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...]
Gothic DIY Upholstered Memo Board – From Country Bumpkin to Dark Glamour
This project has put such a smile on my face! I am absolutely in love with the way it turned out.... but mostly... until this project was complete, I had no idea how much I desperately needed a gothic memo board. Actually, I need five of these!! As someone who … [Read more...]
Fabulous DIY Black Crushed Velvet Upholstered Gothic Stool
Every so often I come across a truly exceptional piece while I'm out junk hunting. It seriously makes my day! I have a thing about the thrill of the hunt... it's my competitive self coming out in the form of shopping!! If you're a junk hunter like me... you know you have to … [Read more...]
A Makeup Mirror Gets a Rock Star Makeover
Here's the funny thing.... at my age, I genuinely don't know how to apply makeup. I've never really worn a ton of makeup in my life. Sure.. I've slapped on some cheap lipstick, and penciled in the eyeliner.. despite never quite being able to figure out exactly where it should … [Read more...]
Calling All Spirits – A DIY Ouija Board Serving Tray – The Trials and Tribulations of a First Time Cricut User
I was planning to post this project five days ago.... but it got the better of me. When I saw this wooden tray in a thrift store, and thought.. "I have an idea for this" I never imagined this is the article I'd be writing. What I thought would be a simple one day DIY turned … [Read more...]
