I've been told I'm the Queen of DIY!  Show me a picture and a budget and I'll knock it out of the park!
I've been customizing old/new Halloween props and decorations for 30+ years.  
Being a photographer hobbyist most of my adult life I found pleasure in setting up beautiful drop backs and themed scenes for photo shoots. 
Then I started incorporating that themed mentality into my Halloween decorating that turned into full indoor/outdoor "Yard Haunting".