let's dupe expensive halloween decor for less! 🎃💀 | DIY DANIE

[@melisiasays]

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.

[@chrisjackson2345]

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.

[@ExperimentsOfThought]

My first thought on the snake was that you’d buy a cheap toy snake and spraypaint maybe some wire. They are like $2

[@hannahm7373]

I like that idea. It would have been a lot cheaper than the apoxy.

[@marycolor-mania9281]

My first thought too!

[@stilllookingfortreasure]

It might look better too, actually says sculpting requires skills that not everyone has.

[@nettybrown8831]

I thought the same

[@kristinewells961]

Me too!

[@nicoleadel]

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

[@denisepaul7274]

I thought the sticky fingers was hilarious but the howling duo with Kenobi made me truly laugh out loud

[@xingcat]

These are fantastic dupes. And the Kenobi "NOOOOOOOO!!!" was my favorite bit of the whole video.

[@nohandle508]

Same! :-)

[@leeleescraps]

Me too

[@debbieidi5517]

The Dani/Kanobe duet just made my day!! 💖🐾💖🐾💖

[@xchrysantha]

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!).

[@KKonYouTube]

Same same!! It's So hot& I'm loving the spooky vibes

[@lindykirk1807]

You are so creative and patient! I would have bought a rubber snake…sprayed painted and glued to glass…LOL Everything turned out great!

[@ambermorris1491]

I was thinking the exact same thing! Lol

[@jasemina]

Exactly what I thought too once she pulled out clay 😮

[@Clouderin]

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!

[@Clouderin]

Also...a skull with a flower crown...oh he would be so precious!

[@phyllisstein1837]

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.

[@JackieKaleta]

okay but Danie can you tell us where you got your black/white/orange sweater from, because that's the perfect Halloween vibe

[@DIYDanie]

Omg it’s from Walmart! No lie!!!! Comes in two colours!

[@lovingmayberry307]

Was gonna ask the same! Love it!

[@tcherkassky]

I think the benefit to DIY’ing the snake vase is that you can get whatever size vase you want.

[@denises9426]

Kenobi singing with you was the BEST! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Alina_Valentina]

Danie we need a redo on the snake. with a ruber one. u can glue wire underneath to give it a stronger stand.

[@knivesnflowers]

that pronunciation of buchanan at 12:26 killed me 😭i was an art attack kid so loved neil buchanan lol

[@DIYDanie]

This is an art attack. THIS is an art attack. THIS IS…ART ATTACK!

[@aoie11]

I was looking for this comment! 🤣 b[you]can-an not butch-ahann.

[@knivesnflowers]

@@DIYDanie side note i would pay good money to hear your attempt at a scouse accent

[@janetboette7013]

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!

[@JenieceFairbairnSummers]

That was my first thought! Tissue paper, mod podge, and Pearlescent spray paint!

[@BenFam5]

I did exactly the same, tissue paper & mod podge works great. A bit messy, but lots of fun experimenting.

[@cvonsutphen]

*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?

[@mandy833]

Danie you are undoubtedly amazing, but I always want to give a shoutout to your editor as well. Great job guys!

[@rgully3279]

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.

[@sabriciastrandhagen7099]

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. 👍

[@robynsnest22]

I loved these. I am not usually a skull fan but the pearlescent ones you created were amazing!!

[@kenzie-anne]

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.

[@julsatmidnight]

Spray painting a rubber snake would be the way to go here.

[@jenniferfowler6713]

Everything turned out great! the wreath looks very spooky. those skulls look just like the inspiration good job

[@annaderosbourg]

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.

[@zaideee.3691]

i actually like the DIY skulls way more than the expensive version! much more distinctive

[@lilred312benett6]

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.😂

[@ceralith942]

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!

[@thefrenchmode]

Loved the DIYs, but tbh Kenobi "crying NOooOo" was my favourite part !

[@Nightshade-333]

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.

