The Halloween Herald - Moonhallow Vintage Folk Art

Halloween Costumes

2009-08-12T21:08:00.000-07:00

OK! It is official -- Halloween season is upon us!

Only 80 days until the big night... have you decided what you want to be yet?

I have been looking around for Halloween Costumes Online and found this great Abominable Snowman Costume

I figure, not only would it be a hoot on Halloween to run around in, I could use it throughout the year! It looks so snugly warm and of course there is the perk of TOTAL anonymity... can you see the headlines... "Yeti Spotted in Pennsylvania Farm Country"... oooh what fun!

The other costume I was thinking about is the... Marie Antoinette Costume Wig
Of course, one could go as Marie Antoinette prior to the beheading, but just think of the 'Horror-ible' possibilities...do you think I can find DIY plans for a guillotine?

What do you want to be this Halloween?

2009-08-02T23:25:00.000-07:00

Evilynne

Evilynne is the founding member of the Order of Moonhallow. She was a real looker back in the day, but that was QUITE some time ago! Now you are much more likely to see her out at night under the cover of darkness. If you do happen to run into her, it is best to quickly run the other way -- that sneer she is showing is just the tip of the NASTY attitude iceberg!.

She has been sculpted in clay, hand painted and dressed in Early Halloween fashion. She is LIFE SIZE -- measuring 27" tall on the cast metal base

Her attire is accented with vintage rhinestone pins, buttons and feathers. Her hat can be removed to reveal her thinning hair. From the side, she is almost pleasant looking...too bad about the long black hairs growing out of the HUGE mole on her chin!

Evilynne is currently available on EBAY
click here for the listing that includes more photos and details

Byrum Arts First Give Away!

2009-07-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

Ron and Sherry Byrum create fabulous Halloween artwork and they are having their first give away! If you have ever seen the Byrum's Art, then you know what a big treat this is!

Visit Ron and Sherry's Blog to Enter!

2009-07-09T18:14:00.001-07:00

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I Heart Hand Made Summer Show

2009-06-19T22:58:00.000-07:00

I am a Featured Artist at the I Heart Hand Made Summer Show!

Stop by and see all the goodies the wonderful artists have to offer!

The show runs from June 19th through July 11th
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Carnival Halloween -- Madam Zareena

2009-04-23T19:51:00.000-07:00

Remember those hands I showed you a few weeks ago? Well, here is who they belong to :)

Madam Zareena - Fortune Teller Extraordinaire

The Carnival is here and tucked in with the spinning rides, games of skill, side show "freaks" and endless variety of junk food, there she is... the thing I remember most about every trip to this magical place that springs up overnight and is gone almost as fast... the coin-op fortune teller booth - or at least, my version of it :)

Her face and hands have been entirely hand sculpted of clay without the use of molds. Lots of details and vintage items give the booth an authentic carnival look!

What does the future hold? Only Madam Zareena knows!

Currently available for auction on Ebay ---> click here for the auction, more photos and info.

2009-03-28T22:15:00.000-07:00

Well, I've taken the plunge --- that's really nothing new as any who know me can attest. In fact, I quite frequently go off the deep end :)

This time, I dove head first into a new venture called Bonanzle. They promise it is the place to find "everything but the ordinary", so I should fit right in :)

So far, it has been pretty fun - like back in the early, early Ebay days. I hope to have more listed soon. It may take a little while, because I am working on a large One of a kind Halloween display piece at the moment and I have body parts all over the kitchen :0 ---> want a sneak peek?

We have been having fun with the hands I made,

but the dog isn't quite sure what to make of them!

In my spare time (as if!) I have been working on a few websites... one for Primitive Hooked Rugs and Rug Hooking Patterns and one for Sea Glass Jewelry neither of the websites belongs to me but they have some great stuff - check out this Woven Sterling Silver and Sea Glass Cuff Bracelet --- Spectacular!

That's it for tonite...

