Meet Us in Michigan!

Ghoultide Gathering 2010
Meet Us in Michigan!

The Ohio – Michigan rivalry is historic. But, Celebrate365 is calling a truce. We’ll be crossing the border into Blue & Gold territory on Friday afternoon. It’s time for Ghoultide Gathering … and we wouldn’t miss it! We will be “official” exhibitors this year and we are so very pleased!

We will be inside the newest village building, the General Store. It is directly across from the Cady Inn.

Please stop in to say hello! We would love to meet you in person. And, if you would like to place a “will call” order for the Halloween issue of Celebrate365 just use the contact form at the top of this page.

I’ll be bringing Halloween issues from previous years and, of course, you can sign up for a yearly subscription!

See you there … and don’t forget to wear your most comfortable shoes!

JM Mead Bldg, Northville MI

Halloween Issue in the Mail!

It’s in the mail … the much anticipated Halloween issue of Celebrate365 … featuring ornaments and folk art from these designers:
Halloween Front Cover Halloween 2010 Back Cover
Front cover: Scott Smith, Rucus Studio cover photo and design

Back Cover:
Center Painting

Joanne Harper
, Boo Wacka Doo
$120, 8 x 10”; acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas
Inspiration: The illustrations of John Held Jr.

Surrounding, clockwise from top:
Joyce Stahl
Pumpkin, $39.95; Johanna Parker for Bethany Lowe Designs Shriek the Cat, $34.99; Robert Brawley Who is On the Moon, $25; Debra Schoch for Bethany Lowe Designs Owl and Moon on Pedestal, $49.99; Becca Bilas, Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Ornament, $14; Allen Cunningham The Trinket Peddler, $165; Eric Cortina Estate Garden Urn, $32.50; Elaine Thomas Pumpkin Bucket, $38; JingleNog Jack-O, $80; Debbee Thibault Halloween Queen, $45; Soffieria De Carlini Witch’s Web, $38.

Layout: Bev Verbeke, Gohr’s Printing, Erie PA

To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here!

Featured in this issue (sources):

Allen Cunningham

Alycia Matthews

Amelia Schaefer

Apple Tree Gallery

Artistry of Poland

Becca Bilas

Becky Federico

Bethany Lowe Designs

Bruce Elsass

Carmen Ellis

Carrie Murtha

Cathy Nash

Christina’s World

Christopher Radko Ornaments

David Blair Designs

David Everett/Chicken Lips

Debbee Thibault & Kitty’s Ltd.

Debbie Hawkins

Deborah Adams

Debra Schoch, see Bethany Lowe

Dee Foust, see Bethany Lowe

Elaine Roesle

Elaine  Thomas

Eric Cortina Collection

Flora Thompson

Greg Guedel Originals

HalloweenArtists.com

The Heart Cottage

Historical Christmas Barn

Inge-glass of Germany

Iva Wilcox

Jamie Moore

Jerry & Darla Arnold

JingleNog

Joe Spencer

Johanna Parker

Joanne Harper

Jorge De Rojas

Joyce Stahl

Kerry Howard-Schmidt

Kittys Ltd.

Table of Contents, 10-3
Kris Hurst

Laura Irrgang

Laurie Hardin

Lisa Haxmeier

Lisa Nelson

Lori Ann Corelis

Lori Rudolph

Matthew Kirscht

Mother’s Dream Artworks

Moth to A Flame

Old World Christmas

Pam Gracia

Patricia Breen

Phillane Harris Saathoff

Robert Brawley

Robin Seeber

Scott Smith, Rucus Studio

Sheila Bentley

Sheryl Parsons

Shirley Olsen

Soffieria De Carlini

Stephanie Baker

Sue Franke

Susan Houldin

Susan Vanderhoek

Susie Pastor

Sylvia Smiser

Tannenbaum Treasures

Vaillancourt Folk Art

Vergie Lightfoot

Wendy Leaumont

The Whimsical Whittler

Williams Nursery

Halloween is on the way!

Halloween 2010 Front CoverThe Halloween issue of Celebrate365 is off to the printer tomorrow morning.  This is was created electronically in its entirety.  No proofs printer or sent, all digital images, pdf proofs … There’s definitely a learning curve but we survived the new experience and I think we can continue.

