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Finally, this is what you've been waiting for. You've got your tombstone made and it's ready to go. Now all you have to do is set it up.
At this point all you need is a garden stake, a hammer, and your tombstone. Find a nice place in your yard to set up your stone. Luckily, my yard has a nice old crabapple tree in it, and it had already dropped quite a few leaves and tiny shriveled apples, so I decided to prop the stone right underneath the tree.
Next, you decide what angle you want the stone to sit at. Be sure you get it right, because you'll have to pull the stake out and re-stick it if you don't get it exactly how you want, and you might ruin your good spot. Hammer on the stake a few times or until the stake is firmly in the ground.
Now slide your stone over the stake or lean the stone against it, make any adjustments necessary, and stand back to admire your work! Congratulations, you've completed your Halloween tombstone prop!
Now that you've seen how to construct the tombstone, and if you have the artistic skill/spirit, you could do this project on a greater scale and make an entire graveyard. This little stone stood up pretty well this Halloween, and I know my parents are going to keep it for next year.
If there's a problem or if you have a question, a suggestion, or a critique on any part of this instructable, feel free to say so. If I don't get back to you, email me at ikyiky390259@yahoo.com and I'll definitely reply back. This was my first instructable, and I would appreciate comments back on how I did. Thanks for reading this through in advance!
At this point all you need is a garden stake, a hammer, and your tombstone. Find a nice place in your yard to set up your stone. Luckily, my yard has a nice old crabapple tree in it, and it had already dropped quite a few leaves and tiny shriveled apples, so I decided to prop the stone right underneath the tree.
Next, you decide what angle you want the stone to sit at. Be sure you get it right, because you'll have to pull the stake out and re-stick it if you don't get it exactly how you want, and you might ruin your good spot. Hammer on the stake a few times or until the stake is firmly in the ground.
Now slide your stone over the stake or lean the stone against it, make any adjustments necessary, and stand back to admire your work! Congratulations, you've completed your Halloween tombstone prop!
Now that you've seen how to construct the tombstone, and if you have the artistic skill/spirit, you could do this project on a greater scale and make an entire graveyard. This little stone stood up pretty well this Halloween, and I know my parents are going to keep it for next year.
If there's a problem or if you have a question, a suggestion, or a critique on any part of this instructable, feel free to say so. If I don't get back to you, email me at ikyiky390259@yahoo.com and I'll definitely reply back. This was my first instructable, and I would appreciate comments back on how I did. Thanks for reading this through in advance!
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Aug 16, 2008. 10:25 AMwatermelonhead
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i stabbed the stake into the tombstone. it stood up better.
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Aug 23, 2008. 12:03 AMAdalei (author)
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Yes, that's how I originally intended it to work. I just got a little rushed in the end and nobody noticed since it was dark anyway :P
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