Jesus in the House

Guess who is standing in my kitchen?! I'm in the process of repairing and painting a large life size staute of Jesus for the Catholic Church in our town ..so here are the before pictures..

A few Thanksgiving cards to use..Got all my turkeys up will post pictures with my new camera[these are photos with my one one..sad I know]

Have some chalkware Turkey pins for sale on http://www.spookytimejingles.com

Jeez... I have been on the crazy train the past few days.. Thank you Dani & Kristen! Dani and Kristen from 'Spooky Times Jingles' have been helping me build my pages for the site..well there are a few kinks in my pages still ...but learning how to build pages..unfortunately, that left no time for my working on my papier mache and special projects...well,now back to work!

Etsy Date Changed

Love ,love this suit for a nice fall day!!!

Hello, just a quick note....camera isn't here yet !!! So changed my Estsy store date and gave myself a 'extra' day.... hopefully to learn how to use!

Rainy Daze

Made up 2 pictures for 'my avatar' to go on 'SpookyTimes Jingles' http://www.spookytimesjingles.com/ this month [Nov. 13th] and trying to decide which to use...

This is one of my favorite postcards with Halloween and Thanksgiving back to back..2 of my favorite Holidays!! Another nice old postcard..

This is a glass plate with a nice old deer print...

Found these 2 very cool turkeys on 'Etsy' ...This tall turkey is a pattern and the shirt I think I gotta buy!

Old paper diecut..fabulous!

A pretty ..but wrinkled postcard for you..

Another lovely glass plate with vintage image..

It's been a wet Oct.... Halloween was gusty winds and rain...Hoping my camera will get here today!! Began working on Christmas and a few turkeys..joined Vivians 'Elf Swap' so should be fun..will take down all the Halloween decorations this week and pull out the Thanksgiving turkeys ...

Getting Close...

Well ,waiting for my new camera I had a Canon but went with a Sony Cybershot DSCH 20B ..Had good reviews I went to http://www.cnet.com and just liked it..so hope it will be here soon to take some pictures for Halloween..

Neat Moon pictures for you..

Getting closer .....Boo to you!

Crazy Camera...

Well, spent most of my evening trying to get my camera and computer download to work!! It's no go..... so at 2:am I then gave up and went and ordered a new camera! So NO new items, will be posted to Etsy,until my new camera get here! These are the only 2 items that the pictures were not corrupted..so a tease or you! Trick or Treat!!

Tonight on Etsy..

My 5 year old Canon camera is driving me crazy!! I think its getting ready to die as acting weird.. so before the month is over, I'm 'treating' myself to a new digital camera! Anyways , tonight around 8-9pm Michigan time.. I'll be listing a few more items to Etsy... as need to clear out my work area for the Christmas stuff to begin!

A peek into a corner of my messy work space..new works and reworks ... and if I really don't like it..it goes in the wood stove!

Here's a real sneek peek.. This 'owl on the moon' went to Bethany Lowe for 2010..
...I love Moons.. and owls and squirrels.. and bunnies and bears... and and..well you get the idea...

A cute little poem you can use..

A terrific pair of Flapper girls for Halloween..

A fellow artist told me my Etsy avatar was no good ...and should use a face of one of my creations... so here is 'My New Avatar for Etsy'...

Isn't this a great graphic design for a box of drinking straws!?

Marching into Halloween ...its almost here!

Geez..it has been a soggy week here!! But on the bright side the colors are saturated and trees refuse to give up their pretty leaves...We woke to a surprise a couple days ago... in the basement ... 2'' of water... After cleaning up and having fans blowing day and night it's now possible to get my delayed projects done! Nothing was ruined... as got smart after the 'first time' and have everything in plastic bins.. Still is 'yucky' though....even have the wood stove burning to get the damp out...so that's what happening here...so this evening it's homemade chili and oatmeal cookies and the third season of 'Dexter' from Netflix ...Winter is coming early this year...

Misc. Halloween Stuff!

Well, its really not a 'Halloween picture' but thought you may like it..

Here's 2 interesting old postcards...

Old Dennison paper seals..

more colorful old tags............

Cute Veggie man and pumpkin postcard...

Do you have this problem? I do!! Our kitties are always mooching from us and we do end up giving them food from our plates..guess thats why they are fat..

A fun paper napkin..I have maybe 20 different, so will scan all for the blog.. as great graphics..

I like the cute cats for Halloween not the scary, I want the grandkids to 'like' cats not fear them!