The Halloween issue continues to outsell all the other seasons.  This year, Celebrate365 received submissions from 71 different artists, designers and manufacturers.  Talking about record-setting participation!  This just might be the best issue in our history … well you can tell us!

We anticipate shipping this issue during the last week of September.

Want to order a single copy?  No problem.  Please CLICK here!  You’ll find a quick preview of what you’ll read about in this upcoming issue!

Mark the Date! Ghoultide Gathering … October 2

Michigan’s Ghoultide Gathering has grown into one of the premiere Halloween-themed folk art shows in the United States. The small, etlite group of artists represents the best of the best. It’s a rare opportunity and a delight for the eyes. The artists create incredible Halloween one-of-a-kind art that might just make you gasp with pleasure!

Wear comfortable shoes and bring your checkbook! The crowd gathers early … but remember, when the gates open … it’s a race to favorite booths. The time to buy is when you see it! He who hesitates will probably find his indecision has cost him a Halloween treasure.

Collectors arrive from all over the US and Canada. Join them for a true Halloween Artist Spectacular!

Celebrate365 will be on hand at this fourth annual show.

Ghoultide Gathering 2010
2010 Participating Artist Links

Celebrate365, Spring Issue Arriving Soon

Celebrate365, Spring 2010 Front Cover Celebrate365, Spring 2010 Back Cover
Coming soon to a mailbox near you …
Celebrate365’s Spring 2010 issue!

Cover design:  Sheryl Parsons – Mother’s Dream Artworks

Celebrate365 is beginning its second decade of reporting holiday, ornament and folk art news. I can hardly believe that it has been 10 years since this little “retirement” pastime began. How technology has changed in those 10 years! Back in October 1999, I used my brand new, top of the line 1.5 megapixel Sony digital camera to take photos for the the Halloween test issue. I must say that my camera and editing skills have improved significantly over that first black and white issue.

I’ll be announcing 10th Anniversary celebrations and surprises in the coming days and weeks. Stop back often for updates!

To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here.

Inside this Issue:
Spring 2010 Table of Contents Spring 2010 Tenth Anniversary
Illustrated in this Issue:

On the Cover

Designers:

Bethany Lowe Designs

Allen Cunningham for BLD

Debra Schoch for BLD

Johanna Parker (BLD)

Bruce Elsass

Christina’s World

Christopher Radko

David Strand Designs

Debbee Thibault

Elaine Roesle

Eric Cortina

JingleNog

Joy to the World Collectibles

Maggie’s Memories

Ornaments to Remember

Soffieria De Carlini

Teena Flanner

Thomas Glenn

Vaillaincourt

Folk Art:

Carrie Murtha

Elizabeth Howard

David Everett

Flora Thompson

Lori Rudolph

Inside the Issue (Easter):

Bethany Lowe Designs

Greg Guedel

Carrie Murtha

Christina’s World

Christopher Radko

David Everett

David Strand Designs

Debbee Thibault

Elizabeth Howard

Flora Thompson

Folk Art from the Heart

Ginny Diezel

Greg Guedel

JingleNog

Laurie Hardin

Lori Rudolph

Mary Lesniak

Nancy Malay

Patricia Breen Design

Sheryl Parsons

Soffieria De Carlini

Inside the Issue (Atlanta 2010):

Bethany Lowe

Allen Cunningham

Debra Schoch

Dee Foust

Johanna Parker

Maggie’s Memories

Vergie Lightfoot

Bruce Elass

David Strand

Debbee Thibault

Christina’s World

Christopher Radko

Elaine Roesle

Eric Cortina

Inge-glas

JingleNog

Joy to the World

Klassics by Kurtis

Old World Christmas

Ornaments to Remember

Teena Flanner

Soffieria De Carlini

Thomas Glenn

Vaillancourt Folk Art

Shop for Items Illustrated in this Issue:

Eric Cortina Collection

Chicken Lips

The Christmas Tree

David Strand Designs

Elaine Roesle’s Snow Children

The Heart Cottage

The Historical Christmas Barn

Kitty’s Ltd

Williams Nursery

Willow Springs Family Farm