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Haunted Fall Decorating - From the Mind of Christine McConnell
🕑 Added 2019-09-30 17:29:13 +0000 UTCIn this episode exclusive to Patrons, I show how to make homemade spiders, paint pumpkins, hang moss, spray webs and light a room for a really eerie October! :D
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Bianka Horváth
Could we please have a reupload it on YouTube? Unfortunately I can't play the video, and I can't find it in the list of "exclusive video links" either. Or am I missing something? :c
Marina Angelska
me too
Raven McChesney
under her posts, the one she has pinned is "exclusive video links" Those are the links to all her videos.
Raven McChesney
under her posts, the one she has pinned is "exclusive video links" Those are the links to all her videos.
Caroline Ritz
Me aswell
morgan fein
I’m having the same problem - only 3 videos available.
Kimberly davis
I think I am going to cancel
Kimberly davis
Maybe I’m not using this correctly. I just joined patroon after watching YouTube and I see three videos available here only three
Sarah
Would you be interested in re-uploading this to YouTube instead? The Vimeo link no longer works for me.
Liana Palumbo
I know this is 18 months late, but I love all of this. Definitely going to make those spiders 🖤🕷️🖤
Kate Lecours
Those rotten pumpkins are perfectly amazing!
Melissa
Elegantly creepy and inspiring. That webcaster gun is a game changer!
Gina C.
Amazing creativity -- and patience!
Crystal Perkins
That was incredible
Jackie Blanch
WoW 😯 just WOW.
Annie Kendig
Anyone know why I can add other videos to my Vimeo “watch later” list but not this one? The button doesn’t work..? Or am I just being dumb?
Riona O'Faoladh
Christine, have you ever seen the childrens' book "I Spy Spooky Nights"? It was my favorite, and now my son loves it too. You seem to make it come alive in a way I thought no one ever could. You house isn't exactly like the book, but so many of the elements fit!
Zoë Vogel
Absolutely amazing! Your house is all of my goals! 🖤
Christine H
Wow I love your content Christine! And you’re my new crafty hero now so I’m even more proud of my name 😄
Angela Pogue
Painting fake pumpkins would award usage of them the following year too
Rozie Powell
This is awesome! New Patron here, so glad I found out you did this :) I can tell you would be amazing at decorating escape rooms, perhaps a fun challenge for you to turn one of your rooms into one? :D
Monica Adams
So incredible. Thank you very much!
Jill Poudrette
Thanks, that looks like really good glue!!
Melanie McClurg
I found “Beacon 3-in-1 Craft Glue” at Michael’s that I’m pretty sure is this stuff. It’s kind of awesome and adheres most crafty things together. I had never heard of it before but now don’t know how I’ll ever craft without it!
Racheal Jones
Love the green-painted pumpkins!
Uzannesay
Does anyone know where I can find the tools list and written instructions for Christine’s videos?
Anna Marie
I love those spiders!!!
rebecca LaMalfa
Did the list and instructions get published yet? I am dying to make those spiders !
Ashley McDonald
I read this comment the other day and should have made note of it. My husband and I made a few spiders last night and now there's little fluffs everywhere! I'll be following your tip with the next ones!
Samantha Quinn
Those pumpkins are incredible!! And i never thought it would be possible, but you have made me love spiders!!
Cassandra Cork
I LOVE these spiders!
Jill Poudrette
Are the craft supply list and instructions going to be posted soon? What is that 3-in-1 clear glue?? I'm trying to make those spiders! Thanks!
Erin Flower
This is the episode I've been dreaming of! We're throwing a party in two weeks and this all is perfect! Thank you for this! What brand and color of spray paint are you using for the spiders? Also any suggestions or links on where we may find the colored gels for the spotlights?
Juls
I am living for this room...before and after. Truly amazing!
Kristina pierce
Is anyone else doing the projects themselves? Would love to see what everyone comes up with! Can we make our own hashtag or Facebook group to share them??
T’ana
I absolutely love ravens. Could you possibly do a diy or project with ravens? Would love to see your take on the smartest bird. 😊 also i love the movie Birds, do you?
Teresa
Did the written instructions ever come out for this one ? Or am I just missing it ?
