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*Please see the sidebar for HDH Macabre Monday Rules* ( Note: entries not following the guidelines are not eligible for prizes or badges ) Ok, macabre fans ... your challenge this week: HDH131 " CASE a Minion " You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween -based art piece that has been CASEd from one of the Minion's DT offerings.  CASE = Copy And Steal Everything Since these projects are so diverse and nearly impossible to copy exactly, it is acceptable to just be inspired by a piece, but it should be obvious who's work you are copying. Easy, right? Let's see who will spark your inspiration this week. Sultana of the Sinister Lynx : Oh Black Dragon, why must you set the bar so high? This stunning boxed set of gorgeousness is pure dark decadence !! No one does it better. Creepy Cricut Cween Donna : Had too much Birthday fun this weekend, but will join Creepy G on Wednesday....

Last week's Pirate's Booty Gruesome Twosome  are Nancy W  and I don't do straight Wonderful cards ladies. Thank you for creating such detailed and inspirational pieces from our challenge.  Please accept our GT badge as your flag and fly it proudly.   Last, but certainly not least, is the winner of  4 digis of their choice from Colleen Congratulations!! Very cool and unique step card. That ledger is awesome!  Please contact Teri here to claim your prize. Thank you to everyone who took the time, and found inspiration in our challenge and in the DTs piratey madness last week.  EYE hope I SEE some of you this week for our "Eye can see you" challenge.       

*Please see the sidebar for HDH Macabre Monday Rules* ( Note: entries not following the guidelines are not eligible for prizes or badges ) Ok, macabre fans ... your challenge this week: HDH130 " Eye Can See You " You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween -based art piece that is to use eyeballs or optical themed images .   Now Let's SEE what you can come up with! Sultana of the Sinister Lynx : . Creepy Cricut Cween Donna : Agent of the Abominable Andrea : Our Devious Digital Demoness Susan will be back when she is feeling better, hopefully soon! Temptress of Terror Teri : Teri has a new little furry family member so didn't have time to create something with this new digi. Imp of Insanity Ike : has had a bout with the gardening shears and is nursing a nasty wound. "Fingers" crossed, she'll be on the mend and back at it very soon. Cadaverous Concoctor ...

After seeing what Creepy Glowbugg did with all of those Delicious Doodles images, I didn't even want to post this.  Wasn't that step card amazing?!!!  Me.  So.  Jealous. So, here is my no-frills card for you: That Zombie Pirate image by Teri is awesome, isn't it?  So to make it center-stage, I just used some Karen Foster "Dragon's Gate" paper scraps & popped up the matted image. You still have a few days to play along for the chance at some Delicious Doodles digis!  Check out THIS post for details :)

**This post will remain at the top of this blog until April 20th.  Please scroll down for new posts!**   That's right stalkers... we are looking for a new Minion to add to the dungeon here at HDH!  We are a special kind of brood, as I am sure you could guess, and we are on the prowl for new blood.  Don't fret... the current ( fan-freakin-tastic ) Minions are sticking around, we're just needing a new one to chain up a bit.  This Minion position is a permanent one, however you may be allowed to leave when you wish... maybe... or at least you can try to make a break for it :) This DT call will be open until Friday, April 20th at 6pm central time (US). What are the perks of being an HDH Minion?  You: 1.  Get to hang with the awesomeness that IS known as the HDH Minions. 2.  Will get in touch with your inner Darkside on a regular basis... why wait for Halloween? 3.  Have the freedom of using many different art mediums ...

... is none other than... Croms Congratulations!  Be sure to grab your badge & then email your home address to The Mistress (see sidebar for link) so I can send out your goodie-pack! And we'll be deciding on our new Minion this weekend, so stay tuned :)  You've only got a few more hours to enter the DT call!

The chosen Gruesome Twosome from last week's Homage to Hitchcock are Collen  Strangers on a Train  and Nandy North by Northwest Congratulations ladies! Awesome work by both of you. Please grab your GT badge and display it defiantly, proudly .    Very nice efforts by everyone last week. Thank you to all who entered. Have you entered this week's Macabre Monday challenge ? The theme is "Pirate's Booty" and it is sponsored by The winner receives 4 digital images of their choosing from Teri's shop! I ventured out of my box and tried a new technique. I had so many killer images from Teri's shop to choose from, so I thought, why limit myself? I'm greedy like that. I made a step card. I managed to get four of Teri's Pirate themed images onto this card. The steps made it possible to add all kinds of goodies, but I think I have a problem with less is more. A side...

