My collection of Halloween originals for 2012 is almost complete! Oh what a good feeling! About fifty or so unique faces are all staring back at me, and anxiously awaiting to be seen at my shows. Vintage crepe paper bow ties and hand-sewn ruffled collars have all been affixed, but the very last detail adds that touch of vintage sparkle that I so enjoy! I ordered a last-minute round of both Black & Pumpkin Spice glass glitter from Meyer Imports, and I think John Meyer sensed my urgency and promptly sent them this week! I thought you might enjoy a few sneak peeks taken yesterday from my workshop. JP snapped some random pics of me adding a Pumpkin Spice glittered brim to a cat ball character that I will be taking with me to the Trunk Show. And by the way, "Dottie Waverly" will be heading off to the Ghoultide Gathering if she doesn't find the purrrfect pairing at this Saturday's show in Denver. Enjoy & happy creating!

~ Johanna

* There I am, caught in the act of glass-glittering my folk art characters!

* First, I add a bead of glue to the front side base of her hat...

* And, a little tap-tap sprinkle, and the glass glitter is applied to the wet glue line...

* Then, I squeeze on a little more glue to finish that shimmery brim line...

* And here comes my favorite part ~ tap-tap sprinkle! A little goes a long way...

* Now, I have lots of photos to take as I typically document, via images, all the characters I create each year. IF I have a chance to post any sneak peeks before this Saturday's Trunk Show, they will appear here on my blog. No guarantees, but check back just in case time permits! See you soon!