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Haunted Fall Decorating - From the Mind of Christine McConnell

In 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

Haunted Fall Decorating - From the Mind of Christine McConnell

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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

Bianka Horváth

me too

Marina Angelska

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.

Raven McChesney

Me aswell

Caroline Ritz

I’m having the same problem - only 3 videos available.

morgan fein

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

Kimberly davis

Would you be interested in re-uploading this to YouTube instead? The Vimeo link no longer works for me.

Sarah

I know this is 18 months late, but I love all of this. Definitely going to make those spiders 🖤🕷️🖤

Liana Palumbo

Those rotten pumpkins are perfectly amazing!

Kate Lecours

Elegantly creepy and inspiring. That webcaster gun is a game changer!

Melissa

Amazing creativity -- and patience!

Gina C.

That was incredible

Crystal Perkins

WoW 😯 just WOW.

Jackie Blanch

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?

Annie Kendig

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!

Riona O'Faoladh

Absolutely amazing! Your house is all of my goals! 🖤

Zoë Vogel

Wow I love your content Christine! And you’re my new crafty hero now so I’m even more proud of my name 😄

Christine H

Painting fake pumpkins would award usage of them the following year too

Angela Pogue

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

Rozie Powell

So incredible. Thank you very much!

Monica Adams

Thanks, that looks like really good glue!!

Jill Poudrette

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!

Melanie McClurg

Love the green-painted pumpkins!

Racheal Jones

Does anyone know where I can find the tools list and written instructions for Christine’s videos?

Uzannesay

I love those spiders!!!

Anna Marie

Did the list and instructions get published yet? I am dying to make those spiders !

rebecca LaMalfa

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!

Ashley McDonald

Those pumpkins are incredible!! And i never thought it would be possible, but you have made me love spiders!!

Samantha Quinn

I LOVE these spiders!

Cassandra Cork

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!

Jill Poudrette

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?

Erin Flower

I am living for this room...before and after. Truly amazing!

Juls

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??

Kristina pierce

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?

T’ana

Did the written instructions ever come out for this one ? Or am I just missing it ?

Teresa

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?

Serendipity Love

Incredible and inspiring as always. Actually feel happier after watching this episode. Thank you!

Heykate

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! 🎃👻🎃👻

Letha Anderson

Amazing work as always! 🖤

Jesiyka

I love everything about this!

Theresa Clay

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!

Sterling Marie

I can't think of a better way to have spent October 1st than watching all these videos. I love that this exists!

Christine Lambert

I love the white dress! Seeing you hang the Spanish Moss reminded me of Dressember's saying, "You can do anything in a dress!"

Terry L. Steffen

I was wondering the same thing lmao

Teresa

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

Christine McConnell

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.

Margrethe

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)

Jennifer Oprysko

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! 🕸

Christina Smith

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.

Tom Prejean

Fabulous!

Patricia Kelly

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.

Aunt Debbie Halloween

So good! Thank you 🦇👻

Sterling Marie

I can't wait to try those spiders!

Jacque Jones

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.

David Mallory

Love it! Now I'm even more inspired for my Halloween Decorations!

Katie Dolan

Always and forever in awe! I can’t wait to try the spiders

Emma Cipolla

Have we started?

Sarah Cortez

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!

Nikki

Loved the episode 🎃! It would be awesome if you made a book of all your ideas!

Amy (Izzy) Star

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

Sinister Sarah

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.

Bree

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!!

Hali & Taylor Baird

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.

Jared Malone

Amazing!!! 🕸🕷🦇🖤👏👏👏👻👻👻🎃🎃🎃🧙‍♀️

Ramblin Wreck

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!

Tricia Earling

the spiders legit spooked the hell out of me lmao but everything was gorgeous and amazing, your home is so beautiful!

L

awesome!!!

Kimberly Kay Ragsdale

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!

a.Lynn

Wonderful video. Great ideas. I especially like the shot of you standing on the arm of the sofa because I do that, too!

Maggie Fry

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!

Simón J.

