Wisconsin mom reaches millions on TikTok after dressing 10 skeletons like Taylor Swift for Halloween
A "Swiftie" in Wisconsin is making a splash in her neighborhood and on TikTok after dressing 10 Halloween skeletons in threads to mimic Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
Katelyn McLaughlin, a Sun Prairie resident, said she was inspired to create her display after attending one of Swift's concerts in June with a friend. She gathered plastic skeletons and got to work on crafting the costumes made popular by Swift.
"I couldn’t stop thinking about how good of an idea it was, and I started obsessing watching the videos from the show to figure out which outfits were in the cases," McLaughlin, 36, told Fox News Digital, explaining that she placed the skeletons in frames to recreate one of the sets from the concert.
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"Working on all of the [clothing] pieces that were going to be on these skeletons was a creative outlet for me in addition to be in love with Taylor Swift. It was a lot of fun."
If you drive by the McLaughlin residence at night this Halloween season, a glowing display of Taylor Swift skeletons stand tall with the pop star's music playing in the background. (Katelyn McLaughlin)
McLaughlin said the project was a family effort with her kids and husband helping to build the cases. The skeletons were propped with fishing line and a friend added lights that blink to the beat of various Swift songs.
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McLaughlin told Fox News Digital that she drew inspiration from this stage set from one of Taylor Swift's concerts that took place in June. (Katelyn McLaughlin)
Seen on McLaughlin's front lawn are 10 skeletons wearing Taylor Swift-inspired costumes that the mom of two created. The left skeleton wears the outfit from Swifts "You Belong With Me" video, and the cheerleader costume derives from "Shake It Off." (Katelyn McLaughlin)
McLaughlin posted videos of the display which she named the "ScarEras Tour" onto TikTok where they’ve been viewed by millions of people and garnered thousands of comments of praise.
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@witchyswifty "The old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now… why? Because she’s dead!" ☠️👻🎃 My ScarEras tour #lwymmd halloween display is up! Light show is NEXT! Omg, I hope @Taylor Swift sees this! 😍😍 #erastour #halloween #taylorswift #swifttok #diy #reputation #lwymmdtaylorsversion #witchtok #FYP #taylornation ♬ Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift
People driving by McLaughlin’s home have also appeared to appreciate the décor, she said.
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"They stop, take a picture," McLaughlin noted.
McLaughin said she purchased two skeletons, used some she had stored away and borrowed the others from friends. Some of the clothes were from her own closet and she handcrafted the rest of the costumes herself, she said. (Katelyn McLaughlin)
"I have met so many people. I have made friendship bracelets and handing them to people who stop by," McLaughin said, explaining that Swifties have been exchanging similar bracelets at recent concerts.
McLaughlin's post showing her Taylor Swift Eras Tour Halloween display exploded on TikTok, garnering millions of views and thousands of comments from "Swifties" who appreciated the McLaughlin's spooky nod to the superstar singer and performer. (Fernando Leon/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management/Katelyn McLaughlin)
As for a reaction from Swift about the skeletons, McLaughlin said it’s something she’s hoping for, but understands the superstar is "super busy."
"I always joke that if she responded, I would lay down and pass away," McLaughlin said with a laugh. "It would be the most amazing thing if she reached out. If she saw it, I hope it made her smile."
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Nicole Pelletiere is a senior editor on the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