A neat old magazine and wonderful Victorian trade card..

Friends for Halloween, pumpkins and a black rabbit..

Magazine ad from when I was a Kid ...............

Winners of the Giveaway!

Well ,here are the 2 picks, sorry I don't have something for everyone that came to visit!
Winner of 'Little Miss Moon' is: Shari R. http://www.playswithpaper.blogspot.com/

The Winner of 'Veggie Man Rattle' is: Jennifer http://www.primpumpkin.blogspot.com/.. Will the 2 Ladies please email me, your full names and mailing addresses and will send treats on Monday! Thanks again, to all who came to visit and I enjoyed flying to around all the festivities and oogling the eye candies ..latel,ate last night !

Think that's why I'm pooped out today! [not the night owl I use to be] ...

Two of my bargain doll projects, a old composition Kewpie [bought on ebay] , I fixed and repainted [will dress her in Halloween fabric and crepe paper] and a Lee Middleton doll. Washed and waiting to be dressed for my grand daughter to play with. [rubber band is holding her hair in place,as had crazy hair!] A bargain, bought her for .40 cents at local St. Vinnie!
[plus got that cute kitty clown planter for cheap!]

A Kewpie lamp , I fixed and painted..she's a keeper...

Old pressed paper Witch .

Lots of little Halloween trinkets in my kitchen...

Top of the fridge [can't bear to put away my rabbits so they are up for all the holidays!]

Carolee Clark of http://www.kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/
painted that wonderful plaque.

Penny Mccallister Black cat. My on going Kewpie project...basketcase Kewpies repaired and painted and someday will be dressed! All their bases are covered in Martha Stewart glitter..love the chocolate brown ...

It's Time and 2 Free Giveaways!

Booo.........Welcome sweeties to my little Halloween home..

Make sure to leave 'a comment on this post' for the '2 FREE GIVEAWAY TREATS.. my 'Little Moon Witch' and 'Veggie Man Rattle' reproduced by Bethany Lowe and signed by me.
I will pick 2 people randomly from the comment list and announce Winners on Sunday night.

Everything looks better in the evening glow of Halloween lights!

The Cat Bottle of red wine is so cool ...will use as a candlestick when empty! Cat bottle from Germany, Blood Orange Wine cooler from Italy, and a Belgium light ale , all bought at 'World Market' http://www.worldmarket.com/ a favorite store by my daughter's home ..always make sure I can do some shopping there when I visit...

Vintage plates, rattles and plastic lights...Scott Smiths [Rucus Studio] 'little Gourd lantern' and 2 of my pumpkin dolls [for sale on etsy].

Lights on , lights off..

Oops! My plate is empty!

A old favorite, a fiber optic tree bought over 10 years ago at Joanne's Fabrics!

A favorite necklace bought on Etsy made by Cheri Lewis of 'Mamas Little Babies.'.well, I definately will 'Smell Good' for Halloween , this perfume is a very fresh crisp flower smell ,not so sweet, but very clean not at all what I expected! Love it.. Made in Spain..bought on http://www.fragrance.net/

Even got some Ebay treats today in the mail! A Minerva metal head doll, this picture does it no justice, as she is quite pretty! A mint head, but missing eyes and wig.. a fun project for me..has nice little slippers too..also received the fabulous reproduction Halloween fabric!

Had to take a picture..again..of my 2 new dolls from Nicol Sayre! So pretty..

A Scott Smith reproduction pumpkin light by Bethany Lowe. The White Witch
is also a Bethany Lowe item..

Paper balls ,paper garlands and light from Blumchen http://www.blumchen.com/

Getting Ready for Tonight 's Party..

Yikes!! Time is running out and there's so much to do before the evening's fun..

So many eyes will be looking...

I'm barely dressed for the ocassion and sweeping yet to do!

Decorating is almost finished! What fun! Ta..dah!

Dang my hair is a mess!

Still not dressed ....and pumpkins to carve!

With alittle help from my furry friend ...I'll do some baking......

How about some Pumpkin bread, Pumpkin cookies,Pumpkin muffins, Pumpkin cake , Pumpkin doughnuts or even some Pumpkin pie..yumm... my favorite, with a big dollup of real whip cream!

Did you mark your calendar, for Oct. 17th, 'A Fanciful Twist Halloween Blog Party' http://www.afancifultwist.typepad.com/?!

