For the skull texture you can also use mod podge and tissue/toilet paper instead of silver leaf. Just smush it around and get all the texture you want. Let it dry then use a pearl paint over it. Cheaper and easier.
I agree. sponge painting over mod podge much cheaper. For old spell books take an old book. hot glue lettering add plastic spiders and or skulls. Then modge podge napkins over that.Dry overnight. Sponge paint dark stain, then gold or copper paint highlights. turns out really cool and spooky! fun stuff adding eye balls on the flowers is fun too for the florals.
I love that you factor in all of your cost, including things that you already have on hand, but I do think realistically those items last for many many different projects and people who DIY tend to make many projects, so I think you actually did way better than your "savings" were, all of these turned out so well and I'm definitely making the snake candle holder and the skull!
Me watching this in the dead of summer: LET THE SPOOPY VIBES COMMENCE. Also maybe if you plan on doing something similar to the skulls in the future, try buffing the pearlescent pigment into the surfaces to give that pearlescent sheen (a lot like nail pigments that are buffed into acrylic or gel nails!).
That wreath is a WIN! You definitely nailed it. edit: the snake vase is perfect. so good. the skulls are phenomenal. you really knock it out of the park.
Love the skulls! I pulled one from my stash gonna try using tissue paper and modpdge. Love me some irredesant shine, maybe even a bit o bling...cuz why not!
The skulls I love. The snake sculpture is my fav. The process you went through to make it is inspiring. Including getting foil paper stuck to you, which reminded me of the videos where cats encounter foil on the counter or tape stuck on a paw.😂
You and pup pup gave me a much needed belly laugh today and although I liked you diys, The raven with the pearl necklace, in the last tablescape, really caught my eye. 😍
So much FUNNNNN! I loved all three of your projects but I have to admit the skull "flower vase" was a total winner! ...but so was the wreath...and the snake...lol
*Snake Hurricane* . Wondering if one could use a rubber snake and glass cylinder vase from Dollar tree. Gold spray paint, E-6000, painters tape/toothpicks for spacing to hold snake in place while it dries?
Finest crafting episode ever! In the history of the world! Not just your history! All were fabulous, all. But the wreath! Absolutely finest kind! Ever!
Rediscovering my love of crafting and generally mucking-about having recently started to remember what it is to be myself following 2 (wonderful) kids. I haven't chuckled, clapped with glee or felt a kindred spirit of curiosity in craftiness in a long time. Thank you for taking the time to brainstorm, craft, film and edit and everything else that goes with this.
Forgot to mention how funny. Loved your need to make your gold clay snake "realistic!" You're such a good. A goober after mine own heart. I'm a seventy three year old goober, myself
Excellent inspiration! Now I'm a very low budget gal and I want to dupe that wreath for even less$$ haha! If your Mom's property had juniper, it probably has grape vines. Easy to make garlands and wreaths galore for free! Off to forage!! Oh and the skull vase...love it!
I love the wreath and want my own now! As for the snake, next time you try something similar, I would suggest using polymer clay. You can also stuff it with wire and aluminium foil, but you can bake it right with the glass. You can even mix an acrylic colour into the clay and then bake it, if you‘re concerned about what will show on the inside of the glass.
I love all of these projects. You 'picked' (haha) the perfect flowers for the skull vase. If I were to use any of these in my home it would probably be the wreath and the snake. However, I don't decorate much for Halloween because I then have to find someplace to put them after Halloween (other holidays as well) and I have no space. So, I really enjoy others' decorations.
You are just incredible! I always enjoy watching folks make these dupes, and even though they are so creative they often turn out a little…well…cheap looking to me. You, however, have such an eye for really beautiful pieces and then are so brave to take it on!! I saw that wreath and thought “no way! There are some things you just can’t diy dupe.” BUT YOU DID IT! You NAILED it!! You are some sort of twisted genius and I just love it! Thanks so much for brilliant, quirky, ambitious videos. They really inspire me. Also, the snake is WAY better sculpted with metal cast look than a spray painted rubber snake. Those are the details that make your stuff look expensive. Even though the material dollars are low, the time and originality make these expensive pieces. You have to love the craft.
