tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49209770367391536362024-03-05T21:05:51.326-08:00In Shadows...Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-28425365976151980062010-07-04T14:05:00.000-07:002010-07-04T14:12:43.509-07:00WTFunfinished fatty worm fresh from the oven. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beatblack.com/1/post/2010/07/wtf-is-this-thing.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdDX4v57ei6XOHUgrJtPm4_L8NHy74dOemVTzvvP9-xaW15VvA6cgsPa_IMd0DIAfhCR5W_9ulVE_6N1FyKtgVQIKe14TeahP6xpkLrr_TRv5AAX9G5ysUwC48WZ0PJSXb9eF6Ges8s8/s400/fat.worm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490160356621819826" /></a> one click on this picture will take you to my <span style="font-weight:bold;">new blog</span> where you can learn more about it... not much more but more then thisBeat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-83048759953767889712010-06-02T15:57:00.000-07:002010-06-02T16:25:57.234-07:00A New Place To PlayI've finally gone and done it. I made my dot com site a reality and even though its still new, I've been adding content daily. I'll be keeping a fresh and different kind of blog on <a href="http://www.beatblack.com/blog.html">beatblack.com</a>. It will be more about the process and my own goings on than about featuring other peoples work (That's not to say it will be completely devoid of such things).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beatblack.com/blog.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pwqz32qUOSb1GZhzfjLcWNIHJWQfo3FADtAW3E0FMlSEJNFajXAUkir_R9x_gNQrCP7CSFWJlvgyviTTs487mE_34XXR5Yo3wVZxLBkVKp3sNZVWNja10K_vS83r9o5LRi7ECoKo7zs/s400/blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478317484704197938" /></a><br />Once its a little more content-inized I will be hosting a jewelry or accessory giveaway on it. I'm still unsure of what will happen to this blog. Maybe I can make it ALL about other goth, steampunk, pin up, punk and alternative artists? I don't know yet but the way it is now has just been too confusing for me to keep up.Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-72388729922580092362010-04-29T17:17:00.000-07:002010-04-29T17:54:17.878-07:00Spring CraftingSo back in august of 2007 I made a post about <a href="http://beatblack.blogspot.com/2007/08/up-and-coming.html">an octopus project I was working on</a>. I used to make little voodoo dolls and monsters like this before meeting polymer clay.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://beatblack.blogspot.com/2007/08/up-and-coming.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-HECUzRDLkqQwCk1wIIUijEgV6JjzcrLOIZQtlsoI169liPGDTPOa4nXNZm2PH5qy3RMls4fKHtN0evgF2CLjuF5TnwyGpDIY-pV-h-y-LKQEZQmQHJW7v_fBglPTnfj4oVqF9cBUw4/s400/sq.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465725085735857266" /></a><br />Well the thing has been sitting around in place to place, all half painted and sad looking for far too long. I've finally brought it to my newest apartment in hopes of at least giving it some eyes. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBw2veeMyZLSOGai735IBN9K9NFUgTlH5ZY8Dr0KH8ttCeiDXcXUyVIBnSuYHeQyUrEK7ND_KmdS0dEb8mv_0Sx1SiK_Ycfih9f2nY08J4mw3tchH-Fzao6ypclm2cSNllIg-cw6uq-w/s1600/squ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBw2veeMyZLSOGai735IBN9K9NFUgTlH5ZY8Dr0KH8ttCeiDXcXUyVIBnSuYHeQyUrEK7ND_KmdS0dEb8mv_0Sx1SiK_Ycfih9f2nY08J4mw3tchH-Fzao6ypclm2cSNllIg-cw6uq-w/s400/squ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465718618289546402" /></a><br />It's in desperate need of a little texture as well. I'm thinking of adding some polymer clay eyes and suction cups. I think its a little over painted to ever place for sale but I can't stand keeping it the way that it is. What exactly does this have to do with polymer clay?!?! dick squat... so far. just wait :DBeat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-27413101667526434412010-04-23T08:00:00.000-07:002010-04-23T08:12:36.164-07:00Starting a Newsletter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://etsy.