Carnivality

Cry babies & Somber Circus Series

2011-02-24T09:40:00.000-08:00

~Cry Babies 1st batch~

Cry Babies is a fun series to explore for me. I enjoy the tear streaked faces and have ideas swirling around for the next batch which I have already started!

~These are the first two pieces in my "Somber Circus" Series~
I am excited to continue to build on this as I find it so inspirational.

click above pictures to go directly to my etsy shop.

New Work in Progress

2010-11-17T13:53:00.001-08:00

Back to the creepies! I am in the studio working and enjoying every minute. I have received your emails over these many months and have added each of you to my preview email list. I do very appreciate your interest and patience.
My absence could not be avoided. I am not returning like gang busters until I am sure that my new schedule will pan out. But I will be introducing a few small "batches" of the kids here and there and be sure to alert you.

I will continue to do the Cupcake series but also introducing some variations on this series along with assemblage designs.

The pics featured are one of those variations. This vintage rubber head (wish I made a mold first, it is fantastic) had long gnarly stringy hair. I removed it all except for the rows for texture. The eyes jiggle left to right at free will and it is nothing short of creepilicious.

The "tears" that drip rampantly are an iron solution that I concocted and love the final result. The large deadish daisy collar feels like a perfect fit for her. Not too much left to do to her I don't think but she hasn't spoken to me in a few days ;)

xxxx It's really great to see you all again. Thanks xxxx

CARNI

Swing by my Facebook Page and let's be friends!
~links is at top right of blog~

Lamenting Lola and other goodies!

2010-05-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

I have just listed a Creepy Cupcake kid-FrankenZombie!
*Scalp Staples, Wires, Neck Bolts, "icing'...good stuff!

As well as a personal favorite:
Lamenting Lola FRAMED Mixed Media Painting

~You can grab these pieces in my etsy shop~
http://www.etsy.com/shop/carnivality

FYI:
I have in the works a bride of frankenstein creepy cupcake!!! She is getting her details tonight. So stay stuned for another update as I seem to be on a roll!

Gore-a-licious Zombie Party

2010-03-25T08:54:00.000-07:00

Below are pictures from Gore-a-licious where my creepy kids were purveyed!

~A few cupcake kids are still available.
They will be listed in my Etsy Shop in the coming days~
You may contact me with interest prior to listing
@ carnivalitynow@yahoo.com

"Nod"

See my Etsy Shop for more details

"PATINA"
Find in my Etsy Shop

Thank you all so much for your continued support even when I have been MIA for so long here in blogland.

If you want a CCK Creepy Cupcake Kid made please see my Flickr page for previous solds and let me know which one(s) you like best. I will create an original one for you based on your preferences. 2 weeks lead time needed for commission.

Honkin Huge Creepy Cupcake Kids!

2009-09-23T14:55:00.000-07:00

"Putrid Pucker"

"Zipper"

~Both may be found in my Etsy Shop~

Sad Sweetpea & My Apologies

2009-09-14T05:48:00.001-07:00

I am sorry I have been so quiet and well..gone. I so very much appreciate all of your comments and following of my work. I am back to have some fun and hope that life doesn't get in the way again..at least for a bit ;)

Please let me know what you think about

"Sad Sweetpea"

A vintage doll face form altered and added to a 5x5 canvas. This piece took way longer to adhere and alter than you might imagine.

Sad Sweetpea just wanted to play with the others but was destined to be stuck in one spot.
No fun at all.

Creepies finally rear their creepy lil heads!

2009-08-04T18:06:00.000-07:00

Email for availability: carnivalitynow@yahoo.com

Creepies are coming!!

2009-07-25T00:47:00.000-07:00

I have found some time today to finish a few creepy kids I had started. I snapped a few quick shots of my "Pigeonholed" piece below to share with you. I will also have at least 2 CCk's, and one creepy kid maraca listed by Monday!!

Thank you greatly for your patience as I get back on my creep track! I will send preview emails prior to listing on Etsy.

Proud Creepy Cupcake Papa's!!

2009-07-07T21:01:00.000-07:00

A wonderfully sweet collector of my creepy kids has purchased a few as birthday gifts for some of the guys in her tattoo shop who seemed to enjoy the 1st one they saw! She was kind enough to snap some pics and share.

True Proud Papas of their very own Creepy Cupcake Kids!

Yes, I am still here, don't worry more creepy's to come! I am just further behind than I would care to be. I will send you all preview emails when they are ready.

~thanks~

Single New CCK listed

2009-06-25T09:14:00.000-07:00

***Listed In MY ETSY SHOP***

What's in the works..?

2009-06-21T20:34:00.001-07:00

Here is what I have been slowly designingfor the CCK's

For those who have signed up for the preview list I will give you a heads up when the timing is right before any listing or posts.

