SBS 50's Emos Preview Day 5

Here's one for the guys!  Can't you just hear "Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey" in the background?!

50's Emo Christian:

Yep.  I went pretty traditional with this one ;)  Although, I did sneak an extra skully in there... I couldn't help it.  LOVE the shoes!  I went a little darker on the skin tone shadow (E13) and me likey!

And was hair THE thing in the 50's?  Me thinks yes.  However, this guy doesn't have that duck-butt-'do... sorry, I keep flashing back to "Grease" :)  And, yes, I had to add the blue streak in his hair... he IS an EMO after all.

Tomorrow is Release Day!  And just wait until you see what I "cooked" up for you >:)

Don't forget to stop by the Simply Betty Stamps blog to see what the rest of the DT has been up to!

card recipe:

image:  50's Emo Christian (SBS)

rubber stamp sentiment:  Sweet Goodies (TAC)

paper:  Little Yellow Bicycle Booville, Bazzill & Neenah cardstocks

other:  Copic Markers, misc. skull trim

SBS 50's Emos Preview Day 4!

I missed the whole first half of the week of previews, but be sure to go to the Simply Betty Stamps blog to check out what you've missed!

Today, we have 50's Lola:

 

Are you diggin' that big boo-font hair?!  It was screamin' to be green, so.  And this Lola image DOES have the rest of her body, but I just wanted to accentuate that hair :)

Release day is Friday, and I whipped up a pretty fun one for you.  It couldn't have been done without Creepy Glowbugg... curious?  Tomorrow I've got a not-so-creepy card that would be perfect for the dude in your life... tune in!

card recipe:

image:  50's Emo Lola (SBS)

paper:  We R Memory Keepers Heebie Jeebies, Bazzill & Neenah cardstocks

other:  Copic markers, Nestabilities, May Arts velvet ribbon, misc. black trim

HDH090 - Necro Neckware

HDH Macabre Monday Rules:

1. Create a dark and macabre SOMETHING (card, scrap page, altered item, whatever) that follows the specific Macabre Monday challenge given. Cutesy is fine, but creepy is better :)

2. You have until the following Sunday night @ 5pm central time to post your creation and please leave a direct-link back here. Please make sure that your blog post / upload has been made AFTER the challenge date... we wanna see fresh stuff, not those from a few weeks ago!!

3. If you upload to any online galleries (TACPCC, S&S, PCP, SCS, etc.), please tag the title using HDH090.

4. Weekly giveaways! Some weeks will be loaded with loot, others not-so-much... but the thrill is in the win, right?! Some prizes shall be by random drawing, others hand picked... and I'm not telling you ahead of time :)

5. We'll be selecting a weekly Gruesome Twosome (our top two favorite creations) from all the players. At the end of every month these will be compiled and a Master of Macabre will be selected and will receive a little giftie from Barb... this could be stamp sets, handmade items, papers, halloweenie embellishments... you just never know.

Ok, macabre fans... your challenge this week:

"Necro Neckware"

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that could be turned into a pendant! Everyone is encouraged to play along for fun and Gruesome Twosome status, but their own original artwork is necessary to win the prize. And WHAT A PRIZE IT IS!

This week is sponsored by Kasket Kustoms: Accessories to DIE for!
"The original home of Horror-inspired Hand-Made Artisan Necklaces and Accessories! Each piece is 100% hand-crafted from either resin, wood, glass, metal, clay, acrylic, or a mixture of these.

My necklaces are painstakingly hand crafted by me, and are always sealed to ensure their longevity and beauty. I take pride in every piece i do. I don't look at it as just an accessory, but a true work of art. Please take a moment to check out my website and register: http://www.kasketkustoms.com/ "  She also has an ebay store HERE.

Submit the next Kasket Kustoms necklace design and win a little something from the shop PLUS a necklace of your design! Fan-freakin'-tastic... thanks so much, Kasket Kustoms! :) HERE is a current favorite of mine... although THIS ONE is a close 2nd!

Now let's see what the Minions have in store for you:

Sultana of the Sinister Lynx:

Steampunk skull... LOVE it, Lynx!! And the broaches and charms look great!

Creepy Cricut Cween Donna:

Voodoo doll with an attitude... fabulous, Donna!!

Cadaverous Concoctor of Chaos Creepy Glowbugg

will be posting on Wednesdays, so check back later this week!!


