| 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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Category: folk art
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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Halloween Prizes, Oh Yeah!
Take a Stroll Down Trick or Treat Street … You could win!
Visit these three folk artist sites for a change to win! These three folk artists are hosting a blog prize give-away to kick off the Halloween season.
Worth a visit? You bet! So, take a look!
Sept 16th: Visit
one last time and leave each of us a comment to qualify for yet another prize from each artist.
Sept 17th: One
lucky trick or treater will have their name drawn (at random) from all of the comments and will receive the GRAND PRIZE – An original art piece from each artist.
(Randomly selected winners will be announced on each blog, each day!
Lori Rudolph, Retro Rudolph’s
Amelia Schaefer, SweetB Folk Art
Len Bentham, Happy Holidays
Halloween is on the way!
The 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. |
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2010 Participating Artist Links
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