My original Halloween Puzzle piece.

My Original  Halloween Collaged Puzzle piece. that's me, about age 6.
The rest of the puzzle pieces, are designed by other artists, in our puzzle swap. It's a great group project!

It's Autumn!



I've started decorating!

It's a little early....for me, but I'm having friends over on October 5th, and I wanted to have it finished

I haven't decorated in a few years and it was like seeing old friends again.

All the Orange and Back, made me feel like a kid again...like it always does.

It's not really done... I'm still searching for the "perfect place" for each thing.

 

Going through  6 bins of  "Stuff"..... (more than my Christmas decorations)

I realized I had to purge.... the things I never used and take them to the  thrift shop

where someone else can enjoy them.

 

It's Autumn....I love this time of year! The cool air, Grey clouds. Amazing

color and of course HALLOWEEN!

I love my FRANKIE treat bucket.

I love my Johanna Parker pieces! and my little

Pumpkin Scarecrow.

Cool vintage look....found at Target this year. 2pak

for only $3! deal!

Love the witches shoe... a great find on ETSY

the Raven nevermore...

 

 

Like always, this time of year, I've got Halloween on my mind!

I'm having friends over, the first weekend in October, and it's a perfect reason to decorate!

I haven't decorated in a few years and I miss it!

So, I pulled out all the bins last week, sorted through them (I have more Halloween decorations than Christmas stuff!) There was a lot. I purged and actually filled a box  to take to the thrift store.

Today, instead of cleaning, I surfed Pinterest, while I'm slow cooking Beef Tips for dinner.

And....watching my beloved Cleveland Browns....losing....so far.

I feel guilty.  They're playing the Baltimore... Ravens. I feel like I'm jinxing my team, while I decorate my little Raven, I bought a couple years ago. I decided he needed some sprucing up. So I made him a Fancy hat and collar. Besides, When I would display him on the bathroom counter, I would forget he was there, and get a scare every time I walked in.

So, He's all Halloween'd out now.

We're still losing.....maybe I'd better put the "Black Bird" away for now.

 

 

Halloween doodling...

One of my original drawings for your coloring pleasure!

(Not to be reprinted or used for sale or profit. Copyright ARTkissed original eclectic art 2013)

 

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!

I've just finished painting my nails Orange & Black, for our office work Halloween party!...typing is probably not the smartest thing to be doing right now.

I'm not dressing up this year, but I will be "HALLOWEEN'D UP" Wearing my new favorite Halloween Shirt, I bought a couple weeks ago, at Cracker Barrel. It's a Rusty Pumpkin color, with the most awesome vintage designs. A flying Witch, adorable pumpkins, Bats and scrolling. I wish I could wear it all the time!

It's also blinged up with  Rhinestoned  "HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL" written across the front. I'll be adding some of my own Halloween Jewelry to complete my Halloween ensemble!

Image won't upload right now...but it's the image shown on my Halloween party post below. Oh well.

Anyway...I thought I'd just post some of my favorite Halloween images and things.

I'll be spending the evening, watching some scary movies with the lights off! just like when I was a kid! No trick or treaters here at the apartment, so the candy's all mine!

MMMWOOO HA HA HA HAAAA!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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GHOULARDI!

 A local Cleveland legend! He was a movie host, on Friday nights.

It was scary at first, then he was just so silly! He always played

B- movies.. which I love so much!

He coined "famous" (in Cleveland) expressions like:
"Turn Blue you Goul" " Purple Kniff" and "over-dey"

"Cool it with the Boom-Booms!"

guess ya had to be here .. or be 8 years old.....to appreciate it!

His real name was Ernie Anderson, and he  eventually became

a well known "Voice over" guy.

But he's still close to our Cleveland Hearts.
he passed away several years ago. ion

My prized Ghoulardi sweatshirt! given to me from my kids!

I love it, and still wear it all the time!

 



I love this picture of my 3 sisters, Rita, Deb and Susan...
I wasn't born yet!

One of my handmade Masks.

My kids handmade Costumes 1988

I made them all from mostly thrift store finds!

Some little paintings I sold at a craft show.

My first attempt at doll making. Of course

I made a Witch!

