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halloween 2009

the theme for '09 was "the bride of frankenstein/mad scientist lab". we created the lab inside the garage because the weather was rainy. it was a lot easier because that gave us more time for set up than when it is all outside. we were able to set up with the door down and raise it for 'showtime'. a lot of people felt this was a scary year, but we didn't think it was as scary as previous years. maybe we are jaded?

Halloween 2008

the creepy cafeteria and the bone chilling butcher shop were our themes this year. we served up candy and popcorn as treats but it was the show most people came for - and what a show it was.....click on the thumbnails to see a full photo and caption

halloween 2007

some pics from halloween at the smart house. this year we did a scarecrow theme with hay covering the front yard and a row of cornstalks set up. the trick/treaters had to pass the zombie farmgirl and scarecrow, then head up the row past me (as another scarecrow) to get to sam and samuel for the candy....we set up a strobe/fog machine in the center to add to the spooky factor. it was a huge success, we had probably 150-200 kids come through....

halloween 2006

photos of our spooky house on halloween night. i like to make a lot of our effects and props to keep costs down and add to the originality. plus then if i decide to change it out, i don't feel guilty for spending a lot of money. keeps my creative goth side busy....

christmas 2007

a peek into our house this holiday season....

festival of trees 2006 (houses & wreaths)

festival of trees 2006 (trees)

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metal madness

i am taking a jewelry/metalsmithing class at our local arts center. our first assignment was to create a copper/brass pendant. the techniques used were sawing/piercing the metal, riveting and texturing. i agonized over a design for the whole first class (we had certain stipulations - size, piercing of layers, etc). i finally decided to create what i love - my biggest vice - coffee. i didn't want to overthink the design part and instead wanted to concentrate on learning the techniques. it is a big piece 2.5"h by 1.5"w. i am thinking i will just put it on a necklace of black strands with some copper/brass wire...not sure yet.

April 23, 2009 at 11:10 AM | Permalink

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That is too cool!!!!

Posted by: slammie | April 23, 2009 at 11:15 AM

oh oh oh!!!!

I know! Send it to me and I'll figure out what type of necklace. :) I love it! Seriously love it!

Posted by: Sharyn | April 23, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Oh my goodness! Pamela, this turned out FANTASTIC. I love it. You did such a wonderful job with each technique. Way to go - you should be proud of yourself :-)

Posted by: Kelly Edgerton | April 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM