Showing posts with label spookytime jingles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spookytime jingles. Show all posts

Thursday

A Valloween Treat

Is there anything as romantic or nostalgic as an old fashioned

heart-shaped box of chocolates? Trimmed in velvet and feathers,

this box seems to have been left by a secret admirer Look closely at the luscious assortment of delectable delights!


Which will you try first?

(Clockwise from left)

A poisonberry witch

Black Cat Crunch

Cameo creme de Morte

Wicked walnut

A beetle brittle

A malicious Mallow (center) Or perhaps a pumpkin "scream"

a creepy cherry

or a

Black cat licorice
A cruel caramel?
Or even a chocolate coffin?
This poison purple rose creme may be the last sweet you ever indulge in!
Worried about the calories? No need to fear.... this box of chocolate is on the ulitmate DIEt plan....

See more on the new Spookytime Jingles update.
http://spookytimejingles.com

Wednesday

STJ Holiday Soiree this weekend

Soiree Bound!


Leaving today for PA - off to participate in the

Spookytime Jingles Holiday Soiree.


It has been a mad dash to the finish and I will be posting pictures of my work and the show when I get home.


This year it will be held in

New Hope, PA

I am super excited to see all of the wonderful Halloween Art and to enjoy the Historic sights of New Hope.


find details about the show

Saturday

STJ Update

Guess what's, or should I say
Who's for dessert! Check out This Month's STJ update
These Minty Mallows will be showing their faces!

Lime and blue raspberry... yum!

Isn't he just so "Sweet"

A Two Faced Sweetie
Happy Shopping Everyone!


Big time Candy

Wishing everyone a weekend full of
candy coated merriment.
Here's to pillowcases full of Halloween booty
Hand-carved Jack'O Lanterns
and sugar hangovers.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
- B

Tuesday

Take a Stroll down Trick or Treat Street

Hello Friends!
My, your costumes are wonderful!
Are you ready to go trick or treating?
Well, grab your treat buckets, straighten those masks and lets take a stroll down
TRICK OR TREAT STREET!
Do you see those lights at the end of the street? Something is going on in the abandoned lot on the corner!
It looks as if someone has set up a Carnival ...not just any carnival....
it's a
CANDY CARNIVAL
It's your lucky day! Candy Carnivals are very rare and don't stay in one place very long. This Candy Carnival will be here for just three days....
Come one, Come all. Walk through the tented entrance into a
Sugar Dipped Wonderland.
Everything here is free for Trick or Treaters tonight!
Let's take a ride on the Candy Coated Ferris Wheel
Doesn't the midway look amazing - shall we try our hand at a game of skill?
The Pumpkin Pie Toss looks like a good bet...
.....how is your aim?
Oh look!
It's a sideshow curiosity,
there is quite a line of people over there.
shall we see what the attraction is?
From the depths of the Indian jungles ...
...the magical, the mysterious...
MYSTIC MARSHMALLOW
Look deeply into his eyes....and he will hypnotize...
you are getting hungry...you are getting very hungry
Snap out of it!
Here comes the next act..... A bevy of
Balancing bon bons
watch how they bounce and tumble - how do they keep that frosting on their heads?
Watch where you step, someone has spilled their popcorn...
What a shame, they looked like such
Sweet Kernels!
I feel a bit peckish, don't you?
This looks like a good place to fill up our treat buckets!
Look who is working behind the counter
TRICK OR TREAT!
Definitely Treats given here,
Candy Apple anyone?
What a Fresh character!
Nothing says CANDY CARNIVAL like some warm and fluffy
Candy Floss
Oh look, they have special colors for Halloween
It looks as if this Candy Floss might leave you with more than just sticky fingers...Yikes!
Are your treat buckets as full as mine? We still have to Trick or Treat down the rest of the street - leave room for more treats.
Perhaps if you come back you can pick up a few more goodies
(prizes for leaving comments/posts over the next three days)
Good Trick or Treaters are given surprises
Follow the instructions to qualify for prizes
Sept. 14th leave a comment on each blog to qualify for a prize from each artist
Sept.15th Mention Trick or Treat Street on your blog, with a link back to one of us, leave all three a comment about it, and you qualify for the days prizes.
Sept 16th Visit one last time and leave each of us a comment to qualify for yet another prize from each artist
Sept 17th One lucky Trick or Treater will have their name drawn(at random) from all from the comments, and will receive the GRAND PRIZE- an original art piece from each artist

*winners will be announced on each blog, each day*
**Check to see if your name is a WINNER, and email us to collect your prize**
sweetbfolkart@cox.net
You've come all this way, its a shame you can't stay...
but there are two other artists who want you to play.
They have prizes too and treats galore,
clink on a link to see what's in store!
Trick or treat with Happy Holidays
Trick or treat with Retro Rudolph's

Continue your journey down Trick or Treat Street
by visiting both of these artists!

Monday

It isn't pretty

20 odd days till Halloween and Vine, and just a few more till the Spookytime Jingles Soiree .... and I have a ton of work still to do!
Currently, my house looks like someone dumped HUGE bags of half-eaten Halloween Candy everywhere!
Here are some wip pics - some are blurry and I left them that way because blurry is how I am feeling right now... thank goodness for caffeine and candy - my two favorite Cs!Is it just me, or does this pear look as if he is afraid I won't finish him?
Hey - where's the butter
Yea, Yea - I know - the icing on the....
Candy Corns will be my specialty this year - having spent the last four months taste-testing!