My 9-5 workload has been large lately and therefor that inerupts my time creating the lil creepy's! I appreciate your patience and do hope to have a few done within next few days.

I have come across some very unique doll heads in the last few weeks and have big plans! New styles coming that should be a hit.
I came across another head that allows me to construct the Baby Maraca's! In theory it seems like a simple construction but in reality it is only easy if the doll has a particular design to it. Luckily I found another one!

So, keep a look out for:

1 Baby Maraca- I have had soo many orders for these but just cannot do it yet. Need a better suplier
1 Large Baby Head Halloween trick or Treat JOL pail-sooo cool!
2 cute and creepy straight cupcakes
1 poseable full size creepy that also stands!

ok, that is enough hints for now...wish me luck! And stay tuned. Hope you are pleased with the next batch.

Hugz
Carni~

Creepy Sherbert Series!

2009-06-08T21:08:00.001-07:00

Mmm, Mmm-Good!

~Located in my Etsy Shop~

Baby Blood Sucker!

2009-06-06T02:53:00.000-07:00

In honor of True Blood returning to HBO for its 2nd season next week, please welcome the Vampire Baby Blood Sucker! Plus, I really wanted to make a fun Halloween decoration.

~Available in my Etsy Shop~

Who says all Contusion's are bad?

2009-06-04T21:44:00.000-07:00

"Contusion"

Can be found in my Etsy Shop

Quite Possibly My Favorite Creepy To Date!

2009-06-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Please meet Sludge!

~Oh Sludge, how I love thee~

This uber textural creepy is one of my all time favorites and is priced as such b/c I would love to keep him.

"Sludge" hails from the chic NYC Sewer Floater Society. Such a unique and wonderful specimen Sludge is with his charmingly posed head, Milky piercing eyes and long moldy lashes. Eyes, lips and cheeks appear to be moist. Gorgeously Unique "Moldy" Trim surround Sludges neck and cascades over cupcake paper.

~Available in my Etsy Shop~

2 newbies available!

2009-05-27T17:27:00.000-07:00

Available in my Etsy Shop

Art Doll's Only Challenge

2009-05-27T01:33:00.000-07:00

So we are in the process of finishing a fun challenge from the challenge committee of ADO - Art Dolls Only.

We were challenged to create Ellen Degeneres in our style. Insert-Uber evil laugh here!!

I signed up because I knew it would be a challenge which is always good for an artist but also I can appreciate anyone who does not take themselves too seriously and clearly Ellen does not.

So here is "MY" eerie ellen!

Very Vintage doll with piercing blue-grey eyes, very long eyeslashes hard to see. I cropped her blond doo. She is dancin of course!. Just in a creepy clownish kind of way with a shrunken head belt buckle!

Why..... a Baby Maraca, Of Course!

2009-05-18T07:49:00.000-07:00

**Available in my Etsy Shop**

Just such wonderful news!

2009-05-11T14:09:00.000-07:00

I just found out that my "Dirty Dollop" Creepy Cupcake Kid was featured on the Front Page of ETSY!!

I wondered how I suddenly had over 500 views and oodles of favorites. I asked in the Etsy forums and they sent me a link to Craft Cult which shows you if you ever made it!!

I even sold a wicked lil doll "dolly departed" I have had for sale for weeks do to the exposure!

Just had to share my excitement!! Thank you all soo much for your support.

~HUGZ~

This is my last piece left in my Etsy shop, Click to see~

Dirty Dollop!

2009-05-06T21:29:00.000-07:00

This sweet lil confection is known as "Dirty Dollop". This is a lil switch on my Creepy Cupcake kids by flipping the cupcake papers and making him a cupcake bust. Dirty Dollop is a carnival inspired vintage head with polka dot papers and loads of crackle. Gorgeous black ragged trim detail on the base, finished with a dirty lil dollop of cream.

~Mmmm Mmm good~

**Click here to go to my etsy shop**

~More Cupcake Creepies Here ~

2009-05-03T11:28:00.000-07:00

Click the pictures to go to my Etsy shop.

Thank you all so very much for your interest and support. HUGZ!

Pickled Pink Creepy Cupcake Kid!

2009-04-25T19:39:00.000-07:00

I found time to do soo much today but also bake a single lil creepy Cupcake kid I call "Pickled Pink"!

**See My Etsy Shop for the Listing**

Look who's new in the batch!

2009-04-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

Petite Batch of Creepy Cupcake Kids

I received some new cupcake papers that

got me inspired but in two totally different directions!

This petrified pirate-esque creepy will be sure to please!

**Listed in my Etsy Shop **

Creepy Carnival Cupcake Kids taste oh sooo good!

Fresh Batch of Creepy Cupcakes.

2009-04-04T11:16:00.000-07:00

I have finally piped out some creepy cupcakes kids!

