Shivers of Delight

We're in strange times, my friends, and who is better prepared to cope with the odd and unusual than fans of Halloween? No one, I say. The stars have aligned to bring you three ways to celebrate the spooky this week. Today, March 31st, has been designated as Quarantine-O-Ween by the Halloween community. To join in the fun and relieve some stress put on a costume, pull out some spooky decorations, carve a pumpkin (or what ever fruit or vegetable you have in the house), watch a scary movie, eat candy, and post it all on Instagram with the hashtag #quarantineoween . I can't wait to see what everyone gets up to today. (And don't forget that some call April 1st April Ghouls Day.) In addition, there are two great shopping opportunities this week. The first I want to mention is Artists in Alliance II . This is a virtual gathering of spooky artists and vendors that are offering special discounts in their shops from March 30th to the evening of April 5th. Many of the shops...

I know it's hard to keep track, but today is Monday and for me, that means another Macabre Mix of Halloween art. Before I get to that, if you follow other Halloween bloggers I'm sure you've seen that tomorrow, March 31st is Quarantine-O-Ween. Lovers of Halloween are encouraged to wear a costume, carve what ever you have to look like a pumpkin, and maybe even put up some Halloween lights. Take some pictures and post them with the hashtag #quarantinoween. Let's bring a little fun into these dark days, shall we? Albino Monster Birdhouse from grossandcolorful Miniature Creepy Head in Glass Dome from Weird Sculpture Fabric Sculpture Tombstone from Poppywise Productions Rusty Metal Halloween Bat from RustyRoosterMetalArt Bat Girl Art Print from SCREAMPRINTshop Pumpkin Head Doll from JuliesCreativeIdeas Crochet Pumpkin Dolls from KnittedToysNatalie Halloween Pumpkin Witch Art Doll from PewterandPeriwinkles Don't forget to wear a costume ...

Let's take a look at the magical and sometimes creepy art dolls and sculpture made by Elisabetta Visentini available in her Etsy shop My Magic Ooakland . The dolls are entirely made by hand from clay and dressed in hand-sewn fabrics. They're truly remarkable. Visentini also makes pieces you can wear as jewelry. Irlander Fairy Irlander Fairy, Magical Beer Creature Goblin Troll Bronze Skull with Mushrooms Necklace Full Moon Necklace Coffee Cup with Finger Spoon Creepy Pumpkin I love the facial expressions on Visentini's work! Please take a look in her shop today to see more magical creatures.

In case you're not from around these parts, Modern Millie is an adorable shop in Salem, MA that sells women's (and girl's) vintage style clothing and accessories. Because they're in Salem they have lots of Halloween themed fabrics to choose from. I love stopping in there when I'm in town. Fortunately for the world, they have an online shop and yesterday while I was perusing their wares (I got an email about a 15% off sale) I noticed the spoopiest Halloween brooches! They're made by Erstwilder  and Daisy Jean Floral Designs and they're just darling. Order soon and it might just arrive in time for Quarantine-O-Ween on March 31st (originated by Instagramer @ghostine I think.) Use #QuarantineOWeen to learn about it on Instagram. Raven Mad Brooch by Erstwilder Itsy Bitsy Spider Brooch by Erstwilder A Moon With View Own by Erstwilder Fright of the World Lights by Erstwilder Endora Bewitched Brooch from Daisy Jean Floral Designs Sama...

What's not to love about repurposed doilies? Dori Brown dyes some a mystic blue or black and on others lets the original embroidery shine through- then magical decals are added to turn what might have been your grandmother's antimacassar into an altar cloth. The shop is Lois and Leroy . Ouija Vintage Doily Hawkmoth Table Runner Crescent Moon & Crystals Doily Witch Hand Altar Cloth Mystic Hand Doily Serpent and Roses Altar Cloth Moon Phases Doily So clever! These will look stunning on your side table if you don't have an altar.

Halloween Miniatures! This Tuesday I bring you some tiny pieces I like from a variety of miniature artists. Enjoy. Miniature Ceramic Ghost Pumpkins from Tiny Wren Pottery Bats About the Cranium Doll Bedding from Brigid's Haunted Houses Halloween 3 Tiers Cake from Natty Collection Miniature Gothic Wardrobe from Lilly's Figment Miniature Raven from Lilenok Art Halloween Tarot Board with Cards from Lorraine Scuderi Minis Halloween Floral Arrangement from The Bracelet House That's my miniature round-up for this week. Get to work creating your terribly tiny world.

Is it Monday? We keep asking each other what day it is because they all seem the kind of the same these days. I hope you're staying bright. Don't let the world dim your lovely glow. Ouija Photo Album from Woodlack Coven Print from SweetOmens Nightmare Before Christmas Music Box from PhoenixAppeal Miniature Felted Bat Garland from fuzzonme Sugar Skull Embroidered Blouse from Vintage Gabriella Day of the Dead Plush Dolls DIY Pattern from littledear Calavera Ornament from SandhraLee Leather Messenger Bag from Quinques Calaveras Fairie Queen Dome Pendant from artofthecraftstudios Do a good deed today and shop at a small business.

I last looked at the art dolls by Cheryl Austin back in 2016. I think it's time for another look! Her fabric dolls belong in dark fairy tales. The shop is Maid In The Dark . Day of the Dead Art Doll Mermaid-Siren Art Doll Witch Art Doll Halloween Witch  Halloween Witch Art Doll Witch with Pumpkin Doll I love all the witches! There is almost a coven here.