Vintage Inspired Folk Art Pumpkin Witch

 

I just finished this little chubby folk art Pumpkin Witch. He's got a little Magic Mushroom on his belly. He's available in my Etsy shop. It still doesn't feel like Spring here but the crocus are up.

Spooky White Pumpkin Man Ornament

This spooky pumpkin man has been hanging around for a year.
I finally finished him he's awaiting a new home.
He is now listed in my etsy shop.
His brother who is an orange pumpkin fellow has found a new home.
He isn't that lonely Wild Turnip Man is hanging out with him.

Yikes Scared Black Cat Ornament!

Hi Halloween friends! Happy September!
I just finished this scared cat. I haven't made black cats in a couple years.  I really like this one so I hope to make more. Maybe I will make some for Christmas as well.  I prefer the sad and scared ones they kind of reflect my life and mood.

Pumpkin Stem Witch Creeps

I finally finished all 6 pumpkin stem creeps. I think they will look spooky displayed with real pumpkins. These creeps are all listed in my etsy shop if you'd like a closer look. I do have to say they are much cooler in person photos don't do them justice!

Oh My Witches

I finished two pumpkin stem Witches.
I have four more to go.
These two creeps are now listed in my Etsy shop.

Another Krampus and Pumpkin Man Ornaments

Well folks I managed to finish another Krampus Ornament!  Now white Krampus has a buddy.
I also just made this vintage style pumpkin man. I love his look and he is super light great for feather trees. All of them are in my etsy shop awaiting new homes!

Vintage Style Gourd Squash Halloween Ornament

Boo! Here's a little squash I finished.  He is so Happy Halloween is fast approaching!  He's in my etsy shop if you'd like a look see.

Pumpkin Stem wips

Hello!  Did ya miss me? Made some pumpkin stem Witches and a pumpkin stem minion. I hope everyone is having a lovely Summer!

Primitive Pumpkin Stem Peeps and Wine Cork Pumps

Well Hello again!
Not much in the mood for bunnies. Did manage to make one.
Here are my latest Primitive Pumpkins. The big ones are made with real pumpkin stems. The little guys are wine corks. All have real acorn cap hats. They have watch gear eyes and vintage button eyes.
All are weird you've got to keep your eyes on them. They seem to turn about on their own! Boo!

Paper Mache Pumpkins

Hi friends Happy Monday!  Just wanted to pop in and share this trio with you. My plan was to make a pumpkin patch of these, but alas where does the time go! I have been so busy with the boys and life creating is taking a little backseat.
I have scheduled a post a day through October so check back daily for my Halloween posts.

More Clowns

Hi folks! Just finished up these little fellows and I have listed them on ebay. I am still working on a couple custom orders and it's taking a lot longer than I'd hoped. I'm trying to get back into work mode. Wishing you all a great week!

Send in the Clowns or Send Them Away

When making this next series of Clowns I had a few interesting memories come to mind. I was thinking about a certain abandoned home from my childhood. The home was off a dirt road called Lone Tree Road. You could not see the home from the road only corn fields. The home was very spooky and said to be haunted. The man who lived and died in the house was a Clown who preformed with the Ringling Brothers Circus. I only went into the home once it was a very short visit!

The song Send in the Clowns was written by Stephen Sondheim in 1973 for the musical A Little Night Music. The song was not actually about clowns but how we as humans can be foolish in life.
The song was made popular by Frank Sinatra and Judy Collins.

Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground,
You in mid-air.
Where are the clowns?

Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can't move...
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.
          -Stephen Sondheim


Well I think I may have been foolish as a kid to go into that house. The house where the clown lived.
And just maybe these clowns will be adopted and I can send them away!

Clowns and Hags

Here is a little trio of Clowns I finished. They are grubby and prim and made with found parts of all sorts. I'm not sure which one I like best.

And here is a few of the Hags. I like their noses which are metal screws of different kinds. Back to painting and staining for me. I hope to share the candy box soon. Thanks for stopping by be back soon!

Meet My Primitive Poppets

Poppets are an old spelling of puppet. In folk magic a poppet is a doll that represents a person for casting spells on that soul, or to aid them through magic. I'm not sure if I will command them to do my bidding. I like them as they are little spookies!  My poppets are made with found parts of all sorts. They are full of spirits! Wine spirits that is. I used wine corks for their bodies.
I also found a wonderful New England Folklore Blog I'd like to share with you. I found this in my search for interesting info on poppets. Click here to have a look see!
I'll be listing my poppets on ebay soon I'll let you know. Wishing you all a magical weekend!

Folky Witch Hat

Hi friends! Just wanted to share a little Witch Hat I whipped up. She's an odd gal. With only 90 somedays left to Halloween I'm on a roll. Have a great weekend peeps, I'll be hitting the yard sales. What are you folks up to?

Custom Order Acorn Man & Candy Corns

Hi Friends I hope you are all having a wonderful Summer! I wanted to share this Acorn Man and his peeps with you. He is a custom order for a wonderful collector and valued customer. I have made several Acorns but I think he is my favorite so far.
You see for one night only on All Hallows Eve acorns can become enchanted and grow to giant proportions. They roam the land looking for Candy. They enjoy playing tricks on their fellow non-enchanted acorn brothers!

I also wanted to share a couple of Candy Corn Ornaments. They are on ebay if you like to take a peek.
Wishing you all a wonderful and creative week everyone!

A Halloween Mushroom & Other Odd Folks

I know what you're thinking! She an her magic mushrooms what an odd person. I can't help it! My obsession with fungi goes to far. There is a good reason for including mushrooms in Halloween decor really! According to folklore Witches used magic mushrooms to aid in their Halloween flights. I thought that was fun info.

These odd fellows are all made with vintage clothes pins. And yes I have started making snowmen. So back to painting for me. Wishing you all a creative week!

My Acorn made the Cover

I'm thrilled that my Acorn Man has been featured on the front cover of Celebrate 365 Magazine late Summer/Halloween 2011 addition! It is really an honor to be a part of such a wonderful publication. I see some wonderful folk art featured! Love that corn!  I have slowly been adding to my own collection and I have found some new favorites! Check it out here.

Happy September

Hi everyone & happy September!  My sunflowers are blooming! Yes those are orange mushrooms they look deadly don't they. Spooky Halloween mushrooms. The cat and the jol's are getting ready to go to the farmer's market next weekend.

Coulrophobia

Do you have it Fear of Clowns?
Well, I have to admit Pennywise the Clown from Stephen Kings It got to me a little. The other clown was the one in Poltergeist which turned it's head around that was creepy.
I used to watch Bozo as a child he didn't scare me.
Here's my nod the the Creepy Clown world. I think his name is Corky. My boys don't like him so I guess my attempt worked.
If you'd like to venture further into the Creep World of Clowns you can check out this treasury I made at Etsy. Warning though it contains Creepy Clowns!