{"id":5046,"date":"2026-08-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/?p=5046"},"modified":"2026-08-05T13:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:14:26","slug":"diy-tombstones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/diy-tombstones\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Tombstones"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5046\" class=\"elementor elementor-5046\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30a599bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30a599bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1660bd96\" data-id=\"1660bd96\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b1ccb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32b1ccb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DIY Tombstones<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd76d2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1bd76d2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DIYTombstones_20251031_Tombstones_180303-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5047\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DIYTombstones_20251031_Tombstones_180303-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DIYTombstones_20251031_Tombstones_180303-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DIYTombstones_20251031_Tombstones_180303-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DIYTombstones_20251031_Tombstones_180303-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DIYTombstones_20251031_Tombstones_180303-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DIYTombstones_20251031_Tombstones_180303.jpg 1622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15cdcf41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15cdcf41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each year I love to create a spooky graveyard display for trick or treaters. While I used to be able to find sturdy, creative designs in big box stores, the past few years have left me disappointed.<\/p><p>This year, I want to try to make my own custom foam gravestone. I have scoured the internet to find some tips and tricks for DIY tombstones. Let&#8217;s take a look together and try something new!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a6f99b elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7a6f99b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M10.7,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L0.7,17L4,13.1L0,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L10.7,6z M23.9,6.6l4.2,4.5L32,7.2l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9L32,19.1l-3.9-3.3l-4.5,4.3l-2.5-1.9l4.4-5.1l-4.2-3.9L23.9,6.6zM73.5,6L76,8.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L63.5,17l4.1-4.7L63.5,8l2.3-1.3l4.1,3.6L73.5,6z M94,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4L94,20.1l-3.9-5l-3.9,4.2L84,17l3.2-3.9L84,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.2,3.9L94,6z M106.9,6l4.5,5.1l3.9-3.9l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9l-1.6,2.1l-3.9-4.2l-4.5,5.2l-2.5-1.9l4-5.4l-4-4.3L106.9,6z M53.1,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,4.6l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-4.5l-3.5,4.5L43.1,17l3.2-3.9l-4-4.5l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L53.1,6z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccf3e59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ccf3e59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Supplies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebaa6ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebaa6ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To build your own tombstone, you will need a variety of materials:<\/p><ul><li style=\"text-align: left;\">Thick Insulation Foam Board<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">Acrylic Paints<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">Gorilla Glue<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sealer<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">Pencils<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sharpies<\/li><\/ul><p>Common tools used include:<\/p><ul><li>Utility Knife<\/li><li>Heat Gun<\/li><li>Paint Brushes<\/li><li>Rotary Tool<\/li><li>Surform Shaver<\/li><\/ul><p>After many years of working with them on haunt conventions around the country, I also highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/hotwirefoamfactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hot Wire Foam Factory<\/strong><\/a>. Stocking foams, tools, glues, and finishes, Hot Wire Foam Factory has everything you need to make professional-quality DIY tombstones. You can often find their representatives at haunt &amp; horror conventions offering DIY Tombstone Make &amp; Takes. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/upcoming-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a trade show or convention near you<\/a> and see if they will be exhibiting! Their workshops are informative and excellent ways to learn new techniques &#8211; and they often have great deals on starter kits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a26a4d1 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a26a4d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M10.7,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L0.7,17L4,13.1L0,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L10.7,6z M23.9,6.6l4.2,4.5L32,7.2l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9L32,19.1l-3.9-3.3l-4.5,4.3l-2.5-1.9l4.4-5.1l-4.2-3.9L23.9,6.6zM73.5,6L76,8.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L63.5,17l4.1-4.7L63.5,8l2.3-1.3l4.1,3.6L73.5,6z M94,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4L94,20.1l-3.9-5l-3.9,4.2L84,17l3.2-3.9L84,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.2,3.9L94,6z M106.9,6l4.5,5.1l3.9-3.9l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9l-1.6,2.1l-3.9-4.2l-4.5,5.2l-2.5-1.9l4-5.4l-4-4.3L106.9,6z M53.1,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,4.6l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-4.5l-3.5,4.5L43.1,17l3.2-3.9l-4-4.5l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L53.1,6z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-809e2b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"809e2b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tutorials<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eeb28c elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"2eeb28c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=vEpFd1oqwDA&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea665bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea665bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here is a tutorial by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WickedMakers\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wicked Makers<\/strong><\/a> (one of my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/halloween-diy-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween DIY channels<\/a>) on how to make a foam tombstone from scratch. It is a wonderful step-by-step guide.<\/p><p>But perhaps you already have a store-bought foam tombstone that is less than ideal for your dream set-up. Wicked Makers have you covered there too! See their video below for easy ways to bring that subpar prop back from the dead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bffdee7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"bffdee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=xMhjyu97PSI&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b461d78 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b461d78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M10.7,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L0.7,17L4,13.1L0,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L10.7,6z M23.9,6.6l4.2,4.5L32,7.2l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9L32,19.1l-3.9-3.3l-4.5,4.3l-2.5-1.9l4.4-5.1l-4.2-3.9L23.9,6.6zM73.5,6L76,8.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L63.5,17l4.1-4.7L63.5,8l2.3-1.3l4.1,3.6L73.5,6z M94,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4L94,20.1l-3.9-5l-3.9,4.2L84,17l3.2-3.9L84,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.2,3.9L94,6z M106.9,6l4.5,5.1l3.9-3.9l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9l-1.6,2.1l-3.9-4.2l-4.5,5.2l-2.5-1.9l4-5.4l-4-4.3L106.9,6z M53.1,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,4.6l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-4.5l-3.5,4.5L43.1,17l3.2-3.9l-4-4.5l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L53.1,6z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ee795 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33ee795\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enjoy Your DIY Tombstones!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05419a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f05419a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I hope that these resources helped spark your creativity! Have you tried making your own DIY Tombstones? I would love to see them! Share your pictures and videos with me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheHorrorOfBeingEmily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emilyishorror\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p><p>Want more DIY Halloween inspiration? <a href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/halloween-diy-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out some of my favorite tutorial channels here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07ef0d0 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"07ef0d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: 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class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 11, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Each year I love to create a spooky graveyard display for trick or treaters. While I used to be able to find sturdy, creative designs in big box stores, the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/diy-tombstones\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about DIY Tombstones\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-5035 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-100-days-of-halloween-2 tag-event tag-movies tag-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-at-sphere\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-300x169.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-5037\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-at-Sphere-Announcement-Image-1980x1114.png 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-at-sphere\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tThe Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 10, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Prepare to time warp back into the iconic madness of 1975&#8217;s\u00a0The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a new experience at Sphere in Las Vegas. In special arrangement with Primary Wave<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-at-sphere\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4951 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lifestyle tag-100-days-of-halloween-2 tag-press-release tag-shopping\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/bath-body-works-halloween-2026\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BathAndBodyWorks_Halloween2026-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4953\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BathAndBodyWorks_Halloween2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BathAndBodyWorks_Halloween2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BathAndBodyWorks_Halloween2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BathAndBodyWorks_Halloween2026-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BathAndBodyWorks_Halloween2026.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/bath-body-works-halloween-2026\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBath &#038; Body Works Halloween 2026\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 9, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Bath &amp; Body Works Halloween 2026 collection is here and I am excited! Each year I stock up on my favorite signature Halloween scents and some new additions. Let&#8217;s take<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/bath-body-works-halloween-2026\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Bath &#038; Body Works Halloween 2026\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year I love to create a spooky graveyard display for trick or treaters. 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