Monday, October 20, 2014

Spoookiness around the House!

The house is haunted again!!  And I had lots of fun conjuring up the spirit of Halloween!  Stored away safely in the basement for most of year...out of sight, out of mind, are all of my fantastic vintage and vintage inspired decorations.  I sort of forget what I have and then when I pull it all out in September it's like opening a gift to myself and I say "oh I remember this!" and "oh yeah!  I forgot about this one!"  Sigh...fun fun. 

I was a bit pressed for time (what else is new) and gave myself only one evening to decorate, so instead of putting away everyday decor, I mixed the Halloween in between, over and under it for a festive medley. 

Enjoy the tour!  :)

Two of those blow molds light up and when they're plugged in at night they create a wonderful glow and ambiance.


Olive LOVES the dried bushel gourd man! 
All vintage except for two that I made...can you guess which ones?

I'm a big fan of these Bethany Lowe repros from John Derian.

I did a tutorial on how to make these cat on a box...I should dig it up and repost it!

I made these the first year Ben and I were in Boston, which was also the first year I had my very own place to decorate!  I'm not sure what they are...but I like them!

A herd of giraffes among the gourds...they're orange and black...sort of...right?


Ben always tries to get me to move my centerpieces when we have people over for dinner, but I said "no!"  :)


My coven of witches is hanging out in the kitchen this year.  I didn't bother dusting before displaying them...my house is 'haunted' afterall.  :)

Happy Halloween!!


Thursday, October 16, 2014

Check Out Our New Video!!

http://www.vintagebycrystal.com/pages/video.html?ref=si_shop
      Video by Paul Z. Marcus of Foxo Productions

Surprise!  We've got something exciting to show you!  We enlisted the help of the uber talented Paul Marcus at Foxo Productions to create a little moving picture to help us show all of you a little bit more about who we are!

Click on the above photo to watch our video.  Or click on the same image in the sidebar. 

We hope you enjoy!  Feel free to leave a comment, we'd love to know what you think!  :)

Monday, October 13, 2014

Last Chance Halloween!

 Miss Faba - SOLD
Pail Mary - SOLD
Piping Penny (Paper Mache Base ) - SOLD

Wowza!  Halloween has been very fast approaching and I can't believe it's just over two weeks away!  That being said, there's still plenty of time to get your decorating and gift giving completed with this collection of goodies that are still available and looking to haunt your home this All Hallows Eve!  I was hoping to squeeze in one more update during October, but my "to make" list hasn't allowed it this year...thus, instead, we're presenting an easy showing of all the amazing pieces that are currently available and ready to ship immediately.  

The first section showcases one of a kind pieces, while lower down you'll see the limited edition goodies, which have 5 or less individuals of that type.  The vampire boy is open edition, but he's ready to ship and ready to hang out with all his ghoulish friends.  :)

Just email us at crystalandben@vintagebycrystal.com and let us know which pieces you'd like.  We'll send you a paypal invoice (or pay via credit card or check if you wish) and your items will be shipped immediately at your door in three days tops!  Shipping is $3.50 for the first item and $1 per additional item up until $6.50.  All pieces are handmade by me with love and care and lots of vintage goodness!

Happy shopping!

 

Grave Digger - SOLD
 Miss Verna - SOLD
Miss Aster - SOLD

Curly - SOLD
Matt Demon (small orn) - SOLD
Moe - SOLD

The Collector (Painted Light Bulb Head) - SOLD
Joe Cool (Painted Light Bulb Head) - SOLD

Miss Turnip (Paper Mache Head) - SOLD
Miss Jack O'Rope - SOLD

Black Cat Man - SOLD
Miss Medeia - SOLD

Devil Nevil - SOLD
Satan Clayton - SOLD

Witch Apprentice - SOLD
 Picky Nicky - SOLD

Limited Edition Pieces
Black & White Witch - SOLD
Halloween Girl - SOLD
Halloween Elf Girl - 30

Red & White Witch - SOLD
Halloween Pumpkin - SOLD
Halloween Witch - SOLD

Jackie O' Lantern - SOLD
Scared Pumpkin Girl - SOLD

 Vampire boy - SOLD
Pumpkin Guy - SOLD