Pinterest Find - Spooky Props

Another Pinterest finds blog update, how exciting right? Well this one is more creepy if anything... I came across these gruesome Halloween props that would really add to your Halloween haunt. All of which can be found on my Pinterest Halloween Board! Some of these examples could be easily made if you didn't want to break the bank by purchasing the actual props... either way great ideas for next year! Check out the link below!
 

HALLOWEEN PINTEREST BOARD

COUPON - Fright Catalog - "Killer Savings"

It's great getting e-mail notifications of coupons and savings from all my favorite Halloween stores, it means I can pass on the savings directly to you even faster! Below is a 15% off code for your entire purchase at FrightCatalog.com! Enjoy!

♥ OUIJA BOARDS - Are You a Believer?

A Ouija board is a flat wooden surface, on which has the letters A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9 and a goodbye symbol, a movable indicator called a planchette is used to answer questions that the players ask. In pop culture these boards are considered to be a spiritual gateway used to contact with the dead. However there is little to no scientific evidence proving the various accounts relating to Ouija Board users.

Participants sit around the board and place their hands on the planchette, after asking a question the planchette will "mysteriously" move to answer the question with the assistance of the images on the board; this is thought to be the spirits message to the users.

There are a number of theories which try to explain how a Ouija Board works, some believe that it works via a form of automatism. Automatism being the action or condition of being automatic; mechanical or an involuntary subconscious action. When it comes to the Ouija Board it is believed by some that participants affect the planchette with their hands because the subconscious mind causes the hand to move in subtle unnoticeable ways, while others believe that Ouija Boards work because an actual deceased spirit has made contact with the users.

Originally mass produced by the Fuld brothers as a novelty game the Ouija Board and all its assets were sold off to the Parker Brothers in early 1966, Ouija Boards were then geared towards children trying to answer everyday questions with the help of the deceased spirits. In 1999, Parker Brothers stopped manufacturing the classic board and switched to a smaller version which also glowed in the dark (Ooooo...so spooky...), finally Hasbro took over Parker Brothers and has continued to release limited editions of the game board.

Ouija boards have had much backlash over the years including being denounced by many religions and evangelists alike as being paranormal, symbols of witchcraft, and even tools of Satan. Ouija Boards are now considered to be a simple parlor game, used to entertain individuals, and con people out of money. While I am very skeptical of Ouija Boards especially those mass produced... I think in the right situation... in an old house... in the dark... with a legitimate wooden board... I might be a little scared... Are You a Believer?

♥ SCARY HALLOWEEN DEALS!

It's officially seven days past Halloween and the markdowns have begun people! Today I went on my weekly grocery shopping trip to Superstore and oh boy was I in luck, 90% off the last ticketed price of ALL Halloween decorations and costumes. I'm sure this is similar in other stores at this time but I managed to buy all the stuff pictured below for $10.80... (after tax) all of which normally would have cost $108.00... (after tax) WOW! That is a great deal!

WHAT I GOT

 

1 Oozing Skull Fountain ($19.00)
1 Talking Beware Doorbell Sign ($14.00)
2 Twistable Skull Stakes ($14.00 each)
2 Pumpkin Carving Kits ($2.00 each)
4 Pumpkin Ice Cube Trays ($1.50 each)
4 Packs of 4 Shot Glasses ($1.50 each)
4 Packs of 20 Treat Wraps ($2.00 each)
1 Large Pack of Make-Up ($6.00)
1 Pack of Devil Make-Up ($2.00)
1 Tube of Glowing Glitter ($2.00)
1 Tube of Red Make-Up ($2.00)

♥ Tarot Card Readings - Are You a Believer?

The tarot is a pack of playing cards used from the mid-15th century in parts of Europe, from the late 18th century until the present time the tarot has also found use by mystics as a map of mental and spiritual pathways. Tarot was not widely adopted by mystics, occultists and secret societies until the 18th and 19th centuries.

The cards are traced by some occult writers to ancient Egypt or the Kabbalah but there is no documented evidence of such origins or of the usage of tarot for divination before the 18th century. In much of Europe they are still used in a number of card games, while in most other countries they are now used primarily for divinatory purposes. (Divination - The art or act of foretelling future events or revealing occult knowledge by means of augury or an alleged supernatural agency.)

