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How to DIY a Skeleton Backdrop For Your Halloween Party

DIY Chalk Skeleton Backdrop

How to DIY a Skeleton Backdrop For Your Halloween Party

DIY Chalk Skeleton Backdrop
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No Halloween party is complete without a frightfully fun photo backdrop, and this one is positively bone-chilling. We partnered with P.S. — I Made This... founder Erica Domesek to put together this easy DIY skeleton backdrop. Get the step-by-step guide now!

What You Need

What You Need
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  • Black 24-by-60-inch paper roll
  • Rainbow sidewalk chalk
  • Life-size skeleton stencil
  • Washi tape
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Step 1

Step 1
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Roll out black paper and tape your stencil on top, at the corners.

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Step 2

Step 2
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Fill in your stencil with rainbow chalk.

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Step 3

Step 3
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Remove the stencil to unveil your masterpiece.

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Step 4

Step 4
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Personalize your skeleton.

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