True Blood Halloween: Day 3

I planted my garden this morning while the rain fell.  The cabbage plants and succulents really added great dimension.  I can't wait to see how it looks at night!

I tried to get this slug to slide down a pumpkin, but he was camera shy. 

It's okay, because my beautiful silver pumpkins, succulents, ferns, small palm, cabbage plants and flowers were truly the stars of the show.  I had so much fun planting in the rain this morning.

To make the transition from Sookie's pretty garden to the dark vampy nightclub vibe of Fangtasia, I knew I had to go with the club's colors.  Red & black. 

These cheap fake black roses are available everywhere.  The bloody cheesecloth was easy to make and cheaper than the $7 version at Halloween stores. 

I bought a cheesecloth at the 99 Cent Store, dipped it in cold coffee with a drop of red food dye to make it look like it sopped up blood.  I dripped red candle wax onto the cloth.  (I learned this trick by accidentally tipping over a candle the other night.  Happy accident!)

Just wait until we get inside Club Fangtasia!