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=74dd8a3208bd8228558345f72&id=dea6b86ac0"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcXOdC9O4jtauchRDgoeeYchQbFa9HdZlO09bDg4437mVwyo8XH-1Bi94LCecyr14JPJwMwgAEkTakeJlQlZACCAxVnya_S05UbqsnOnHz6YcsT5bxVJwuYDmHHuKkNFCA5vdGALJWBg/s200/cupcake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460816878985868658" /></a> I've been wanting to make a newsletter for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beatblack">beatblack</a> for some time now. Thanks to the mysterious free internet at my house all of a sudden, I'm finally gettin 'er done. Thank you neighbor :)<br /><br />It's going to be sent out monthly and highlight some of the usual newsletttery goodness. Every month I'll show you whats been <span style="font-weight:bold;">freshly listed</span>, offer an exclusive to newsletter peeps only <span style="font-weight:bold;">coupon</span>, updates on any local <span style="font-weight:bold;">shows</span> I'll be vending at, a sneak peek into any <span style="font-weight:bold;">new themes or ideas</span> for my jewelry as well as anything else that seems interesting or relevant at the time.<br /><br />If your in just click on this link or the picture below to sign up. It's all legit so no worries about being spammed. You can also painlessly opt out at any time you want.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://etsy.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=74dd8a3208bd8228558345f72&id=dea6b86ac0"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUO4W436Igiv2v45xqjYDsrU-boHDIBiPLAkB6XhPU_Cmto67M_yIy6jyF0fiZbj1Uq51EaWe0QJWY5iesOnFd-F2aumahsLfHZGYvKrfh7e9z2rHSa2M7WNr4Rh4WT8EE2X1pFQ0riN8/s400/sign.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460817368480905634" /></a><br />I'm new to this so if there's anything you want to see or especially do not want to see, I'd love to know.Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-88387233576318573852010-04-20T20:28:00.000-07:002010-04-20T20:51:48.437-07:00Alice's Handmade WonderlandIts hard not to notice how big of a deal alice in wonderland has become lately. Some people adore it, others are maddened by it but whether its your cup of tea or not, I've just added to the pot. Below are only a few of the most intriguing pieces I've come across on my searches. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtL5OKiJf63zxRIPZAE8Ku4zdzBTWETuKdK39JvtFpX6bO__ayBBvbqDRiaXJc5hUf973Ono9Vgsc6YNwmZYtZBvZFtp8b-ceHnuAzkGfjIqpt-55vLgOAM1akcgQmgU3d7bOScdh_2FU/s1600/blog.alice.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtL5OKiJf63zxRIPZAE8Ku4zdzBTWETuKdK39JvtFpX6bO__ayBBvbqDRiaXJc5hUf973Ono9Vgsc6YNwmZYtZBvZFtp8b-ceHnuAzkGfjIqpt-55vLgOAM1akcgQmgU3d7bOScdh_2FU/s400/blog.alice.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462427660201100994" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41927923/steampunk---small-zipper-pouch">Steampunk small zipper pouch</a> [WastedWishes.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42695200/leather-cat-maskblack-and-white-with-sha?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=cheshire+cat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=13&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title">Leather Cat Mask</a> [teonova.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42837381/alice-and-the-white-rabbit---alice-in-wo">Alice and The White Rabbit</a> [blackeyedsuzie.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43681088/drink-me?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_query=drink+me+alice&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=9&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title">Drink Me</a> [FiveSisterz.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43312868/sale---white-rabbit---paper-mache-candy">White Rabit Candy Bucket</a> [LeFrenchCircus.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">6:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43674872/teacup-ring---alice-in-wonderland-queen">Teacup Ring</a> [bionicunicorn.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">7:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/36692394/the-caterpillar---85x11-limited-edition">The Caterpillar</a> [JustinErickson.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">8:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44906075/mini-mad-hatter---burton-styled-alice-in">Mini Mad Hatter</a> [MadHattery.etsy.com] <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">9:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/29595194/alice-in-wonderlands-talking-roses-ooak">Talking Roses OOAK</a> [ODDandWHIMSY.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">10:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45055912/tweedle-dee-and-tweedle-dum--contemporar?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=tweedle+dee+alice&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title">Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum</a> [cartbeforethehorse.etsy.com]Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-56803127889470945222010-04-16T12:26:00.000-07:002010-04-16T13:49:50.947-07:00Another Bizarre Toronto Craft Show!!