Saturday, November 29, 2008

Christmas Calamaties




So you know those people that look forward to Christmas ALL YEAR and then totally freak out on the day and don't enjoy any of it? Well take it a step further. Hunter (unfortunate coincidence) hacked all of her party guests to pieces when one of them refused to sing along to Silent Night. Oh dear...

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Etsy Dark Side Finds: Tim Burton-esque/Tim Burton Style

Welcome to the Etsy Dark Side. We are the roaming fox fires in the darkness, the sparkling mist in the ever shifting shadows, faerie rings flow in our wake. Come join us!

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This month the Finds is filled to the brim with all sorts of Tim Burton inspired goodies! See the entire Exhibition here!

Today's Finder

Static White

Jack Loves Sally Ribbon Choker

by HandmadeHorrors ♦ $10.00

Not signed up with Etsy yet? For shame!

Signing up is free and easy. Just click here & begin enjoying all the hand made, unique wonders Etsy has to offer.

Don't forget to search the keyword "EtsyDarkTeam" !


Bat Sprinkles - Confetti - Black and White - 400 Count

StemOfThorns ♦ $5.00

Come join the Dark Side


The Skeleton Cabaret - Black Wool Hat OOAK

DBVictoria ♦ $35.00



Sweeney Todd Inspired Necklace

AbyssmalGems$20.00

Victorian Filigree Framed Sweeny Todd Johnny Depp Brooch or Pendant

AgonysDecay ♦ $8.00

The Story of Emily - An Earring Wardrobe in White

BellaLili ♦ $25.00

Magpie Blues dreadfalls

The13thGypsy ♦ $75.00



Bone Daddy bone doll

BisectedBeauty ♦ $40.00

Jack And Sally Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Rag Dolls Hand Stitched Creepy Gothic Folk Art By Jodi Cain

TatteredRags ♦ $150.00


Corpse Bride Wrap Top

WingsOfSin ♦ $32.00


Gothic Victorian White Lace and Pearl Choker

KaleidoskopicRomance ♦ $25.00



White Bat Haunted Mansion Mouse Ears

CyberIndustries ♦ $10.00


Skully Elf Mascot Ornament - Red, White, Black - hand stitched felt OOAK

SWStitchery ♦ $18.00


The Eva Necklace - Black Beaded Choker

Room3Designs ♦ $18.00


Fairy Freedom

TheTinyTragedies ♦ $120.00

Dia de los Muertos Bat Skeleton in graveyard original wood box tile painting

NatashaBlue ♦ $25.00


Waiting for Jack Original Painting 12 by 12

FugsArt ♦ $24.00

Made any EtsyDarkTeam purchases lately? Let me know!

Don't forget to keep those reviews coming, my darklings.

Buyers are welcome to join in the fun, just send me your thoughts on your EtsyDarkTeam purchases with a link to the item(s) and I'll post the review!

Team members:

How to be included in the Etsy Dark Side Finds, you ask? Well hop onto our forum and join in the Exhibition run by SacredOak & HandmadeHorrors. Enter up to 3 items related to the current month's theme. (See the forum for more details)

Once a month I'll be choosing one item from each shop in the Exhibition to be promo'd here!

xx ~Static

Monday, November 24, 2008

New at Chenille Macabre!


This week at the Chenille Macabre store, it's a return to the classics. Pick up brand-new miniatures of our popular Kitsune, Minotaur, and Harpy monsters today!

-The Gil-Monster

Review: TheCaravan.Etsy.com

I was recently chosen to receive a free Ouija board necklace in a contest held by TheCaravan!

 

I also received a free sample of her Cherriepie Luxury Soap

It arrived very quickly and the packaging was excellent. Even her labels match the beautiful theme of her shop perfectly! TheCaravan has excellent communication and although I did not purchase this item, I won it, it is still *very* reasonably priced. Both the necklace and the soap are wonderful quality items. I absolutely love her work and will definitely be back for more!

~StemOfThorns

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For more info on TheCaravan's contests check out her blog at: http://www.theroyalcaravan.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 22, 2008

New doll

I finished a Goth Cupid doll this week... she's completely hand stitched and stands 22 inches tall.

She carries a bow loaded with an arrow labeled lust. And a quiver containing two more arrows labeled love and hate.

Follow her picture for details!


Friday, November 21, 2008

New at Chenille Macabre!

Check out the new beasts in the Chenille Macabre store! A new Gargoyle Spider mini, a Flame Dragon figure, and a Jekyll and Hyde Minis 2-pack await the fearless pipe cleaner collectors! Buy early and buy often!