[@rtd1791]

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.

[@aussiecrafter]

Great dupes. Love all 3 but my favourite of the video is your howling Kenobi 😍😍 He is so adorable ❤️

[@susanprendergast7384]

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

[@Purplemoons49]

I loved the black wreath. I think your dupe was amazing.

[@jyllsweet5671]

Your work is actually way better than the expensive ones! That's the whole point of your video! Love watching!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@susanprendergast7384]

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!

[@Calicocat-icu]

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. 😍

[@MichaelKieweg]

For me the snake needs some eyes. My favourite are the skulls. Well Done!

[@LollyB1963]

Omg I love pup pup he is so adorable…

[@Blueberryhaaazee1234]

I just found out about you and I'm glad I did. You did an Amazing job.

[@teganjayne8439]

The original skull just looks like one of the cardboard skulls you can get at the craft shops just painted. But your looks amazing

[@RandomJayne]

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.

[@notericforeman]

highly suggest Makers Magic!!!! Its a pure glass art sealer like mod podge but no glare or brush strokes 😍

[@justyb2209]

Brilliant! My fav were the skulls. The ONLY thing missing is having the faux flowers sprayed black on the second skull.

[@elliotsaulter9355]

The wreath looks GREAT!!

[@socialjusticejewelry]

Love that the wreath is made from natural materials and not plastic. Great idea, great execution, great realization.

[@rachelchanel7941]

I love the iridescent skull with the flowers coming out of it. It's so pretty!

[@jackiemorrell2298]

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.

[@airhutt]

Dani, I just have to say your hair looks so cute & healthy!

[@juliagoolia72]

I’m sweating just watching you in that sweater because you live where I do and it’s currently 24 degrees out!

[@juls2334]

I loved the snake candleholder! Gorgeous!

[@tinamcivor2996]

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!

[@sandragentz9442]

That wreath looks GREAT!!!

[@debborahevraire1190]

I love your version of it even better than the faux!

[@kmarch6630]

Hers are the faux.

[@DiRidpath]

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.

[@iceangel1701d]

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

[@colleengould9114]

I loved the snake candle holder. But the skulls are so cool.

[@AussieMom5353]

These were so freakin' cool!!! You give me so much inspiration and encouragement to try it myself! And girl...your hair! Stunning!!!

[@mariannerady1137]

wow, love them all! I think I might try the black wreath, yeay for not using plastic :D

[@momcat20]

I just love that skull flower head. Well done. Both turned out great, but the flowers add that extra touch.

[@annettestewart7903]

The skulls look awesome, but i would use the snake candleholder all year!

[@chrisstinamalmquist9606]

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!!

[@KimomoDragon]

Love these!! Your savings are even bigger when factoring in shipping and customs!!!

[@pixidoom]

Danie, your videos are the pinnacle of my saturday afternoon chilltime in my otherwise hectic week. thank you for that

[@aliciafilips2873]

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 💕

[@ThisIsKassia]

I like how it turned out, but I think the snake votive was over engineered - haha! Could you use a rubber toy snake and paint it, and then just glue it to the vase?

[@Bettinasisrg]

I live 45 miles from the Canadian border and used to go at least a couple times a year but since 9/11 you need a passport but now I renewed mine so I've got to get my butt back up there and spend my dollars! Back in the 1980s all you wonderful Canadians came to my small town because the exchange was far in your favor, now it's the other way around! Thanks for all the great ideas neighbor!

[@J.L.B]

The skulls are great. Love this idea. You did amazing on all of them

[@kathygoad]

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!?! 🤣

[@mariannadonnally]

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.

[@AnotherDayDIY]

Fabulous spooky dupes!! Those skulls! To die for! 😉😏. 💀

[@nwingatechi]

Love to see the skull in a black. Would give off Dark Academia vibes.