Happy Haunting!

Jan

O Christmas Tree?

2008-12-27T22:05:00.000-08:00

Just thought I would share my 'Christmas' tree with you this year. I took the pictures before I put the tree topper on - silly me! The topper is a witch flying on her broom (of course)!

It is a little hard to tell from the pictures, but the tree is black instead of green. The 'icicles' are vintage glow in the dark plastic - I thought it was neat how they caught the orange glow from the lights :)

I haven't had a whole lot of time for Halloween art recently - I have been working on a big project - a brand new Online Arts & Craft Mall - Foxberry Folk Art Fair. It is geared toward artists and crafters who sell high quality art and crafts. We are currently accepting new artisans, so stop by and take a peek - or visit the Foxberry Blog for more info

Happy Haunting!

2008-08-13T18:31:00.000-07:00

Halloween Time...
Any time can be Halloween time with my latest piece of Halloween Folk Art.
This clock has been completely redone with a vintage Halloween theme. The pumpkin head wears a hand sculpted witches hat and 2 sculpted cats sit on either side. Fully painted on all sides with my own original designs.

Currently being offered on Ebay

Click here to view more photos or bid on this
One of a Kind Halloween Folk Art Clock

Halloween Folk Art Cupboard with Grain Painting and Spooky Landscapes

2008-07-06T22:47:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my latest offerings --- currently listed on ebay

It is a small 2 door cupboards that is perfect for holding part of your Halloween collection. The sides and top have been painted with my signature black on orange spooky landscapes. The inside has also been painted so you can use the cupboard open or closed. I have these cupboards custom made exclusively for me by an Amish craftsman and then I do all the painting. They are designed to ship undersize through UPS and save you money!

The vintage style Halloween artwork is completely original and done freehand with no stencils or paint pens - just me and my little brush! I have used vinegar painting to decorate the edges and corners of the cupboard. Vinegar painting is an early Folk Art technique that uses vinegar and pigment to achieve the look of exotic wood grains. It is somewhat of a lost art, but it has found its way to Moonhallow and it will be staying a while. So many scary little faces for you to find in the grain... too many to count!! Here is a close up of the grain painting...

Visit my website to order a Halloween Folk Art Cupboard for your very own!

Happy Haunting,
Jan

Halloween is just around the corner...

2008-07-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

I was walking through the craft store the other day when I noticed they had put out their fall silk flowers. You know what that means...that's right... Halloween is just around the corner! It won't be long before the pumpkins are ripe and witches and ghosties start popping up all over. It also means that my craft show is fast approaching!

Last year was my first year at the Hay Creek Fall Festival and it was such fun, I signed up to do it again this year. It is a juried 3 day show that takes place at Johanna Furnace just outside Morgantown PA. This year, the dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday Sept 5,6 &7 2008. The festival is open 10am to 5pm. On Saturday and Sunday, they have a Pancake breakfast from 7-10 am that is really yummy!

My Halloween Art Display from Last Years Show

The Hay Creek Festival celebrates Early American Life at the Joanna Furnace located just off of Rt 10 north of Morgantown PA (about 3 miles from the PA turnpike) so it is really easy to find.
On top of all the juried crafts, there will be early American craft demonstrations like weaving, spinning, black smithing etc, Civil war encampments and military displays. They have a whole section on old hit or miss engines too - really neat! Traditional folk music and great food all day every day - they even cook in cast iron cauldrons over open fires!

The Iron Furnace at Hay Creek

Parking is free with a shuttle that runs from 7am to 6pm. I will post my space number as soon as they tell me what it is. I will be easy to find though - just look for all the orange and black stuff :) I usually have larger items that are more difficult to ship as well as the smaller one of a kind items I regularly sell online. Last year, admission was $8.00 for adults - kids 12 & under got in FREE. (Sorry, No Pets) - It should be about the same this year. Check out www.haycreek.org for more information.