*Please see the sidebar for HDH Macabre Monday Rules* ( Note: entries not following the guidelines are not eligible for prizes or badges ) Ok, macabre fans ... your challenge this week: HDH129 " Pirate's Booty " Ahoy, me hearties!!! You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween -based art piece that is PIRATE inspired. Break out your skulls and cross bones, your wenches and your rum! We are settin' sail for the high seas and we want you to come along as we "crack Jenny's teacup" and get loaded to the gunwalls! . We do reserve the right to make all scallywags swab the decks, walk the plank, or dance the hempen jig, if the mood stikes us. Ye have been warned! We are being sponsored this week by Delicious Doodles has so many awesome digital images for all tastes and occasions. Teri, our very own Minion, has generously offered up four digis of choice to one lucky winner this week. The Macabre Minions  are worki...

Today marks the opening of the "Suspense and Gallows Humor" art showing at Gallery1988 in L.A. I wish I still lived in Southern California. I just liked how timely this opening is to our Macabre Monday challenge this week. Now I would like to announce our GTs from our "Off with their heads!" challenge. Cgra and Nancy W and the winner of the $15 store credit for The Octopode Factory is... Mary Kay   Please contact Donna here to claim your prize! Congratulations to all of this week's winners and thank you to everyone who joined in on our madness last week. I think there is still time to get busy on something Hitchcock inspired for this week's challenge too! "I am a typed director. If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach." - Alfred Hitchcock 

It's time for another Wretched Wednesday project! This week's Macabre Monday challenge is to find inspiration with something Alfred Hitchcock either said, or directed. He was always one for a wry quip, and don't even get me started on his films. The man was brilliant beyond words. "A boy's best friend is his Mother".   I have always had a soft spot for Norman Bates. In fact, I joke around with my son about our "Bates-like" relationship. He likes the quote about me being his best friend. He doesn't really get it though, does he? Anyhoo, I decided to show you a smattering of what might have been for sale in the Bates Motel gift shop . I had so much fun making all of this swag! Now you have to have a box of  Norman Bates matches . I UTEE'd the picture on the box, but not completely. I like the wet, droplets of water look it gives the photo. I UTEE'd the Bates Motel sign and added a ...

*Please see the sidebar for HDH Macabre Monday Rules* ( Note: entries not following the guidelines are not eligible for prizes or badges ) Ok, macabre fans ... your challenge this week: HDH128 " Homage to Hitchcock " You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween -based art piece based on, or inspired by an Alfred Hitchcock film, story, or quote. Check out what the Macabre Minions have cooked up with Hitchcock this week: Sultana of the Sinister Lynx : is sitting this one out. Even a Minion needs a break once in a while. Creepy Cricut Cween Donna : Nice and bloody just like the movie, "The Birds". Agent of the Abominable Andrea :     More bloody beaked, flying fiends from "The Birds". Our Devious Digital Demoness Susan will be back when she is feeling better, hopefully soon! Temptress of Terror Teri : has whipped up an awesome digital image based on "The Birds". ...

Last week's GT for the Grimm's Grimmest challenge are Christine Garner Gorgeous easel card!!  and CROMS TWO Grimm tales retold in one amazing Domino book! You really have to see all the pictures to fully appreciate the hard work and creativity that went into this project. Bravo Ladies!!! Grab your badge and start warming up for next week's Monday's Macabre challenge! Our generous sponsor last week was  Ike's Art!! The award of the Alice in Wonderland digis goes to.... Cgra Such a wonderful creation made out of one of the most disturbing Grimm tales, "The Goose Girl " . Poor Falada. Brilliant work! Congratulations!!  Please contact Ike here to claim your prize.  

Two weeks in a row?!  I can't believe it either.  I'm sure I just jinxed myself :)  But, yes, I was able to play along with Macabre Monday ! I've been a fan of Octopode Factory's images since they first came on to the scene.  I love the bold lines and the creepy quirky style.  This week, we've been lucky enough to be sponsored by OF... and here is my offering: I used the head of  Frankenstein's Bride , the body of Morticia , and also the severed head of the Headless Spectre .  KaiserCraft patterned paper, Martha Stewart edge punches (x3), May Arts black web trim, & a sentiment stamp from River City Rubberworks round out this card. I added Glossy Accents to the eyes and the blood... looks great IRL.  I just love how this image looks... and it's from three different digis!   You've still got a couple of days to play along for a chance at some Octopode Factory goodness!  Are you up for the challenge?...