Haunted Design House

Wow, I just want to take a moment and thank everyone who took the time to hop with us last week. We had a really good showing from the creepier side, and even some "norms" braved the hop as well. I am glad we could all come together in the name of Vincent. This week we have what most think, is a fun challenge. Show us your kreepy kiddos ! No, not the ones you gave life to, but the ones that reside, neglected in your craft room. Maybe they didn't start out kreepy, but I'm sure you can figure out a way to make them into less than desirable little people. I did.... Sort of a public service announcement if you will. Took me a few minutes to come up with the perfect sentiment. Once I did, everything else fell right into place. I got these wonderfully wretched images from Itkupilli .  Just a little fussy cutting and some pop dots and this critter is creeped out!  I have had this wonderful array of horrible images for quite some time, so I guess that's a des...

I hope you enjoyed yesterday's bit of fun from SBS... and today is Release Day , so be sure to pop by the SBS blog for details on how to purchase these Sweet Gothic Kids Halloween stamps and digis at a discount!  There are a total of six images, and you'll only see three on this blog, so hop over to SBS & see what the DT has cooked up for you. Now, today I've got two more images to show you... first up,  Witchy Wednesday :  What's a witch without an attitude, right?  Although her pet kitteh is sportin' a little 'tude of his own ;)   The sentiment stamp is from Pickled Pear Designs, Basic Grey Eerie paper, May Arts burlap ribbon, TH tattered flower die, and of course Copic Markers. Next up, Vampiress Tilly : A cheeky little vamp all in red... blood red, that is.  And check out the awesome little gravestone button!  Creepy Glowbugg sent me a few of these glittery little gems awhile back and I HAD to use one.  I added a little Ma...

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 HDH 101 . 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 Twoso me (our top two favorite creations) from all the players. At the end of every month these will be compiled an...

Yep... Halloween is just around the corner, peeps!  So how about some Sweet Gothic Kids World ala Halloween?  Today and tomorrow, the SBS DT and I will be showcasing six new Halloweenie images.  Warning:  the cuteness level is a bit high for some of our HDH'ers, but you'll just have to suck it up :) Today, I've just got one...  Pumpkin Carving Alex : You may be asking yourself if Alex is a girl or a boy.  Yeah, I know... I got a little carried away with the lip color on this one.  So let's just say that this is Transgendered Alex , shall we?!!   His outfit is pretty boyish, so I'm calling him a boy :)  I do like how I colored him, though... his hair turned out pretty good, me thinks. Wanna see more Alex & two additional images?  Just go to the Simply Betty Stamps blog and check out what the rest of the DT did!  And don't forget about tomorrow... more previews AND the release!

Now, the ever-so sought after Gruesome Twosome titles: HDH096 - Xtremely Xhaustive:  I Don't do Straight & Wendy HDH097 - Loathsome Lotharios:  Croms & Jenn HDH098 - Haunted Birthday Bash:  Sammibug & Amie HDH099 - Out!  Out, Damn Spot:  Amie & Katt ... PLUS, THE favorite chosen by EVERY single one of the Minions & myself:  IKE !   Her Tilda-burger brought a smile to all of our faces... take THAT cute & cuddly Tilda!  I need to figure out a new title and badge just for you, Ike ;) Grab the badge and display it with pride, ladies!!! And now, the coveted Master of the Macabre title for July goes to: Amie ! Grab the badge and display it with pride, oh masterful one!  AND don't forget to email me with your postal mailing address so that I can get a little prize pack out to you!!  My email link is in the sidebar. Congratulations to all of our winners... and to ALL of our participants!  YOU ...

Ok, macabre fans ... this week marks HDH's 100th challenge! I can't believe it... who knew there were so many creeptastically cool people out there?! Thanks to everyone for tuning in and having fun with this little ol' blog :) So, to celebrate this milestone, we're going to do a few things different this week >;) The general list of rules still apply (see sidebar), so be sure to follow them to be considered for the coveted Gruesome Twosome & Master of the Macabre titles! There is BLOG CANDY-CORN to be had this week! That's right... keep reading... Did you know that Vincent Price would've been 100 this year?! Yes, so it is divine providence that this week's challenge is: "Varying Visages of Vincent" (translates to: the many faces of Vinny ) You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that is inspired by the TRUE Master of the Macabre, Vincent Price . A movie, character, poem, narration, song or quote... a...

There is an extremely long post over on my "normal" blog about my trip to CHA if you want to check it out HERE