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Arachnophobia – Spooky Spider Wreath

October 9, 2012  Halloween | My Projects | Wreaths

Make a Spooky Spider Wreath - love this for a front door on Halloween! kellyelko.com

Remember as a kid when you were just about to nod off to sleep.

Until you glanced up and spotted a huge, hairy spider dangling from the ceiling, right above your head!

Screams could be heard for miles until that little guy was squished (or let out the window – yes, my mom did that).

Well, get ready for some real arachnophobia with this simple spider wreath – the perfect Halloween decorations DIY idea.

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Spider Wreath

Supplies:
*Grapevine wreath 

*Black spray paint (I used Chalkboard)
*Rubber spiders – dollar store

Instructions:
*Spray wreath with 2 or 3 coats of black spray paint

*Tuck one or two of each spider’s legs under grapevine
*Hang and feel your skin crawl

Spooky Spider Wreath - perfect Halloween decorations DIY idea! kellyelko.com

Make a Spooky Spider Wreath - love this for a front door on Halloween! kellyelko.com

Now for something less creepy …

my blinged out copper jack o’lantern.

Isn’t he Jerseylicious!

Make a Blinged Out Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween kellyelko.com

How To – Metallic Jack O’Lantern

Simply spray a few coats of Copper Metallic spray paint on, plug it in and watch it really glow.

Have I mentioned that I am in love with this spray paint – and it comes in gold and silver too!

Make a Blinged Out Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween kellyelko.com

The Halloween fabulousness doesn’t stop here.

Like my spider wreath?  You’ll love my DIY Swarming Spiders Tablecloth.

Make this swarming spider tablecloth for Halloween kellyelko.com

Check out what these amazing gals created.


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  1. kirbycarespodi

    October 9, 2012 at 5:41 am

    You don’t even KNOW spiders in Jersey! You should see the crazy bugs I had to get used to down here…many of them poisonous. And poisonous snakes. But at least it isn’t Florida, where the elementary school curriculum includes learning to run from alligators.

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  2. [email protected]

    October 9, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Love the wreath…you did a great job…but have to say it is the creepiest wreath I have seen…but then again…creepy is good at Halloween!!

    Reply
  3. Jean

    October 9, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I am not arachnophobic…at all…but this is one creepy wreath!

    Reply
  4. findinghomeonline

    October 9, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Those are some seriously extra creepy spiders. Reminds me of when we lived in AZ!

    Reply
  5. Beth @ UnskinnyBoppy

    October 9, 2012 at 9:46 am

    If I saw that huge of a spider hanging above my bed I might have to change my sheets! That wreath is CREEPY! Great job, Kelly!

    Reply
  6. kim

    October 9, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I hate spiders no matter how big or small. I have sucked up two large ones with the vacuum this week. We need to spray. Need to remind the hubby. Love your projects.

    Reply
  7. Shannon Fox

    October 9, 2012 at 11:05 am

    I am all over loving that COPPER Jack!! He is one handsome fellow :))))

    Reply
  8. Amy

    October 9, 2012 at 11:18 am

    ~shivers~

    But I really like the copper! That was rather brilliant.

    Reply
  9. Betsy

    October 9, 2012 at 11:24 am

    These are all so much fun, what amazing transformations. I love the metallic paint!

    Reply
  10. Vel

    October 9, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Cool and to think I have just the right spray paint on hand! On to the dollar stl for me! Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Heather @At The Picket Fence

    October 9, 2012 at 11:33 am

    eeek! gives me the heebie jeebies…in a good way! lol Love this fun wreath AND the copper pumpkin, too cool!

    Reply
  12. [email protected]

    October 9, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Oh my gosh! That wreath is seriously scary! I hate spiders!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer Rizzo

    October 9, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    This wreath turned out so cool and I love the jack o lantern!!!!!

    Reply
  14. Athena at Minerva's Garden

    October 9, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Okay–that spider wreath is truly creepy! My mom hates spiders with a passion. She remembers being a kid in the 30s and going down to the banana boats that came into the dock at Mobile, Alabama, and there were huge tarantulas on the banana stalks! One time she saw a teeny spider in our kitchen, grabbed the broom to smack it, and she broke the broom in half–we still laugh about that one! Glad you liked the way I styled my bar cart, and I’d love to hear your girls play, so yes, play away, and we’ll dance the Charleston! (Although I have to say I have spent more time on the bandstand than on the dance floor, so I’m not very good!)

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  15. Cecilia Cilli

    October 9, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Love your spiders! I also love this spray paint – I used the silver on sea shells (ordinary ones) picked up by my grand kids at the Jersey shore this summer and they are great looking. I may use them to make a wreath for the shore house.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      October 9, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Jersey girl – what shore do you go to? I live in NJ too!

