Dollar Store Tombstone Makeover - Cheap Easy DIY Graveyard Tutorial

www.monstertutorials.com - Make these awesome and spooky DIY tombstones using cheap dollar store foam tombstones and a few other materials and some crafty techniques!!
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  • @temberh1
    @temberh19 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this. Just found this tutorial and finally my tombstones aren't all sparkly and ugly. I revamped my ugly tombstones and now they look so fantastic! More realistic! My graveyard display will look better than ever. 💜

  • @torim7670
    @torim76704 жыл бұрын

    You could put a little peat moss on top and sides to give it a aging and realistic look . Great job.

  • @brendastraley8829

    @brendastraley8829

    4 жыл бұрын

    I use those cheap cobwebs on top of the tombstone.

  • @janedoe6181

    @janedoe6181

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tori M Excellent idea!!

  • @yeshalloween
    @yeshalloween4 жыл бұрын

    I love other Halloween enthusiasts, I find they’re the most fun people. Thanks for this!

  • @litacakes3422
    @litacakes34224 жыл бұрын

    (From a previous Lowe's paint desk employee) Be aware that some all purpose glues and some caulks CAN melt Styrofoam pretty darn easy. Always check the 'for use on' notes to make sure it states some kind of foam otherwise, you might end up with a mess of uncured glue and melted/warped foam/Styro Also, Duramax (Valspar) is a mid line exterior paint - it will hold up well, though i can't say how well it preforms on foam or cheap (dollar store) textures/surfaces. But you're probably good for a few Halloweens.

  • @janedoe6181

    @janedoe6181

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lita Cakes He did mention that you needed to be aware that some glues would eat/melt the styrofoam. He said the Loctite glue was fine to use with styrofoam, but who knows what type of silicone he switched to using. However, silicone is compatible with just about everything.

  • @harrykuheim6107

    @harrykuheim6107

    Жыл бұрын

    It would be even Scarier ... maybe a Gravestone that got destroyed by a demon, or got nuked...

  • @maribelgarcia4382
    @maribelgarcia43824 жыл бұрын

    I've seen other tutorials and they just talk a lot and don't start on the project. I love that you talk an I don't get annoyed....while you are explaining you are also showing how to do this paticular project. Thank you for your ideas. I look foward into watching more.

  • @heidithomas5455
    @heidithomas54554 жыл бұрын

    Love how he gives credit to the other channels and how to videos. His Halloween vibe is amazing. He reminds me of an old world mystic. Thanks for the video.

  • @erarebirth
    @erarebirth5 жыл бұрын

    Nice!! For anyone reading this, a friendly reminder that right now (at the time I'm commenting) is a great time to stock up on clearance Halloween decorations etc for next year!! (Or if you just like that kind of spooky stuff... or if you are a cosplayer...) :)

  • @MonsterTutorials

    @MonsterTutorials

    5 жыл бұрын

    definitely!!

  • @ryancavender7700

    @ryancavender7700

    4 жыл бұрын

    I always buy my decorations after halloween for the next year!

  • @cherryshrimp4120
    @cherryshrimp41205 жыл бұрын

    For them being dollar store items they turned out really awesome. Like you said, from a distance you could not tell they were cheaply bought although I think they still look great even close up.

  • @HollywoodHaunter
    @HollywoodHaunter5 жыл бұрын

    Great big thankyou for the nice shout out.👍👍👍 The tombstones turned out awesome! Hope all of you had a happy halloween. 🎃

  • @MonsterTutorials

    @MonsterTutorials

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy Halloween to you and your family!!

  • @patbo3577

    @patbo3577

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hollywood hunters you are one of my favorite KZreads productions to watch. I love seeing that little one grow up, because I'm not a grandma yet and don't get to inspire the next Halloween hunters.

  • @brendastraley8829
    @brendastraley88294 жыл бұрын

    We added neon colors to our Dollar Tree Tum Stones to make them more noticeable during night. Yellow, Purple and White sponged on in areas. I like to spray paint old fake flowers to use in my grave yard area. I have also used planters and boxes to give the tombstones height. Bigger is better.

