Martha Stewart Living, Volume 155 October 2006
Plain candlesticks look positively creepy in critter-covered cobwebs. Cut a length of cheesecloth, and gently pull to make it look tattered. Drape cloth over candlesticks and mantel; add plastic spiders and leaves. Top candlesticks with bobeches -- collars that catch drips -- and insert tapers.
One of my all-time favorite ideas! I've been draping my whole house in cheesecloth and fake spiders each year since this was a feature!