Omg, the Capiz skull dupe!! I think I would try mod-podge tissue paper instead of the drywall compound. Then the iridescent paint over the white base. But omg, the silver foil was gorgeous! Yours ate absolutely stunning!!
Your amazeballs my dear!! Your creativity, attention to detail, personality and whole vibe are such a pleasure to watch and learn from!! Love ya babe!!
Wow. I loved all three projects and the Kenobi/Dani duet! Your face during the snake sculpture showed pure delight!! Great job! Maybe we need 4 more Saturdays of Halloween??? Yes.
OKAY! 👏 I absolutely LOVE this series! I am not even really into spooky type Halloween decor, and you made me want to make every one of these! Everything about this episode from the projects, the editing, your personality, and professionalism was just chefs' kiss! 👩🍳 I need this "Can I Make It Cheaper?" series in my life weekly! For real... can we have it weekly... biweekly... monthly!?! 🤣
Hi Danie! I just was scrolling by and seen your video! So cool! As a scrapbooker, creating is in my DNA lol. So I love that you are recreating some very expensive decor, can't wait for Christmas! My favorite holiday.
Every time I use spray paint even after having days or weeks to dry it always comes off on my hands and anything else it touches. How Dannie managed to spray paint that wreath and hang it up without staining her white walls is the true Halloween black magic.
Oh yes definitely love this video. My daughter & I went into Pottery Barn a few days ago and WOW the prices on the very few Halloween items was unbelievable!
I'm not into Halloween but I love all your dupes. It's a great series and fascinating to see how a creative mind works. No matter whether or not you do it for cheaper it's so much fun to see what you do. Brilliant. 😊👍💖 Edited to say, more Kenobi is always welcome. Woof! 🐕💕
Love all of them hard to decide. But skull flowers & the wreath I love also. If not this year next year I will make it. You're so creative Dani love all your videos.
"Snakey texture" 😂 Scales love. The word you're looking for is scaled. Seriously beautiful job though- i may actually do this and use it year round (I'm a nerd for reptiles
All fantastic dupes, Danie! Particularly, that dark wreath and the flower skull!🧡🧡🖤🖤 Also, couldn't take my eyes of that black crow wearing the double strand pearl choker!🖤🖤
Regarding the wreath, if you added scrubber yarn, it'd give you a better 'dangle' look, similar to the original wreath. Apparently people use this scrubby yarn for making dish scrubbers. It came in black so it'd be perfect.
I like your wreath better. And that snake is really clever! I'd have spray painted a rubber snake, LOL! Both those skulls are brilliant. If I could give you three thumbs up, I would.
For the skull texture you can also use mod podge and tissue/toilet paper instead of silver leaf. Just smush it around and get all the texture you want. Let it dry then use a pearl paint over it. Cheaper and easier.
I agree. sponge painting over mod podge much cheaper. For old spell books take an old book. hot glue lettering add plastic spiders and or skulls. Then modge podge napkins over that.Dry overnight. Sponge paint dark stain, then gold or copper paint highlights. turns out really cool and spooky! fun stuff adding eye balls on the flowers is fun too for the florals.
I’m pretty sure she chose the foiling because it would add to the pearlescent vibe.
My first thought on the snake was that you’d buy a cheap toy snake and spraypaint maybe some wire. They are like $2
I like that idea. It would have been a lot cheaper than the apoxy.
My first thought too!
It might look better too, actually says sculpting requires skills that not everyone has.
I thought the same
Me too!
I would have kept the snake separated from the glass, in order to clean it more easily in between candles. These are all soo cute!! Love it
I thought the sticky fingers was hilarious but the howling duo with Kenobi made me truly laugh out loud
These are fantastic dupes. And the Kenobi "NOOOOOOOO!!!" was my favorite bit of the whole video.
Same! :-)
Me too
You are so creative and patient! I would have bought a rubber snake…sprayed painted and glued to glass…LOL Everything turned out great!
I was thinking the exact same thing! Lol
Exactly what I thought too once she pulled out clay 😮
I love that you factor in all of your cost, including things that you already have on hand, but I do think realistically those items last for many many different projects and people who DIY tend to make many projects, so I think you actually did way better than your "savings" were, all of these turned out so well and I'm definitely making the snake candle holder and the skull!