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! ❤

KB Wood

Love the pumpkins, those I could handle, but the spiders would escape my talent level! Thank you though for the inspiration!

Cathy Aquilina

Killin' It is right!!! You are amazing! Love, love, love all your work.

Elise Layne

Absolutely 'killin'' it in the haunted decor department. I love every ounce of creativity you display, and demonstrate! ♡♡♡

Danielle

Your house looks amazing (even without the Halloween decorations!) I am absolutely jealous over your owl TV cabinet. It looks amazing!

Emily Hurt

Love the use of Spanish moss and acrylic paint on pumpkins!

Nancy Jones

Absolutely fabulous! 🕷🕸 Do you use fishing line as a support for the web caster webs?

Laura Atkins

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 :)

Shivaun O'Donnell

This was awesome! Now I need to go buy a Webcaster gun. That would be the icing on the cake!

Heather Griesmeyer

The spanish moss is absolutely beautiful

Melanie Gill

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 ❤❤

Jade

awesome!

Robin D.

So inspirational!

Angela Bell @angbellart

Love this! I’m a big fan of a customized “lived in“ Halloween decor. Thank you much for sharing!

Linda Olbourne

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? :)

Nadia Kelley

I think I need a webcaster... not sure what for, we don't really do Halloween here. Feels weird in spring.

Branwen Frost

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

Christine McConnell

So clever weaving the moss in the clear thread ♥️ Thank you

Briana Buse Clements

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!

Sinister Sarah

so so so cool as always Christine! What do you usually listen to when you work? Love the headphones!

Elise Antonio

I’m gonna miss the live stream event again because of a birthday, so this definitely makes my day more exciting!

Nicholas Holte

Absolutely gorgeous!

Yanise Cabrera

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?

Nadia Kelley

do you find that some faux hair works better then others?

Jocelyn Vollmer

What color spray paint do you recommend?

Jocelyn Vollmer

🤯 I’m 😶! 🕷were my favorite & the 🕸 were new to me! 🙏

Brian Blanton

Those spiders are so realistic they make me feel a little ill. Well done! <3

Angela Jones

Perfection at its finest.... Love your videos!!! 🕷🎃🖤

Carla Perea Seminaro

That is amazing! I really love it all, especially the pumpkins and the web caster.

Katie Dollins

So beautiful!!

Caitlyn ODonnell

So inspirational! Thank you for these great ideas and tutorials! <3

Alicia H. Coventree

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.

Michael Johnson

I really love your work! The spiders are the best. Congrats!

Anna

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 🎃

Ryan McFadden

Eerily beautiful and inspiring work! <3

Wolfen M

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.

Savage

These are wonderful ideas!

Elisse Kenaley

Those were real pumpkins, right? Can you get the same result with fake pumpkins?

banglada

This is fantastic! Thank you so much

Juliet A Guercia

That was so EPIC!!!!!

Lisa Pompilio

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! 😊🖤

Casually Cake

We will definitely be making spiders this week! Thank you for all that you do! 😻

Teri Nord

Those spiders are Beautiful!

Claudia

Love it! The wee kiss at the cat picture 😻

Siobhan

😻😻😻😻

Lauren M

Love, love, loved this video! So creepy and beautiful at the same time. Amazing!

Chelsie Perez

Cheers to all of us who Halloween is our favorite holiday and I can't imagine decorating for it without Christine McConnell

Cynthia W. Bookwalter

Amazing as always!!!

Kristin Ott

Hallowtastic! I'll be using this to help with my party!

Loren Morris

The spiders look amazing! I can’t wait to see how they are made!!

Galen Blanton

Time to up my game.

Krista Elliott

Just in time for October, time to get spooky.

Fiona O'Malley

Just came home, now I have something to watch tonight! 😍

Vivianne Haki Ramcharan

You can keep the spiders but everything else yes 💀

Paula Osborne

Yay! Watching this is my kids reward for finishing all their school work. 😂

Sarah Bear

Couldn’t imagine going into Halloween— I mean, October with a better video🖤🧡

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