Serendipity Love
I was going to ask the same thing, thanks for the clarification! You mentioned adding texture to the pipe cleaners did you do that with the spray paint or was there an additional step to that as well?
Heykate
Incredible and inspiring as always. Actually feel happier after watching this episode. Thank you!
Letha Anderson
Awesome - and perfect for October, now that it is finally here! So, I have a side question: in several of your episodes you’re wearing headphones. Out of curiosity, what do you listen to? I’d love to know what’s in your Halloween playlist! Thanks again for a wonderful episode! 🎃👻🎃👻
Jesiyka
Amazing work as always! 🖤
Theresa Clay
I love everything about this!
Sterling Marie
I popped over to the craft store today to pick up supplies to make the spiders & those carved candles you made in the Curious Creations series. I know what I'm doing this weekend! :D Thank you!
Christine Lambert
I can't think of a better way to have spent October 1st than watching all these videos. I love that this exists!
Terry L. Steffen
I love the white dress! Seeing you hang the Spanish Moss reminded me of Dressember's saying, "You can do anything in a dress!"
Teresa
I was wondering the same thing lmao
Christine McConnell
It can really depend on the surface and how close you are when you spray it. The further away you are the more it cools before hitting anything and so it's easier to remove. You might want to test it though somewhere to be safe :)) BTW, a Queen Anne from 1888 sounds like my dream home :D
Margrethe
Those spiders are just amazing. I saw that you made Christmas spiders last year, and I hope they'll make an re-appearance in an upcoming video. I really want to recreate those somehow, but was not sure what products to use.
Jennifer Oprysko
how hard is it to remove the spray webs from the webcaster gun (i have a queen anne from 1888 and i don't want to damage any of the woodwork/light fixtures)
Christina Smith
This is absolutely breathtaking. I am utterly captivated with your talent. I was looking at my antique vanity lamps the past few weeks, wondering if I should paint spider webs on them or not. I thought to myself, “What if I ever want to remove them?” So, thank you for answering that for me! 🕸
Tom Prejean
I don't say this lightly - but - you're a genius! I not only admire your intelligence and creative instincts - but your boundless energy as well. I feel lucky to have stumbled upon you! God bless.
Patricia Kelly
Fabulous!
Aunt Debbie Halloween
Beautiful spooky decorating! The spiders were sensational - realistic with a hint of surreal! And instead of the hammer in the tie of your white lace dress, the perfect accessory would be a hatchet.
Sterling Marie
So good! Thank you 🦇👻
Jacque Jones
I can't wait to try those spiders!
David Mallory
Not going to lie, I enjoyed this more than the public episode because it was little craft stuff that I feel like I could actually do, which as someone who is awful at arts & crafts is awesome.
Katie Dolan
Love it! Now I'm even more inspired for my Halloween Decorations!
Emma Cipolla
Always and forever in awe! I can’t wait to try the spiders
Sarah Cortez
Have we started?
Nikki
amazing as always! I wish i could decorate my new home as spooky as yours right away! It'll take me a few years to get a beautiful collection like yours going but I'll get there!
Amy (Izzy) Star
Loved the episode 🎃! It would be awesome if you made a book of all your ideas!
Sinister Sarah
It was great fun! However the chaos leading up to the party was intense. 10 minutes before guests were to arrive I was still painting the pendulum for my pit, dipping chocolate covered raspberries for my Bride of Frankenstein buffet centerpiece, and hot gluing the snot out of my fingers while putting finishing touches on my boyfriends Mask of the Red Death costume... so I enjoy seeing your kitchen in shambles every now and again, it makes me feel better haha
Bree
Christine should have a show on HGTV that lets her do entire episodes of her just ...being Christine. No fake scripted reality tv drama , just her talking to us while she does neat stuff. Netflix really got it wrong letting her go.
Hali & Taylor Baird
I wanted to ask you how easy it is to remove the spiderwebs? One year I used a spider web product that was a special solution and had a rig made from a can and a fan where you used a drill to apply. I applied the spider webs around the room and it was the best, until it came to November and I found it wasn’t as removable as I was led to believe, so in my childhood bedroom there is a nice cobweb texture stuck to the walls and my grandma’s antique sewing machine. ☹️ Thank you and can’t wait for tonight!!