      Reply
    • Cecilia Cilli

      October 10, 2012 at 9:07 am

      We have a “little house” in Bay Head and we love it. Someone who did not grow up in NJ once asked why I wanted the house because we live in a beautiful area right down the road from you in Long Hill, my sister answered and said – if you did not grow up in North NJ you will never “get it” It is the dream of everyone from NJ to have a place at the Shore.
      Is NJ the best place to live you are less then 2 hours away from everything – NYC – Shore – farms – hills it has it all – Love it!

      By the way did you go to the VNA sale in Far Hills last week. I did and found a great old ratty wrought iron chase – can not wait to start on it and make a cushion it will fit right in at Shore.

      Love your blog! You ate soooo real

      Reply
      • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

        October 10, 2012 at 9:30 am

        Of course I went to the VNA – got a couple great things I’ll be sharing soon!

        I love Bay Head! Our friend has a house in Pt Pleasant – right next to Bay Head in those newer homes with their own private beach. I think people think Jersey Shore when they think of Jersey (let’s keep the real fabulous NJ our little secret)!
        Kelly

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  16. Robin @ happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

    October 9, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    The is the first bronzed Jack o’Lantern I’ve seen and its a great way to have a bit of whimsy in a more polished adult style for a home that doesn’t include children … maybe I will have a pumpkin this year. BTW, I used Krylon spray paint for the first time last week and was seriously impressed; planning another project with it this week too. Better grab some of the metallic while I’m at it. Great job on the wreath even though there are spiders on it 😉 You seriously rock the halloween vibe Kelly!

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  17. Thistle

    October 9, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I love this! It’s just a little spooky 🙂 Spooky enough to be almost cute.

    Totally pinning it 🙂

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  18. szinteriors

    October 10, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I love your copper pumpkin! What a great idea to spray it out in copper – never would have to use that colour!

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  19. Laura

    October 10, 2012 at 7:16 am

    These are both great. I have to say I still scream when I see a big hairy spider. Unfortunately, I’m the one that has to kill it now 🙂

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  20. Linda @ it all started with paint

    October 10, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Okay, that wreath made my skin crawl. But that copper pumpkin? Now that’s more my speed! Off to check out the other fun spray paint projects ….

    Reply
  21. A Smith of All Trades

    October 10, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Uhhh, there is no way I could hang that spider wreath on my door! Too freaky 🙂

    Reply
  22. Ashley

    October 10, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Love both the wreath and pumpkin. I actually bought metallic cooper spray paint and glitter yesterday to do something similar 🙂

    Reply
  23. nicolette @ momnivore's dilemma

    October 10, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    Kelly-
    I adore both projects…I went a little happy with my Krylon metallic spray paint on all my old Halloween decorations from last year. I will have a ton to link up at your guys’ party.

    Sharing both projects at Pinterest.

    xoxo
    Nicolette

    Reply
  24. patti

    October 11, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    This wreath such a great idea and the pumpkin is adorable – great decorations!

    Reply
  25. Debbie

    October 12, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Well, it turned out great…for a creepy spider wreath. lol But I really really love the pumpkin!
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  26. Hello, I'm Leslie!

    October 12, 2012 at 8:08 am

    That wreath is so spooky and creepy… but great! So cool and creative!
    Leslie

    Reply
  27. Lynn

    October 12, 2012 at 10:44 am

    That is one creepy looking wreath. I love it! But I think I’d keep some spider spray on hand just in case. Your huge pumpkin guy is adorable too!!

    ~Lynn

    Reply
  28. findinghomeonline

    October 12, 2012 at 11:13 am

    I already told you I love the project but thanks for joining the link party! Take care, Laura

    Reply
  29. Christina at I Gotta Create!

    October 14, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Eeeww! Cool! Looking fabulously creepy at your place! 😉

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

    Reply
  30. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon

    October 18, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    oh these turned out great!! perfect spooky spider wreath!! 😉

    Reply
  31. Jenn @ Social Salutations

    October 19, 2012 at 9:58 am

    This wreath is awesome! I featured you today in my Friday I’m In Love favorites!

    http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2012/10/friday-im-in-love-with-spooky-projects.html

    XOXO
    Jenn

    Reply
  32. Beckie

    October 26, 2012 at 8:46 am

    I think yours is creepier than mine for sure. Those huge spiders would scare the bejeebies out of me….in a totally cool, awesome, crafty way. 🙂

    Reply
  33. june

    March 23, 2013 at 10:21 am

    loooove the arachnophobia wreath!!! will definately try this next halloween!!!!!! also love the old fishermans glass baubles..reminds me of my childhood growing up on the coast of norway!! inspiring blog!! june

    Reply
  34. Julia @ FaveCrafts

    September 18, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Hi Kelly,

    What a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of scrap fabric crafts! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/homemade-fall-wreaths/

    Have a great day!

    Reply
  35. Eva

    July 18, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    Where did you get the jack o lantern?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      July 19, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Target – I added the paint!

      Reply

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