Each card possesses an image and title that represents a specific concept. The belief of divinity associated with Tarot focuses on the idea that whatever cards are dealt to the individual will be relevant to their current psychological dilemma.

The tarot has four suits Pentacles, Cups, Swords, and finally Wands. Each suit has pip cards numbering from ace to ten and four face cards for a total of 14 cards. Very similar to a regular deck of cards. In addition, the tarot is distinguished by a separate 21 card trump suit and a single card known as the Fool. The trump cards and the Fool are known as the Major Arcana while the ten pip and four court cards in each suit are called Minor Arcana.

Personally I feel the legitimacy of the Tarot card readings is questionable at best as it can be manipulated by the reader based on the individual being read. I do find the subject of the Tarot to be very interesting and have invested in two decks and multiple books on the subject. In the end I suppose there will always be skeptics and believers of the topic and its up to the individual to interpret their personal readings and delve into the ideas behind the cards. --  Are you a believer?

DARKTAROT.COM - FREE PRINTABLE TAROT CARDS

 

 

 

♥ Pinterest Find - Bottle Labels

While scrolling through Pinterest today, I decided to post a blog with some of the more spooky Hallowen bottle labels I could find. For some reason blogger is acting up and not allowing me to link the pinterest pages directly to the images so if you would like to know the exact websites from which these images came please check out my Pinterest board for Halloween. I will be sure to add them when it is functioning again... sheesh!

All Hallows' Night Pinterest

 

 

♥ THE WALKING DEAD SERIES

CURRENT MOOD: Feeling like a zombie...

Unless you have been living under a rock... you will have heard about The Walking Dead series -- I'm talking about both the comic books written by Robert Kirkman as well as the adapted television series on AMC which I am completely addicted to watching...  After the last season ended I physically read every single comic book so I would be caught up on the series... sadly I'm now at the point where I'm waiting for each new one to be released... and let me tell you... that is a bad place to be in!

The Walking Dead basically is a story chronicling the main character Rick Grimes, his family, and other survivors of a zombie apocalypse. The first comic book was released in 2003 but the show, an adaptation of the comic book series began to air in 2010 on AMC which clearly became a smash hit. I physically started watching the series last year when I found it on Netfilx Canada, now both season one and two are available to watch so you can get fully caught up without having to go buy the entire series on DVD or Blueray.

AMC has created multiple extentions of the series including the Talking Dead after show and special behind the scenes videos on their website. Also there are applications for viewers relating to the series including the Walking Dead Social Game on Facebook and the Walking Dead StorySYNC available on the Iphone and Ipad.










They have really brought the comic books to life in the hour long show every Sunday... with each new episode I am shocked with how realistic it comes across and how unbelievably gruesome the details and zombies are getting. The television series stays pretty true to the comic books minus the death of Sophia and Dale (so far) both of which came as a pretty big shock, I am interested to see how the coming season plays out but so far I have managed to miss three... of the four... episodes so hopefully I will catch up soon!

♥ Vintage Horror Movie Posters

CURRENT MOOD: Cannot contain my love for these! 

 

I am totally in love with this set of six vintage horror movie posters they look absolutely amazing! I had them all printed in 6 separate 11 x 7 sheets and I'm going to have them framed and with them create a wall display just as it appears above! It's going to look fantastic!

♥ I Want a Pumpkin Farm

CURRENT MOOD: Day dreaming...

So if it isn't obvious by now I clearly like Halloween... but I also want my own farm one day... and what shall I have on my farm you ask...? Pumpkins... I want a pumpkin farm!

I love the color orange and pumpkins are a hearty crop that doesn't take too much effort from what I have gathered... *dreams* Imagine looking out over a field of orange pumpkins, what a great sight that would be! I think I will experiment with growing a few next year and see how I like it!

Stay tuned maybe in a few years I'll have my own pumpkin patch to blog about! Haha! =)

♠ FALL CLEANING? - NEW BLOG DESIGN!

