Monthly Archives: October 2008

Creepy Houseplants, and H'ween Roundup

October 24, 2008 | Topic: Halloween

It’s so cold and icky and rainy here today, I’m having trouble getting motivated! I twitted this fabulous houseplant idea (from Bitter Betty) the other day, but now I’m finally getting around to posting it. So fabulous! Click through, because she also has a great “Rest… Read on...

Interview: Dave Gugel, Halloween decorator extraordinaire!

October 23, 2008 | Topic: Halloween

I don’t normally do interviews of our Halloween Contest entries, but when I saw this entry, I just had to find out more! Talk about inspiration! Dave Gugel, of Davenport FL, has one of the most impressive Halloween decorated houses I’ve seen in a long time. Just check… Read on...

Random

October 22, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

I haven’t done enough random posts lately.. Everything doesn’t need a purpose, does it? News/reminders:
- Halloween Contest ends next Wednesday – get those entries in! And check out what’s already been entered for your own halloween inspirations (in the comments)
- Two new Dabbled Interviews in the… Read on...

A "Late" Illustration Friday

October 21, 2008 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

Appropriate topic at IF, as it is Tuesday, not last Friday. At the request of those who asked for a happier version of the marionette dancer.. She’s late too, but she doesn’t care, she’s found a frog! I think I actually… Read on...

Monster Wreath 2 – The Quick and Dirty No Sew version

October 21, 2008 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Halloween

Previously I wrote up a tutorial on creating a monster wreath. Here’s another version, that is REALLY quick and easy, no sewing involved, just a lot of hot glue. You may want to reference the previous for more details, but this should give you the jist. (See, I… Read on...

Quickie List of Hallo-links

October 20, 2008 | Topic: Halloween

I’ll post some art later today, but there are so many good links that just need to be shared… I Got A Rock, from Crafting with Cat Hair. A Charlie Brown Halloween homage! List of Halloween themed beers at The Art of Darkness. No-effort kids costumes… Read on...

Halloween Couples Costume Ideas

October 18, 2008 | Topic: Halloween, inspirations

Tip Junkie was looking for some great couples costumes ideas, and I knew I had some good ones in my archive of pictures. So here are some inspirations! The Crocodile Hunter and Terri. Tasteless, but funny! And topical at the time.. Notice Terri has a bunch of sting rays… Read on...

Halloween Decor: Head in a Jar

October 17, 2008 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Halloween

I did this for halloween several years ago, and it has survived well enough to be used through multiple halloweens. The effect is just fabulous, it really does look like you have a head floating in a jar, from… Read on...

Halloween Roundup and Links

October 16, 2008 | Topic: Halloween

Been lazy today, at least as far as blogging goes (but I am on my 3rd day of Wii Fit!), so here are some links to the Halloween Stuff on the web, and also a roundup of Dabbled Halloween thus far. Linky Goodness:
SwellDesigner has some really cool vintage inspired… Read on...

Halloween Food – Sweet Sushi

October 15, 2008 | Topic: food, Halloween, highlight, my food

This is not inherently creepy (though with some creative labeling, it can be), like the other Halloween Food we’ve featured this month, but it is unusual and fun, and always a hit at the halloween party. I’ve posted about this before, but I’m finally writing real instructions. [Note,… Read on...