<span style="font-weight:bold;">Hope to see some of you there on April 25th!!</span><br /><br />Started by <a href="http://www.creepychristine.com/">Creepy Christine</a> and continued by <a href="http://www.plastikarmy.com/">Plastik Wrap</a>, the Bazaar of the Bizarre has been a constant successful show in Toronto. All you have to do is read my previous posts on this show to know how much I adore it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=442238325004&ref=ts"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0MWyibySB59SRLhq4J5YaeOAGRc55UFoevceG3XFirl4tokB3nOOh2Ai-5kCS2pGPMGAkt6kJ0pPdYnCGT0E81jor7wf5WwhUp4Pt0DNgm_gqHXwOPVMtORJlBA9MxHX0DJXxLevV44/s400/bizarre.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460822804357688386" /></a><br />Its full of all sorts of strange, curious, beautiful, freaky and unusual items. If your not local or just can't make it I've tried to link to as many of the vendors as I could below. The talent is certainly worth a check out:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.plastikarmy.com/">Plastik Wrap</a> <br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/kaoticekkoscuriosities">Kaotic Ekko's</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/clockworkzero">Clockwork Zero</a><br /><a href="http://www.randomprettywebpage.com/">Random Pretty things</a><br /><a href="http://chizine.com/chizinepub/">ChiZine Publication</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beatblack">Beat Black</a> *<br /><a href="http://www.dirty-little-secret.ca/">Dirty Little Secrets</a><br /><a href="http://www.edenbachelder.com/">Eden Bachelder Fine Art</a><br /><a href="http://www.imaginarythomas.com/">Imaginary Thomas</a><br /><a href="http://www.scifeyecandy.com/">Sci Feye Candy</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/theoriginalface">The Original Face.ca</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/binarysoul">BinarySoul Design</a><br /><a href="http://www.todiefordesigns.com/">To Die For Designs</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Orangeroxy31">Roxy Swing Creations</a><br />Skye Castle Publishing Co.<br /><a href="http://www.neko-designs.com/">Plastik Haar/Neko designs</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagelove.ca/">Vintagelove</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/munkybuns">Munkybuns</a><br /><a href="http://sewscary.com/">Sew Scary</a><br />The Circus Store<br /><a href="http://www.sadisticvanity.com/">Sadistic Vanity</a><br />The Generation<br /><a href="http://www.gnarledbranch.com/">The Gnarled Branch</a><br /><a href="http://www.sickonsin.com/">Sick on Sin</a><br />Garden Dub<br /><a href="http://www.dreamingtreepaper.blogspot.com/">Dreaming Tree Paper Company</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/zomb">Zom-b</a><br /><a href="http://www.zircocircus.com/">Zirco Circus</a><br /><a href="http://www.misslexia.com/">MISSLEXIA</a><br /><a href="http://www.creepychristine.com/">Creepy Christine</a><br /><a href="http://www.jenuinekraft.blogspot.com/">Jenuinekraft by Jenny Kuri</a><br /><a href="http://www.papersnake.ca/">Papersnake Jewelry</a><br /><a href="http://pages.interlog.com/~romantic/">Pamela Williams</a><br />Marionette<br />Epidemic Clothing Collective<br /><a href="http://www.bitchcraft.ca/shop/">BitchCraft</a><br /><a href="http://nanaszoo.blogspot.com/">Cyclops and Owl</a><br /><a href="http://www.positivespinhoops.com/">Positive Spin</a> <br />and <a href="http://www.stormingthebase.com/">Storming the base</a>Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-37605371500432782452010-04-14T13:09:00.000-07:002010-04-14T14:33:25.781-07:00It Gets Weirder<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37258546"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TRjiozzKWjqsVC_hzZWXAHHaUoemWoD1AqjccMo6lDXrEsv0It7qnUi9S8hwYEqr1anDf9ZlkAZQ9nhhskm-U9z5BQmY-apLjxVpWfU1xsi87nPwqSCNIcui08vnCpnR6-h1zAieRbM/s320/linty.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460095452030887954" /></a> Since getting my belly button pierced I've seen my fair share of belly lint. It comes in all shades of gray and a whole slew of soft blobby looking shapes. Kind of like having my own simple lint farm where the only maintenance required is to wear a shirt. Yup that's right... In addition to making jewelry, I'm also a farmer. <br /><br />With an introduction like that its quite plain to see why I fell in love with this linty siamese bear I found on Etsy. I nearly squealed when I saw the thing. The creators name is Rachel Betty Case and she runs her shop under the name <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bettyraecase"> bettyraecase</a>.