Keeping myself out of trouble

It's been almost 6 months since we moved to our new hometown and the little urban cottage in whence we reside. Time has truly flown by.  And grass has not grow under my feet. (giggle Not too hard since it is January!)  I am slowly working my way through the mountain of boxes filled with the stuff I had packed up more than two years ago. I am hoping to have tackled the mountain completely by the time Spring arrives. I am so tired of 'stuff' monopolizing my time! And space!

I have been busy in the creative department. I recently took two Snow Faeries to the gift shop in Cripple Creek. One of them insisted on 'riding shotgun' - even though she flew the whole way!

The other Faery was content to sit on her stool and contemplate her sculpture. She is getting ready for the upcoming Cripple Creek Ice Festival. Didn't take her long to find her way to the front window.

Giant Maple Leaf - O, Canada!

Gunnera Leaf

My love of trees helped me get another gig. I answered an ad on Craig's List for a Leaf Maker. I made a couple of extremely large leaves - 3 feet across.  The leaves were used to make molds for birdbaths and stepping stones.

Gunnera Leaf Birdbath

And a few more irons have been thrown into the proverbial fire. I'll be sure to give you up-dates as the irons heat up. 

Upcoming Events & New Venues

October is finally here. The one month out of the year that us Halloween-lovers all look forward to. The month we plan for all year long. The month where bats, and ghosts, and grinning Jacks (short for jack-o-lanterns) adorn all the houses instead of just a few. (WHAT?!?  You don't keep your bats and ghosts and grinning Jacks out all year long??)

And with October comes a flurry of activity. So many wonderful festivals and balls and other events to attend. To start the month, I will be a vendor at the Denver Pagan Pride Festival on October 12th in Denver's Civic Center Park. 

And to end the month I will be a vendor at the Denver Witches' Ball on November 2nd.

And my artistic creations can now be found at the Shops at the Silver Mine in Cripple Creek. Shops at the Silver Mine is a charming collective of Colorado artists and craftsmen. 

If you're in search of that unique something to add to your collection, stop by Clifton's Curios and Antiques Mall in Colorado Springs. I can vouch to the uniqueness of some of the items - Hubby and I are downsizing and our excess can be found for sale there. Along with some of my folk art.

With all the activity this month, I'm not sure how many road-trips we'll be going on. But I will share our trip to the mountains from last month. And there is one event we're definitely planning on attending - the Coffin Races held in Manitou Springs every October!

So until next time..... Happy Haunting!

See You......

See you this weekend at the Festival of Faerie in Lafayette, Colorado! 

Solstice Blessings to everyone!

Shrooms Under Glass

I have two new items in my Etsy shop. They are both pendants that were made from reclaimed pendant watches that had quit working. I turned them into small Fae worlds that can be worn.

The first is made from a pendant watch that didn't work and that had a broken crystal. I gutted the watch and then installed a trio of wee 'Shrooms and a ladybug.

The second pendant is made from a pendant watch that had a cover (like a locket). The crystal was still intact on this pendant and when the cover is opened, it appears that you are looking into a wee terrarium complete with a set of red 'Shrooms, a ladybug and a dragonfly. 

Click here to go to my Etsy shop! 

Mandrake

Mandragora Americanus

“MANDRAKE”

Mandragora Americanus, commonly known as American Mandrake, is found throughout the Americas. It can be found in the deeper recesses of forests and woodlands, most commonly near Faerie Rings. The species found in warmer climates can grow to a height of approx. three feet and is known for its vigorous habits. The species found in colder climates will only grow to twelve or eighteen inches in height and will become dormant during winter months.

Mandrake is endowed with mysterious powers against demoniacal possession. The Mandrake can be poisonous if ingested in large amounts. Only those experienced in the preparation and dosing of mandrake should administer!

Your potted Mandrake will like filtered light and sparse feeding and watering. DO  NOT  RE-POT!  Transplanting MUST only be done by an expert. No matter how much your Mandrake protests, it will be fine in the pot it is in for many years to come! If given ample room for their roots, Mandrake plants have been known to RUN!

This Mandrake is currently at auction on eBay. Click Here to go to the auction!

Upcoming Event!

This coming Saturday, October 20th, is the Denver Pagan Pride Festival. So many activities are planned for this Festival. Including an attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records with the most people dressed as Witches!

And yours truly will have a booth there! So if you're in the Denver area, stop by for a day full of fun!

Click Here to go to the Denver Pagan Pride website!

Etsy Shoppe Grand Re-opening!

I am glad to announce the Grand Re-Opening of my Etsy Shoppe. I have some old favorites, some new items and I have added a "supplies" section (soon to be added to, just need to download some pics & take some measurements)! So if you're looking for one-of-a-kind Fairy-licious gifts, be sure to check it out! Click Here!

