Build Your Own Haunted House (for Halloween)

What do you get when you have Count Dracula at the Home Depot? The best Halloween ever! Actor Brian Peck stars as the "Tool Time" Count who helps us create quality Halloween displays on a shoestring budget. And don't let his costume fool you, this professional how-to was written and produced by Hollywood Special Effects and Makeup artists to guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a fun and spooky haunted attraction. Topics covered include: Tombstones; crystal ball; cobwebs; wrought iron fencing; mad scientist laboratory; lighting and thunder; sound design; stone walls; makeup; plus, safety and common and sense. Directed by Insung Hwang and written by Kelly Mann. 08DR JSCA 45 min.

Flowers For Christmas With Jane Packer

"Highly Recommended." Jane Packer is one of those exceptional artists who has the ability to help make how-to projects easy to understand. Anyone who wants to create floral arrangements for the holidays, without it costing you a lot of money, will love this program in which Jane shares her many years of experience to help crafters of all skill levels." -National Media Review Best-selling author and floral designer Jane Packer (Living With Flowers; The Complete Guide to Flower Arranging; Fast Flower Arranging; Jane Packer's New Flower Arranging) is the perfect hostess and instructor to help you decorate for the holidays, as you never have before. With schools and shops in New York, London, Tokyo and Seoul, four best-selling books and one additional how-to program on flower arranging (Living With Flowers), Jane is known throughout the world for her expertise and innovation. In this easy-to-follow program Jane guides viewers step-by-step through the process of creating floral arrangements needed for an elegant and inspiring Christmas. From the door wreath to the garland, swag and table arrangement, she takes you through the materials and techniques needed to produce beautiful and inexpensive arrangements which will in turn create atmosphere and admiration at this special time of year. Produced by WCP Video. 08DR/CL JSCA 50 min. Associated Program: Jane Packer's "Living With Flowers"

Parties for Young Children: A Parent's Guide

Parties can be a fantastic way to have fun for children, especially if they are planned properly. This wonderful how-to program is a complete guide for parents to plan and hold the most exciting party for their child or children, including ideas for games and activities, how to manage young guests, how to be an efficient party leader, how to decorate party rooms, and how to embellish clothes. The five party themes include: Sleeping Princess; Treasure Island; Wavy Davy; Witches and Wizards; Teddy Bear Picnic. Produced Teresa Cross and Linda McKenzie. 08DR JSCA 40 min.

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