<br /><br />In addition to lint she also utilizes human finger nails in some of her pieces, like the ones below. Anyone who follows regretsy may recognize her cockroach pendant from a long ago post. Personally I have to admire anyone who is willing to work with such controversial mediums.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=human+ivory&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6273108"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrL_rhOYUiEE-46QF_7WMrAik0FhRlMRNf_PUGyireWy1-AN9LmZCY6ZaTrPYiTNpRRrb_SteL9rO3lBgGByMxMdfx7950-Nt3_RPIsq5CbOBH_65xd4EGOm4YDA5FQ5XwA3PPo7qch0/s400/nail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460094914182248834" /></a> The only thing missing is some hairBeat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-77389312507575660402010-01-12T01:08:00.000-08:002010-01-12T01:25:19.220-08:00I Love Grey Skies...And I want the world to know! This newly discovered Etsy shop blew my mind with its odd, fresh, freaky style. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ilovegreyskies">ilovegreyskies</a> seems to be doing all the right things with polymer clay and acrylics. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38026846"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKlzj8JEKIOXB0RaK7CodXTJdx5RztnSqC_EBSOG0ZqroBTnQc582d3lB2rDiusIW9iJIyllFb5LoghsP8jMzwlAFBUwqW1YCguEv0qL01l3edtg8yZvW-wGeqDO8m-ERCrZ8GoQLHGY/s400/mook+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425779555210588322" /></a>Creator Kimberley Laurenti is a self proclaimed homebody living in Southwest Florida with her husband and 4-year-old son. Its no big surprise that her favorite movies include Donnie Darko and The Others.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25063138"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YDmHQBRgcde9bLEkMgnUN_oAJ9SByve1EYCXPGXlRUsc2orgHCIiH_sN2qzrNUVJyTcp8JvSXnwtJjL_0oDolipPya8LFVJjHxKNUfa2Klun7XIF5xnxvLp00cJ2XvHmCUwRiCfyqOE/s400/many.faces+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425780103396056226" /></a> I personally find this shop very inspirational and couldn't wait to show it off!Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-87413120090976267462009-12-11T17:22:00.000-08:002010-01-12T04:36:05.446-08:00I've been hard at work these past couple weeks vending craft shows, photographing new stock, filling orders, eating cookies aaaand...finding the wiener for the <a href="http://beatblack.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-that-time-again.html">giveaway</a> :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5nzzmTKJFBQihTWqSVPSSBx2eVv2PPsq0ELu3eqqOfPU6iq0e7cVlRLz-vPRUOPfsvrRtjfJVrhARheNiGfjAy-xiwarNB-wcL4sUMRcO5_CsQGEx2P3-rljTaTpmCllJPUHDJ_1Vxw/s1600-h/bt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5nzzmTKJFBQihTWqSVPSSBx2eVv2PPsq0ELu3eqqOfPU6iq0e7cVlRLz-vPRUOPfsvrRtjfJVrhARheNiGfjAy-xiwarNB-wcL4sUMRcO5_CsQGEx2P3-rljTaTpmCllJPUHDJ_1Vxw/s400/bt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425830063290481570" /></a>In the end there were a total of 95 entries from 68 different people. All entrants had been added manually to random.org. That means the few that didn't follow the rules were also excluded and their comments deleted.<br /><br />lets stop wasting time here, <span style="font-weight:bold;">drumroll!!!!</span><br /><br />This years gift certificate winner is... <span style="font-weight:bold;">melanie</span> who's favorite items are the truffle and cookie dough rings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7otbgT7RhmqtmN0ibP43tqAppLwNj-TiVocLU0wwEk60rQJwkr5CrOC12afDfbzIuXKEF5-_WkeTFDpUg3CLAoF0LivUUShlkJ_Ar7xEIZLsjmurOlW9-QIxECsVOAmmueA8LNwrSfY/s1600-h/random.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7otbgT7RhmqtmN0ibP43tqAppLwNj-TiVocLU0wwEk60rQJwkr5CrOC12afDfbzIuXKEF5-_WkeTFDpUg3CLAoF0LivUUShlkJ_Ar7xEIZLsjmurOlW9-QIxECsVOAmmueA8LNwrSfY/s400/random.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414158128599175922" /></a>An email has been sent your way :)<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who participated and your killer comments!! I'm already looking forward to having another giveaway in the new year.Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-15984413368127663452009-11-22T17:31:00.000-08:002009-11-23T19:45:44.393-08:00WIN a $40 gift certificate!!Its been roughly a year since my last <span style="font-weight:bold;">giveaway</span> so I thought it was damn time to introduce a new one!! Since there's a bit of a range offered in my Etsy shop, the prize you're all playing for will be a $40 gift certificate for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beatblack">www.beatblack.etsy.com</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beatblack"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 329px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsGblXvV6Hlx6MiRx_0yFofcL7QtbhKNft06JLYqsBkpo9f10bw6LpUxTGzFoU5PLPfuCncpdAojUtAydazJroChZYc0zX2BaDq_5A31JjshglBm5OMBkhLNw-J_h73BT-495yUO3mOQ/s400/give+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407501991214270146" /></a>Lets start with the rules:<br /><br />Everyone is eligible to enter meaning I do ship worldwide. The contest will run from November 23rd until December 5th with the winner (chosen by random.org) being announced on December 11th. If I can't get in touch with the winner after 4 days time another will be randomly selected. Lastly, <span style="font-weight:bold;">don't forget to leave your email address</span> under your entry if you don't have a blogspot account. This is so I can contact you in the event of your win and will never be used to spam.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />How you can be a part:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">For 1 Entry:</span> Visit my Shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beatblack">here</a>. Let me know what your favorite item in my shop is.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">For 3 Entries:</span> Write a post about this giveaway on your blog including a link back to this post. Then leave the address of your blog entry in this comments section.<br /><br />That's all it takes :) Good Luck to all!!!Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-77484129788408256852009-11-17T14:52:00.000-08:002009-11-17T15:22:49.503-08:00NocturnElle PhotographyIf you've been browsing through my shop lately, you'll notice a new face in my featured items. This past October I was fortunate enough to have a neuro necklace modeled by the lovely Naomi Buechman (Doll Parts) *gush* <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nocturnellephotography.blogspot.com/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ8a4iK1xuRsz74FWjfiOy5KOMRlYBa6UroOBr1arrsUGBNyJO8BbDFjGCQY7VlhxbvQR7ahs1l-kh3ILJLSCHPtOJs9GRpF3wXGrwuqP0tOrcRyuzB1or_B1Nl_aftpn7besJnxLMVQo/s400/na.2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405210688434733106" /></a>Naomi is a model/photographer who snaps her shots under the name <a href="http://nocturnellephotography.blogspot.com/">NocturnElle Photography</a>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlq-QfPMUPSFyULJfEfxgc8ojIMlOQ7NNWsBo3QXNiz18g3biCngHOVMqALy-c-dpvCfoSJpINQQOG6ycys5UKNZD8GBF-K8Cg1hArlgAM9RL0avXj5PG0AC7fBp8Zs3mwg4CTucy17A/s1600/na.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlq-QfPMUPSFyULJfEfxgc8ojIMlOQ7NNWsBo3QXNiz18g3biCngHOVMqALy-c-dpvCfoSJpINQQOG6ycys5UKNZD8GBF-K8Cg1hArlgAM9RL0avXj5PG0AC7fBp8Zs3mwg4CTucy17A/s400/na.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405213774242307490" /></a>If you'd like to see more of her photos or are considering booking her for a shoot, feel free to check out her flickr page here, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23926678@N04/">Doll Parts</a>. Lots to see!Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-33349833330632110502009-10-18T19:10:00.000-07:002009-10-18T19:26:42.496-07:00An unexpected CinderHella Story...<span style="font-style:italic;">BEHOLD!</span> The coolest dress ever known to man along side some of the most rad Etsy finds. Don't they just make your heart flutter? *swoon* You know, now that I'm seeing it all together its kind of like a Gothic Cinderella story.... CinderHella if you will.<br /><br />CinderHella's the headless one with the skeletor dress. Her step sisters take opposite corners on the bottom and they all live in an orangey lit trailer. The soap represents her daily life of chores while its only obvious that the pumpkin faerie be the godmother (and the carriage for that matter). The boy in the striped hat is the prince and the eye necklace being the only thing left must be the... eye she... leaves behind? um, <span style="font-weight:bold;">*</span>cough<span style="font-weight:bold;">*</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjcSB7U7P4KZH8SoFs3YKzlNFndgDoZbweySL0LXsVnfF4LxLDwqcSMg4SwtG_miw39zuMeZ1cf3ccog0cHL87o21rBFA91wwexs35sIpUwsSK7_KqajvD1mDuXmZLGO5e6dOWe9c3vA/s1600-h/blog.etsy+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjcSB7U7P4KZH8SoFs3YKzlNFndgDoZbweySL0LXsVnfF4LxLDwqcSMg4SwtG_miw39zuMeZ1cf3ccog0cHL87o21rBFA91wwexs35sIpUwsSK7_KqajvD1mDuXmZLGO5e6dOWe9c3vA/s400/blog.etsy+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394131079753487026" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">1:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28591114">Im Off to See the World print</a> [KatHannah.