Tuesday, August 31, 2010

How to paint your own Wicked Wine Glasses

Well, since blog content is supposed to be informative as well as self promoting... I thought we'd have a little lesson in painting Wicked wine glasses. I sell lots of them in the shop - both the simple design you see pictured here and the more intricate design with the painted base.

The secret to painting words on a glass is simple - Pick out a cool font, type the word "Wicked" or whatever word you want to paint and size it to be about 2 inches wide. Print the word out and then cut it out close to the top and sides. Put a little scotch tape on the piece and tape it to the inside of the glass so that the word reads from the outside of the glass. Then just paint the word on the outside
of the glass "tracing" the taped image. If you're using black paint, print the word in another color like green so you can see the difference between what you've painted and what you haven't.

I use Liquitex Glossies for paint - it's more expensive than the Enamels brand you can find at Michael's, but I paint a lot of glasses. There's nothing wrong with Enamels, just make sure you don't let the paint get too thick or it becomes really hard to get nice smooth lines. Most important - Get a good brush!
It's all about the brush! Then you bake the glass according to the directions on the paint.
And if you don't want to do all that (but really, it's fun) go to
http://moonstruckgifts.com/halloween-home-decor/witch-hats-more/ and buy one!

Link to Pendle Witches



What a dingbat I am! I was just looking at the Pendle Post I did a week ago and I realized I hadn't included the link to the page to see them all! Here it is: http://moonstruckgifts.com/witch-dolls/witches-of-pendle-dolls/.

Also a couple more pictures... these girls are just charmers!

Saturday, August 21, 2010

My favortite time of year - Fall




Well, it's getting to be my favorite time of the year - Fall. I can just smell the change in the air! (Also the early Cortland apples on my kitchen table!) Started selling LOTS of witch dolls and kitchen witch dolls... I mean they sell all year round, but they really fly outta here in the fall!
Well, as far as I know, we're the only place in the US that sells the Pendle Witch dolls - and they are fantastic! All hand painted porcelain faces, hand and feet, layers of skirts, shawls - they even all have earrings on!

Each Pendle Witch doll has her own personality and attitude - and they are extremely well priced for the craftsmanship you get. I love them!  Take a look at our collection of "Kitchen Witches."

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Mark Roberts Limited Edition Moon Fishing Fairy


Mark Roberts Limited Edition Moon Fishing Fairy is a truly magical collectable from his Christmas Limited Edition Collection.
Hanging from a smiling winter moon, this 22” fairy is clad in black and white checked pants and his robe is trimmed in fur. A slightly mischievous fairy shares the moonlight. What a fantastic piece! He’d be an absolutely stunning addition to any holiday décor.Sure to become a treasured family heirloom, he comes numbered with it's own registration card. http://www.moonstruckgiftshop.com/maroliedmofi.html

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Katherine’s Collection Vidonia Antiquity Collectable Fairy Doll

The great thing about using a fairy theme for Christmas decorating is that you can easily transition from "Christmas" to "Winter" decor in your home just by removing the real "Christmassy" items and keeping the snowy, ethereal elements.
And what better centerpiece for your holiday decor than this fabulous fairy doll by Katherine’s Collection?
Katherine’s Collection Vidonia Antiquity Collectible Fairy Doll looks like she just stepped out of some wonderful, enchanted forest. Her face is exquisitely detailed with blush cheeks, soft rosy lips and lovely long eyelashes. She sits with her legs delicately crossed in a lush, layered costume in shades of bronze and blue and measures approximately 22" high from her toes to top of head. Gold pedestal is not included.Of course, registration and certificate of authenticity are included. Click on the link for price info - http://moonstruckgifts.com/fairies-mermaids/

Katherine's Collection Peppermint Sparkle Elves

We love the pink and red color combination for Christmas! From Katherine's Collection Peppermint Sparkle Collection, these mischievous little fairy elf figurines have a decidedly retro look about them. It's like they just landed her from the 50's!

Their garments are richly detailed in Katherine’s trademark style… These guys are posable and measure about 14 inches tall.

http://moonstruckgifts.com/katherines-collection-christmas-santas-decor/katherines-collection-cuckoo-christmas/

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Katherine’s Collection Lucifer Devil Doll


Katherine’s Collection Lucifer Devil Doll is demonically dashing! From the tip of his toes to the tops of his horns he is sheer halloween heaven! (He sort of reminds us of Sid Cherese.) As always with Katherine’s Collectable figures, he outfit is outrageously opulent and detailed. (A devil can never overdo organza, can he?) He’s 31” tall.
Shipping on this dastardly demon is free - if you'd like to buy him -- here's the link: