Dungeon wall part 2

This is part two of the dungeon wall, things to add to the foam wall. 

For this wall I used skulls from the dollar store, fake greenery, creepy hands, lanterns and cheesecloth, but make it yours! 

I used 36 dollar store skulls ( shout to my friend Jen @classycosmetics for this idea!) 

In order for them to lay flat I had to cut off the backs of their skulls. I did this by having a cutting mat to work on and then a sharp steak knife. Be VERY careful, the plastic is thin and cuts easily on the side. Make a slit and be sure to cut away from yourself. 

Next I took some sharp scissors and cut out the back of the skull, the crown is a little harder to get through 

To attach the skulls to the foam I used wire. Using these tools I punctured a hole on each side of the skull that I could put the wire through 

I laid the foam wall on the floor( I used two foam brick sheets since I have a large entry way) and started figuring out where to place everything, since I would need to secure the skulls before hanging the wall. 

TIP: if you don’t want to make a stone wall, you could use a piece of black foam board from hobby lobby to create a similar look. 

To secure the skulls I used a thin screwdriver to punch holes In the foam on either side of  the skull where the wire would need to go through. After pulling the wire through the holes I would twist the wire Together to tack the skull. After all the skulls were tacked You can then stand the foam up ( better access) and tighten all the wires. I then would trim the excess wire and cover with duct tape so walls don’t get scratched up. 

To hang the stone wall I used nail and screws,( we are repainting after this)  but you can use the 3m Velcro strips as well to avoid too much wall damage.  If you want to use the creepy hands you will want to screw those in the wall. 

Once hung I started adding all the different things

I got these creepy hands from Taipan trading years ago, but found them at At Home this year. You can order them from here but they do sell out. I would get the grabbing hands to hang things like a lantern and the clawing ( pictured) for a sinister look. 

You can go to any craft store for greenery or use branches from your own tree ( willow tree branches would look fabulous!) 

The beware sign is by my friend Heidi @helloheidishop it’s larger in size then what she sells since it was one of the first she made. She sells a lot of awesome signs! 

The lanterns are on timers, and not heavy I got them from a local store, Taipan Imports. Try to find something light with a timer. 

The sconces I found at Walmart 

I added cheesecloth to the creepy hands to add a little extra creepiness. 

You could use 3m hooks as well to help things hang just the right way. 

That’s it!  I love that it is what guests will see when I open my door. 

Happy Haunting!