Sunday, November 6, 2022

Duct Tape, Chicken Wire, & Garbage Bags

 There was a two page article in the local paper about the Halloween decorations in the yard of a house about twenty minutes away. 



The homeowners had made these witches from garbage bags, vinegar bottles, duct tape, and chicken wire. They are not meant to be evil, they are supposed to be cute and whimsical. We went to see them. They light up and move at night, but we went in the day.



The house is across the street from a school, and they are asking for donations to support the schools' art and music program. They also had a website that can accept donations.




15 comments:

CheerfulMonk said...

Hurray for whimsy and creativity. 😊 I agree with the quote 100%.

Nancy Chan said...

I have to say that the homeowners are very creative. You stay in an interesting place.

Hootin Anni said...

Cute work. I hope their donation drive was a success.
That quote is spot-on!!!!

MadSnapper said...

now these took a lot of creative juices. wow! I would never guess the material is plastic bags.

Ann said...

That is one very creative display. I hope they got lots of donations.

Sandy said...

Very cute, and very talented. What a perfect way to solicit donations for a good cause. Sad that it has to be done. Our schools should be better funded.

Love the saying about playing and getting old. Have seen it before, but it's nice be reminded of it.

Jeanette said...

Those are very clever! I love the saying too!

Chatty Crone said...

The one in your header was scary! So these people didn't stop playing when they grew up!

Paula Alexandra Santos said...

Hi, Ginny!
I have to confess that I don't like Halloween or witches, so I'm not a fan of those, but I hope they can gather the money to support the schools' art and music program. And I agree 100% with that quote!
Have a wonderful week!
:)

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Fantastic decorations!!!!!

There were 3 witches and their pot (Shakespeare), made with garbage bags I think. On the way to picking up our grocery order. The woman was out making them, and I was able to pull over and tell her "What a great job!" :-)

But these are really amazing!

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George said...

The quote is great! I like the witches as well, and I hope they bring in nice donations for the school.

Red Rose Alley said...

People are so creative with their projects. These witches are whimsical. Your neighborhood is always decked out with decorations for all the holidays. I really enjoy seeing the Christmas ones. I like the fact that the donations will go to support the school's art and music program. I love the "playing" quote. I've heard that before, and it always makes me smile. : )

Have a wonderful November week, Ginny.

~Sheri

Carla from The River said...

Agree with your quote.
I like the creativity in the work they did. :-)

Paula Alexandra Santos said...

Gunny, I posted the link to the recipe in the response to your comment in my blog, but here is the link: https://www.foodfromportugal.com/recipes/tuna-salad/
It's in english and I hope you try it!
:)

DeniseinVA said...

People are so clever! Great photos Ginny :)

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