Haunted Design House

Well, well, well, look who's opening the dungeon door... Time for some air in here! That's right, the Minions (well most of us anyway) have returned for a little play in the dungeon. We really missed each other's company, and the daring souls who liked to drop by every now and again. While we have all gone in opposite directions since the dungeon door  slammed shut a while back, we have regrouped for a bit  to share in our fondness for the dark and weirdness of our beloved Haunted Design House.  First up, we have our esteemed  Sultana of the Sinister Black Dragon The Fang-tasmogorical  Fiona Contagion of Corrosion Croms Agent of the Abominable Andrea Maniacal Mother of Mayhem Monique Cadaverous Concoctor of Chaos Creepy Glowbugg  Devilishly Deviant  Donna Spreader of Sickness Susan Thanks so much for dropping ...

That's right... and you've probably been expecting this one: The Menace of the Monstrous Mark Oh yeah, baby... we finally captured a manly Minion for your creative inspiration!  Here's a quick bio: “Hi, I started this crafting thing Xmas 2011 and have no art background.   My Sis has been crafting for years so I thought I would give it a go… my interest has grown from there.   I work for myself as a Landscape gardener and have been doing this for about 15 years.   I have two very stupid cats called Spesh (yes it is short for special needs) and Pounce. In the past I have spent a lot of my time climbing rock faces and it is still something I enjoy when time can be found.  As of this year my main interest has been the arts and crafts thing… love learning new styles and techniques.   I love being outdoors and need to get back to the climbing game." Well, so much for that getting-back-outside-thing... Mark is officially part of the du...

Did y'all think I forgot (like usual)?  Well, I haven't... I'm here to announce our newest HDH Macabre Minions ! We had some awesome applicants... so AWESOME in fact, that we had to select TWO new Minions instead of just one :)  Here they are: The Freak of the Formidable: Fiona (aka i don't do straight) I am a full time working mother of two.  I have been crafting for a few years now..... my taste leans towards a gothic/mystical style.  I love gothic artists such as Anne Stokes and Victoria Frances..... not a big fan of cute, but I love embellishments and I can't draw a straight line to save my life! My Blog: http://idontdostraight.blogspot.com and The Contagion of Corrosion: Croms (aka croms' cubbyhole) Hi I'm Croms, aka Helen Angel-Cullum. I live in the UK. I'm 55, working full time as a tech advisor for a local ISP. Married for the 2nd time since feb, 2008 to my angel, although we have "been togeth...

**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 ...

*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: HDH119 " Freaker's Free-for-All " You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece with  no restrictions . That's right... the Mistress has been slacking, so everyone gets to benefit with a laid-back, no-holes-barred, do-WTF-ever-you-want challenge! Check out what the Macabre Minions have created to feast your eyes upon: 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 is running a bit late, but check back later for something fantastic as usual! EDIT:- Here I am, please don't sack me!!   Imp of Insanity Ike : Cadaverous Concoctor of Chao s Creepy Glowbugg : will post on Wret...

*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: HDH117 " Get Lost " You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that includes a map .  Big or small, background or main focus... let's get lost in HDH-land! Check out what the Macabre Minions have created for your viewing pleasure: Sultana of the Sinister Lynx : Creepy Cricut Cween Donna : Agent of the Abominable Andrea :   I'm intrigued already... Our Devious Digital Demoness Susan is still out with a few broken bones... send her a little healing vibe, would ya'? Temptress of Terror Teri : Imp of Insanity Ike : Cadaverous Concoctor of Chao s Creepy Glowbugg : will post on Wretched Wednesday, so tune in! So, are you up for this challenge?!  Time to get lost this week :)

... that's right, I have collected yet another soul to do my Macabre Monday bidding! She is from the "meat-grinder Tilda" fame. Have you guessed yet? That's right... please velcome: The Imp of Insanity Ike Here's a little bio: Hi there – I am Ike……a nickname that I got hooked with many years ago due to my surname, and in my profession at that time, …… they just loved  to give nicknames. OK – potted history ….. I was born in the UK, went to art college, worked as a Cop for 30 years, had me 1 fabulous daughter, lived on an island, retired and moved to another country, became a grandmother, do my own thing  :-D I live in Greece now and have a passion for kitties J I have 8 house cats and several interlopers that I feed at the windows. This number grows all the time as the kitty telegraph goes around !!  I also have 8 English Light Sussex chickens that I reared myself in an incubator. I am a complete nutter or shou...

*Please see the sidebar for HDH Macabre Monday Rules* ( Note: entries not following the guidelines are not eligible for prizes or badges ) HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Can you believe it's finally here?!  All of us here at HDH hope that all of our stalkers have a eerily fantastic night of thrills and chills.  Be sure to leave a comment of how you are spending this evening... you never know if the Mistress will be handing out random treats ;) And just a heads-up:  HDH will be taking a break from our formal challenges for the rest of the year after this week's challenge.  Now don't fret!  We will still be posting, and throwing out a few challenges, but the Macabre Minions definitely need a little yard time away from the dungeon :)  You'll definitely want to keep checking in with HDH... because even though the winter holidays seem to take over everything, we at HDH pride ourselves in keeping the creepiness alive all year long!! Ok, macabre fans ... your ...

*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: HDH105 "P.M.S. Psychotic Miss Silver " You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that uses or includes a angry/crazy/psychotic woman and silver . We've all been there. Some weeks are better than others. Make her crazy. Make her angry. Make her silver. Well, not literally, but use silver somewhere on this project. The Macabre Minions have out-done themselves once again! Check out these fantastic cards: Sultana of the Sinister Lynx : Creepy Cricut Cween Donna : Agent of the Abominable Andrea : Devious Digital Demoness Susan : Temptress of Terror Teri : Chaotic Creepy Glowbugg : will post on Wretched Wednesday, so tune in! Now let's see what wonderfully creep-tastic creations YOU have in store for US!

*Please see the sidebar for HDH Macabre Monday Rules* Ok, macabre fans ... your challenge this week: "I Was Framed!" You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that uses or includes frame somewhere in your creation . Alter a frame, create a frame, use a stamp that has a frame or create something that uses a frame. Easy peasy pimple squeezy! We have a FUN new sponsor this week: Dilly Beans Stamps ! Megan at Dilly Beans has the most adorable creepy-cute stamps I've ever seen! The Gruesome Twosome for this week will each receive their choice of TWO free digis , and Megan shall choose her favorite submission to receive FOUR free digis ! There's also a Silly Dilly Beans Flickr group where you can upload all the fabulousness you create using Dilly Beans stamps, and Megan would LOVE to see your creations there. I know I've spotted a few blog posts featuring Dilly Beans stamps recently, so why not share the fun and upload th...

*Please see the sidebar for HDH Macabre Monday Rules* First up... how about finding out who the HDH101 Kreepy Kids Gruesome Twosome is: Alison for her vampified/zombified cutie, and Chloe for her wonderfully Witching Hour saga.  Congrats!  Grab your badge and wear it with pride, ladies! Ok, macabre fans ... your challenge this week: "Carnival of Curiosities" You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece of the creepy circus or carnival oeuvre . Come one, come all!! Bring out your freaks, your fortune tellers, terrifying clowns, and your most curious of curios. Now let's see what the MAGNIFICENT Macabre Minions have in store for you: Sultana of the Sinister Lynx : Creepy Cricut Cween Donna : Agent of the Abominable Andrea :   Devious Digital Demoness Susan : Temptress of Terror Teri :  Chaotic Creepy Glowbugg : will post on Wretched Wednesday, so tune in! Now let's see what little curiosities YOU have in store for U...