Also...a skull with a flower crown...oh he would be so precious!
that pronunciation of buchanan at 12:26 killed me 😭i was an art attack kid so loved neil buchanan lol
This is an art attack. THIS is an art attack. THIS IS…ART ATTACK!
I was looking for this comment! 🤣 b[you]can-an not butch-ahann.
@@DIYDanie side note i would pay good money to hear your attempt at a scouse accent
The Dani/Kanobe duet just made my day!!
💖🐾💖🐾💖
Me watching this in the dead of summer: LET THE SPOOPY VIBES COMMENCE. Also maybe if you plan on doing something similar to the skulls in the future, try buffing the pearlescent pigment into the surfaces to give that pearlescent sheen (a lot like nail pigments that are buffed into acrylic or gel nails!).
Same same!!
It's So hot& I'm loving the spooky vibes
That wreath is a WIN! You definitely nailed it.
edit: the snake vase is perfect. so good.
the skulls are phenomenal. you really knock it out of the park.
Kenobi singing with you was the BEST! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love the skulls! I pulled one from my stash gonna try using tissue paper and modpdge. Love me some irredesant shine, maybe even a bit o bling...cuz why not!
That was my first thought! Tissue paper, mod podge, and Pearlescent spray paint!
I did exactly the same, tissue paper & mod podge works great. A bit messy, but lots of fun experimenting.
I think the benefit to DIY’ing the snake vase is that you can get whatever size vase you want.
Danie we need a redo on the snake. with a ruber one. u can glue wire underneath to give it a stronger stand.
😂 The Halloween version of.... Boop 1:46 took me out, I love your sillyness 😊😅
The skulls I love. The snake sculpture is my fav. The process you went through to make it is inspiring. Including getting foil paper stuck to you, which reminded me of the videos where cats encounter foil on the counter or tape stuck on a paw.😂
You and pup pup gave me a much needed belly laugh today and although I liked you diys, The raven with the pearl necklace, in the last tablescape, really caught my eye. 😍
Danie you are undoubtedly amazing, but I always want to give a shoutout to your editor as well. Great job guys!
So much FUNNNNN! I loved all three of your projects but I have to admit the skull "flower vase" was a total winner! ...but so was the wreath...and the snake...lol
okay but Danie can you tell us where you got your black/white/orange sweater from, because that's the perfect Halloween vibe
Omg it’s from Walmart! No lie!!!! Comes in two colours!
Was gonna ask the same! Love it!
*Snake Hurricane* . Wondering if one could use a rubber snake and glass cylinder vase from Dollar tree. Gold spray paint, E-6000, painters tape/toothpicks for spacing to hold snake in place while it dries?
I loved these. I am not usually a skull fan but the pearlescent ones you created were amazing!!
Finest crafting episode ever! In the history of the world! Not just your history! All were fabulous, all. But the wreath! Absolutely finest kind! Ever!
Rediscovering my love of crafting and generally mucking-about having recently started to remember what it is to be myself following 2 (wonderful) kids. I haven't chuckled, clapped with glee or felt a kindred spirit of curiosity in craftiness in a long time. Thank you for taking the time to brainstorm, craft, film and edit and everything else that goes with this.
Everything turned out great! the wreath looks very spooky. those skulls look just like the inspiration good job
Forgot to mention how funny. Loved your need to make your gold clay snake "realistic!" You're such a good. A goober after mine own heart. I'm a seventy three year old goober, myself
I loved the snake candleholder! Gorgeous!
Even though we don't decorate for Halloween I think the wreath was awesome! You absolutely did an amazing job on all of your dupes. 👍
I love the iridescent skull with the flowers coming out of it. It's so pretty!
Great dupes. Love all 3 but my favourite of the video is your howling Kenobi 😍😍 He is so adorable ❤️
I loved the snake candle holder. But the skulls are so cool.
Your work is actually way better than the expensive ones! That's the whole point of your video! Love watching!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I loved the black wreath. I think your dupe was amazing.