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24274488">Needle Felted Faerie</a> [AnnaBelleArts.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_3&listing_id=31474614&ga_search_query=watcheful+eye&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6236309">A Watchful Eye Pendant</a> [TrashAndTrinkets.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=8150715&ga_search_query=The+Dell&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5330352">The Dell no. 2 Print</a> [NestaUsa.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15814461">macabre skeleton dress</a> [smarmyclothes.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">6:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30949962">Mini Jack and Jill</a> [onlygooddreams.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">7:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32070913">Jurassic Amber Soap</a> [amandalouise.etsy.com]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">8:</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32472471">Devil Girl</a> [loopyboopy.etsy.com]Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-21320736597712288912009-10-10T20:41:00.000-07:002009-10-10T22:38:07.230-07:00My Favorite Craft Show ApproachesIts a show I've been anticipating for an entire year. One that displays the handcrafted goodies of the strange, the macabre and the whimsical all under one roof. Its called the Bazaar of the Bizarre.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thebazaarofthebizarre.org/index.php"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3aviqZmruzOPzLgtmWFCB-4vkdzeV1-TpaFpue6jhoId6fEzVD_sP1NdONv1y5-25AduswSFzOx6UcPXGa0pUNtrIzeEEY2oYaywSArYRqjhoRRB5-kH1it7viAKlKnUT6WdtO1relM/s1600-h/bazaar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3aviqZmruzOPzLgtmWFCB-4vkdzeV1-TpaFpue6jhoId6fEzVD_sP1NdONv1y5-25AduswSFzOx6UcPXGa0pUNtrIzeEEY2oYaywSArYRqjhoRRB5-kH1it7viAKlKnUT6WdtO1relM/s400/bazaar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391209524719784930" /></a></a>If your in or around the Toronto area on October the 25th, this year you'll also have the chance to enter a draw for a loot basket. It'll be quite the prize, featuring items from some of the vendors listed on this site: <a href="http://www.thebazaarofthebizarre.org/index.php">http://www.thebazaarofthebizarre.org/vendors.php</a><br /><br />I've even thrown in one of these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31635746">Neuro Necklaces</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31635746"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtd_KEiaKLJ8_cXKS1YupibhHeqnm3Rxgut2yCDNxS-yb6mu7Jdrdt621oB0r-uZ2TnpzlaQx6GOYIcQN7LWwFmFyCiTvHM59shx2H1bNybMUTuOhj1JUgACSeQXfffcBKVk5locnYow/s1600-h/brain.blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtd_KEiaKLJ8_cXKS1YupibhHeqnm3Rxgut2yCDNxS-yb6mu7Jdrdt621oB0r-uZ2TnpzlaQx6GOYIcQN7LWwFmFyCiTvHM59shx2H1bNybMUTuOhj1JUgACSeQXfffcBKVk5locnYow/s400/brain.blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391211603654111666" /></a></a>Last year I attended as a new vendor with no idea what to expect... and my table looked like ass. This year I started early with hopes of being able to sleep the night before :)<br /><br />counting down the daysBeat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-19429504155661734952009-08-09T21:34:00.000-07:002009-08-09T21:46:04.126-07:00Positive Spin on being a Pyro...This Etsy artists subject matter is what kept my interest on my first visit. Her sepia tones are refreshed with hints of blue and white, lending her pieces a style all their own.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5924751_zJwouhWboLM/Sn-jzuktKxI/AAAAAAAAAsk/asVIHdI7qnA/s1600-h/blog.2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-cWEToS2eqyWyFrS34SsnwU2-pfJI2-DL_fioBL9o8cBuQq5A5ehyphenhyphenjg9tVuAgetYvGsRcj_6U_t0rX2c9vFbKDvQK09nbvfXk4V45QOGGXnLZ8ax0G2GklkT35Hvtmjyd4NqUiPa4Zo/s400/blog.2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368189389919562514" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5924751">TheHauntedHallowTree</a>'s method is called Pyrography (wood burning) but she also applies other mediums to her pieces such as milk paint. