out, but he looks decidedly miserable in his "buzz buzz" outfit, LMAO! :)

    We always dress up, but haven't decided what this year!

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  6. TheEllenBeeSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Love that - buzz buzz the basset hound.

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