Halloween Miniatures: Green Gypsies

I'm finally making some progress on my miniature haunted room for the Shivers of Delight Miniature Haunted Room Challenge. As I mentioned previously, I have an Edward Gorey theme to the room. This is what it looks like so far. (You may have seen it on my Instagram page- don't forget to follow me there too.)

I hope you'll join me in this fun summer project. Photo of rooms are due by October 1st so you still have plenty of time to create something. And it doesn't have to be fancy! You can use a a cardboard box with paper furniture if you'd like.

For a little inspiration, I have some spooky miniatures from Green Gypsies. Find a piece you like and let it inspire your room.

Miniature Fortune Teller Sign

Miniature Gold Framed Skull Print

Miniature Pumpkin Rug

Tiny Spooky Magazines

Miniature Bloody Hand Towels

Doll House Morgue Accessories

Miniature Crime Scene Tape

I really hope someone is going to create a morgue or a funeral home.

Fit for a Dark Circus: Aberly Arts

Recently I've started seeing circuses pop up around New England. I always know that summer has finally arrived when I see my first amusement ride being hauled on the highway. Yes, I know it's the end of June, but that's when the circus arrives here.

The mixed-media art dolls from Alyona Aberly have a dark-circus sideshow presence. They're not frightening (well, there are a few I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley), but they certainly are odd. The shop is Aberly Arts.

Creepy Circus Clown

Goth Goblin

Circus Clown

Morte Teddy Bear

Margo the Clown

Creepy Bunny

Some of these dolls would make interesting Halloween costumes.

Witchy Jewelry: Feral Strumpet

Summer nights need bewitching jewelry on bare skin. Don't you agree? Ally Shaw calls the pieces in her shop "wanton whimsies." If you're feeling particularly witchy, take a look. The shop is Feral Strumpet.

Dark Moon & Skeleton Necklace

Witch Wish Box Necklace

Carved Wood Skull Earrings

Gothic Bat Necklace

Winged Skull Necklace

Witches Tarot Necklace

Kitchen Witch Pentagram Ring

Go out into the night.

Skull Vases: Jean's Clay Studio

My garden is bursting with flowers right now. I thought the roses would never bloom. It's been a very wet New England spring, you see, and I think it's about time I can bring some flowers into the house. These vases from potter Jean Smaglik Wells are lovely in their simplicity and a perfect way to honor life while while keeping in mind the alternative. The shop is Jean's Clay Studio.

White Sugar Skull Vase

Colorful Sugar Skull Vase

White Skull Wall Vase

Black Sugar Skull Wall Vase

White Sugar Skull Serving Bowl

Sugar Skull Mug Set

Sugar Skull Vase

They're adorable and would tuck right into your altar. I need one.

Macabre Mix!

I have some lovely dark items for you today. It's a macabre mix of artists with pieces I find dreadfully delightful.  Check out all the artists by clicking the links beneath the photos.

Skull Mug from Creature Cups

Vampire Fangs Ring from Blaqklacejewelry

Skull and CrossBones Hair Cover from WyreArt

Red Devil Ornament from Morbid Momma Studio

Poison Girl Ornament from Velvelka

Bat Doll from adelpo

Gothic Display Shelf from Folk Forest PL

Regan Exorcist Art Doll from Isabella Ooak

I love every one of these pieces!

Haunting Miniatures: The Petite Provisions Co.

I'm starting to look forward to Fridays and my postings for haunting miniature furniture and accessories. I can't believe how the artists can work at such a tiny scale! There is still plenty of time to join us in the Shivers of Delight Miniature Haunted Room Challenge where you design your own spooky miniature room box and send pictures of your finished project to the blog for some fun October posts.

This week I have some shivery delights from The Petite Provisions Co. Wait till you see the tiny Halloween treats! Erika Pitera has items for all seasons, but her Halloween pieces are going to speak to you.

Miniature Ghost Brownies

Tiny Poison Apple Cookies

Edgar Allan Poe's Writing Desk

Miniature Gothic Glam Console Table

The Black Hat Society Witches Sign

Miniature Halloween Pies

Tiny Batty Halloween Martini in a Tray

Don't you love these? Many of Pitera's items are made to order so don't delay if you want to finish by October.

Killhouettes for Framing

Killouettes are, as described by the artist John Fair, "a Victorian silhouette cutter's nightmare." These simple black and white prints are macabre and may cause the casual viewer passing by to stop in their tracks.  They also make me grin. See what you think. (Don't despair, there is no writing on the actual prints)

Jumping Rope with Claudia

The Family that Slays Together

Lady Butterwick's Trophy Husband

Lord Cranberry

Gunpowder Tea

Gwen's Got a Dark Side

The prints offered in the shop are all $6 a piece. A steal! 

Preserved Spider Webs: Creative Cinderella

I saw a great looking spider web in my garden this weekend and thought briefly of snatching it so that I could try framing one. You can find the instructions on the "inter web," but I felt bad about disturbing Ms. Spider so I left her alone to bask in the sun. Fortunately there are people out there who know how to do it and don't feel so bad about the uprooting of a spider.

Laura, the owner of Creative Cinderella, is an expert at spider relocation. Her shop has framed spider webs and spider web jewelry and even spider web bookmarks. She also has some pillows inspired by the webs she finds.

Preserved Real Spider Web

Framed Itsy Bitsy Spider Web

Spider Web Necklaces

Spider Webs Bracelet

Spider Web Bookmarks

Spider Web Pillow

Colorful Spider Web Necklaces

Laura must have a factory full of working spiders! Her pieces are really fun and affordable.