Welcome to my blog and Happy Friday to all. With another batch of 30 handmade (and VERY realistic) Black Widow Spiders ready to go out into the world I’m grabbing a moment to show you some of the latest listings I’ve put up in my shop Old Raven on Etsy. Vintage Crochet Flower Ring How… Continue reading Try Something New Today
Thursday, October the 10th, already !?! Well, I guess it’s time to get serious about Halloween decorations. Maybe you’re throwing a party, maybe you just want to add a couple of accent pieces to your home or office but you want something better than the carbon copy plastic stuff from the pop up Halloween stores.… Continue reading Unique Handmade Halloween Decor
Hey Everybody – how’s your day going so far? I’ve got a fun ‘how to’ Halloween project that anybody can make and it’s a great outdoor decoration that you can really customize to fit just about any size or space. These ‘floating eyes’ have been a popular addition to my Halloween display for years. If… Continue reading Free Floating Spooky Eyes ‘How To’
Hello World! How’s it going? This is the time of year my Etsy shop Old Raven really starts moving Halloween. And I LOVE making Halloween treats (and tricks). This is a version of my Faux Log Fires that I make for Christmas Holiday decor (or dollhouse decor, Barbie campfires, etc.) only – Halloween’s fire has… Continue reading Witch Fire – Halloween Decor
Hello all, today I’m listing a rather unique item in my shop – a Mandrake Apothecary Jar aka Mandragora. These lovely apothecary jars were made by Eli Lilly (pharmaceuticals) in the 1970’s and were given as promotional gifts and were a Limited Edition. It’s hard to believe, but this jar is over 50 years old!… Continue reading Mandrake Apothecary Jar (Mandragora)
As promised – my Halloween Banner! But this isn’t just any old ordinary banner – it’s articulated cat paper dolls!!! There’s six different kitties on this garland of ghouls. Their arms, legs and heads all move. There’s also 7 different Halloween themed flags that go with this banner. Plus 10 feet of jute cord and… Continue reading Halloween Cat Paper Doll Banner Kit
For those of you who are starting to get a little tired of the unrelenting HEAT of Summer – here’s a glimpse of cooler days and Fall fun to come! Halloween is happening here at Old Raven Creates. When you have an online shop like I do (OldRavenonEtsy.com) then now is the time to start… Continue reading Steampunk Halloween ATB Art Cube
Finally – I know I’ve mentioned that this ATB would be “coming up next” and I did have the project completed for a little while but the dog gone pictures seem to take forever to get right. And the fact is, they’re still not very good in the sense that the pictures do not properly show the… Continue reading Halloween Desk Decor – ATB Art Cube
Hello Everybody! I know for many of us, this is a busy time of year. For some it’s getting kids off to a new school year, for others (like me) it’s getting the husband off to a new school year (yep – he’s a teacher). But still, I’ve been spending some quality time in my… Continue reading Halloween Desk and Table Decor (ATB)
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