Don't get too close!

Don't get too close!
This critter is from our Alien Vegetation line - the Fly Snapper

Sunday, September 23, 2007

HOW TO - Make a creepy corn field


This simple display is especially eerie at night!

Supplies Needed:
Scarecrow (see scarecrow kit at www.gobbledygookdecor.com), 4 or more bundles of dried corn stalks, hammer, wooden stake with flat top
Optional:
Carved pumpkins, outdoor floodlights, extension cord, fog machine


Step 1: Pick a nice spot in your yard for your corn field. We recommend an area that is somewhat sheltered from the wind. Grab your trusty hammer and wooden stake and begin pounding holes into the grass. The amount of rows and space between holes depends on how thick you'd like your corn field to appear.
Step 2: After you have made all of your holes, start firmly inserting the bottom of each corn stalk into a hole. Make sure you shove the stalk deep enough into the ground so the corn stalk does not topple over.
Step 3: Set up your scarecrow in front of or in the middle of your new corn field.
Step 4: For an extra spooky effect, set up outdoor floodlights to shine on your scarecrow at night. Place the lights at the base of the scarecrow and have them shine upwards. You can also add lighted jack-o-lanterns around the base of the corn field and hide a fog machine towards the back of the display to simulate a foggy night.