Every now and then I make something for me. And with spring in the air I am re-arranging and re-decorating the house. It is hard to find my certain style of what I have in mind to set the stage for my house so most of the time I make my own decor. So while out shopping for finds at the local antique shops and thrift stores (I can spend hoooours in when I have the time)I came across a bargain table with little nick nacks . So a little 80's style wall mask and a small brass candlestick holder caught my eye and I picked them up for about 75 cents.

Funny How 75 cents could turn into such a dark and lovely piece of art !


I painted the mask black and added accents of gold paint and feathers with black and gold roses.

I then glued the mask on to the candle stick and attached a small clay bat to it that I had made a few months back for a gift box , added tulle and ribbon and topped the bat with an old anitque style clip on earring.

Yes every now and then I make something for me and this one I am definately keeping upon my parlor mantle.

OMG!S ince December?..Really it's been that long without a post?? ! My how times flys by! And how very, very, sorry I am for dropping the ball on my blog ! Here I go again though :)

I have created a few dolls and things since then but not as much as I would like . I was on a creative hole I would say for loss of my little muse who always came through with some wonderful ideas. "Oh where, oh where have you gone? !!!"

So lately I have been piddling here and there in my spare time of not working on the business of VMB and well here are two new creations now listed on Ebay .

Gothic Cupcake

The Sleeping Beauty

I looove how both turned out !

I am in a dark whimsy kind of mood ever since I came back from vacation . I guess going back home to visit the family just gave me so much great joy that the Texas sun must have shone on me a bit to long and illuminated the halls of my dark heart that now I can't help but to think on a little bit different note for my art themes, like sweets and crowns and birds. I guess all artist go through transitions and phases that makes their work evolve from one thing to another . Why keep it the same all the time right ? Well eigther way I hope you enjoy the newbies so drop by and take peek !

Nina.

New Doll Listing

I realize it has been a while since I posted here on the blog , just a lot to keep up with EEKKK!

Well Halloween season over at VMB has been very busy which left me no time to play and make new dark GSB lovelies for you. So in the wee hours of the morning between orders and waiting for soap and paint on boxes to dry I made a new creation I call "Masquerade of the Macabre "now listed . I plan to list more in the next few weeks coming before the holiday season begins to take off so look for new creations to be posted here soon ..I promise:)

I may not drop by as much as I would like but know I am still here and soon after the holidays will come out of hiding in soap and scent land and back into the art world of the macabre;)

Until Then ....

Dark Kisses,

Nina.

New Ornie

I listed this on Monday , a cloth raven doll ornament with a hand painted picture of Edgar on the body . It has been a while since I created an ornament, I must get back in the swing of things with creating some doll ornaments, but I just have a bit of a block at the moment. I have been concentrating on the perfume and new collections for Fall at VMB mostley but I will have some new goodies here soon ......when my muse gets back from vacation ;)

Nina.

The Gothic Hour

Just listed this morning a new doll ornament I call The Gothic Hour " A cute little time keeper in a top hat, holding a clock with a tiny black crow perched on top. I love the look to this doll ,very ooo- la-la yet Dark . The mole gives her an added touch.. don't you think? ;)

Victorian Death Darling Doll

A curious and darling little doll created in a style to capture a bit of Dark Victorian, Funeral, Death and Mourning.
This is a handstitched doll measuring 9 inches in length who's body, arms, and legs are made of muslin fabric, stuffed with polyfil, dried rose petals lightly scented in a sweet yet somber scent of funeral ambiance. She can be made to sit proped up, or layed upon a bed but displays very well among books shelves, mantles or other little nooks around your home.
She is the first of many Victorian Death Darling Dolls to be added to eBay this month.

Topsy Turvy Doll Moon and Stars

It has been a while since I had made a topsy turvy doll. Finding an "opposite" idea for these is a challenge rather than making the doll itself. I have had three bodies made since January with no ideas until now ...well that is one down two more to go! I am sure something will strike me and give inspiration for the other two, until then here is the latest a Gypsy Witch Moon and Star Doll now listed.

Nina.