-The Gil-Monster

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Words of gratitude

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Kaleidoskopic Romance has reached the 100th sale. We wanted to say a BIG thank you to all of our fabulous customers who have made our little adventure successful.
And also a gigantic hug to my fellow Dark Team mates; your words of encouragement and support in difficult times have meant a world.
Again, thank you very much!!

Review: SacredOak.Etsy.com

From: NoStoneLeftUnturned

Item Purchased: 2 items purchased, a Pirate Shirt

  

& a Red and Black Hand Knitted Bag

 

Have You Made Purchases From This Person/Shop Before? nope.

How Was The Customer Service? Most excellent!

Was The Seller Friendly? The seller could not possibly have been any friendlier or accommodating!

Was Their Communication Good? Communication was excellent and replies to my inquiries were very fast.

Were You Satisfied With The Item You Purchased? More than satisfied and impressed with the quality of the material and workmanship.

Was It What You Expected From The Pictures/Description? Both items were so much more than I expected for the price!

Was This A Custom Order And If So Was It Exactly What You Asked For? Yes and yes.

Was The Item Reasonably Priced? Emphatically yes!

How Was The Packaging? The packaging was appropriate, no problems there.

Was Everything Carefully Wrapped And Protected? To my recollection, yes.

Did They Include Decorative Wrapping And/Or "Extras"? ummm...I don't think so, but nothing else was expected.

How Fast Was The Item Shipped/Received? Material ordered, item made from scratch, shipped and received, collectively very fast, much much faster than I ever expected!

Do You Think You Will Be Buying From The Person/Shop Again? Yes. I need those pants!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008

Featured!

I was very happy to find about Kaleidoskopic Romance being featured as "Unusual, Interesting & Original Miniatures" by the owner of the webpage My Small Obsession. Thank you so much!
In the picture, my new Vampire Hunter Kit for dollhouse. Enjoy!

Review: SacredOak.Etsy.com

From: deber50
Item Purchased: PIF earrings

 

Have You Made Purchases From This Person/Shop Before? no

How Was The Customer Service? yes

Was The Seller Friendly? yes

Was Their Communication Good? yes

Were You Satisfied With The Item You Purchased? yes

Was It What You Expected From The Pictures/Description? yes

Was This A Custom Order And If So Was It Exactly What You Asked For? no [not custom]

Was The Item Reasonably Priced? yes  

How Was The Packaging? very nice

Was Everything Carefully Wrapped And Protected? yes

Did They Include Decorative Wrapping And/Or "Extras"? yes

How Fast Was The Item Shipped/Received? very timely

Do You Think You Will Be Buying From The Person/Shop Again? probably

Sunday, November 16, 2008

How-To: Inexpensive Party/Reception Favors by SWStitchery

Here are the instructions on how to make the inexpensive bookmark/tea light/candy favors I came up with for my Celtic theme, after-wedding, sort-of-reception party.

http://staticwhite.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-to-inexpensive-partyreception.html

Something like this would also be great for any type of party, especially if there is a theme. Just change the charm & colors to match the theme such as orange & black with bat charms for Halloween, or mix & match bright colors for a Mad Hatter Tea Party!

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xx ~Static

Lavender Votive Candles



Stomp Stomp Stomp!

Angry Carrot is stomping his way thru the zombie flower field. He's romping and stomping and having fun. 5" x 7" canvas

Saturday, November 15, 2008

How-to: Quick & Easy Bookmarks by SWStitchery

Here's a quick and easy item to make as a stocking stuffer or just for yourself if you're an avid reader. You could also use it on gifts or to tie party favors (look for another how-to on that one!).

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http://staticwhite.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-to-quick-easy-bookmarks.html 

xx ~Static

Featured!: Aranwen.Etsy.com by BlackWaterApparel.Etsy.com on Pretty/Scary

Not only was our wonderful Aranwen (welcome back!) featured in an article on Pretty/Scary - For Women in Horror by Women in Horror, but our lovely BlackWaterApparel is now a style writer for them! Congrats all around :D

Enjoy the full article here:

The Domestic Gothess presents The Corporate Goth

Friday, November 14, 2008

Featured!: LovedToDeath.Etsy.com on ChicagoPicks

LovedToDeath has been featured on ChicagoPicks.com! Woo!

