How to Make a Spooky Halloween Yard Sign
Give your trick-or-treaters a wicked welcome by creating your own spooky Halloween yard sign.
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Whether you want to scare trick-or-treaters or entertain them, there's an idea for you in this frightfully good video series.
You Will Need
- Black paint
- 5 scrap wood boards
- Varnish
- 6-ft. wood stake
- 10 screws
- Screwdriver
- Spotlight (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Paint scrap boards
Paint Halloween sayings on the scrap boards such as "Beware," "Come in for a bite," or "Enter if you dare."
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Use old scrap boards to make it look more authentic.
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Step 2
Apply varnish
Apply a coat of varnish once the paint has dried to preserve the wood.
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Step 3
Attach the boards
Attach the boards to the stake.
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Use two screws per board to prevent the boards from turning.
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Step 4
Stick the sign in ground
Stick the sign in the ground where everyone can see it. Illuminate the sign with a spotlight if desired. Happy haunting!
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The next full moon on Halloween night will be in the year 2020.
