DIY Projects & Crafts Centerpieces DIY Floral Skull and Skeleton Hands Centerpiece Could you use a hand—or two—with the flowers for your party? When guests arrive, be sure to introduce them to your dear, departed decorator. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Photo: ADDIE JUEL For more ideas, scroll through our entire collection of Halloween party ideas and indoor decorations. What You'll Need Materials "Black Beauty" roses, allium, and carnivorous cobra lilies Glass vase Human skull Articulated hand models Candlesticks or bud vases Instructions Re-create our arrangement of smoke bush, 'Black Beauty' roses, allium, and carnivorous cobra lilies in a glass vessel, then set it inside a human skull. (Okay, ours is actually an anatomical model with a detachable top and roomy brain cavity.) Articulated hand models make terrific taper holders, too: Hot-glue them to candlesticks or bud vases, or just prop the lightweight appendages in place. Originally appeared: MARTHA STEWART LIVING, OCTOBER 2018