9. Lounging Skeleton Scene

Plastic skeleton lounging on a porch bench holding a pumpkin

Give your porch a sense of humor: a posable skeleton lounging on the bench, feet up, a pumpkin “drink” in hand. The comedy is in the details — sunglasses, a party hat, a book on his lap. Rearrange him weekly and neighbors will start checking in to see what he is up to.

What You’ll Need

  • Posable life-size skeleton
  • Porch bench or rocking chair
  • Mini pumpkin + straw
  • Props: sunglasses, party hat, or book
  • Throw blanket or pillow

How to Make

  1. Pose the skeleton seated, leaning back with legs stretched.
  2. Drape one arm over the bench back.
  3. Put the mini pumpkin “drink” in his hand.
  4. Add sunglasses or the party hat.
  5. Tuck the blanket beside him and change props weekly.