Jared Malone
Nice, thank you! I love the idea of painting the pumpkins to look old and rotten. The web caster machine is amazing, but you holding your hammer with your dress strap on your back was the highlight of this video! Always classy, yet innovative at every turn.
Ramblin Wreck
Amazing!!! 🕸🕷🦇🖤👏👏👏👻👻👻🎃🎃🎃🧙♀️
Tricia Earling
Fabulous, as always. Since Halloween is my birthday we tend to decorate more then most. I always need new ideas and yours are the best!
L
the spiders legit spooked the hell out of me lmao but everything was gorgeous and amazing, your home is so beautiful!
Kimberly Kay Ragsdale
awesome!!!
a.Lynn
You have an amazing eye for what will make the room really come together Christine! I’ll have to try the Spanish moss and get a webmaster!
Maggie Fry
Wonderful video. Great ideas. I especially like the shot of you standing on the arm of the sofa because I do that, too!
Simón J.
Great episode! I love how the pumpkins turned out! As the Curious Creations was a more kitchen driven show the more it amazes me to see you creating different things and how wide of a range as a creator you have. Thanks for the ton of amazing tips!! Love you!
KB Wood
My husband and I are going to be running out to get some moss very soon. I would have already gone as soon as watching but we are both working on 4 hrs of sleep so we're going to be in bed very soon. Sadly this also means that we will likely miss the Q&A. We adore you. I have dubbed you my 'Gothic Martha Stewart' obviously out of adoration. Thank you for all that you do! ❤
Cathy Aquilina
Love the pumpkins, those I could handle, but the spiders would escape my talent level! Thank you though for the inspiration!
Elise Layne
Killin' It is right!!! You are amazing! Love, love, love all your work.
Danielle
Absolutely 'killin'' it in the haunted decor department. I love every ounce of creativity you display, and demonstrate! ♡♡♡
Emily Hurt
Your house looks amazing (even without the Halloween decorations!) I am absolutely jealous over your owl TV cabinet. It looks amazing!
Nancy Jones
Love the use of Spanish moss and acrylic paint on pumpkins!
Laura Atkins
Absolutely fabulous! 🕷🕸 Do you use fishing line as a support for the web caster webs?
Shivaun O'Donnell
Those spiders are amazing!!!! ... and I 100% need a web caster gun now. My obsession with creepy unusual decor is real, especially this time of year. Unfortunately not many around me share this obsession, as I’m coming to you guys all the way from Australia. Where Halloween, while getting more popular every year, a lot of people still don’t understand :)
Heather Griesmeyer
This was awesome! Now I need to go buy a Webcaster gun. That would be the icing on the cake!
Melanie Gill
The spanish moss is absolutely beautiful
Jade
Ah, finally some things that are within my skill range! LOL. But don't get me wrong, I love seeing how you do EVERYTHING that you do. Thank you for another amazing video! I'm so inspired, and your attention to detail blows me away every time. Love seeing that Mr. Biggles is still present in your videos ❤❤
Robin D.
awesome!
Angela Bell @angbellart
So inspirational!
Linda Olbourne
Love this! I’m a big fan of a customized “lived in“ Halloween decor. Thank you much for sharing!
Nadia Kelley
You are the absolute sweetest for replying... I think I have some 12 gauge, black floral wire that might work. Fingers crossed! Does the additional information you provide about materials and tools in the higher tiers include obsessive details like gauge of wire and length of pile for the faux fur? :)
Branwen Frost
I think I need a webcaster... not sure what for, we don't really do Halloween here. Feels weird in spring.
Christine McConnell
I LOVE this tip!! I will totally do that next time :D Thank you so much for sharing! :))
Christine McConnell
Mine were real, but you could totally use artificial ones and that way, you could use them over and over! :D
Christine McConnell
AGH! You're totally right! I forgot to mention that! The pipe cleaners just weren't strong enough on their own, so I glued some thicker wire to the underside of the back 6 legs to give it strength. I used a hot glue gun and then painted over them as the last step :D
Christine McConnell
OMG, that sounds like THE MOST fun event I can imagine :D
Briana Buse Clements
So clever weaving the moss in the clear thread ♥️ Thank you
Sinister Sarah
I could have used the webcaster gun last year! The spiderwebs alone took three days to do my entire downstairs. Completely worth it though. My Edgar Allan Poe themed scavenger hunt was a blast. Continue to inspire Christine!
