There is something about antique bottles at this time of the year. I guess people just find them spooky. Any good witch knows that apothecary bottles are not scary at all... but actually little treasures... Alas, it's Halloween season, and the masses are calling! This year, … [Read more...]
Preservation of the Dead
The embalming process is intended to temporarily preserve the body of someone who has passed. The process involves injecting embalming fluid into blood vessels. Because of the equally popular practice, for those of us still on earth, of pumping booze into our bloodstream, it … [Read more...]
Cold Feet
For those of you that read my Skeleton Hand Place Card and Napkin Holder post only to run out to buy the hands and find that they were all sold out... you may have found skeleton feet instead. No fear... Snatch those feet up.... I have yet another Halloween Seating Card idea up … [Read more...]
I’ll Take Cream & Sugar with My Poison
I thought these DIY mugs turned out so cute... that's right, I said cute...because while Murder by Poison is certainly a potentially disturbing topic... I assume no one would be obvious enough to label your coffee or tea with the instrument of death they plan to use.... hmmm, or … [Read more...]
A Gothic Bride and Her Shoes – 10 Must Haves!
So you're a gothic bride... Whether you face outside pressure to conform to wedding norms... or whether you simply cannot find all of the pieces to pull together your perfect dark vision of you and your space... Making choices for your wedding can be a stressful time. I'm here … [Read more...]
Part 1 – A Gothic Craft Room Makeover – Designing a Space that is Functional Yet Creative… Crafty Yet Macabre
I invite you to take a journey with me! I'm both excited and nervous to be giving myself this makeover challenge (and a bit embarrassed to show you these Before pics!) . I desperately need a functional yet inspiring work space. My current space is neither of those things... by … [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...]
