Choosing a theme and design for your wedding can be challenging for any bride, but even more so when you're a bride that likes a dark element to her style. Wedding themes are not typically dark... and while they are certainly becoming more popular, even dark colors are not the … [Read more...]
Dark & Glamorous Entertaining…. How Beaded Fringe Can Turn an Old Candlestick into a Gorgeous Cake Stand!
Not only is it near impossible to find black cake stands in a store (unless of course it's Halloween... because why on earth would anyone want to serve anything on a black stand on any other day of the year?!?!? UGH.. don't get me started!) ....but you're certainly not coming … [Read more...]
Poisoning Your Guests in Style….. DIY Arsenic Drink Pitcher
Feeling a bit murderous these days, are we? Serve up your favorite poisonous concoction in this totally awesome, but macabre DIY Drink Pitcher. Learn how to pull this off with a common thrift store find, some stickers, and some dimensional paint... … [Read more...]
Death’s Head Moth Book Stand – How to Transfer an Image to Metal using a Waterslide Decal
It's hard not to be intrigued by the Death's Head Moth... beautiful yet haunting. A fascination I developed immediately after being captivated by the Silence of the Lambs! This delicate moth was the perfect image for this week's trash to treasure transformation.... … [Read more...]
Using Metamorphic Skull and Mod Podge in the Same Sentence
That's right... I like skulls and I like to craft. And I especially like to hunt for bargains, so when I can combine all three into one fun project.. my day is made! For this project I made use of my bottle of Mod Podge to create a Metamorphic Skull Metal Wall Hanging.... … [Read more...]
What’s Hiding Under Your Dome?…. DIY Black Cloche Cheeseboard Pedestal
The ultimate in sophisticated dark entertaining... Wow your guests with this Black Domed Cheeseboard Pedestal. Whether you're looking for a way to serve those special cheeses or just a pedestal to display your favorite oddities... this project has you covered.... literally!! … [Read more...]
DIY Victorian Gothic Black Tea Cup Candles
I'm fascinated by anything Victorian, so when I find vintage, Victorian looking China, I have to have it. But I'll be honest, I'm not hosting a lot of tea parties these days and I hate the thought of these beautiful pieces being stored away for no one to see. I decided to give … [Read more...]
DIY Black Widow Cupcake Stands – Baking Like a Badass
I know what you're thinking... cupcakes are for kids birthday parties. You are too cool, too edgy, too goth, too rock star, too whatever to be baking cupcakes. And even if you could get on board with a cupcake.... why on earth do you need a cupcake stand? … [Read more...]
