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TIME: 20 minutes, plus drying timeCOST: $10 to $15TOOLS AND MATERIALS* Black latex paint and paintbrush* One large terra-cotta pot (ours is 20 inches in diameter)* Tree pruners* One or two leafless or dead branches (use prunings from the backyard or purchase at a florist shop)* Wire* Wire cutters* Sand* Black rocks* One or two strands of orange lights* Fake crows (available at craft stores)1. Paint the pot black and set aside to dry.2. Form the tree by pruning a large branch to make a nice shape or by wiring smaller branches together. Be sure you have a trunk that''s long enough to go all the way to the bottom of the pot.

According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, consumers plan to spend roughly $44 per household this year on Halloween candy, costumes and decorations. Last year, respondents said they would spend $45. The Halloween season is projected to bring retailers roughly $6.9 billion in sales."Economic ghosts and goblins do not seem to deter consumers from Halloween spending," said National Retail Federation president and chief executive officer Tracy Mullin. "Adults'' fascination with Halloween has helped transform the holiday into a much-needed sales boost for many retailers."

3. With wire cutters, cut a 2-foot length of wire and a 1-foot piece.4. Thread black beads on the longer wire. Gently bend it to form a rounded handle. Position over globe leaving 2 inches of wire below neck of the globe on each side. Secure with the rubber band.5. Wrap the shorter wire tightly around the neck of the globe and, with pliers, twist firmly. Clip off excess wire. Cut off the rubber band and discard.6. Bend the descending 2 inches of the handle up over the securing wire and lightly twist around the handle. Cover the twist with the black beads, three on each side.

Three easy ways to give your entry a cheerfully haunted lookHalloween homes need costumes too. Here are ghosts, lanterns, and a crow-filled tree that will welcome trick-or-treaters in properly spooky fashion.Globe lanternsInvert a glass globe that normally goes over an electric ceiling light fixture, tuck a tea light inside, and you''ve got a holiday lantern. Choose a globe that fits over the porch light and you can greet trick-or-treaters in an orange glow.TIME: 20 minutes, not including drying time

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