  • @greybeard328
    @greybeard3284 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't it be more interesting since the dollar store tombstones are symmetrical just glue 2 of them together with foam layer with pipe in middle. That way you have carvings on both sides

  • @christinacarrasco7080

    @christinacarrasco7080

    4 жыл бұрын

    charles honey 👍🏼👍🏼😂😂😂😂

  • @janedoe6181

    @janedoe6181

    4 жыл бұрын

    charles honey I thought about that too, but that would only be beneficial if they were being placed in an area where both sides could be seen. It would have been a waste for him to do it that way since only one side could be seen in his setup.

  • @drinkmoresoda
    @drinkmoresoda4 жыл бұрын

    I got a feeling this video has come back from the dead for halloween 2019!

  • @barbatloosenutproductions2027

    @barbatloosenutproductions2027

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah! I just found this! In fact, I think it will be coming back from the dead for many years to come! Great tutorials have a tendency to do that! 😎👍Happy Halloween!🍁

  • @glutenfreedead

    @glutenfreedead

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah lol

  • @marleneperez8195

    @marleneperez8195

    2 жыл бұрын

    And in 2021. 👻

  • @jerrytiner3391
    @jerrytiner33915 жыл бұрын

    It's nice to have new Halloween videos after the Halloween season, it's depressing that it's already over! Great video, I've seen some tombstone vids like yours but yours is a much simpler way of doing it. Have a great day and weekend!

  • @MonsterTutorials

    @MonsterTutorials

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jerry!

  • @Amberdawnn76

    @Amberdawnn76

    5 жыл бұрын

    I already miss it

  • @kristine2285

    @kristine2285

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally!!🦇🎃🦇🙋

  • @patbo3577

    @patbo3577

    4 жыл бұрын

    Halloween is never over you just start on next year's new projects.

  • @MikeSmith-lc2np
    @MikeSmith-lc2np5 жыл бұрын

    Cool vid. Crickets and trains. thank you brother. look forward to the next tutorial

  • @patbo3577
    @patbo35774 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a hot wire knife. What are used to cut foam is the electric carving knife that you use to carve your holiday meet such as turkey. I buy them from a thrift store cuz after a couple of years they do tend to wear out. Also a knife from your hardware store believe it's called a key hole saw. (Serrated song with deep teeth and stiff blade. I believe they use it on sheet rock).

  • @tcan4959
    @tcan49595 жыл бұрын

    Great tip about the conduit. Love me some Hollywood Haunters. Sweet kitty.

  • @tank8285
    @tank82852 жыл бұрын

    Cool vid man! Tip tho: that hole in the grip above the trigger of your caulk gun is a cutter for your caulking tube. And that lever above your thumb on the grip is the release. It will stop the flow of caulk so you dont get that mess on the table. 👍

  • @teridoty4285
    @teridoty42854 жыл бұрын

    This is pretty amazing. TY for the lesson on the pipe cutter. It's a different style than I've seen before and wow, what a difference (I usually cut plastic pipe with a chop saw). Great tutorial!!!

  • @NotJessH
    @NotJessH4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! I bought a bunch of these at Dollar Tree and painted / distressed them but they’re still flimsy and will fly away in the wind. I’m excited to copy this and make the tombstones more substantial. Just got a new fog machine and strobe lights for the graveyard and I’m so excited to finish decorating. Our whole neighborhood goes all out for every holiday so it’s fun to try to outdo the neighbors! All in fun.

  • @maureenrandazzo2645
    @maureenrandazzo26452 жыл бұрын

    Man I have missed you. Your talent is amazing. Simple tombstone. Ty.

  • @aiRbckwrds
    @aiRbckwrds5 жыл бұрын

    This was a good makeover. I would have never guessed that they started off as Dollar Tree tombstones. You also lucked out on the paint. It was the perfect color. I'll have to try these for next year. Thanks for the video and I'll stop by Hollywood Haunter and check out their vids too.

