Do You Etsy?My online life changed when a Celebrate365 subscriber in Houston suggested that I visit Etsy. She advised that I would find a variety of up and coming artists there. She was right! Many well-known folk artists still maintain shops there. I love Etsy because it’s often a platform for new artists to lauch their lines and refine their ideas and designs. It can take a lot of browsing time, but it’s fun to "discover" talented artists who are just starting out. Like what you see here? Take a look at their Etsy shops for a wider selection. Then, don’t forget to visit our Farewell to Halloween Give Away! The items pictured below are part of the festivities. You only have to leave a comment to participate. That’s easy! |
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| Spider Ornament, Lisa Haxmeier |
Chenille ornaments, Stephanie Baker |
Top Hat Ornament, Kris Hurst |
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Here’s how to enter to win. Each day, check for a new post at: Celebrate365.com Leave a comment and you will be entered to win. Limit ONE comment per site per day. That gives you four entries each day! Not enough chances to win? How about this? Make a purchase from the Celebrate365 store during the contest and earn one (1) entry for each $5 that you spend! AND, all entry oppotunites automatically DOUBLE if you are a Celebrate365 magazine subscriber! The give-away will run from Monday, November 1 through 11:PM Eastern time on Monday, November 8. Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, November 9 by random drawing for prizes 1 – 21. Have fun and comment away! Connie |
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Category: Vergie Lightfoot
Farewell to Halloween Give-Away!
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| It’s been an incredibly fun and festive Halloween season here at Celebrate365! In fact, we’ve had so much fun we just don’t want to see it draw to a close. So … we have PRIZES!
Artists, designers and advertisers have generously donated a treasure trove of goodies. If you like pieces signed by the artist, you’ll find quite a few offered below! Here’s how to enter to win. Each day, check for a new post at: Leave a comment and you will be entered to win. Limit ONE comment per site per day. That gives you four entries each day! Not enough chances to win? How about this? Make a purchase from the Celebrate365 store during the contest and earn one (1) entry for each $5 that you spend! AND, all entry oppotunites automatically DOUBLE if you are a Celebrate365 magazine subscriber! The give-away will run from Monday, November 1 through 11:PM Eastern time on Monday, November 8. Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, November 9 by random drawing for prizes 1 – 21. Have fun and comment away! Connie |
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| Original Spider Ornament, Lisa Haxmeier |
Signed Plaque,
Bruce Elsass |
Signed Celebrate365, Fall 2005 featuring Bruce Elsass |
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| Signed Pin, Dee Foust for Bethany Lowe | Signed Pin, Bethany Lowe | Signed Pin, Teena Flanner for Bethany Lowe |
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| Signed Pin, Vergie Lightfoot for Bethany Lowe | Zippered Tote, Bethany Lowe |
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| Stretch Bracelet 1, | Stretch Bracelet 2, | Signed Celebrate365, Halloween 2010 |
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| Pumpkin Bat Ornament | Chenille ornaments, | Shadowbox Ornament |
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| Ornament Set | Witch Ornament | Witch Bingo |
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| Witch Card Ornaments, Kris Hurst | Top Hat Ornament, Kris Hurst | Ornament Set |
Meet Us in Michigan!
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| 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! |
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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: | |
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| Front cover: Scott Smith, Rucus Studio cover photo and design
Back Cover: Surrounding, clockwise from top: Layout: Bev Verbeke, Gohr’s Printing, Erie PA To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here! |
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| Featured in this issue (sources):
Debbee Thibault & Kitty’s Ltd. Debra Schoch, see Bethany Lowe Dee Foust, see Bethany Lowe
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 Kris Hurst Old World Christmas Vergie Lightfoot
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Design Inspiration: Vintage Halloween Doilies
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Sometimes happy discoveries occur when I’m searching for one thing but come away with an unexpected treasure. That’s what happened when I was looking for vintage Halloween graphics online.
Set of Vintage Paper Doilies – Orange, yellow & green |
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I found this image of a colorful paper doily and soon discovered that there were two other matching designs.
Halloween Collectibles author Mark Ledenbach notes that the set of doilies were printed in these three colors: orange, yellow, green. |
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And, imagine my surprise when I discovered this version on Martha Dellasega Gray’s Q is for Quilter web site.
An avid quilter, Gray designed this 38″ diameter table topper based upon the green version of the 5.5″ paper Halloween doily. Follow her instructions and progress as the vintage doily inspired a modern interpretation. Please CLICK here. |
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| Imagine my further surprised when I attended Mark Craven’s annual Vintage Holiday show Memorial Day weekend in Columbus, Ohio. I found the orange version at the top of this page. Of course, I just had to have it!
Martha’s project proves that good design is timeless. Further, good design can transcend genres and mediums. I shared my happy discovery with several artists who also found the designs inspiring. See the Halloween 2010 issue of Celebrate365 to view the full Design Inspiration article. Folk artists Vergie Lightfoot, Susie Pastor and Lori Rudolph each created works inspired by these vintage paper doiles. Each designed in a different medium. To purchase a single copy of this issue and discover their creations, please CLICK here. |
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