With a title like that, you’re probably looking for a good time. And that you will have, but probably not in the way you were expecting. Lol Today we’re going to talk about skeletons and swings.

Halloween is a skeleton’s favorite holiday.

Love at first sight does not require sight. Even after death love lives on.

They like to lounge around on Sunday afternoons.

Skeletons can be silly and have a playful sense of humor.

What could be more fun than riding a swing? The idea of skeletons and swings inspired our next project.

How to Make a Skeleton Swing:

Halloween Sidewalk Edging – (lightweight plastic)

I bought this at the dollar store. It is supposed to be used as spooky edging along your front sidewalk or to serve as a perimeter fence around a Halloween graveyard display. This works great as a seat swing, and I kept the stakes for their menacing appearance.

Large Link Chains – (lightweight plastic)

This dungeon-like chain also came from the dollar store. A note of caution, these fake chains are only for show and cannot hold any weight. Compensate for this by using heavy twine, as you will see in the following steps below.

Assembled Swing

Tie chains to each side of the seat using heavy twine. As mentioned above, you will need to add support, and this depends upon the type of skeleton you choose. To prevent the chains from pulling apart: tie heavy twine to each side of the seat and weave it through the chains to the top and then tie it together so it can be placed over a branch or slid onto a wall-mounted flagpole.

Human Skeleton on Swing

Human skeletons have a loop at the top of the skull, which will support the full weight. He will appear to be riding the swing if you clasp his hands upon the chains, allowing the seat to simply lean against his backside. You may need to adjust the chain length to accommodate his height. For a humorous touch, you could add a baseball cap or a fashionable scarf around the neck.

Dragon Skeleton on Swing

Here’s another skeleton option, and as you know I love dragons, so I returned the human skeleton to the store and chose this dragon instead.

Finished Dragon Swing

To protect the dragon’s animatronic eyes, jaws and sound effects, I opted to keep the swing indoors and hung it from an existing plant hook in the ceiling. To reinforce the swing to hold his weight, I attached additional twine to the four corners of the seat. I also tied his feet to the seat to ensure he stays firmly in place. Everybody loves this new addition to our Halloween décor. I think he likes it too!

I hope this project will inspire you to think outside the box with your Halloween decorations. Please let me know your thoughts and ideas in the comments.  

Thanks for Reading! Happy Crafting! And I hope you have a very Happy Halloween!