Tag: halloween

Pumpkin Post #1

September 22nd, 2009

Over the past few years I’ve been on the West coast as autumn began, but this year I’ll be home in NY and I find myself wildly excited about the impending season.

After an exhausting day, I told myself I was going to take a “quick look” online for Halloween things. An hour later I realized that I had been lured in by the siren song of Martha Stewart design galleries and probably clicked on about 500 things.

But at least I’ve got something to show for it; a selection of pumpkins for my fellow Halloween lovers.

Amazing style on this one:

The lips look so…natural…a bit unnerving, no?

Victorian design on white pumpkins. Nice!

Great concept…

This one reminds me of historical illustration:

Wow…great job, great painting. Anyone want to attempt Van Gogh’s Starry Night?

I can’t even believe this is a carving:

If you want to see more, Martha is calling…
From the Pumpkin Patch

September 20th, 2009

I recently posted about artist/sculptor William Bezek’s commission for the greatest wedding proposal of all time, but I love his new “crop” of pumpkin creations.

Each one is about 4 1/2″ in diameter, made from Paperclay. Each on has an eerily human face with distinct personality…

And from last year, conjoined twins!

A few more in this post.
Shain Erin

August 27th, 2009

It’s still August, and I’ve been overtaken by a wave of serious Halloween excitement (amplified by project brainstorming with a fellow Halloween enthusiast).

The always wonderful Creepy Cupcakes directed to the work of Shain Erin.

His dolls are wonderfully crafted undead; zombies, mummies, skeletons.

And a few “living” freaks.

See more in his galleries.
William Bezek

August 13th, 2009

One unfathomably lucky woman out there is now the beholder of this Zombie Gypsy fortune teller sculpture, commissioned by William Bezek…and beholder of a new husband, presumably.

Not only is the sculpture amazingly crafted, but the bottom drawer opens to present an engagement ring!

This sculpture appeals to both the zombie lover AND the romantic in me…few objects pull off that harmonious contradiction so exquisitely.

Go take a look at the rest of Bezek’s exceptional work here (especially those who love Halloween, macabre props, and vintage funeral decor).

Found on the awesome Ghoul Friday
Day of the Dead Paper Cutouts

December 22nd, 2008

Yes, Dia de los Muertos passed nearly two months ago and we’re in the thick of December holiday madness, but I can’t resist posting these wonderful Day of the Dead paper cutout projects.

In Mexico, papel picado (perforated paper), refers to the traditional art of decorative cut paper banners. Papel picado are usually cut with sharp fierritos (small chisels) from as many as fifty layers of colored tissue paper at a time. Designs may incorporate lattice-work, images of human and animal figures, flowers, and lettering. Many papel picado are made especially for the Mexican festival of the Days of the Dead and include skeletal figures engaged in the everyday activities of the living.

I’m a big fan of autumn weddings. I can’t help thinking these would make nice “til death do us part” themed invitations!

See the rest of the collection here.

Thanks to Neatorama for featuring these and reminding me to post them!
The SheWalksCheaply Costume Project

October 31st, 2008

I am away from my craft supplies (and experiencing separation anxiety) while in LA with family. So instead of crafting an elaborate costume, I vowed to spend UNDER FIVE DOLLARS on whatever I made. The result?

RABID MOUSE ATTACK! Careful…he’s a bit foamy.

Total cost: $2.49
Materials:
Mouse ($1.00), Fake blood ($1.49), Black Sharpie, Old shirt, Hotel sewing kit, Elmer’s glue, Cotton balls, Nail polish, White paper

HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone! Have a wonderful night.
Art of Skulls, Altars and Altered Boxes

October 31st, 2008

I am really impressed with Art of Skulls Dia de Los Muertos inspired designs.

You can see a variety of her work on Flickr and they are available for purchase on her Etsy site.

I love these little skellies (I feel that’s the best word to describe them) from Altered Boxes:

Her work makes me want to delve in more box/diorama/curio cabinet crafts.

The altars set up for Dia de Los Muertos are often intricate, elaborate works of art themselves:

One day, I WILL attend a traditional celebration of this holiday.
Halloween Scraps

October 31st, 2008

Just a few more bits and pieces to celebrate.

Tribute to one of my classic favorites (wish I had made this):

Some more pumpkins:

How fitting when spending Halloween in LA:

French illustrations, 1904:

Meditating zombies is certainly a novel concept. I love it! You’d never peg them for spiritual, introspective types.

Here’s a lovely gallery of (SFW) vintage Halloween pinups. This was an age of glamor, femininity, healthy body shapes, and things left to the imagination.

I much prefer those images over our bony, plastic, chemical filled modern society.

And if anyone loves Vincent Price as much as I do, check out his appearance on The Dating Game.

Priceless…no pun intended.
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World of Wearable Art

October 30th, 2008

Well, these certainly put anything I’ve worn to shame.

My personal favorite:

Check out the 2008 World of Wearable Art costume contest winners.
Halloween Music Megapost

October 30th, 2008

Any music post seems dreadfully incomplete, due to my incurable music obsession. But here are a few fun things.

I’d first like to share some fantastic vinyl art I found over at LP Cover Lover:

I think any commentary would only detract from the image here, so I’ll just let you absorb it…

Hm. Androgynous sorcery.

I hate to think of what unsavory things Dracula may be whispering to her:

Hooray for the Netherlands…

Soul Dracula is my favorite:

As far as I can tell, THIS is Soul Dracula (don’t miss this video). Could there be more than one disco vampire? For the record, a “disco vampire” image search is completely unspectacular…I tried.

And if you’re on a last minute search for a Halloween Party Soundtrack, have no fear…SheWalksSoftly is here to help:

Digital Meltdown has uploaded an amazing selection.

The Manchester Morgue also specializes in horror soundtracks. Some really rare ones turn up here!

3 Disc Halloween Mix: V/A- One Stop Halloween Music Shop
Some score/soundtrack material: V/A- History of Horror, 2 discs
And some Motown oldies: V/A- There’s a Ghost in My House

I have plenty more Halloween mixes of deathrock, psychobilly, doo-wop, etc (along with countless classical horror scores). I’ll gladly upload them if anyone is still on the lookout for tunes.

I’m sneaking in one more song: Now I’m Feeling Zombified by Alien Sex Fiend. This band is just a delightful carnival of b-movie horror aesthetics.

(I still thank Ronnie for playing ASF albums in their entirety on his radio show many years ago when I was searching everywhere and couldn’t find them in stores).

I leave you with my favorite vintage horror theme song: THE BLOB. It’s just so smooth and catchy! I dare you not to shimmy, tap, snap, bob or twist.