[@cecejoan884]

😂 The Halloween version of.... Boop 1:46 took me out, I love your sillyness 😊😅

[@derrickellerbeck3363]

Skulls are my favourites for sure. The epoxy one gives an icy vibe as well😍😍😍

[@misaokami1105]

The skulls are super cool, especially the flower skull! When you work with Resin, do you wear just gloves for protection? I've Seen other artists wearing breathing masks because of the fumes. I Was worriedly wondering 😅 I love that you spread the spooky spirit 👻

[@DIYDanie]

So depending on WHAT type of epoxy you are using, that will depend on how much protection you need. The art resins are pretty safe (although if I worked with it every day I would probably wear a mask) but it’s fine if you do it once in a blue moon. Most epoxies will tell you on the side what you need!

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

Rubber snakes are $10 and under on Amazon. A little hot glue and a lot less work. But you are hilarious and I'm a new fan.

[@margaretbaham9827]

All of them are too cool for school!!!!

[@MsJulietG]

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 🧙‍♀️💀👻

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

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.

[@kathleensabre589]

Girl you are so creative! Love all 3 but may need to do that wreath. 👻🎃💀

[@maryanngastaldo6751]

wow wow wow!! they are all so great-looking and you were so clever figuring out how to do them!! amazing!!

[@sharonmakowsky172]

Great job, Danie! Loved the skulls! You have such talent! I love your videos! Keep up the good work!🥰👍💜

[@TheresaWest-dm6ht]

Thank you for listing the costs as if you had to buy everything. So many diyers don't count what they had in their stash we don't get a true cost. Wreath killed it.

[@shonasutley4420]

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!!

[@dreamingofpemberly]

Needed a video like this cause I always love a good diy especially Halloween related.

[@f.acostaa9429]

that wreath is to die for! 💀

[@jenniferwaldrop6181]

Love that wreath!!!

[@betty_haynes]

These turned out great! The 💀 was quite impressive!

[@PreciousMe]

Laughed out loud at the Danie/Kanobe howl fest. Now you used 17.52 twice for the wreath & snake (glue) but I'm certain you did not use the entire bottles for those. And you used the 14.50 Compound price for both the skulls. Again, pretty sure you didn't use the whole tub. Cut yourself some slack! hahaha. I think your DIY prices could be reduced. But loved, loved, loved each of them. I want to make that wreath! Hugs

[@DIYDanie]

OH FOR SURE! to be honest, I usually own most of the supplies already so it costs me a fraction of the numbers I put forward but I have to calculate it fresh as if I went to get the supplies to really determine the cost…only to be fair to the series 👻

[@zsantis3831]

I loved your skull way more than I liked the original. The fact that you saved money on that one was a plus.

[@karlataylor7003]

You did it! I think the wreath and both sculls were my favorite.

[@tamara10]

The snake looks like it's made of metal! And the silver leaf skull looks just like your inspo item!

[@heavenlymorsels]

I agree these dupes turned out fabulous! Well done! They are spookily beautiful...💀

[@RebeccaVinyard-h1c]

Love the Halloween vibe! The snake is pretty impressive.

[@Beruthiel45]

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! 🐕💕

[@heatherburrill]

Your videos just get better and better!!!!! Great inspiration, amazing dupes and highly entertaining 🥰

[@GoblinsMom]

Oooo! Love them all! A little tip… use a glossy black base when using metallic paints. Really brings out the colors even more! 💕💀💕

[@jeankarcher2460]

Loved them all. But my favorite is the skull with the flowers.

[@timiliawilliams9939]

These are great! I love the wreath the most! Also, it's the crow with the pearls that made the video for me!

[@kikidecorates8768]

Love the black wreath. I think it is just like the expensive one. Fantastic job. 🎃

[@patriciahamel5674]

An idea for an easier way to make the snake: They make really inexpensive snake props that are posable. If you decide to try something similar again in the future, I would start with a prop snake as a base and add some details to the skin texture and facial structure with the apoxy, and then paint it once the clay cures.