Until Further Notice.
I will be back but it will be quite some time yet.
Thank you to all for hanging in there!
Your continued support helps uplift me
and fuels the fire to fight on.
Happy New Year!
Here's on to a new year filled with
the hopes of better things to come!
May you be blessed with love, laughter and looniness!
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Save 13% on all remaining items in my ETSY shop through October 10th!
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Right Up My Darkened Alley!
When Laura Schwarz from P3R contacted me to review a new line of Goth tattoos by Tinsley Transfers, I didn't hesitate to reply with an emphatic YES!!
I received 5 in total, among which were the image above, "Mr. Midnight" (reminiscent of Edward Scissorhands), "The Doctor" (head shot of a plague doctor....swoon), and "The Raven". There was also a beautiful gothic madam complete with parasol & swarming ravens overhead, called "The Birds" and another head shot, this time of a gothic lady with a nesting raven atop her upswept 'do!
We tested these babies out during our bi-monthly 'girls' night', each applying to a different area of the body. They transferred easily & beautifully!! Mine lasted for 2 weeks, and I only then had to remove it due to a blasted doctor's appointment. The amazing imagery matched with the durability make these a must-have for all those who love the creepy, the gothic, and the works of Hitchcock, Tim Burton, etc.
Tinsley Transfers are a line of temporary tattoos created by Christien Tinsley, who is the mastermind behind the "American Horror Story" characters, and is a three time Emmy nominee. To see more of his amazing images & what's available for purchase, go to
On the Mend
Diagnoses have been made.
After a 5-day hospital stay,
I am home and getting stronger every day.
I've made changes where I can
and have accepted what I can't change.
I am bound and determined
to return to the studio within the month
and that uplifts my spirits
more than any herbal remedy could ever do!!
photo courtesy of The Invisible Man 1933
Medical Mystery
I've been struggling with whether or not I should make this post. This blog is mainly about the latest on my artistic output. I prefer to keep the negative at bay. But in my long absence I feel it only fair to let my followers know just what's been going on with me.I am not well. I've been battling with an illness that so far has the doctors stumped. Life has been dominated by countless doctors' appointments and tests. I have little energy and am in great pain most of the day. It keeps me away from the things I love most. It keeps me away from my passion of creating. I haven't stepped foot in the studio in months.
So I will try to attempt at finishing something new when I can, but if things continue this way, my offerings this year will be precious few. I only hope that isn't the case.
Thank you to each and every one of you for continuing to follow and support me, it means so very much to me! Be well.
The Munsters
NBC plans to redo The Munsters.It'll be a drama, not a comedy like the 1960's series I absolutely adored growing up. Not sure how I feel about this; I really don't think they can outdo the original. But, I will of course be watching, for better or for worse.
I have to admit, I'm on the edge of my sofa cushion when anything with a paranormal/occult/hell-anything-spookyish theme premieres on the tube. Comfy lounge pants - check. Bowl of snackage - check. Wide-eyed, gleeful anticipation - check.
Please NBC, just do this sacred monstrous sitcom justice.
Oh, Woe Is Me
The last of the Halloween decorations have been packed away & are ready to be brought down to the dungeon. Now is when the foul funk sets in. The winter doldrums will soon have me firmly within its clutches - oh the impending doom of what the season brings...the cold...the constant grayness...the lack of life...the nothingness. Yeah old man winter, that's what you are to me.
* raspberries to you sir, long, noisy, wet raspberries! *
All Bow to the Pumpkin Master
Lookie what I received today!! Ray Villafane is beyond amazing with his wicked cool pumpkin carving and leaves me nothing short of awestruck! The gargoyle t-shirt on the left was purchased oversized to wear as a nightshirt.......wonder how cuddly hubby'll think I am now??! hehe
Wicked Wednesday Unveiling VIII
There's only 12 days left 'til Halloween and all the preparations are finally finished except for the pumpkin carving, which will be done this weekend (I have 9 pumpkins to sacrifice!). This is the last creepy creation being offered before the big day, as I'm going out of town to spend some time with my daughter engaging in some frightfully fun festivities in her area.This week's offering is a creepy cool Unwelcome sign to warn all those who visit your haunt this season! Features etched-in wording and 'cracks' as well as a skull cabachon and 2 gargoyles! I painted the entire piece to give it the look of stone and provided hardware on back for easy hanging. Measures an impressive 30" across!
~SOLD~ 
The Walking Dead
Although I'm not much of a television zombie, hehe, I've been anxiously awaiting the return of this series since the end of season 1. The Walking Dead premieres on AMC this Sunday at 8pm CST. For sneak peek photos, an ultimate fan trivia game, a walking dead avatar creator and other creepy cool fun of the undead, check out their official site here.Now where'd I put that survival guide........
Wicked Wednesday VII
So sorry for the delay in this week's unveiling! I've been busy busy creating the last minute finishes for our yard haunt and the day just completely got away from me!! There's only 19 days left 'til the frightful festivies and the crunch is on both personally and professionally! And I'm loving every minute of it ;) But, not to disappoint, this week's offering is now available on ETSY! *whew, think I need to put my feet up and sip on a pumpkin latte to decompress a bit
There Should Be A Warning
The outside of the crate should've warned me of the impending scare, or at the very least provided a small packet containing a heart pill 'cuz this is what I encountered when I flung open both sides of the box simultaneously in my childlike excitement! I've been wanting to add this animated prop, called Bernard the Butler (from Grandin Road), to my haunt this year mainly because he quotes 'The Raven' and the li'l black bird on his shoulder also squawks 'Nevermore'.....being the Poe nutter that I am, I couldn't resist! He's actually not scary at all, not really sure why he gave me such a start. It's justthat face
is so
lifelike
Wicked Wednesday Unveiling VI
We're almost a week into October and my Halloween frame of mind is in full fervor!! The house is completely decorated with ghoulies & beasties lurking from every corner. I've dusted off the horror flicks for nightly viewing, and the house holds the aroma of terrifying treats being baked up almost daily. This week's offering is all set for the haunted holiday too and looking rather dapper dressed up Halloween style! Introducing 'Edgar', the latest in the 'Goth Mine' line of art dolls. He's anxiously awaiting his ghoulish goodies with his spider trick-or-treat bucket in hand!Now available on ETSY.
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