Tag Archives: scarecrow

The Return of the Scarecrow

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Joe_Williams

You can’t keep a good scarecrow down, and neither could we as we decided to revisit this costume and add a few improvements. We fashioned a towering witch’s hat and added glowing red eyes. All told, Lloyd stood about seven … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2026

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Joe_Williams

A mysterious, wraith-like figure shambles through the haunted streets of South Philadelphia.

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Making a Scarecrow for Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Joe

In the past, Tina and I have built original Halloween costumes for our son that were usually in a lighter, more whimsical vein. Coin-operated vending machines based on cardboard boxes were our specialty, but now that our son is older … Continue reading →

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The Scarecrow of South Philadelphia

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Joe

Here are some more photos of our son as a sinister scarecrow. The costume was a big hit with the neighbors! Below are pictures of our scarecrow menacing the market on Ninth Street. Happy Halloween!

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Halloween • Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Being that we have run out of coin-operated machine costumes to stuff our son into, we have decided to lean into something more in the creepy and supernatural spirit of the holiday. This year, Lloyd is a scarecrow which Joe … Continue reading →

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