My first 3-D movie

Saw it at Olympia Theater.. and other wonderful childhood memory

The movie scared me... but I was only 7.

Love my cookie cutters, but I love the box even more!

Original Painting. I had the image put on a T-shirt

at a cool site called: zazzle.com.

I swear I had this bag as a kid... and the things below

are just more Halloween memories I love!........

Love Caramel apples! I think I'll pick some up for tonight!

Just HAVE TO WATCH IT EVERY YEAR!

Classic Decoration from my "era"

Ohhhh.. and the marvelous, musical Wax harmonica..

which really worked by the way.

When you were done driving your parents nuts with the noise,

you could just eat it!!!!!

HOPE YOU HAVE A FRIGHTFULLY WONDERUL HALLOWEEN!

And the WINNER is.......

Thank you ALL for coming to my
FANCIFUL TWIST Halloween Party!
I had so much fun!
I enjoyed visiting your parties!

 selected at random,
 THE WINNER OF MY
GOBLINS MOON GIVE AWAY IS:

CAMERON!
at "Paint myself Pretty"
I will be emailing you for your address, so I
can send your HALLOWEEN goodies to you!
CONGRATULATIONS!
AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Thank you all!
MaryEllen

...it's TIME!

THE PARTY'S STILL GOING ON!

STILL LOTS OF GOODIES TO FILL YOUR FROGGY BAG!

AND STILL TIME TO WIN THE GOBLINS MOON GIVE AWAY!

JUST LEAVE ME A COMMENT AND YOU'RE ENTERED!

WINNER OF THE  GRAB BAG OF HALLOWEEN TREASURES!

WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28TH

So what are you waiting for?...... park you're broom and  get inside!!!

Welcome!

I'm glad you're here!

Please, come in!

Before we get caught up in all the festivities I want to remind you

about the MAGICAL GIVE AWAY! ....when your leaving the castle!!

Carriage parking is free, or you may park your broom there, near to the

wicked Willow Tree.

The Winds are howling! Hold on to your pointy hats

....hurry!...I hear thunder!

I know your journey has just begun and you have many a stop
to make, before the night is done.
I'd like to welcome you to
FRANKLIN'S CASTLE
The most HAUNTED CASTLE in Cleveland
and perhaps all of Ohio!!!!

It is where I'm hosting my HALLOWEEN PARTY!
on the 3rd floor BALLROOM.....

Let me light your way



 Check your Cloaks and hurry in! I can hear
the Organ playing  and broomsticks thumping!



Grab your name tags, the others are excited to meet you!

 My CASTLE is your CASTLE!

Even the Magic Pumpkins are

happy that you're here!

They've all come to greet you!

We even have a few celebrities among us!

The storm is coming closer!

I love the thunder! don't you?

I've made mystic delights

have as much as you like!

you can even take some home in a FROGGY BAG!



I've gathered special gifts for you to take home to your castle
help yourself!

                                



FOR YOU!!




Original drawings from your humble hostess... Me!
for your coloring pleasure!





And another....



...and another......

And another!!
have one.. or have them all!
print and enjoy this TREAT from me!


but wait  there's MORE!........

WHAT'S THIS?....A GIVE-A-WAY?
...for you?....YES!
I have assembled a magical, hauntingly good
GIFT BAG for YOU TO WIN!
 "DRAC" & "LYDIA"
3 x 5 matted prints, of my original drawings
BUT I'M NOT REVEALING ALL.....

there is more in the treasures
and it could all be yours!


JUST LEAVE ME A COMMENT!
THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO!


(feel free to leave a link to your Blog if you like as well)
THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED HERE,
ON:
OCTOBER 28TH

Thank you to Vanessa, at
A FANCIFUL TWIST
for hosting and inviting me to be a part of
the MAGIC!
please visit her BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN PARTY
and to see the  list of other partiers you can drop in on!
in the mean time....... enjoy your visit here
at the CASTLE.

I must go fill the Blood punch!
Those Vampires are thirsty!
~MaryEllen~

.........NO TRICKS PLEASE......
(all "freebies" and give-a-ways" are copyrighted and my original ARTWORK. They are not to be used in any other form or sold.
they are for your personal use and enjoyment only)