Holiday Planning & Ideas Halloween Halloween Projects & Crafts DIY Creeping Vine Halloween Decoration Modeled after slightly toxic English ivy, this winding vine looks extra sinister alongside faux snakes and black taper candles. By Naomi deMañana Naomi deMañana Naomi deMañana is the former Editor At Large of Martha Stewart Living where she oversaw editorial, including the beloved Good Things column, until October 2021. Previously, she helmed Martha Stewart Weddings as Style Director. A florist, prop stylist, and much more, deMañana has nearly three decades of experience in weddings, events, and editorial. Editorial Guidelines Published on September 29, 2021 Close Photo: Frank Frances Between the slithery rubber snake, black tapers, and brainy-looking cheese, this tabletop is the last word in evil elegance. But the truly terrifying part is the vicious vine, sprouting leaves that resemble black hearts (they're modeled on slightly toxic English ivy). To make it, cut hearts out of black paper, hot-glue them to floral wire wrapped in black floral tape, and wind it along the table to ensnare unsuspecting diners. Looking for more Halloween tablescape inspiration? Discover more of our favorite Halloween tablescape ideas. Created by Naomi deMañana What You'll Need Materials Black kraft paper Floral-wire stems (Bright Creations Flower-Wire Stems 16") Black floral stem tape (Paper Mart Floral Stem Tape in Black) Hot-glue gun and supplies Instructions Cut kraft paper into heart- shaped leaves with scissors. Wrap wire stems in stem tape. Cut small pieces of tape-wrapped wire; wrap around a longer piece of wire, creating small V shapes (like leaf stems). Glue large end to V shapes to make vine.