We’re well into the spooky season, and you can’t walk into a store without seeing Halloween decorations…which is a good thing! Home Depot, Lowe’s, Spirit Halloween and others have items which you’ll see in people’s yards all over your neighborhood this Fall.
While it’s easy enough to purchase and set up big animatronic props like the 12-foot Animated Scarecrow which I reviewed this summer, you might be looking for something that sets your Halloween display apart from your neighbors. And that means a DIY animated prop.
There are plenty of tutorials available online for making your own spooky decor, but a much easier way to go, especially for first-timers, is a pre-assembled kit. There are a few companies out there that offer you kits which contain all of the basic components that you’ll need, along with detailed instructions. Of these, I found Spider Hill Prop Worksto be among the most affordable and accessible for someone getting …