The Winner is

Thank you to EVERYONE who stopped by and left comments.

Trick or Treat Street was so much fun, my only regret is that I didn't get to see all of your costumes....well.... I also regret eating three bags of cotton candy, but what's a girl to do? it was just so fluffy and sugary!

I will be resuming the

Sweet B Candy Club in November - so There will be more monthly chances to win Sweet B Treats and Sweets

I welcome any friend request on Facebook, and you can become a follower of this blog to say updated.

If you are the winner of one of my giveaways, please email me to collect.

And now, down to business...

The winner of the

GRAND PRIZE

is

Mandy from Halloween 247

Mandy if you are out there - email EACH of us with your address!

Happy Halloween Everyone

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!

Blog Giveaway on the 14th of September

Knock Knock!

You are all invited to a special Blog Hopping Halloween Party

Please Join

Lori Rudolph of Retro Rudolph's

Len Bentham of Happy Holidays

and me - Sweet B

For three days of Tricks Treats and Tomfoolery

All you have to do is show up on one of our three blogs on Tuesday the 14th and start the Trick or Treat Blog Hop!

Who will you meet on Trick or Treat Street?

Will there be Surprises?

Will there be Treats or Tricks?

Join us on the 14th of September and all will be revealed!

93 prizes for Halloween!

Join us for a stroll down Trick-or-Treat Street

Who knows who you might chance to meet.

Three lanterns are lit, three doors open wide

Visit each blog to see what's inside.

A trio of artists offer scary surprises

and plenty of treats, with THREE DAYS of prizes!

Stay on the third night to watch the moon rise,

and you will be eligible for our special Grand Prize.

So mark the date, the fun can't be beat

It's all yours for the taking on Trick-or-Treat Street.

Three full days of Tricks, Treats, and Tomfoolery

September 14th - 16th

Prize winners announced daily

Grand Prize winner to be announced on the 17th of September

(grand prize is an original work from each artist)

Brought to you by

Retro Rudolph's

Happy Holidays

Sweet B Folk Art

New Tree Skirt for Halloween

Creepy Couture!

Double sided, 28" hand-painted Halloween Tree Skirt

One side of this large tree skirt has been carnival striped with iridescent silver and black, silver ric rack trim adds the final whimsical touch.

The flip side of this Halloween Tree Skirt, conjures up a fun black and white Halloween scene. The cauldron is bubbling while its mistress is flying the night sky on her broom. Vintage black iridescent fringe is layered with vintage black and white chenille braid around the edge of this skirt.
Hand painted with every attention to detail, sealed with polyurethane for durability and years of use.


The black and white side is studded with Vintage Austrian black glass crystals - they add an elegant twinkle in candlelight.

This tree skirt is secured with snaps, the plush bow and vintage button detailing add a decorative touch.

Listed on the EHAG EMPORIUM

$200.00 + Shipping

This is a beautiful piece and would make a wonderful addition to your Halloween Tree Display!

Please Email me to purchase: Sweetb@cox.net

Save the Date!

Visit me here on the 13th for the new Spookytime Jingles update... AND again on the 14th for a special Halloween Celebration - Sweet B Style!

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

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