Devious Digital Demon-ess Susan:

Such a cute little skully kitty... all the way down to his red heart :)


Agent of the Abominable Andrea:

Another painting! LOVE all of the zombie dollies, Andrea!

Temptress of Terror Teri:

Bold & distinctive! Beautiful gargoyle piece, Teri!

I want a pendant made of all of these (for me) :) Be sure to pop by The Macabre Minions' blogs for details about these fantastic projects!

And now it's your turn! Don't you want some of that Kasket Kustoms Necro Neckware for yourself?!!

Upcoming Skull Appreciation Day!

The awesomeness known as Skull-A-Day is attempting to get June 4th as an official internationally recognized Skull Appreciation Day!  How cool is this?  I KNOW!  Please go HERE for all of the info.

And the Smeared and Smudged forum group is doing their part by hosting a Skull Appreciation Day blog hop!  Fun fun fun... click HERE for the info on how to join us!

Are you going to do YOUR part?!

It's a Blast from the Past Simply Betty Stamps Release

I won't have anything to show you until Wednesday, but be sure to check out the Simply Betty Stamps blog for previews all week long!

Simply Betty Stamps Scrapbooking DT Call...

Yep!  That right :)  If you have been luvin' the SBS images you've been seeing so much here at HDH, then how about doing a little try-out to get on Betty's new Scrapbooking design team!

Get all of the details for the DT call and other exciting events HERE!!

Fiendishly Fun Friday - A Softer World

Meep, I nearly forgot it was Friday today, and we couldn't leave you without a bit of fiendish fun to start your weekend, so here's A Softer World by Emily Horne and Joey Comeau.
A touch of surreality (?) to go with our Dali challenge :P



Copyright © 2010 by Emily Horne and Joey Comeau

Dali Delusions Macabre Monday offering

When I first read the idea of a Salvador Dali inspired

challenge I was very intrigued and immediately began 

designing (in my head) my project.

I opted for a mixed media kind of project, using

various Dali images and quotes.

I used an 8" x 10" stretched canvas, painted with metallic

shades of teal, silver, purple, and black.  

I knew this Dali image from The Octopode Factory would come in handy.

I also found a use for some creepy doll eyes, and destashed a bunch

of brads.

The melting clock is another Octopode image. I used Glossy Accents

to make the watch face shiny and dimensional. I added a

photo of Dali and Walt Disney, a couple of cool quotes and

some decoupaged mulberry paper. 

I used more quotes around the outside of the canvas and sealed

everything with polyurethane.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you were able to glean some

inspiration for your own project.

You have until Sunday at 10 PM CST to enter! 

 

HDH089 - Dali Delusions

HDH Macabre Monday Rules:

1. Create a dark and macabre SOMETHING (card, scrap page, altered item, whatever) that follows the specific Macabre Monday challenge given. Cutesy is fine, but creepy is better :)

2. You have until the following Sunday night @ 5pm central time to post your creation and please leave a DIRECT link to your post back here in the linky tool. Please make sure that your blog post / upload has been made AFTER the challenge date... we wanna see fresh stuff, not those from a few weeks ago!!

3. If you upload to any online galleries (TACPCC, S&S, PCP, SCS, etc.), please tag the title using HDH089.

4. Giveaways! Some weeks will be loaded with loot, others not-so-much... but the thrill is in the win, right?! Some prizes shall be by random drawing, others hand picked... and I'm not telling you ahead of time :)

5. We'll be selecting a weekly Gruesome Twosome (our top two favorite creations) from all the players. At the end of every month these will be compiled and a Master of Macabre will be selected and will receive a little giftie from Barb... this could be stamp sets, handmade items, papers, halloweenie embellishments... you just never know.

Ok, macabre fans... your challenge this week:

"Dali Delusions"

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based project using Salvador Dali and/or his work as inspiration! Think surrealism, dreamlike visions, pencil-thin moustaches :) Need a little help?

Try this Google search for images or

this Google search for ALL items Dali :)

Now let's see what the Minions have in store for you:

Sultana of the Sinister Lynx:

Lynx is showing off again... LOVE the jewelry with matching box!

Creepy Cricut Cween Donna:

CLASSIC Dali, Donna! LOVE this image and the sky blue face is perfect :)

Cadaverous Concoctor of Chaos Creepy Glowbugg

will be posting on Wednesdays, so check back later this week!!

