Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween Graveyard


Here's a closer look at the graveyard we put together.
Most graves had some kind of skull head in front of it.
This piece is our favorite.
Ever since we saw it in SkyMall we knew we needed this guy for our Halloween decor.

I also created a "Pepper's Ghost" effect.
I learned about it in a book called How to Haunt Your House.
I did this by reflecting a cardboard cut out that I made from pictures I found online
onto a piece of plexiglass.
And we also had a few scattered ghouls hanging as well.

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40 comments:

  1. AliciaNovember 1, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Holy cow Jorge! That is one freaky yard. Did you have any Trick or Treaters?

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  2. JohnLeMayNovember 1, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Nice, too bad halloween is only once a year. If you like Plants vs. Zombies, you will love a game called "Castle Crashers"

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  3. Ashley BowleyNovember 1, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Wow! I bet kids thought that was cool. :)

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  4. Rachael=]November 1, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Thats awesome, I wish people in the UK liked Halloween as much as america does, I haven't seen anything like that over here :(

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  5. ThomasNovember 1, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    How cool is the "Pepper's Ghost"- Effect. Amazing. I have to try this out.

    I have to agree to Rachael. Its the same in Germany. Nothing here this year. Seems Halloween dies slowly here... :(

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  6. yellowdoggrannyNovember 1, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    I hope you scared the crap out of a bunch of kids...it looks terrific.

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  7. JanelleNovember 1, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    That look so awesome.

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  8. tivogirlNovember 1, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Pepper's Ghost is how they do the ballroom at Disney's Haunted Mansion!

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  9. IslandPearlNovember 1, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Your creativity is stunning. Not only are you a terrific actor, but you can do your own FX too! I loved the Pepper's Ghost imagery.

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  10. James HernandezNovember 1, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Jorge/Dude:

    I'm glad you don't near me during this time of the year because I would be totally freaked walking by your place on Halloween! Awesome job! Did you have any trick-or-treaters around your place, or were they to afraid to drop by.

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  11. BeenaNovember 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    You are the king of halloween!

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  12. MaleaNovember 1, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    As far as terrifying lawns go with horrifying decorations that I usually stay away from, you actually did a pretty good job. And that pepper's ghost idea was pretty cool!

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  13. Paul SpoonerNovember 1, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I like it cos it's subtle....

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  14. ErinNovember 1, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    What a fantastically spooky graveyard! And thanks for the Halloween decorating tip!

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  15. TopangaNovember 1, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Holy smoke, Jorge!! You went all out. Your yard is terrific.

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  16. Paul-eneNovember 1, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I love it! That plexiglass deal is really neat! Enjoyed your pumpkins too.

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  17. jennYNovember 1, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    That's fabulous and quite spooky ..the grave yard..

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  18. Eugen CaitazNovember 1, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Aloha Jorge!!! You have so many ideas about Helloween!!! I am Happy that at you was really Happy Halloween!!!!
    Somebody asked you "Trick 'r Treat"??? Your "Pepper's Ghost" effect is so crazy and interesting!

    Jorge I make in a first time pumpkins!!! and I carving you. look here( what you thing about it???:

    http://dispatchesfromtheme.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-come-in-my-home.html

    Please response me!!! I hope what you will liked my Halloween's pumpkin!!!!

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  19. Rachel SnyderNovember 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Wow! I'm very impressed. I love Halloween decorations, maybe even more than Christmas decorations. Though I don't think I've ever seen a house decked out quite like that!

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  20. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Excellent! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. redunkNovember 1, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Very awesome! My girlfriend's family puts a lot of time into doing up a Haunted House just for Halloween, so I appreciate the effort involved. Frightening!

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  22. GoofNovember 1, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    :D Awesome hologram/ghost trick!

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  23. SamanthaNovember 2, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Here in Louisville, we have a street called Hillcrest Ave. that decorates like this for Halloween!

    Here:
    http://www.fox41.com/Global/story.asp?S=11414318&nav=menu1404_3_7

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  24. KashmirNovember 2, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    I love Halloween! You had a GREAT take on it. Congratz. Loved the Pepper's Ghost.

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  25. ShannonNovember 2, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    WOW!! You guys went all out! Did you scare the bejeezus out of any kids???

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  26. TriciaNovember 2, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    My boys would be so jealous, so I won't show them the pics. Can you re-post this next year at the beginning of October to remind me to put a graveyard with ghosts in my front yard? My boys would be so happy and think I was the best mom, evah!

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  27. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    The one that's your favorite...a Whole Foods where I live had that guy chillin' out in some fruit. It was the only Halloween decoration they had, too. Freaky.

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  28. AndreaNovember 2, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    WOW Jorge! That was SO awesome!!! I LOVE your house all decorated! :)

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  29. ErinNovember 2, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Kick butt! I bet your house is the most popular haunt in the neighborhood! That's awesome to see how much fun you guys have with the holiday.

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  30. Miss ScarlettNovember 2, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Holy - were kids scared or what??

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  31. NaraNovember 2, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Do you watch The Mentalist? Pepper's Ghost was semi-featured in the most recent episode. A guy used the Pepper's Ghost effect to try to scare another guy, then panicked and killed the other guy when he feared exposure... glad you didn't end up killing anyone! (Though if you did, I suppose you wouldn't admit that on your blog.)

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  32. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Awesome job...FREAKY!!!! what was the reaction from the trick n treaters?

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  33. Updates about HannaNovember 3, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    On Halloween, every time my 4 year old nephew saw a decorated house, he would get so excited and yell "JACKPOT!!!" Your house was definately a "JACKPOT!" I love the ghosts.

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  34. nollyposhNovember 3, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Omigod! My daughter wants you to adopt her! Lol! She LOVES Halloween!

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  35. leelaNovember 4, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Wow you went all out! It looks so good. I bet it looks super spooky in person. Sweet!

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  36. Dr MumNovember 5, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Hey! you should work on your own limited edition range of Halloween yard acccessories...for next year. Get Yellowdog Grannie to invent a name for you.
    All the cool ghouls will want them.
    Have you seen the film Two Hands ...
    you would love the opening sequence.

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  37. *~Dani~*November 6, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    I LOVE that garden zombie. I even had a picture of it on my blog in one of my posts. A post about zombies naturally.

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  38. Zindy S. D. NielsenNovember 6, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    This is amazing, I love how well done everything is. Halloween isn't celebrated much in Denmark, sadly. Hope you had a great evening.

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  39. kerenlNovember 6, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    too spooky for me.
    but well done... looks like you realy enjoy it all

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  40. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Your yard looked great and your death bed skeleton inside the house looked cool, Jorge! It was wild how well you were hidden in the shadows while Beth gave out candy! I'd LOVE to decorate my yard and house like that for Halloween! Too bad it's only once a year, too! Thanks for the great photos you post for us and for your blog in general, Jorge! You're the greatest!

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