Excellent inspiration! Now I'm a very low budget gal and I want to dupe that wreath for even less$$ haha! If your Mom's property had juniper, it probably has grape vines. Easy to make garlands and wreaths galore for free! Off to forage!! Oh and the skull vase...love it!
I love the wreath and want my own now! As for the snake, next time you try something similar, I would suggest using polymer clay. You can also stuff it with wire and aluminium foil, but you can bake it right with the glass. You can even mix an acrylic colour into the clay and then bake it, if you‘re concerned about what will show on the inside of the glass.
Omg I love pup pup he is so adorable…
That juniper wreath has to smell AMAZING! I love the smell of fresh juniper. Even if it only lasts a year it was a good project to try!
My favorite is the pearlescent skull vase. I don’t even like skulls or go much for Halloween decorations, but this idea is so good.
Dani, I just have to say your hair looks so cute & healthy!
These were so freakin' cool!!! You give me so much inspiration and encouragement to try it myself! And girl...your hair! Stunning!!!
Loved the DIYs, but tbh Kenobi "crying NOooOo" was my favourite part !
I just love that skull flower head. Well done. Both turned out great, but the flowers add that extra touch.
i would have gotten gold spray paint and done a rubber snake from the dollar store. added a bit of wire clothes hanger in the head part.
Brilliant! My fav were the skulls. The ONLY thing missing is having the faux flowers sprayed black on the second skull.
I love all of these projects. You 'picked' (haha) the perfect flowers for the skull vase. If I were to use any of these in my home it would probably be the wreath and the snake. However, I don't decorate much for Halloween because I then have to find someplace to put them after Halloween (other holidays as well) and I have no space. So, I really enjoy others' decorations.
You are just incredible! I always enjoy watching folks make these dupes, and even though they are so creative they often turn out a little…well…cheap looking to me. You, however, have such an eye for really beautiful pieces and then are so brave to take it on!! I saw that wreath and thought “no way! There are some things you just can’t diy dupe.” BUT YOU DID IT! You NAILED it!! You are some sort of twisted genius and I just love it! Thanks so much for brilliant, quirky, ambitious videos. They really inspire me. Also, the snake is WAY better sculpted with metal cast look than a spray painted rubber snake. Those are the details that make your stuff look expensive. Even though the material dollars are low, the time and originality make these expensive pieces. You have to love the craft.
Love them! I found a rubber snake at Goodwill. I wonder if there would be a way to use that to make the candle holder.
Omg, the Capiz skull dupe!! I think I would try mod-podge tissue paper instead of the drywall compound. Then the iridescent paint over the white base. But omg, the silver foil was gorgeous!
Yours ate absolutely stunning!!
i actually like the DIY skulls way more than the expensive version! much more distinctive
Your amazeballs my dear!! Your creativity, attention to detail, personality and whole vibe are such a pleasure to watch and learn from!! Love ya babe!!
The skulls look awesome, but i would use the snake candleholder all year!
That wreath looks GREAT!!!
Love that the wreath is made from natural materials and not plastic. Great idea, great execution, great realization.
wow wow wow!! they are all so great-looking and you were so clever figuring out how to do them!! amazing!!
These are great! I love the wreath the most! Also, it's the crow with the pearls that made the video for me!
The wreath looks GREAT!!
wow, love them all! I think I might try the black wreath, yeay for not using plastic :D
Wow. I loved all three projects and the Kenobi/Dani duet! Your face during the snake sculpture showed pure delight!! Great job! Maybe we need 4 more Saturdays of Halloween??? Yes.
The skulls are great. Love this idea. You did amazing on all of them
For me the snake needs some eyes. My favourite are the skulls. Well Done!
I love your version of it even better than the faux!
Hers are the faux.
Love these!! Your savings are even bigger when factoring in shipping and customs!!!
OKAY! 👏
I absolutely LOVE this series! I am not even really into spooky type Halloween decor, and you made me want to make every one of these! Everything about this episode from the projects, the editing, your personality, and professionalism was just chefs' kiss! 👩🍳 I need this "Can I Make It Cheaper?" series in my life weekly! For real... can we have it weekly... biweekly... monthly!?! 🤣
Hi Danie! I just was scrolling by and seen your video! So cool! As a scrapbooker, creating is in my DNA lol. So I love that you are recreating some very expensive decor, can't wait for Christmas! My favorite holiday.
