Creepy Halloween Decor Inspired by Famous Quotes

Entry #2884, October 8, 2013

We all have those favorite sayings and quotes from films, books, or even people.  But, have you ever thought about taking these quotes and using them for more than just an inspiration to your mind or esteem?  What about taking the quotes and making them come to life for your Halloween decor?  Take a peek below and see where these quotes take you.

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…” or “Mirror, mirror on the wall…”-Enchanted Black Mirror

Haunted Mirror

Image via: Country Living

We all remember the infamous mirror on the wall that told the dark Queen that she was not the most beautiful in the land.  And we all know that beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.  So let’s recreate that mirror for your home.  Get a mirror that already has a black frame around it and print out ghostly images from countryliving.com/scary (mirror) and paste it to the glass and hang the mirror in the house.

“Why is a Raven like a writing desk…”- Desk with the Raven “Evermore”

The Raven

Image via:  Focus Of New York

This is quite a mix.  Alice in Wonderland and Edgar Allen Poe collide.  The Mad Hatter kept repeating the phrase, “Why is a Raven like a writing desk…” and Edgar Allen Poe wrote a poem called The Raven, so combine the two.  Have one of your tables or desk set up in a corner with a quill inside a jar of ink and a stuffed Raven on top of books on the other side of the ink jar.  Then set a sheet of paper in between the first two with “Evermore” written on it.

“Two heads are better than one…”-A charmed locket

Haunted Twins Locket

Image via:  Country Living

Ever heard that sometimes in order to complete a task at hand that two minds are better than one alone?  Well the same will be said about this decoration.  Now you can use a charmed locket or if you just prefer the twin double image to stand alone then that is perfectly fine.  But if you decide to, purchase the locket from lilydscraftsupplies.etsy.com and print an image of the haunted twins to put in it (countryliving.com/twinsphoto).  This idea does not have to stop with a locket or even a tragic twin photo, search for different ways to twist this quote for your Halloween enjoyment!

“Let them eat cake…”- Ouija-Board Cake

Ouija Board Cake

Image via:  Country Living

Thank you, Maria Antoinette!  The “Let them eat cake…” will reign supreme for this decoration.  You can order a downloaded version of the Ouija-Board from cakeart.com, and they will create 8”X10” sheet of edible wafer paper ($4.75).  Bake a rectangular sixed 9”X13” from a store bought cake mix, which ever flavor you like and spread white frosting or buttercream over it.  Then place the wafer paper on top like the image above.  You may need extra cream or frosting just in case.

Creativity can come from anywhere; from nature, a memory or even a simple quote.  Who would have thought that from one phrase an entire scene can come to life?  So take a look above and see how these ideas help you with your Halloween spirit.  But don’t just stop there go out and explore more phrases and quotes that can give you the haunted scenes you will love!

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