  • @patworfka143
    @patworfka1434 жыл бұрын

    Poppin in to say that I followed this tutorial and our graveyard came out AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the step by step. The only thing I could not identify exactly was what clear silicone you ended up using to glue the foam together, but we used one that was quick dry and worked quite well. Thanks again for the video!

  • @suzannewinz1099
    @suzannewinz10995 жыл бұрын

    I like the practical tips you give for where to apply various colors of paint. Looks great!

  • @tatichip
    @tatichip4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time and effort to show a great way to improve the cheap decorations. You make it so they will last!

  • @goapebilly
    @goapebilly5 жыл бұрын

    great video, wish u showed this in September,very ingenuous

  • @MonsterTutorials

    @MonsterTutorials

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. Had some stuff come up in Sept/Oct, and there will be a video up at noon today explaining everything. Cheers, ET

  • @CaptRich-bi3gp

    @CaptRich-bi3gp

    4 жыл бұрын

    LoL, it's September now! 🙃

  • @HarlieDd
    @HarlieDd4 жыл бұрын

    Loved the tutorial, but my favorite part is the cat! BEAUTIFUL kitty! 😸

  • @leonjrich
    @leonjrich4 жыл бұрын

    Great job.

  • @wolfman75
    @wolfman755 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Edward for your take on how to do remakes!!! Now I have Hollywood's & yours. Much appreciated!! They turned out Excellent!!

  • @MonsterTutorials

    @MonsterTutorials

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @picmajik
    @picmajik4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great tutorial! Thumbs up for the reminder about utility lines. My cable lines run through the patio so I always have to watch for that.

  • @mistykaposy4102
    @mistykaposy41024 жыл бұрын

    The Oops Paint section is my favorite! Always stocked with grey.

  • @patriot1303
    @patriot13034 жыл бұрын

    Love the cat getting some screen time too 😂

  • @odonovan
    @odonovan Жыл бұрын

    3:22 - The bottom of the tombstone and the bottom of the styrofoam panel are both flat. If you matched up the bottoms, it would have saved you having to cut out the bottom of the styrofoam. One fewer cut per styrofoam piece saves you that much time and effort. 14 cuts saved, overall. 8:28 - "Cutting disk?" It's called the blade. 16:33 - Stone doesn't rust.

  • @WinstonofLansdowne
    @WinstonofLansdowne5 жыл бұрын

    Love it. They look awesome.

  • @angeliquehoward1238
    @angeliquehoward12382 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! Getting stuff done on a budget. Much appreciated! I'm going to add two blocks underneath to give it height next year.

  • @boriskarloff598
    @boriskarloff5982 жыл бұрын

    We have the same white footstool! Had it for years, my youngest daughter uses it when she's helping me cook dinner. Great channel.

  • @wojie9027
    @wojie90274 жыл бұрын

    I have the same exact tombstones! I remember last year when I bought them I had to do something more, I left the plastic on it and then made stakes outta paint stirrers, lol It was ok, and the plastic helped keep them from weathering or breaking, but this year after being inspired by this, I will be adding the extra Styrofoam (not exactly what you have, but similar) and repainting and finding a new way to reinforce them. Thank you! You've got me as a subscriber! Keep up the great work! It looks awesome!

  • @kristine2285
    @kristine22855 жыл бұрын

    Ooh.... totally love your headstone make over!🦇🎃🦇 Thank you for sharing...🤗🙋

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP20115 жыл бұрын

    It looked so great at the end with the chain fencing!

  • @MonsterTutorials

    @MonsterTutorials

    5 жыл бұрын

    Doing a tutorial for the chain fencing as well, just haven't edited yet!

  • @patriciahibbert6139
    @patriciahibbert6139 Жыл бұрын

    Also you could use a PEX Pipe cutter which is faster and also a clean cut like does on the the PEX pipe. Also I just love the grave yard idea about the tombstones. Just a little thought ca you add some glow in the dark paint on the edges to make the stone stand out in the night.

  • @thundercourage
    @thundercourage4 жыл бұрын

    This is the best. Thank you! Your videos are so LEGIT.

