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...]
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...]
Transforming Ordinary Thrift Store Jewelry Into Funky Treasures
Wanted to focus some attention this week on the thrift store jewelry counter. I'm always preaching to keep yours eyes open and your mind open when thrift shopping and it couldn't be more true in the jewelry department. Every thrift store has that weird glass case of shitty … [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...]
