Collecting and Thinning Collections

This beauty for sale on ebay is one of those items I wanted to buy years ago and for some reason never did. As time goes by the NEED to own one has been fading. It might actually be time to thin some of my vintage Halloween collection again. Looking at my flat files and boxes there are so many pieces there will have to be some thinning before another move. It will be hard to live in that little cottage in the woods some day if we have to sit on boxes full of Halloween treasures.

No kids and no one in the family who appreciates paper ephemera. We have friends who collect political memorabilia. Their kids have no interest in what is a massive museum worthy collection. It makes more sense to me to pass things on sooner than later to loving homes. Since many readers here have large and impressive collections what happens to your Halloween collection after celebrating your final Halloween?

Hocus Pocus Prop

The Book from one of my favorite movies. Found a lovely tutorial on how to make your own here.

Missed one

This was my favorite carved Jack-O-Lantern in the October issue of Martha Stewart Living. Forgot to add it to yesterdays entry.

Martha Stewart October Issue

The October issue of Martha Stewart has some beautiful articles. Making ink jet tattoos to wear has downloadable art to print. The cake was made with edible ink printed on fondant. Frosting sheets can be found here.

Silicone Halloween Molds

Bought the Gothic Manor mold set at JoAnn Fabrics with the 40% off sale running right now. JoAnn was sold out of the Masquerade Animal mold set. The price was so good I had to pick up the set.

Food Network Magazine October Issue

Great recipes including a Salted Caramel-Orange Upside-Down Cake and decorating pumpkins with candy in the October issue.

Halloween Bedding

Readers may recall I have an absolute fondness for the dark and beautiful designs of Kambriel. Two different custom Cabaret Bustle Jackets made with fabric I supplied were made for me to wear at Steamcon. In her Etsy shop she also has bedding. This gorgeous coverlet or

these cute velvet bat pillows. Different fabric is available for the bat pillows including prints.

Highly recommend Kambriel for custom work if you still need an ensemble for a fancy dress ball or Halloween Party.