Devious Digital Demon-ess Susan:

Luvin' the collage work, Susan! My favorite part is the skelly w/ the 'stache :)

Agent of the Abominable Andrea:

A real painting... seriously, Andrea why not make us ALL look bad :P Fan-freakin'-tastic!!!

Temptress of Terror Teri:

Another brilliant drawing from Teri! Dali is the epitome of dreamlike surrealism and Teri has that nailed!

Be sure to pop by The Macabre Minions' blogs for details about these fantastic projects!

And now it's your turn...

dazzle us with delusions of Dali!

Just a little note...

For those of you new to Haunted Design House, I'd like to let you know about my "normal" blog: 

Foster Design House

Most of my creepiness is here at HDH, but if you need a shot of nice & normal, you can head over that way :)  In fact, today I posted some lovely mythical creature cards... they might be up your alley... in a not-so-creepy way ;)

SBS Teen Scene - Release Day!

It's finally here :)  The Simply Betty Stamps DT girls are doing a little hop to show off the last of the new Teen Scene rubber stamp images!  So, if you've arrived from Guest DT Lisa's blog, then you are on the right track... if not, be sure to start at the Simply Betty Stamps blog for details on how to get these awesome images at a discount... or even FREE!

Today we're showcasing Teen Scene Chaos & Christian:

Gotta love that little lizard hangin' off of the skateboard!

This image is perfect for a tween, teenager, young adult... or if your man is like mine:  eternal kid-at-heart kinda guy :)

And check it... I used yet another of Creepy Glowbugg's GlowSkullz!!  I just love those little things :)  A little MS edge punch action, a retired TAC sentiment stamp, Copic markers, Neenah & Bazzill cardstocks, and some fun paper from my stash and it's a wrap.

Your next stop on this Teen Scene creative ride is Carla!  Be sure to hop by everyone's blogs... there is so much creativity & inspiration :)

***edited to add:  since Blogger went all funky for the last day & half or so, please note that some of the DT's blogs may not be adjusted.  We're hoping everyone gets posted by 8pm central time :)

Fiendishly Fun Friday 13th - introducing Misery Bear!

You can see more adventures starring this not-so-cheerful little chappie HERE :)

Happy Birthday to The Agent of the Abominable... Andrea!

That's right folks, today we celebrate the birth of one of HDH's Macabre Minions, Andrea!  Happy birthday, girl!  Obviously you haven't received your card yet, since I haven't sent it, but maybe me posting it today will be of some comfort :)

Who DOESN'T want a cocktail on their birthday?  Come on... at least one, right?  I just LOVE this Tickled Pink image, Lilith... and I thought the look on her face summed up what many of us feel about birthdays :)

Not that Andrea feels that way, but you know what I'm sayin'.

I hope your day was fantastic, Andrea... thanks for all you do here at HDH, and have a cocktail on me!

SBS Teen Scene - Preview Day 4

Have you been checking out the awesomeness that the rest of the Simply Betty Stamps DT has been up to this week?  Very cute with just a touch of creep... I mean if you HAVE to be cute, at least you can add a skull or bat here and there, right?  :)

Today, the girls and I are showcasing Betty & Batty... they really are sweet.

I kept it super simple today, using a couple Martha Stewart papers, red grosgrain & a little epoxy bat from Recollections.  

I think this image really is the cutest out of the lot... but how sweet CAN she be if she's holding a bat, right?  Not to mention the skulls on her skirt, shoe & hairband.  They make me smile.

:)

See?

Beware of the cuteness.

Tomorrow will be another preview, and then Friday is Release Day where you can get your grubby mitts on these images for yourself!  Be sure to check back!

And have we scared everyone off from the HDH challenge this week... or is it a toughie?  I've got a ton of schtuff going on this week, so I might not be able to play along... but I hope you can!

HDH088 - The Mark of the Beast

HDH Macabre Monday Rules:

1. Create a dark and macabre SOMETHING (card, scrap page, altered item, whatever) that follows the specific Macabre Monday challenge given. Cutesy is fine, but creepy is better :)

2. You have until the following Sunday night @ 5pm central time to post your creation and please leave a direct-link back here. Please make sure that your blog post / upload has been made AFTER the challenge date... we wanna see fresh stuff, not those from a few weeks ago!!

