Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
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Mid-calf, lace up leather boot
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Black ribbon or cording
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Stuffers (for example, candy, cookies, toys, games, mini broom, make-up, black licorice, striped socks)
Step1
Scour vintage and second hand stores for mid-calf, lace up leather boots that evoke thoughts of a witch’s wardrobe. Don’t worry if they are not black, that’s why shoe polish and spray paint were made! Find a vintage store near you: http://www.fashiondig.com/locator/
Step2
Salvage the old tattered feel if they already have it or scuff them up to make them look they’ve taken a few trips on a broom.
Step3
If the laces look too worn (or like mice have been chewing on them), replace with black cording or ribbon. Order cording or ribbon from www.mjtrim.com.
Step4
Stuff the boot with tricks and treats; candy, cookies, toys, games, a mini broom, wart face makeup, black licorice, striped socks (very witchy), or a spooky music Halloween CD. For a few stuffing ideas check out these sites; www.wishingfish.com, www.orientaltrading.com or type "Halloween Gifts" into your Google search bar.
Step5
Get your boot and booty to the party!
Boot scoot into the witching hour
Comments
LisaJof4 said
on 10/10/2008 I had never heard of this tradition, even though I am a huge fan of Halloween hauntings! Thanks for the great idea.