Halloween Crafts: Eerily Elegant Decor

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Summary: Not as expected
Review: Although this book has one or two interesting projects, overall, it wasn't as wonderful as the other reviews cracked it up to be. I was unexpectedly dissapointed!

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Summary: Halloween is for adults again!
Review: As other reviewers have written, this Halloween decorating book is meant for adults with taste. So often Halloween is reduced (doubtless by the presence of chain retailers that rely for profit on the kitschy) to the garish and silly--think of those stupid "witch-flew-into-a-tree" decorations. Kasey Rogers saves the day with this book, in which you can turn pumpkins into macabre "stone" settings, set up a Goblin King with his loyal subjects, light flickering Gothic candles, and enjoy a "harvest" of skulls. My favorite, though, is definitely the extremely easy to make New England-style tombstones. And next to the elegant nature of these projects, the best part is that nothing here is prefab silliness. Halloween is for adults again!

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Summary: Finally some grown up ideas
Review: I have a LIBRARY of Halloween craft books. Most are to cute or are to gory. FINALLY someone has come up with some classy ideas that are perfect for our adult costume party. My husband put together the butler ... in about an hour and it was a HUGE hit at our party. THis book has the best ideas I've seen. I can't wait til next year to try some more!

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Summary: Crafty, but not elegant
Review: I just got this book and there are some good ideas in it (which is why I gave it three stars), but I do not find the majority of their decor to be elegant.
What's elegant about using a cookie cutter to shape your sandwich like an owl or using the plastic honey bear to make a nightlight?

If you're looking for some adult craft ideas, then this book may be worth looking into, just keep in mind that different people have varying opinions of what constitutes "elegant decor."

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Summary: Great Ideas that are different from the rest
Review: I really liked this book. Instead of the too cute stuff you find in so many Halloween idea books, this one has some "bones" to it!Great ideas for using life size skulls to create dramatic light fixtures, the directions are straight forward and easy to follow. I've done several of the skull candle holders and am currently working on the wax dripped candle on the stack of books. It is definitely worth the price for this great book!

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Summary: Great Ideas that are different from the rest
Review: I really liked this book. Instead of the too cute stuff you find in so many Halloween idea books, this one has some "bones" to it!Great ideas for using life size skulls to create dramatic light fixtures, the directions are straight forward and easy to follow. I've done several of the skull candle holders and am currently working on the wax dripped candle on the stack of books. It is definitely worth the price for this great book!

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Summary: An Excellent Book for Adult Halloween Addicts!!
Review: I'm a true Halloween addict, I must confess. Every year by July I'm "chomping at the bit" to find new and more inventive Halloween craft, decorating, and party ideas, and this book truly fits the bill. Although I have several Halloween craft and party books and enjoy them all, this will be one that I will definitely be using over and over in the years to come. Finally! a Halloween craft and decorating book with not only clear, concise directions to go along with the excellent color photographs, but a plethora of wonderfully ELEGANT ideas for a "spooktacular" Halloween party as well. None of the overly gorey, "kitchy" stuff here! More like the elegance of the parties that those of the Victorian era must have enjoyed. BRAVO! and Kudos to you, Miss Rogers, PLEASE! Do write more, perhaps for some other holidays as well!

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Summary: Definitely one for the Halloween junkie
Review: If you love Halloween and are looking for something different, this book is one for your shelf. There are clever ideas that can be taken to the next level. Try the gourd goblins! I made about 30 of these (after finally finding the right gourds) and people were begging to buy them from me. Can't imagine what the reviewer who was singing Marth Stewart's praises could be on about. The ideas in her book are really tired compared to some of these. Also check out Hocus Pocus: Halloween Crafts for a Spooktacular Holiday by Martingale and Company.

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Summary: It's exactly what it says
Review: It is exactly as the title reads both"eerie and elegant" but not scary or anything I would like. I guess I was just disappointed that there was "just" elegant decorations for Halloween. Most were decorations that would be great if you had a love for old fashioned almost antique type decorating. Not a book for someone looking to "scare up" any modern ideas for decorating.

Rating:
Summary: It's exactly what it says
Review: It is exactly as the title reads both"eerie and elegant" but not scary or anything I would like. I guess I was just disappointed that there was "just" elegant decorations for Halloween. Most were decorations that would be great if you had a love for old fashioned almost antique type decorating. Not a book for someone looking to "scare up" any modern ideas for decorating.