Check it out here, #1 under the "Chick Picks" heading about 1/2 way down the page:

CHICAGO PICKS™ life + style in the Windy City

And if you feel like telling them what you think (like how awesome it is to see EtsyDarkTeam members in there!) shoot them an email at: contribute@chicagopicks.com

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Ooops

Ooops, forgot to mention the Badges sets below are in the Freaky Little Things shop on dear old Etsy!

Badge/Button Gift sets

I have a new Goth Girl illustration almost finished, all I'm saying is that it's called "Danika's cat" and he's a very grumpy little moggy indeed. Sneak preview later in the week hopefully, but for now, I am listing some "Gift Sets", an ACEO of "Voodoo Bunny", "Bethany" or "The Mighty Boosh" with a badge. The Mighty set includes 4 cute Booshy badges. The perfect stocking filler just in time for the holiday season... well, if your stockings are sort of ghostly or a fan of alternative comedy. Tee hee :o)


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Review: SacredOak.Etsy.com

From: gomezvi

SacredOak,
I'm happy to do this for you. Sorry I couldn't help with the packing questions; I didn't receive the package, and the packaging was all discarded by the time I saw it.

Item Purchased: VIZIER'S COAT from SacredOak.Etsy.com

Have You Made Purchases From This Person/Shop Before? NO

How Was The Customer Service? GOOD

Was The Seller Friendly? YES

Was Their Communication Good? YES

Were You Satisfied With The Item You Purchased? YES

Was It What You Expected From The Pictures/Description? YES

Was This A Custom Order And If So Was It Exactly What You Asked For? N/A

Was The Item Reasonably Priced? YES

How Was The Packaging? I DON'T KNOW [see note above]

Was Everything Carefully Wrapped And Protected? I DON'T KNOW [see note above]

Did They Include Decorative Wrapping And/Or "Extras"? I DON'T KNOW [see note above]

How Fast Was The Item Shipped/Received? SENT ON SCHEDULE

Do You Think You Will Be Buying From The Person/Shop Again? YES

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Victorian Rose Votive Candles


The scent of Victorian Roses fills the air before you light the candle.
The Victorian Rose is elegant simple and yet a delight when you need a hint of spring on a cold dark day.

Set of 6 Votive Candles
Color: Black
Feather Palm Wax blend

Review: SWStitchery.Etsy.com

I ordered 36 white skull beads from SWStitchery. The beads arrived just perfect! They are so cute and will look awesome on what I'm making. The 'extras' she sent will be used on a little gift I'm making for myself. :)


Thank you so much Static! I will be ordering from you again for sure!
^^V^^

~BCCJuli

Tis the Season

New items are up with more coming. A lot of OOAK, so get them while you can!


Etsy
Buy Handmade
SWStitchery

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Review: SacredOak.Etsy.com

From: espressomyself

Item Purchased: Fingerless Mittens from SacredOak.Etsy.com

 

Have You Made Purchases From This Person/Shop Before? Nope

How Was The Customer Service? Great

Was The Seller Friendly? Yes

Was Their Communication Good? Yes

Were You Satisfied With The Item You Purchased? Yes

Was It What You Expected From The Pictures/Description? Yes

Was This A Custom Order And If So Was It Exactly What You Asked For? Yes

Was The Item Reasonably Priced? Yes

How Was The Packaging? Can't remember, but I think it was good

How Fast Was The Item Shipped/Received? Can not remember, so it was likely good

Do You Think You Will Be Buying From The Person/Shop Again? Possibly :)

Monday, November 10, 2008

New Chenille Macabre Minis!

New miniatures this week from Chenille Macabre include the feral Snow Akuneko, the fearless Spartan Warrior, the mysterious Ghost Pirate and the conniving Dark Elf! Buy many of them and buy often!

The Gil-Monster

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Dragons Blood Votive Candles




Set of 6 Votive Candle's
The Dragons Blood fragrance will warm the room.
We dyed ours yellow made with Palm Feather wax

Review: AgonysDecay.Etsy.com

I custom ordered a batch of White Skull Shaped Soaps Vanilla scented from AgonysDecay.

Not only did the order arrive in two days, they were packaged very carefully, she included some neat promo items and a Pink Dragon's Blood scented Brain soap (hubby sniffs it through the wrapping while typing on his computer)! The price was extremely reasonable and we communicated often as the custom order was being created. Overall I'm more than satisfied with this purchase as are the kids from my daughters Pre-K class since the soaps went into treat goody bags I did for Halloween! I will definitely be back for more from AgonysDecay.

~SacredOak