  • @mikelopez2001
    @mikelopez20014 жыл бұрын

    Wow now that was an awesome job 👍 love it

  • @loritavarez953
    @loritavarez9534 жыл бұрын

    Wow I won't of never thought of that it's awesome thanks for sharing. This is the first time watching your videos, I'll keep watching.

  • @DRACUL1964
    @DRACUL19645 жыл бұрын

    They look really great!!!

  • @michaelwelker3595
    @michaelwelker3595 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Loved your idea! Thank you for sharing!

  • @pricepi1
    @pricepi15 жыл бұрын

    Nice guy and entertaining. Thank you for the show.

  • @Ratt1959
    @Ratt19595 жыл бұрын

    They look terrific! And so simple to do. I have a few of them laying around I'm going to have to get ready for next year. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @anitaerickson1971
    @anitaerickson19714 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this amazing diy. Every year I buy the same headstone from family dollars and it was hard to get them to stay standing up. Now I can keep them and don't have to buy them every year.

  • @jcjonk
    @jcjonk4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!

  • @emilybaxley3935
    @emilybaxley39354 жыл бұрын

    Okay I love how spooky your house looks like my house is decorated with Halloween decorations and creepy things all year round lol

  • @bertiestclr
    @bertiestclr4 жыл бұрын

    Edwardo I love your D.I.Y. Halloween projects, I do my own & have many ideas based on your vids. One thing I must let you know, styrofoam cuts better with a heat knife, you won't have all that mess & it cuts like butter, if you don't have a heat knife, I also just heat up a butter knife on my Bosch gas stove & it slides right thru. Cuts the cutting time to just seconds. Look Ma, no mess.

  • @emilythequeen1
    @emilythequeen14 жыл бұрын

    I did something similar and ised rock/granite texture paint and that looked good.

  • @shaygardner1309
    @shaygardner13094 жыл бұрын

    How am I just now finding your channel?? I just subscribed and I'm about to start binge watching your crafts and follow along! Great job! Stay spooky! 👻☠

  • @ritagarrison8315
    @ritagarrison8315 Жыл бұрын

    Wow those look really good

  • @rosesperfumelace
    @rosesperfumelace4 жыл бұрын

    Wow I am impressed. Those look great!

  • @horses2by
    @horses2by4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome graveyard props

  • @jaycosgrove9765
    @jaycosgrove97652 жыл бұрын

    I love Halloween and this is a brilliant project. Love it.

  • @farkas3131
    @farkas31314 жыл бұрын

    Looks great !

  • @anixa00ify
    @anixa00ify3 жыл бұрын

    Great idea. Thank you for sharing.

  • @marieradford8321
    @marieradford83214 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel, thank you so much for making really great stuff using every day objects. I made a bbq bat the other day I'd love to share with you as you inspired it.

  • @hmark29
    @hmark294 жыл бұрын

    You are very talented and fun to watch. Thanks for all the steps so nicely explained!

  • @aventrolex
    @aventrolex2 жыл бұрын

    wow! those actually look pretty good! good job!

  • @Floridagirl74
    @Floridagirl744 жыл бұрын

    Great video. They turn out great.

  • @chanelharris3714
    @chanelharris37144 жыл бұрын

    Great ideal and easy because those tombstone are very flexible and breakable.

  • @jenniferodonnell6815
    @jenniferodonnell68154 жыл бұрын

    Seeing this in September, love this idea!!!!

  • @DCogsdil
    @DCogsdil4 жыл бұрын

    That is simply amazing! Awesome-ness! Thank you for sharing. debs from Texas

  • @wraith20072007
    @wraith200720073 жыл бұрын

    Great job, thanks for sharing.

  • @danamelton1738
    @danamelton17385 жыл бұрын

    oh no ! I wish I would have seen this before Halloween was over. I had a ton of those I just had to use as is. ill def do this to them now and use them for next year. thanks a bunch.

  • @jdaywork2693
    @jdaywork26934 жыл бұрын

    Very cool. I was looking at those stones just recently. Thanks very much!

  • @jenm6186
    @jenm61862 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!! This was just what I needed!!

