Killer Candles

In my last post I shared with you one of my Candle Pumpkins so this time I am sharing some of my stand alone Candles.

Both pumpkins and candles are made from the same process, paper mache, paper clay and re-purposed paper towel rolls and anything else I desire to use. If you would like to see more on how I create the candles you can read my DIY Candle How To here. Unfortunately the internet is not equipped with a feature that allows one to handle them because these candle are truly amazing, after seeing them and touching it one would definitely find it hard to imagine that they are made from a simple cardboard paper towel roll.

This is the top of the candle it holds a battery operated tea light so there isn't much concern that it can catch fire. Although if you do not have that concern the tea light is removable and will fit a wax tea light. Not that I am suggesting it, this is just for info purposes only. I personally feel better not having to worry about someone knocking one over while I am not watching.

The face features a cut out just like on a traditional Jack o lantern.



This is the bottom where the light box is attached which not only lights up the inside of the candle but it makes a great stand for the candle.


The light box changes color making for a spectacular light display the inside of the candle I make white which reflects the color better.


In this picture I bounced light off of it from an outside source. There are so many ways to display these, they are just as creepy with the lights on as in the dark.




If you have any questions I love to share so feel free to ask.
Enjoy!
Madame Dewberry

Pumpking Carving

Ray Villafane his pumpkin carving is amazing don't you think?

Coming Soon

Here is a sneak peek at some of the items, handmade props, home and haunt decor that will be available in my new store Haunted Woodland Of Weir On Etsy when it opens this month.


This is one of my pumpkin sculptures. One picture shows how it looks in the light and the other in the dark with color lights projecting on it. I have had a lot of request for these and I am happy to finally be able to make them available to those who want them.























The next two pictures are of a table topper which I have made from re-purposed items. I will be sharing more on my creative process later for those who are interested. The table topper features a skull in which I sculpted. It also has several black roses that I made from monster mud and black glitter. The candles are made from paper rolls and have plastic tea lights instead of real wax candles so one does not need to worry about the fire risks. The tea lights are removable and replaceable.





I am very excited about and looking forward to getting Haunted Woodland of Weir up and running. I hope you will stop by for a visit.

The Poe House and Museum Needs Your Help

For the love of all things Poe, Please help by signing this petition to save the Poe House and Museum!

Information and Petition here

Poe's Signature Sign

Can be found on the gate outside the Poe Cottage at Fordham. I love the little squirrel captured in the photo just below the sign either playing or foraging in the snow.



Vintage picture of Edgar Allan Poe's final home. Poe lived here from 1846 to 1849



Vintage Cottage Picture Source

Fordham Signature Sign From the album:
Poe's New York by The Macabre Edgar Allan Poe

Poe's Signature

Not for the faint of heart...

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Cursing the web I came across this little beauty while visiting CreepyCupcakes blog

These pictures were taken at a vendor event I was recently invited to partake in. Both the House of Dewberry creations as well as my Raven Jewelry were on display. Thanks goes out to Jodi for putting it all together and for being such an amazing host. I have to say all had fun I can't wait to do it again. Thanks to Jodi and Kelly from Merry Popits! everyone is now parading around town with Jewelry on their feet!

Edgar Allen Poe

Still to this day the great Edgar Alan Poe haunts the art world. Inspiring many of us with his Romantic macabre and mad prose. I love this fact and all the art that has been created due to it.

FrontierFabrics created this Dark and lovely Poe Collection on Artfire in the sprite of Halloween. Click through for more information about the items or Artist featured here.

One Dark and Stormy Night...

  Curated By: FrontierFabrics

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Handmade Jewelry

Finished Giant Pumpkin

Due to Halloween quickly approaching and projects needing to be finished, I have not had time to post anything new. After the holiday is over I will have pictures of my finished creations as well as pictures of our street Haunt and plenty of how-to's to post and share with you. My good friend sent this great picture of Fred which is what we are now calling him and thought I would share what he looks like finished. This giant pumpkin will be very lit up Halloween night.

Halloween in Black and White

Hauntingly Beautiful Collection Created by Shabang

To fine out more about the Collection or any of the products you see here click here. Or click the item of your liking and it will take you to it directly.

Halloween in Black & White

  Curated By: shabang

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Fine Art Photography

Giant Pumpkins

My latest project is two giant pumpkins one of which is almost ready for the finishing touches, paint effects! Made with paper mache and homemade paper-clay. They stand 29" tall which is 2 1/2 feet high and are 81" around, almost 7 feet around when finished.
Finished pictures will be posted so check back.


The bottom three pics are the pumpkins in paper form. The above pic shows what they look like once the clay has been applied.




If you have any questions/ comments about this project or any other you see here on my site please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to answer or to assist you in creating your own paper mache projects.

DIY Halloween Candles Part Two

In my prior post I shared how I make my recycled paper towel roll Halloween candle props and I promised to share some different variations of my glitter candles. Here are two different kinds one basic black and the other blood red. My pictures don't begin to capture the great reflection these give off, hopefully you will get inspired enough to make some for your own Halloween Haunt. Be sure to share if you do!



Click here to view this project.