OK - that's all you get for now - more sweets are on the way.
-B

Friday

Go West Go East

Two great reasons to travel... one will take you WEST... the other... EAST!

September 25th, 2010
I am so excited to be participating in the Halloween and Vine Folk Art show this year. The show has been running for 15 years, it's a fantastic show that is filled to bursting with Halloween Holiday Magic, and if that's not enough, the show takes place in Petaluma which is near the WEST coast in Northern California !

If you are planning on attending this excellent show, make sure to allow yourself a couple of extra days for sight-seeing and shopping. This area of the country offers some top notch shopping and dining...Here are a few of my favorite stops when I visit this part of Northern California:
The town of Sonoma is just a short drive from Petaluma, Sonoma has an adorable town square which is surrounded by fantastic restaurants and great stores and boutiques. Make sure to visit the Vella Cheese Company, an original creamery that makes some of THE BEST cheese ever!
My favorite is the Mezzo Secco, a partially dry jack cheese... and yes.. they sell whole wheels - it's that good!
The famous Napa Valley is also just a short drive from Petaluma - a beautiful drive through wine country will lead you past dozens of fabulous wineries - all of which are open for tastings and shopping. My favorite stop in Napa is the Prager Port Works - sort of tucked away and unassuming, this winery produces wonderful ports.My favorite is the Noble Companion - a lovely tawny port that makes an excellent gift or bottle for a special occasion.
The town of Santa Rosa is right down the road from Petaluma. I recommend a stop at the Charles Schulz Museum. The museum provides wonderful insight into the life and career of this famous cartoonist and an opportunity to see many of the original Charlie Brown cartoons. There is a great gift shop too - where you can pickup hard to find snoopy softies.

Of course it goes without saying that the city of San Francisco is worth visiting -two of my must-go to stops: the Fog City news stand - with over 200 chocolate bars from around the world you won't be leaving with just a newspaper!
And Cocoa Bella - a divine chocolate shop that displays chocolates by country of origin - a feast for the eyes and the taste buds!

If all that isn't enough... there is an Antique Flea Market in Petaluma on the Sunday after the show - so many great things to see and do.... so little time. More information on Halloween and Vine, Lodging and sight-seeing at Halloween and Vine.com

EAST
If Northern California is a bit out of your way - perhaps a show back EAST would be more convenient. I am so excited to be a part of the first ever, Spookytime Jingles Soiree, a show that combines the magic of Halloween with the Spirit of Christmas.
October 16th, 2010


This will be my first time in this part of the country, but I have already done a little bit of research and am excited to learn that Titusville NJ is right, smack dab in the middle of Antique Heaven! Mercer County offers tons of Historical sites, high-quality shopping, antiquing and wonderful dining. Bucks County is right next door and also offers a plethora of antiquing opportunities.

The Spookytime Jingles Soiree will offer a delightful mix of both Halloween and Christmas Art Collectibles. Spookytime Jingles is also offering a unique opportunity to meet with the artists and preview the sales floor the night before the show. More details about the meet and greet are on the Spookytime Jingles Soiree website. I think the unique mix of Halloween and Christmas will provide an excellent shopping opportunity - not only do you get to snatch up some great Halloween collectibles, but you can also get a jump start on your Christmas Shopping!

So make your plans - book your hotels and join me at the shows!



B

Everyone is Doing it

EVERYONE is doing it!....Sharing their WIPs that is!
So, Here are my pieces all chalky and white and ready for the brush.
I am hoping to get some serious nocturnal painting done while we are having our family
get-away this year.
Lots of work to do but I am so excited to be participating in
I also have a little sum'n sum'n planned for September...shhhhh...its a secret but I will give you a hint... it does involve sugar, lots and lots of sugar!
Oh, and in case your are wondering... yes, I do bring my own candy on vacation.
Summertime Vacation selections include:
Watermelon licorice
Lemon Heads
Swedish Fish
Gummy Bears
and lets not forget the mountain fudge vendors.
Hope everyone is enjoying a Sweet Summer
- B



Monday

Happy Birthday STJ

WOW! 2 Years!!Spookytime Jingles updates tomorrow for the 25th Time!!!
Come and do the STJ Circuit and visit with all of the great artists gathered there
The 13th at midnight
Here are a couple of quick peeks of my work that will be on STJ this month....


There is also a Spookytime Jingles SHOW planned for October of this year
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
It is the first time the artists of STJ will gather to show and sell both Halloween and Christmas work in person!
Christmas AND Halloween One of a Kind art under one roof.....in a historic town surrounded by antiques and fabulous restaurants......
Does it get any better?

New Tree Skirt for EHAG Emporium

28" Diameter, double sided Halloween Tree Skirt

NEw this month for the Ehag Emporium



This Tree Skirt is completely hand-painted, sealed with varnish and trimmed with vintage fringe. Satin Ribbon ties on both sides.



On the first side, the Man in the Moon is Smiling at the stars

On the Second side, The Phases of the Moon - each Phase with a

different expression

Man in the Moon is trimmed with a black fringe - a touch of metallic thread adds sparkle


The Phases of the Moon are trimmed in a pale gold fringe with metallic thread and black detailing


Each Phase of the Moon has a different expression









A lovely piece - fit to grace any Halloween Tree for years to come.


Tree Skirts arrive signed and dated, with care instructions.

I am currently not taking any special orders for the Halloween Tree Skirts, and will be making a limited number this year.

$250.00 + $10.00 Shipping (continental U.S)


Pricing is determined by size, intricacy of design and materials used.


Thank you for shopping the EHAG EMPORIUM!