3. If you upload to any online galleries (TACPCC, S&S, PCP, SCS, etc.), please tag the title using HDH088.

4. Weekly giveaways! Some weeks will be loaded with loot, others not-so-much... but the thrill is in the win, right?! Some prizes shall be by random drawing, others hand picked... and I'm not telling you ahead of time :)

5. We'll be selecting a weekly Gruesome Twosome (our top two favorite creations) from all the players. At the end of every month these will be compiled and a Master of Macabre will be selected and will receive a little giftie from Barb... this could be stamp sets, handmade items, papers, halloweenie embellishments... you just never know.

Ok, macabre fans... your challenge this week:

"The Mark of the Beast"

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based project using SIX of something three times! For example, 6 gems, 6 layers, & 6 words... that kind of thing. >:)

This week is sponsored by our very own Digital Demon-ess Susan of Crafty Chaos Designs!! 

The prize this week? The winner will get to choose SIX items from the Crafty Chaos Designs store! Not only that, but EVERYONE who enters will get to choose one free item of choice from the shop. Once you've entered your creation, just email orders@craftychaosdesigns.co.uk with your choice and identifying which entry is yours. Fan-freakin'-tastic... thanks so much, Susan :)

Now let's see what the Minions have in store for you:

Sultana of the Sinister Lynx:

A beastly little book of beasties! I can't wait to see more :)

Creepy Cricut Cween Donna:

The Cricut Cween strikes again! LOVE these sinister silhouettes!!

Cadaverous Concoctor of Chaos Creepy Glowbugg

will be posting on Wednesdays, so check back later this week!!

Devious Digital Demon-ess Susan:

Eerily elegant creation from Susan this week!


Agent of the Abominable Andrea:

Yikes... I didn't say it, Andrea ;) Susan's digital papers mixed with Andrea's digital image... win win!

Temptress of Terror Teri:

Teri, this is quite possibly the SICKEST (in a good way) devil image EVER!

Be sure to pop by The Macabre Minions' blogs for details about these fantastic projects! And it has been rumored that Minions thrive on neglect... not true... be sure to leave 'em a little luvin' now and again :)

And now it's your turn! Unleash the Beast >:)

SBS Teen Scene - Preview Day 1

Yep... building up to another new release from Simply Betty Stamps!  Every day this week there will be a preview of a new image of the Teen Scene line, so be sure to check back on the SBS blog to see them all!  I'll be back Wednesday & Release Day Friday with a couple more to show :)

First up, London & Lynx:

Don't you LOVE that curly hair?!  And her blouse is so cute with the little skully.

At first I was going to make her a redhead... but I do that soooo much, I opted for a nice limey yellow-green this time.  And nothing finishes off an outfit like an orange bead-studded choker, right?  ;)

That's it for today folks... be sure to keep checking back & pop over to Simply Betty Stamps blog to see more of London & Lynx!

Oh!  And HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Simply Betty Stamps challenge - a card for Mom

My bad.  This was supposed to be posted yesterday. :)

Over at the Simply Betty Stamps challenge blog, we are doing a super easy challenge!  So you should be able to play along... just create a card or project for Mom.  See, I said it was easy.

Here's mine:

Yeah, I'm sure my mama will give me a smile over this one ;)  VERY fitting, no?  I used my new uber-awesome iron gate punches from MS... just  a bit around the sentiment.  I LOVE those things!

 

Digi/stamp:  SGKW Birthday Sally

Rubber stamp:  Trendy Greetings (TAC)

Paper:  DCWV, Caboodles White & set D cardstocks, OLD paper from stash

Other:  VersaFine Onyx ink, Copic markers, MS punches, Micron pen

So, since Mom's Day is tomorrow, do you all have your cards done?  If not, whip one up and link it up over at Simply Betty Stamps Challenges!!!

HDH Stalkers Blog Candy WINNER!!!!

Since you've been oh-so-patient this week... I decided I should probably go ahead and let you know the winner today...

...the winner of this bit of awesomeness is...

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Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

20

Timestamp: 2011-05-07 03:24:12 UTC

 ... Soooooo if you scroll down our list o' comments, we get:

Starla B. said...
Mmmmm.....candy.... I'm a pretty recent follower, just found you guys a week or two ago, but I'm loving it!! I know I'll be a faithful follower for years to come! =D

4/30/11 10:27 AM

Congratulations, Starla B!  Please email me your mailing address & I'll get those goodies boxed up and mailed off next week!!  My email address is in the sidebar.

Thanks for everyone's comments!  And don't forget that this week is a

Freaker's Free For All challenge

and you've got until Sunday at 5pm central time (US) to linky up your creations!!