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October 18, 2013 By Jenna 33 Comments

My Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour

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If you’ve read my fall decor posts, you know I’m a Halloween girl.

I love it.

I live for it.

Well, I live for it and cheap beer.

Oh, yea, and Grunt Labor and the kid.

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I believe it started early on with my love for ghosts and scary movies. I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time in my life reading about ghosts and witches and such. I’ll blame it on Mrs. Maxwell, my elementary school librarian who read us a story about the Bell Witch.

I’ve been hooked ever since.

It could also be due to staying up late as a nine year old entranced by Freddy Krueger on USA’s Up All Night show with that Gilbert Gottfried guy.

I’m warped.

And I fully embrace it.

Let us begin now.

One, two, Freddy’s coming for you…

halloween home tour

I didn’t realize how many Halloween decorations I had on my front porch until I started photographing it.

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diy

I created a “witch’s grave” with an upcycled tombstone from the Dollar Tree and by sticking her feet upside down in the flower pot.

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diy For the gravestone, I just spray painted it black and stuck gold glittery cardstock, left over from my DIY cheers banner, behind the letters to make them pop.

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diyThe “feet” are actually two chair leg covers I purchased at Pier 1 Imports a few years back. They are designed to go around table legs or chair legs to look like a witch is sitting there, but I like them better sticking straight up on my porch.

The “EEK” pumpkin’s scallop design was used with Shape Tape. See how I made it here.

Beside the grave is the witch’s broom and my chevron pumpkin.

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diy

I found the broom at World Market a few years ago as well. I made the chevron pumpkin when I made the chevron witch’s hat. They were both so easy!

On the other side of the door is my BOO scalloped pumpkin, as well as a skeleton entombed in a lantern. The glitter on the pumpkins stems came from Meyers-Imports. They are a glitter mecca!

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diy

Watch out, he may be waiting for you…

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diyA little closer….

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diyThe pumpkin was a find at Kirkland’s on clearance after Halloween. That’s when I make a lot of seasonal decorating purchases. You can save tons of money and if you’re like me, when you open up your Halloween stuff the next year, its a big surprise because you forgot about what you bought!

The skeleton is from the Dollar Tree. He came in a wierd greenish glowy shade when I got him, so I gave him a coat of white spray paint to make him more skeleton-y.

I don’t know that there is any room left to decorate on my front door.

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diyI cut out the “BOO” on my Silhouette.

The orange pumpkin garland came from a local store, Chrysalis, a couple years ago. It has a fun vintage feel.

I made the wreath last year from yarn, a skeleton from an old wreath, and other Halloween decor I found at Hobby Lobby.

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diy

Fright-Tastic Halloween Home Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #halloween #hometour #diyHere’s hoping the front porch creeps some trick or treaters out this year…

Shall we continue this fright-tastic Halloween tour inside, now?

Proceed at your own risk >>>

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  1. Glenna Anderson says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Your decorations are amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:50 am

      You are too sweet, Glenna! Thanks so much!

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  2. Julia @ Cuckoo4Design says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:33 am

    Wow girl! You really are into Halloween and there I thought I was. You outdid yourself. Love it and thanks so much for inviting me to join you guys!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:50 am

      I do love it so, Julia!! Thanks so much! But, let me just say, I am incredibly jealous of your fabulous Halloween dining room! It is creepy beyond belief! You should so be throwing a fabulous Halloween party in it!

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  3. Kim says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Cute, Jenna, oh, I mean creepy.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:49 am

      haha! Thanks, Kim!

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Awesome Halloween tour!! I love all your details! Okay, when’s your Halloween party? I wanna come!
    Hugs,
    Jamie

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks, Jamie! I love Halloween parties! They are my favorite! Saturday around 8pm?

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  5. Elizabeth @ Real Inspired says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    Wow! So creative! I love all the creepy looking fabric everywhere. I think that and all the black bats are my favorites. And who knew you could decorate skulls all cool like that?!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks, Elizabeth! I love all that creepy fabric too! I so wish I would have bought more it now!

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  6. [email protected] says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Love it Girl! You must really love Halloween 🙂 Thanks for having me included with you gals!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      Thanks, Aniko! I do love Halloween! It was great having you participate!

      Reply
  7. Shanna Gilbert says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    It looks like you love Halloween as much as I do Jenna! It turned out fabulous!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      I do, Shanna!!! Its such a fun holiday to decorate for!

      Reply
  8. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Love your decorations! You did a great job. And those witch’s legs are awesome! Pinning this.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks, Erin! I love the witch’s legs too – they are one of my favorite things!

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  9. Georgie Lee says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    I like the pumpkin in the raised plant holder. I am going to do that. Like the lantern too. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks, Georgie Lee! Yep, those are simple little ideas that have big impact!

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  10. Helen says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Jenna, I’m right there with you…except I’m scared! I’m suddenly back to being 10 years old and afraid of the neighbors’ porch! Great fun…even when scared!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      A little bit scared is fun!!!

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  11. Angela says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    This is absolutely THE BEST Halloween tour I have ever been on!!! Fantastic!! I couldn’t wait to hit the return key to move on to the next page!!! Great job!!!~~Angela

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      Really, Angela?! I was worried it may be too much! But, I am so glad you enjoyed it!! I just love Halloween. Obviously!

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  12. Krista @ the happy housie says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:33 am

    AWESOME Jenna! I love all your creepy fun Halloween décor- and the way you presented your post was totally creative and amazing!! Love it!

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    • Krista @ the happy housie says

      October 19, 2013 at 12:34 am

      PS- Thanks so much for including me on this fun tour!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks, Krista! Your Halloween decor is amazing though! This tour was so fun! Glad you could join in with us!

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  13. Lulu says

    October 19, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Love the tape and am going to keep my eye open for it as I see many possibilities for its use. You really do get into Halloween with creative flair!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      I do love Halloween, Lulu!! Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  14. Allyson says

    October 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Wow, I love it all! It’s so festive! I was also wondering, what do you have on your front door windows to make it reflect like that? I am so curious! Happy October!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks, Allyson! On the front door, do you mean the reflection where you can see the trees and stuff? I don’t have anything on my door windows to make it do that. I guess it just does it on its own!

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