Every time I use spray paint even after having days or weeks to dry it always comes off on my hands and anything else it touches. How Dannie managed to spray paint that wreath and hang it up without staining her white walls is the true Halloween black magic.
highly suggest Makers Magic!!!! Its a pure glass art sealer like mod podge but no glare or brush strokes 😍
Love your diys I would have used a Dollarama fake snake…. Fished your wire in it…. Painted it and glues it to your glass. You are an
inspiration 💕
You did it! I think the wreath and both sculls were my favorite.
Danie, your videos are the pinnacle of my saturday afternoon chilltime in my otherwise hectic week. thank you for that
Holy crap- these are amazing. I recently found your channel, and I’m loving your videos. Thanks for sharing your talent and personality!
Love the Halloween vibe! The snake is pretty impressive.
Fantastic choice of dupes which you recreated amazingly. Do like the wreath the best, with the other 2 coming in close seconds!
Oh yes definitely love this video. My daughter & I went into Pottery Barn a few days ago and WOW the prices on the very few Halloween items was unbelievable!
Great job, Danie! Loved the skulls! You have such talent! I love your videos! Keep up the good work!🥰👍💜
I liked the wreath the best. Also you and Kenobi make beautiful music together.
Wow! I love them all but that wreath and the flower skull are my favorite! I think I need to give them a go! Happy Halloween 🧙♀️💀👻
Loved them all. But my favorite is the skull with the flowers.
Fabulous spooky dupes!! Those skulls! To die for!
😉😏. 💀
Everything looks great! My favorite is probably the snake candle.
I'm not into Halloween but I love all your dupes. It's a great series and fascinating to see how a creative mind works. No matter whether or not you do it for cheaper it's so much fun to see what you do.
Brilliant. 😊👍💖
Edited to say, more Kenobi is always welcome. Woof! 🐕💕
The wreath. I saw this about 2 hours ago and I just came back in from getting cuttings outside!!! So excited to start it!!!!
Love all of them hard to decide. But skull flowers & the wreath I love also. If not this year next year I will make it. You're so creative Dani love all your videos.
Skulls are my favourites for sure. The epoxy one gives an icy vibe as well😍😍😍
Love the snake! But I love the flower skull too !!😮😮😮❤❤
"Snakey texture" 😂
Scales love. The word you're looking for is scaled.
Seriously beautiful job though- i may actually do this and use it year round (I'm a nerd for reptiles
Could you use a rubber snake and spray paint it gold before gluing on?
Sure! Why not!
That’s what I always thinking. Because my ability to make a snake look realistic is…nonexistent!
All fantastic dupes, Danie! Particularly, that dark wreath and the flower skull!🧡🧡🖤🖤 Also, couldn't take my eyes of that black crow wearing the double strand pearl choker!🖤🖤
The snake looks like it's made of metal! And the silver leaf skull looks just like your inspo item!
Regarding the wreath, if you added scrubber yarn, it'd give you a better 'dangle' look, similar to the original wreath. Apparently people use this scrubby yarn for making dish scrubbers. It came in black so it'd be perfect.
Girl you are so creative! Love all 3 but may need to do that wreath. 👻🎃💀
Love the wreath the best! Looked amazing and with such a low cost.
Great job. I love them all. The snake is fabulous!
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Loved the wreath! And resin skull looked amaaazing
This is my first video of yours I'm watching. Firstly, I love your sweater and your snake was stunning!!!!
loved how the projects turned out!! the skulls were def my faves
Gimme the flowerpot skull, please! But with marigolds. So Día de Muertos! Love this, Danie.
The skulls are my favorite and the flower one is wow.❤
I like your wreath better. And that snake is really clever! I'd have spray painted a rubber snake, LOL! Both those skulls are brilliant. If I could give you three thumbs up, I would.
I’m sweating just watching you in that sweater because you live where I do and it’s currently 24 degrees out!
Love this!! Its awesome!! Love the skull flower pot!!