Out with the old... in with the new! Fall cleaning?
Is there even such a thing?... Oh well haha!

I decided I really didn't like the blog design I had before (it was a standard stock template... yawn) ... so I created my own for the time being. I am still working out all the kinks with it so as of right now the links just below the header aren't bringing you anywhere... SORRY! It'll be sorted out soon!

Also I will be adding some social media buttons to make it more accessible! I'm still battling with a custom paid for design plan... I'm so indecisive I can't make up my mind! So until then this will have to do! On a different note the link for AMT Art will bring you to my ETSY site which I will be hitting up next for a redesign.

Thanks for understanding during the redesign process!  =)

** UPDATE ** 

The header links are now officially working!  Each will take you to an overview of all the posts under that subject, I am going to upload my art portfolio as well in the near future. I love the look of the header and background now, and I've added four social icons for Facebook, Instagram, Etsy, and Pinterest. I will be linking the Facebook and Instagram URL's as soon as possible but until then there is the rest of the site to play with! I hope you guys love the new design as much as I do! 

FREE - WONDERLAND INSPIRED CUPCAKE TOPPERS

CURRENT MOOD: A little Giving

As promised I have created some adorable cupcake toppers and labels all free of charge for my lovely readers! I have always loved Alice in Wonderland so this set is completely inspired by it! These are for personal use ONLY and not for resale. ENJOY! =)

 

HOW TO MAKE A CUPCAKE TOPPER

 

YOU WILL NEED

 

1.) Printed version of your favorite cupcake topper!

2.) Scissors

3.) A glue stick

4.) Toothpicks

 

DIRECTIONS

 

- Begin by printing off your cupcake topper sheet.

- Cut out each image carefully along the lines.

- You will need TWO cupcake topper images for ONE cupcake.

- Cover both sides of your cupcake topper with glue. 

- In the centre between the two place a toothpick and allow to dry.

- Once complete stick toothpick into your cupcakes!

- Serve & Enjoy!

FREE - HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE TOPPERS

CURRENT MOOD: Inspired to get creative!

While I was on another one of my travels on the interweb today, I came across these adorable cupcake toppers and I thought I would share the three ones I liked the most! They were made by some amazing artists so check out their sites too I will link them from the images.

I think I will be creating a special set of cup cake toppers just for you guys! I have got so much inspiration today from all the websites, magazines and television shows I've watched today I can barely keep up with all the things I want to do and create!

 



♥ HALLOWEEN WARS on the Food Network

CURRENT MOOD:  Indescribable...

 

I found out about this show from a friend of mine only this year and I have no idea how I missed it!

Halloween Wars is a show on the Food Network where five teams made up of a pumpkin carver, cake decorator, and a candy maker battle it out to create spooky Halloween focused displays and the winning team gets a prize of 50,000 dollars to share. This season began on October 7th 2012 and I just watched the final episode the other day and let me tell you these people are so talented, the ideas they come up with are amazing!

I have been so impressed with the pumpkin carvers and the faces they have created each episode... I am not surprised that team "Dead Man Walking" won the competition in the end they always seemed to come out on top in one way or another.

♦ COUPON - FRIGHT CATALOG - "TREAT"

CURRENT MOOD: I'm feeling a little Devilish...

Look what I found! Another treat for all you special people out there! FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER OVER $100.00 AT FRIGHT CATALOG.COM! That's pretty sweet, I mean... we all know how expensive shipping can be!

♥ RANDOM INTERSTING FACTS

CURRENT MOOD: Feeling a little funny... Haha!