And I have some new items at auction on eBay! 
Including a pair of Witch Shoes and a Trio of Vintage Gnomes! Click Here!

AND I have added many, many more books to my Amazon store! Click Here!

Come Visit Me.....

At the Festival of Faerie tomorrow in Lafayette, CO.

SEHA BOOzaar

Love Halloween?

Can't get enough of it?

Need more Halloween Art?

Then check out the SEHA BooZaar!

Click here to go to the BooZaar!

Item List and Swap Update

Here is a list of some of the items I would be interested in swapping for ~

1. flower/veggie seeds
2. art/craft supplies 
3. books
4. fabric
5. other artwork

The list of artwork available can be found at the top of the left-hand sidebar.

I Have Artwork to Swap!

I have been cleaning & clearing out the house. 

I am not packing and moving all my artwork. 

It is time to thin it out! 

So I am proposing a Swap. 

I have posted a few items below that need to go!  

Send me an email & a picture if you have something to trade....

JOL Candy Container #1

Card/photo holder set #1

JOL Candy Container #2

Heart Wand

Kitty in JOL

Witch Hat on Stand

JOL Card/Photo Holders

Stack JOL Card/Photo Holder

Of Paint, Pixies and Epiphanies ~ Part 2

As I rambled on about in the last post, prepping the house for sale and mundane daily chores have been consuming most of my time and I have been away from my creative corner
for far too long .......

In fact my corner has become overwhelmed with plants and things that need to be organized and integrated into my studio supplies - which happen to all be packed!  You see, my studio used to be upstairs, but I relocated it downstairs several winters ago because it was easier to keep tabs on the dogs, the cats, Hubby.....  I left the majority of my supplies upstairs and would just 'run up' and get whatever I needed. When I started packing, I figured I would go ahead and pack up everything that was still upstairs to get ahead of the curve (so to speak...).
Well, now I am wanting to get back into the creative mode and need some of those supplies. {So much for planning ahead!} So I guess I will carry the boxes downstairs and reorganize my creative corner.

And I am doing this because there are some Faeries that are screaming to be let out! They have been trapped in my sketchbook for quite some time now and they are threatening a revolt if I don't let them come into existence! Oh My!! 
What Persistent Pixies they are!

And because I have had Faery (and houses) on the brain of late, our weekly Sunday Art visits this month will be to Fairytale Houses, Furniture for those houses, and even some cool Garden adornments for those Fairytale Gardens.

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I have a mouse in my kitchen! In a household with 6 cats, I have a mouse!
I sat the gang down (okay, half the gang - you know how hard it is to get employees to attend those company meetings! I shoulda promised 'em some tuna!)

and had a talk with them about responsibilities, job descriptions, and such. Unfortunately the meeting kinda dragged on and some of the attendees fell asleep!

Epiphany #2

I just realized that this guy, who has been hanging on my kitchen wall for the last 4 years, is Krampus! DUH!

Stay tuned for the next post. I really will talk about Winter this time and pass on our plans for the future.

The Halloween Faery

Who's not to say that there isn't a whole world of Halloween Faeries out there? Have you ever seen a Faery?  I have. They modeled for this wonderful Halloween Ornie! Now available on eBay.
Click here to check out the listing!

New eBay Listings

Don't miss out on the wonderfully wicked Halloween decorations I currently have listed on eBay.

Click here to go to those listings.

Pumpkinhead Soup

A new Art Selling Site has recently opened. Pumpkinhead Soup  And it is features ONLY Halloween Art! How cool is that!?

So if you are looking for some One Of A Kind Halloween Art, be sure to check out this site.

OR if you are an Artisan that creates unique Halloween treasures, there is still plenty of time (before the Halloween selling season starts) to open up your own shop.

Those Hussies!

Remember them?? Standing there in front of the window in their all together! For all the world to see!

Well, here they are. All dressed up and ready to be adopted!

They are currently at auction on eBay.

Click here if you would like to have one of these fine Ladies come live with you!

{Debra - I just couldn't resist! Your comment really made me smile and now every time Hubby looks at them he can't help but think...Those Hussies!}

EEK! and some WIPS

One of my latest creations is EEK! 

This little JOL is quite surprised to see the spider hanging off of his stem. Poor guy! 

He is currently available in my Etsy Shoppe.

  Click here to see more!

And here are some WIPs - these little gals aren't very bashful - standing in front of the window bare naked & all!

Pumpkin Patch Faces

Remember these guys??

Well, they now look like this....

~ ~ ~ Tree Goddess ~ ~ ~

Here she is..... finished and currently listed on eBay. Click here to go to the auction.