The Below is available in my Etsy Shop-click here!

This was a fun batch. I piped their "icing" on with a pastry bag and tip.

All Have Glow in the dark elements!

This one has real rivets for neck bolts and rounded edge scalp staples!

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And Finally, for fun I created these bottle stoppers for a freakishly festive evening of entertaining with Creepy Clown Cocktails!

Each Clown head is 3 inches tall!! These are soo stinking creepy cool!

Such A Wonderful Surprise!!

2009-03-25T22:19:00.001-07:00

While googling, I accidently found a blog that did a feature on one of my Creepy Cupcake kids! Can you believe it?

It is a blog totally dedicated to cupcakes...real ones that is! It seems that the lovely blogger who featured my creepy confectionery is a writer & creator of/for food magazines and has basically dedicated her life in the pursuit of thee best cupcakes!

She has a huge following but the best part is the ONE comment that was left about my creepy cupcake kid is PRICELESS and totally made my day!

I sold my last Creepy Cupcake Kid today and have plans for more so stay tuned.

Too funny, who knew?

Sacreligious Scarlett

2009-03-23T17:50:00.001-07:00

Sweetly Sacrilegious Scarlett is a true wonder of the unnatural world. She is the daughter of thee "harlet" who was forced to wear the insignia of THE SCARLET LETTER. Her mother named her Scarlett (The extra T was for the Trouble she would surely endure do to the circumstances of her birth).

~Find her on Etsy~
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22741732

Wonderful Surprise-Carny's 'n Peepshows!

2009-03-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

I just received note saying I was included in my 1st ever treasury! I am soo tickled that someone picked my work, especially after only being on Etsy for 2.5 weeks.

~Thank you FatalAttraction~

I hope you can come peek at me and the other Carnival inspired items in the treasury. They are all very cool! I hope y ou will visit and comment. Thanks so much! Click photo above to go to treasury from this link....

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=46680

~Carni~

DAG Challenge Piece

2009-03-14T15:29:00.000-07:00

I joined March's mini challenge which was a Tombstone Ornament Swap!! I do not know who I am swapping with but I think that is part of the fun! This is a polymer sculpt with a poseable skull-head, doll parts & vintage text.

Vintage text reads:
Ghastly Organic Matter, cruel, brutal, cold-blooded, savage, inhuman.

DAG is a new artist's guild dedicated to the darker arts. I am enjoying being a member and all of the friendly people.

Click icon below to visit DAG and see for yourself!

Choose the blog, group or even membership links along the top!

Creepy Cupcake CHICK!!

2009-03-11T21:14:00.000-07:00

1st chickie in the creepy cupcake series, isn't she just the sweetest?

Rumored to be the spawn of the Frankensteins!

That would explain her hellacious temper when she is not the center of attention.

Adopt this lil sinister sweetie carefully ;)

Available in my Etsy Shop

www.carnivality.etsy.com

New Sweetly Sinister Creepy Cupcake Kid.

2009-03-08T11:20:00.000-07:00

One might imagine that this cupcake kid is in quite the predicament being his head is a confectionery treat! Yet one look at his expression say's otherwise. I believe the confectionery connoisseur of this sinister sweet treat is the one in the predicament!

*Click Here*
~Available in my Etsy shop~

Creepy Cupcake Kid

2009-03-04T12:59:00.000-08:00

Ok, I haven't had this much for with a piece in awhile!! I love this one and can sooo see a series coming of Curiously Creepy Cupcake Kids!! Available in my Etsy shop at http://www.carnivality.etsy.com/

Dolly Departed

2009-03-02T20:32:00.000-08:00

"Dolly Departed"

http://www.carnivality.etsy.com/

altered articulated vintage doll (1987) with skull jammies!

Snowed in today with the family and spent some time tinkering with this new dolly. I enjoyed making this sweet zombified baby doll named 'Dolly Departed".

Each time I finish a doll I tie a string of black vintage satin seam binding around their heads and hang them from the chandelier in my studio. I love looking up from my desk and love seeing them looking back at me.

Carni, new chickie on the blog.

2009-03-01T17:31:00.000-08:00

So, here I am.... frightening! Although, I have watched from the blogger sidelines for sometime and have a good understanding of it, this is the 1st time I have allowed myself to explore this end of my interests. You see I often am locked down with specific artistic duties and commitments. So to branch out and to create just for me, and my interests, whenever I feel like it..is so liberating! I feel like I am hiding away, a bit, which is fun. Being slightly naughty always is :)

"Carnival Kin"

This lil sweetie is my first piece on Etsy.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my usual workings but it seems I have found myself caught up in the more commercial end of my art and that I can do without. To create with little or no regard for the acceptance of others is real art for me. So, alas I have taken back some time and space for my dark and dreary, lovelies.

~I look forward to discovering & meeting many of you out there~