Maybe I'll go as a Gypsy..thats always fun..
and a bit exotic..

or just dress in black... but a wee sexy...

oh heck! Maybe I'll just wear some carbs and the forget about the calories.. read a good magazine...

Adding more pumpkins.. you can never have too many..

Sweeping here and there...

Waiting for twilight to light the candles..

Dinner?! It's 'Witches Stew ' of coarse..
[when my grandma use to make chili she always called it 'Witches Stew'
maybe to get me to eat it, I'm not sure..]
but I love it now and great for those chilly nights to warm your belly..

The tables set..
with alittle Witch's magic..

adding a few more pumpkins..

well, the treats are baked and the table set..see you this evening at the 'Twight Hour'

More Etsy Stuff ..Plus Halloween Stuff

Well ,was a terrible day to do pictures ... been dark and rainy here but decide I would do photos anyways..so added some more items to my etsy..

Yikes! Tomorrow is the Halloween blog party, I have to get my stuff ready.. http://www.afancifultwist.typepad.com/
Be sure to hop on that broomstick and ride on over here tomorrow evening,I will have some eye candy and a 'FREE HALLLOWEEN GIVEAWAY'...Catty or Batty ..What are you??

Neat old book cover..

Owls and pumpkins..

Cute Halloween flapper and red Witch..

A very bad boy...

Great magazine cover and cute studio postcard..

I read this as a kid..

A neat paper 2 faced lantern ,cat/pumpkin on ebay ..I bid on but lost out.. boohoo..

Etsy Store Open

Hello, well spent all morning loading stuff up in my Etsy store
http://www.hophopjingleboo.etsy.com/ and having stuff snapped up as soon as I get it on there..but having a problem... my paypal is adding $9.00 postage on top of the etsy payment..how can I stop this??.. any help?! Thanks, and the little Ghost is Sold..

update.. Dani of http://www.spookytimejingles.com was a big help, Thanks Dani! Everything is worked out had to go dig about in my paypal and all is ok now! Yippe! Make sure to go check out all the goodies there for sale , I am always too late to get the stuff I want, so you gotta be on your watch for the new updates! Hopefully I can spend tomorrow in my workshop...

Home Again with Ghoultide Treats!

Here are some of my purchases from the show. Yes, even the magazine 'Celebrate 365' http://www.celebrate365.com/ [first time I ever saw it] the cover is what grabbed my eye! Isn't it great?! Cover artwork by 'Retro Rudolph' http://www.retrorudolphs.blogspot.com/ Lori is a fabulous Halloween artist ... articles on Johanna Parker and Robert Brawley

and alot more.. so was like seeing old friends plus a few of my pieces where sprinkled in there too! [What a neat surprise!]Bought a old pressed paper 'Witch & Moon' from a nice gentleman who had vintage Holiday collectibles for sale at the Show [plus a big Easter Rabbit pressed paper stand up ] was delighted!! My goal is to buy something from every artist at the Show ..but can't do it all at once! I wish... Got these sweet little dolls from Nicol who was my neighbor again this year! She even remembered to do a Bunny for me, as asked her last year to bring bunnies..so thoughtful!! Thanks Nicol! Love them.. These will be out year round to enjoy..
and her postcards ,which where as pretty on the back as the front..

A few cards picked up at the show...

Lucky to have a couple of tiny witches from Shelia of 'PrimDollyDesigns' http://www.primdolly.blogspot.com/

Irene Gates a fellow Michigan artist some may know her by her biz name 'Sparrow Reed', had to add a couple more of her fabulous pictures to my collection !!

Have been wanting to buy something from this husband wife team for some time now and was lucky to be across from them at the show..They look perfect on my tree Mr. Skelly and his tiny crows and the whimsical Pumpkin Man on his vine swing,also the tiny Pumpkin Candle clip on!

How cute is this little fuzzy slumpy pumpkin fellow??!!
Lori was in the first building so did not get to see all her goodies.. but finally escaped to shop and he was calling me to bring him home and sit next to my Black Bunny from last year..

Was so happy to be able to see Pat's work but had to have these cute kitty cat felt container and woolie..I noticed alot of artist are dabbling in Felt Needlework, bought myself a bundle of wool and needles last year and a couple Japanese books so I hope have time to play with this winter! [Been told its very addicting..]
..got the fat felt leaf garland at World Market...

Yep ,that me the ol 'pumpkin head in my Calamity Kim apron [ had it made special last year] http://www.calamitykim.typepad.com/.. and with me is that Sweet pie Daughter who without her help I could not do the Show..