  • @ny5946
    @ny59464 жыл бұрын

    Incredible idea!

  • @myrnahidalgo2271
    @myrnahidalgo22714 жыл бұрын

    They came out great! Love the mustache!

  • @gailc.goodwin2053
    @gailc.goodwin20535 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 🎃

  • @puniluv8942
    @puniluv89424 жыл бұрын

    What a great idea

  • @gnarkill32
    @gnarkill324 жыл бұрын

    WOW, those look great!

  • @jackpmeadows
    @jackpmeadows3 жыл бұрын

    You do great work!

  • @crafterlex
    @crafterlex4 жыл бұрын

    I love this! Nicely done!!!

  • @jacoblusty7794
    @jacoblusty77942 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting/very awesome I had to try it out

  • @8656737s
    @8656737s4 жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @TinaLouise528
    @TinaLouise5284 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas!

  • @gungagalunga7761
    @gungagalunga77614 жыл бұрын

    Nice tips. Thanks for sharing.

  • @donnahart6259
    @donnahart62594 жыл бұрын

    Nice I love it!

  • @DrBoner
    @DrBoner5 жыл бұрын

    I will make it for another halloween 🎃

  • @irenearboli
    @irenearboli4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos and the way you explain!

  • @kimballwmason3040
    @kimballwmason30403 жыл бұрын

    i took some of the plastic political yard signs all over the place and painted them black, cut them to fit the back of the dollar store tombstones and glued them on the back, and using the built in stakes on the political signs, they are sturdy and will stand up, even in the wind. Used hot melt glue to glue them as well as a few heavy staples on the corners. withstand the Idaho Wind just fine.

  • @blackmuse1981
    @blackmuse19814 жыл бұрын

    Omg! You just made my day! I was wondering what to do with my cheap tombstones and how to make them stick to the ground since it´s pretty windy here....

  • @sergiocisneros11
    @sergiocisneros114 жыл бұрын

    Very cool, thanks

  • @jeffreyriggs1911
    @jeffreyriggs19114 жыл бұрын

    awesome video. never thought of the pvc in the middle!!!!! well done... I decided to go to home depot and buy the sign stakes. you know the ones where people are going and asking you to vote for them... well those can be cut in half and end up like an H ... stab side into ground and other into tombstone. these are super sturdy too @$1.18 each cut in half so 2 done for that. so far held up to the weather - I mean so far good in the wind.

  • @wickeddeadchick
    @wickeddeadchick4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea 👍👍👍👍

  • @nightlyghostandparanormals6266
    @nightlyghostandparanormals62664 жыл бұрын

    Love the video! Great idea for our Halloween grave yard. Thanks for sharing

  • @perpetual61
    @perpetual614 жыл бұрын

    Wow you're one Talented Guy they came out Awesome !A Big THANK YOU For sharing your DIY Ideas with us.

  • @writer422
    @writer4224 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, love it!

  • @joehaefeker4725
    @joehaefeker47254 жыл бұрын

    A little creativity goes a long way👍

  • @myshuda1
    @myshuda15 жыл бұрын

    I love your tutorials!

  • @wallyturgeon4633
    @wallyturgeon46332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info and video👍

  • @katylucyb1
    @katylucyb14 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great job! Just what I was looking for and I’m also using $Tree tombstones! Found your video just in time too! Thank you so much for the awesome video and additional ideas for my graveyard! I can’t wait to see more of your creations! Happy haunting!

  • @Utubesuxmycock
    @Utubesuxmycock4 жыл бұрын

    damn you are awesome dude killer yard!

  • @1234mep
    @1234mep5 жыл бұрын

    Great informative easy diy

  • @gabeplaysreal
    @gabeplaysreal4 жыл бұрын

    Already watch Hollywood Haunter!

  • @tomiko2683
    @tomiko26834 жыл бұрын

    LOVE THIS!

  • @sassysueanneluchenta5017
    @sassysueanneluchenta50173 жыл бұрын

    “Dude get out of there” quote of every crafty pet owner.