eyeballs

I picked this recipe up from Freddie and Cindy's Halloween website. For some reason, the link to their homepage wasn't working so I couldn't verify whether or not they allow other people to use their information. So Freddie and Cindy, if you're out there, I hope you don't mind that I have posted your idea.

1. Make Rice Krispies treats as directed on the box.
2. When cool enough to handle, roll into balls the size of a...well, an eyeball.
3. Melt some white chocolate and coat the balls.
4. Place an M&M in the center of the eyeball and press lightly.
5. Place eyeball on wax paper to set up. Putting the tray in the fridge helps speed up the process.
6. Store in a container.

Want to get fancy with the treats? There are oodles of recipe ideas on the official Rice Krispies website.

The first prop of the year, and it isn't even for me. I'd started making it for a friend last winter, and the poor little thing has been sitting in my office unpainted ever since. I finally took the time to finish it this afternoon.

She's made from styrofoam balls, acrylic paint, bathroom tissue mache, a stick, some moss for the base and an old pot. You can make one just like it using the same technique I did (see Carnivorous Plant in the Horrific How-To's section).

Basically, it's styrofoam balls stuck on wire and attached to a stick. I then dip toilet paper in a glue/water mix and cover the wire with it (creating leaves and eyelids). Wait for it to dry completely. Then start layering different shades and colours of paint.