• HALLOWEEN HAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT NAMES!
  All Hallows Eve, Samhaim, Hallowtide, The Feast of the Dead, Hallowe'en, All Saints Even, El Dia De Los Muertos!
• HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS DATE BACK 2000 YEARS!
• THE TRADITION OF WEARING MASKS COMES FROM THE CELTIC AND WELSH!
  The masks are intended to keep spirits of the dead from recognizing the living on October 31st as tradition states this is when they visit!
• ALMOST 99% OF PUMPKINS ARE SOLD AS JACK O' LANTERNS FOR HALLOWEEN!
• HALLOWEEN IS THE SECOND MOST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL DAY!
• IN 2009, HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALES EXCEEDED 6 BILLION DOLLARS!
  62% of these were adult oriented costumes!
• IN 1964 Helen Pfeil of Greenlawn NY was arrested for handing out ARSENIC LACED TREATS!
• IN THE AMERICAS DURING THE 1800'S THE END OF THE HARVEST SEASON WAS CELEBRATED AT THE END OF OCTOBER BY WEARING COSTUMES, PLAYING PRACTICAL JOKES AND EATING TREATS!

• EACH PUMPKIN CONTAINS ABOUT 500 SEEDS!
  You could grow a lot of pumpkins with that!
• 90% OF PARENTS ADMIT TO SNEAKING GOODIES FROM THEIR KIDS TREAT BAGS!
• 30% OF CHILDREN SORT THEIR CANDY AFTER RETURNING HOME!
• MORE CANDY IS SOLD ON OCTOBER 28TH THAN ANY OTHER DAY OF THE YEAR!
• THE LARGEST PUMPKIN EVER WEIGHED WAS 2009 LBS!
  Grown by Ron Wallace, it even broke a world record!
• THE FIRST JACK O' LANTERNS WERE ORIGINALLY MADE FORM TURNIPS!
• 3,734,401 is the number of trick-or-treating aged kids in Canada, defined as those between five and 14 years old!
• $355.9 MILLION IS THE AMOUNT OF CANDY SOLD ACROSS CANADA LAST OCTOBER!
• 88,400 TONNES IS THE AMOUNT OF PUMPKINS GROWN IN CANADA LAST YEAR!

♠ THE SAFE GUIDE to Trick "OR" Treating!

CURRENT MOOD: Worried about your SAFETY!

This is a little different from my general blog break down but I had to do a safety guide for Trick "OR" Treating on Halloween because everyone should have a safe, FUN, and happy night tonight!

1. Try Trick "OR" Treating during daylight to dusk hours, otherwise keep a flashlight with you and make sure your children have glow sticks, blinkers, or reflective tape to make them more visible.
2. Try thinking of costume ideas that are bright and colourful that way you can easily see your child if they run ahead this also helps motorists see them as they are driving. 
3. If you choose to drive, move with extreme caution on roadways, children are very unpredictable so be prepared to make a quick stop if required.
4. Rethink costumes that will limit a child’s eyesight, hearing, or overall mobility - safety is key.
5. Only Trick "OR" Treat in a well lit areas. Remind your children to walk from house to house and to use designated sidewalks, and crosswalks when crossing the street.
6. Adults should accompany younger children and keep a close eye on them, particularly those under the age of 12. We all know older children can be a little put off by this so try to keep your distance to not put a damper on the evening...- Set up a route for them to follow with good neighbours and tag along a few houses behind this will keep you at ease knowing they are safe.- Otherwise try to set a strict time for your children to be home if they are going off alone, make sure they have planned their route out and give them a cell phone in case of emergency.
7. Do not allow your children to eat candy along the route, if you do bring a special bag from home that you *KNOW* is safe, that way you can fully inspect all the candy once you get home.

BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN THIS HALLOWEEN!

  

♦ COUPON - SPIRIT HALLOWEEN - "LastDays"

CURRENT MOOD: SHOCKED! About amazing savings! 

Last minute Halloween costume shopping? I've been there... this is a great coupon that can help you in your mad rush to find a great costume or even a last minute decoration for your haunted house! Check it out below! 

♠ HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ALL HALLOWS' NIGHT

CURRENT MOOD: HAPPY... FOR HALLOWEEN!



Wow fast forward to the best day of the year, am I right?
Our countdown clock has finally reached zero!
So... HAPPY HALLOWEEN, to all the little ghosts and goblins out there!
Sorry for the lack of posts the last few day, it is currently university midterm time in Canada... and I've been living under a rock... Sheesh!

Though today I will be posting a few different things...
So prepare to be amazed at how fast my fingers can type!
Hahaha!