Elise Antonio
so so so cool as always Christine! What do you usually listen to when you work? Love the headphones!
Nicholas Holte
I’m gonna miss the live stream event again because of a birthday, so this definitely makes my day more exciting!
Yanise Cabrera
Absolutely gorgeous!
Nadia Kelley
Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous! I'm so gonna make those spiders... It does feel like there's info missing though. I guess I need to upgrade my tier though so I can see if you offer more explanation for some things... Is that extra wire you glue to the underside just for support?
Jocelyn Vollmer
do you find that some faux hair works better then others?
Jocelyn Vollmer
What color spray paint do you recommend?
Brian Blanton
🤯 I’m 😶! 🕷were my favorite & the 🕸 were new to me! 🙏
Angela Jones
Those spiders are so realistic they make me feel a little ill. Well done! <3
Carla Perea Seminaro
Perfection at its finest.... Love your videos!!! 🕷🎃🖤
Katie Dollins
That is amazing! I really love it all, especially the pumpkins and the web caster.
Caitlyn ODonnell
So beautiful!!
Alicia H. Coventree
So inspirational! Thank you for these great ideas and tutorials! <3
Michael Johnson
Ooo ooo. Have a great back. I’m a costumer and work with faux fur. When you cut it, cut from the back mesh with either little snips or the scissor tips only through the mesh OR use a one-sided razor blade and easily cut through the mesh only. This method will save your workspace and nose from to sof to INT fur hairs floating around.
Anna
I really love your work! The spiders are the best. Congrats!
Ryan McFadden
That looks amazing! Love your home too!! My house is kinda Halloween-esque all year as well and I love adding little things in for the holiday season. If anyone doesn’t have a Webcaster Gun, I have had great luck with a regular hot glue gun and a small shop vac on blow mode. Hold them close together and you can achieve realistic webs, but be careful of fabrics as the glue will not unstick, otherwise pulls off everything else ok. I cobweb my chandelier and a few accessories yearly to add that extra touch of spookiness 🎃
Wolfen M
Eerily beautiful and inspiring work! <3
Savage
I really love that the gas mask in the intro is S.W.A.K. and I cracked up when she carefully combed the creepy spider...LOL Mrs. McConnell is like the halloween version of snow white with these creepy critters and I love it.
Elisse Kenaley
These are wonderful ideas!
banglada
Those were real pumpkins, right? Can you get the same result with fake pumpkins?
Juliet A Guercia
This is fantastic! Thank you so much
Lisa Pompilio
That was so EPIC!!!!!
Casually Cake
Thank you for sharing your talents - the effort you put in is so appreciated. And I love that your dog couldn’t fully commit to being creepy & had a little tail wag, lol - too cute! 😊🖤
Teri Nord
We will definitely be making spiders this week! Thank you for all that you do! 😻
Claudia
Those spiders are Beautiful!
Siobhan
Love it! The wee kiss at the cat picture 😻
Lauren M
😻😻😻😻
Chelsie Perez
Love, love, loved this video! So creepy and beautiful at the same time. Amazing!
Cynthia W. Bookwalter
Cheers to all of us who Halloween is our favorite holiday and I can't imagine decorating for it without Christine McConnell
Kristin Ott
Amazing as always!!!
Loren Morris
Hallowtastic! I'll be using this to help with my party!
Galen Blanton
The spiders look amazing! I can’t wait to see how they are made!!
Krista Elliott
Time to up my game.
Fiona O'Malley
Just in time for October, time to get spooky.
Vivianne Haki Ramcharan
Just came home, now I have something to watch tonight! 😍
Paula Osborne
You can keep the spiders but everything else yes 💀
Sarah Bear
Yay! Watching this is my kids reward for finishing all their school work. 😂
Karysa HorrorHoneysKitchen
Couldn’t imagine going into Halloween— I mean, October with a better video🖤🧡