Thank you dear daughter! Scott and Stephanie who run the Show gave all the artist a 'Treat Bag' [which my grand kids loved and gobbled up!]..

Early in the show it was packed and hardly room to turn around!! But later in the day people were able to browse with some elbow room..Was a treat to see old customers and new and some friends and fellow artist from Blogland..was a treat to chat with Dani..caught her dashing off.. of 'Ambitions Designs' and 'Spooky Time Jingles' http://www.ambitionsdesign.blogspot.com/

Nicol Sayre was my neighbor ,lucky me! Her dolls are so fantastic in person... loved the vintage fabric stars with tiny photos in the center

Dig those striped stockings! Lovely Halloween needlework and her itty bitty pumpkin dolls.

Yippee Skippy!! Pat Murphy always has a fun and colorful table of critters[and now has a blog too!]http://www.murphybears.blogspot.com/..The wool felt kitty had to come with me...he was calling me...meow!
I really wanted the Owl too... but my purse said 'No'... next year!

Always great to see Tony's colorful wood cravings..love the Witches and Owls!

Paul was my other neighbor and the grand kids got a tour the night before during set up and loved this Scarecrow with the lite up head and Witch riding on a crow!

My granddaughter said this kitty need to comb its hair! Scary! This table was right across from us and oh so tempting!!! So many little goodies to buy!
Wanted everything!!

Irene is the sweetest lady and her Whimsical Witches show that..I went home with 2..it was really hard to pick!

Carol's work is sooo colorful and what a artist!! Have a piece from her and love it...sorry the pictures were so blah.. was rushing to try and get everyone but some photos were too awful to post!

Kristen Beason http://kristenbeasondesigns.blogspot.com/ does the most original and whimsical characters!! I even dreamt about her Pumpkin Pie man! Really! They are just wonderful ..[You can see my stuff in the background] Bought the magazine at Hobby Lobby as never had a chance to get back to her table to buy one.. Hopefully, will request from her a special order for me!! I love her work!! Her work is like a cast of characters that popped out of a story book! Perfection!

Debbie was dressed all black, with a cute vintage hat! She had lots fun felt ornaments on her Spooky Tree..[my grandson liked that!] and Witches big and small.

Scott and his wonderful robe with lush ruffles and a slightly askew ed mustache! His stuff is the best....
Now if only I could win that lottery and buy everything!!

The Show is in 2 buildings... sorry to say I did not get a chance this year to take pictures of everyone.. so you will just have to check out the 'Ghoultide Gathering' website and blog for what I missed and a list of all the artist links.. http://www.ghoultidegathering.com/

Finally, some pictures of my table the night before.. a gathering of Spooky Ghost and a basket of Baby Pumpkin dolls..

A favorite of mine was my 'Moon Witch' bust..

Miss Hyde on the pedestle...

My husband really liked my 'Halloween Spider Boxes' and 'Baabaa
Black Sheep' with the big brown eyes..

Another one of favorites was my 'Gobbling Goblin'..

Some bigger papier mache and vintage fabric dolls and figures in the window..

Finally.. Thanks to all the Shoppers who made the Show a sucess and braved the gloomy weather and economy...Thank you, thank you..

We finally got home late Wed. night as we stayed awhile after the show to spend alittle more time with family...Got to do some shopping with my daughter after we packed up,stopped at 'Ikea' and loaded up with a few goods for the kids..Brought back alot of Treats and a few germs as well..ha! We both got colds..but happy anyways.. feeling back to my old self again! Will post some Halloween things for SALE on the blog 'SUNDAY,OCT.11TH' and on Etsy so be sure to come back then!

Ready and Packed..

I can't believe its been over a month since I last did a post..but we had a full plate here.. Also our computer crashed once again!!t This time a 'worm' came in and we lost our complete desk top..thinking it came in on a Micro Soft update..lucky we had a person who fixed it and managed to save all our files too... Started my Halloween decorating here... but mainly been working on Halloween items for upcoming show 'Ghoultide Gathering' this Saturday in Northville, Mich. We get to see our daughter and family so is a nice time for us... Looking forward all the great artist and their dazzling creations... The colors have turned here ,so really feels like fall, chance of some frost tonight too. Well ,that it for now I 'm just pooped out... I didn't get everything done so will post stuff on the blog and Etsy when we get back... I have a lot of Halloween goodies so keep watching..thanks..