“For adults, Halloween is more about embracing the dark sophistication of the day than it is about candy and costumes. Upcycling doesn’t have to result in cutesy or corny decoration – far from it!” says Bodo, the author of The Art of Upcycle. “Store-bought decoration can tend to look a little cheesy. The bonus of upcycled décor – aside from its obvious ecological benefits – is that it actually ends up looking far more sophisticated and dark than anything you can buy in a Halloween shop.”
Some of Bodo’s creepy-chic ideas include:
- Old x-ray films are also a great idea for adding creepy sophistication to your house. Ask your local vet if they have old animal x-ray films they’re planning on getting rid of. X-rays can be placed on mirrors for a sinister reflection
- Make family photos appropriate for the season, by altering them digitally to include demon eyes or background ‘spirits’ then group in chaotic disarray.
- Drape pendant lights or chandeliers with strips of gauze or cheesecloth dyed with coffee to add spine-chilling ambience
- Place cast-off doll heads over battery-operated candles and wrap stems or holders with gauze for demonesque chic.
- Use glass paint to make permanent bloody handprints on old glasses.
Linda Bodo’s upcycling design and décor ideas can be found on her website at www.absolutebodo.com
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Rachel Sentes, publicist
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604-366-7846
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