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5924751_zJwouhWboLM/Sn-jm4e3kMI/AAAAAAAAAsc/At87wqCh5-g/s1600-h/blog+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqArEFTm3FYjCGQL0saBLQJvSsIHzdzTp15FUhmjMyYL4vJimR535l_T1Yt9jkBUFTujnwAYBWlPAhcLBxpChdOCCPxy1uDYqTkk1mBykekPJodNxb9n26H6zCUQ_JVuRUAmKm4sAzIG0/s400/blog+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368189169241133250" /></a> This artist is a mother of two and lives out in Amish country. Shes never been to an art school but instead has self taught herself and is still learning and applying new methods. To learn more, just visit her website here at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5924751">TheHauntedHallowTree.etsy.com</a>Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-52267154642167927402009-05-11T13:37:00.000-07:002009-05-11T15:00:45.687-07:00Hairy RainbowI'm not sure why didn't come across this seller earlier. Her imagination and creativity excels far beyond one medium, which is probably why after 16 years she decided to call it quits as a hair dresser. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5493786&ga_search_query=crudethings&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Crude Things</a> creator Lana has the most edgy, over the top wigs, clothing, accessories, dolls and art up for sale in her Etsy shop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5493786"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhvdcp71oU4A1CPzxQW_GhG-Q0qD9GvrniP7zp8RCHJ9Vzx-yUeOXpyvCwPXPhDqNxEsYcyw9NQh7rsTQXU4I3jK-90HH61ytk86SciXOWGqJDeLY6e9SstvJvnfi8MOrVP1TGIscEzg/s400/crude.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334297452160549026" /></a> These wigs have definitly re-ignited my desire to have coloured hair again. With all the up keep and damage inflicted by hair dye, I'm thinking it might not be such a bad idea to own one.Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-26177024422580404402009-05-08T19:22:00.000-07:002009-05-08T19:46:06.878-07:00Dessert from the HeavensIn researching textures and structures of real cupcakes and ice cream Ive stumbled upon something out right AMAZING. Not even in my most bizarre, sleep deprived days could I have come up with something this sweet. Brace yourself!! I present you with....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijv9ujz4X6iQEFTr1emeTrCUtAqKG_1FTgJZ0mETz_MydmRuY_8WgnlrNWsM1WwjiXbEc77MQePeXJqGQEY1dVNZg8_ISenv5Ah1lNP3INEyzG4pT3odWrHil8Ocpc40PfbQhO1_tg94s/s1600-h/cup.cream.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijv9ujz4X6iQEFTr1emeTrCUtAqKG_1FTgJZ0mETz_MydmRuY_8WgnlrNWsM1WwjiXbEc77MQePeXJqGQEY1dVNZg8_ISenv5Ah1lNP3INEyzG4pT3odWrHil8Ocpc40PfbQhO1_tg94s/s400/cup.cream.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333645375570660210" /></a> AN ICE CREAM CUPCAKE! ...Its incredible ain't it?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Cw-e0fJr1QTP0zvXZbwe1KTq1_6DOufa38YGXgPgLUIjsNp7FR3zfp7P2B-lEF-NOWRcWDGLHCFe28pFdHX69akEvY31A-Yb3ltgcrNbMxunTNCIJNG2JQbUPZfFv6rm6rh0ViAj9X4/s1600-h/cup.ice.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Cw-e0fJr1QTP0zvXZbwe1KTq1_6DOufa38YGXgPgLUIjsNp7FR3zfp7P2B-lEF-NOWRcWDGLHCFe28pFdHX69akEvY31A-Yb3ltgcrNbMxunTNCIJNG2JQbUPZfFv6rm6rh0ViAj9X4/s400/cup.ice.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333646589045669858" /></a> I'd love to meet the genius behind this idea of a cupcake plus ice cream. I don't yet have all the ingredients for this bad boy but I did manage to make my own cupcake creations.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24804788"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUk-rvlcq4GDYQc6DQ4nlb7Zhz_RpGGif_7L3XIY9EzpKmyacAPIuBCH68Qep0JVl9dGkE5vEvRoXQOppK54z0XD56dwcnLhUbQyMjheo37GCEbqXg9k4mKKarnXtLq_cHRHxjTHOTUlQ/s400/zom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333647385516539346" /></a> Not really the same thing but close enough for today.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOAZ-EoHsFtLpdQxn6IIMXTNdDgqnGqxPIttHqUtQL5HYGQykirNgh0nupe1bo1AbPsA3sqYoa65siESAwsLHfiGcJBxyuS4vtzkoC15yfdXEI3NqtZ5_gHtPP02VSjm2k9-qBy5oVno/s1600-h/cup.zombie+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOAZ-EoHsFtLpdQxn6IIMXTNdDgqnGqxPIttHqUtQL5HYGQykirNgh0nupe1bo1AbPsA3sqYoa65siESAwsLHfiGcJBxyuS4vtzkoC15yfdXEI3NqtZ5_gHtPP02VSjm2k9-qBy5oVno/s400/cup.zombie+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333649212266085490" /></a> zombie plus cupcake isn't nearly as appetizing. Real looking cupcake and ice creams will be making their appearance shortly.Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-50070046269191553752009-04-25T10:03:00.000-07:002009-04-25T10:41:26.562-07:00Baby Food?For those of you who have been visiting my blog since its very first posts (riiiiight), this sellers work might seem familiar. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600674">sixhours</a> was actually a featured seller of mine ages ago under the name calobee.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600674"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5tR28Z1nEg6SS58Zv1_ENxqQvWFqIpZQs5o12VAqXbsRpgeFUcH-WEN8sUBwE_RBkLaapbsdoB_VniJP3HfdLrGodxSANo-BgcQD4Q7vSYirE3GesiyliIox7j78viLHN6y_OUxqjWk/s400/calo.2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328679698170827282" /></a> Now she has a new shop dedicated to her photography alone and its just chalk full of eerie finds. My personal favorite is this carroty one :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600674"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVOYWIVRGCHxnez5D9fyrA6kuUdZy4xayfATV7XfPwl_4o6fSgrYkoubE5W8rxcpbWutIAUjiKz_H24ZopMg_TLdJ5wVjQ0eDtGaY3-VLvFm7HjXSQyRdDiZYDqCdcW4rmf2jRrAWTTQ/s400/calo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328680744134343410" /></a>Her ideas are creep and her angles and set up are brilliant. So brilliant in fact that I just had to issue this re-post.Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-90627544256953513172009-04-12T00:00:00.000-07:002009-04-12T00:00:00.742-07:00New Craft Show Coming UpHeeeeeey Ghouls and Gals! Just posting to say that I'll be in my first craft show of the Spring in Brantford this week. Its called Telephone city and your aaaaaall invited :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZPzJ2jNb5KGZzqawtIB2j5lV29EDfVQZs2w2JqriJnsV6pnYM7xAGjgC_pmEtbQK3B2YNKgvs6rh21EAZsNIjXJGK8-zeRFCaC_TnUwVKZ6jfr4jMmlLZ3DdnFNzOncTD2kH7sdyjl4/s1600-h/t.city.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZPzJ2jNb5KGZzqawtIB2j5lV29EDfVQZs2w2JqriJnsV6pnYM7xAGjgC_pmEtbQK3B2YNKgvs6rh21EAZsNIjXJGK8-zeRFCaC_TnUwVKZ6jfr4jMmlLZ3DdnFNzOncTD2kH7sdyjl4/s400/t.city.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322846543655664466" /></a> Come join us!!Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-25393323205748031882009-04-10T00:00:00.000-07:002009-04-10T00:00:00.470-07:00Its Official...I just dropped off a batch of jewelery at <span style="font-weight:bold;">Freedom Clothing</span> on Bloor Street. Some of which are not listed in my Etsy shop so you'd have to take a trip to see them :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hellostuff.ca/pb/wp_158744af/wp_158744af.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJURLw-eeRCMoDUmBN64xgFWiDGzT_HhHZ_H5sKyViOkGv9CyPVSHFdHugUtf-sW3SH3Z-mXarzfyNhWmp2lHfntNofsbqGtA06cBP3kvYGlQwYs-jF_tbadHcgnTrmDCOP99RIxUGMCA/s400/freedom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322795690339256882" /></a> Its a fab place for locally made gits and wearables so if your in the area I highly recommend the visit.<br /><br />FREEDOM CLOTHING<br />939 Bloor St.West, <br />Toronto ON, (1 block west of Ossignton)Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-77943280524713914582009-04-08T16:13:00.000-07:002009-04-08T16:23:03.976-07:00Its The Green Way To Dry Your Hair...Its been a few months since I've gotten to feature a New Etsian and in that time I've watched the talent in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=53222&order=§ion_id=&page=1">razorberries</a> shop blossom. Its run by artist Tanya Pshenychny, who makes and sells a variety of media.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11917554"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd26MQMQrg_wcZWjzfgF_TzJ-Q8O5NzNyHjt0p7Z1Uov9ZDays0CC-fM0XgN6XTNHRDMVWzdHxc8As1Q9XBKHMuot8NZkcyTu3wcoKw_kfNyovRgQQjMwjjs7LrwbcWObo_hYcC-CGZok/s400/razor.2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322462925178527042" /></a>Its a sort of fun and silly style with a touch of dark, just the way I likes it. If you want to see more theres about 100 links to her shop on this blog right now. Take your pick :)Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-68148113842688825822009-03-18T14:58:00.000-07:002009-03-18T15:08:28.617-07:00New Digs, New Items...New PostIts been a while since I've made an appearance here and much has changed. I've got a new laptop, new place to live, new haircut, new business cards, new shows booked and most importantly... New Items up in my shop!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22378883"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCGVBm7IaHjCxJdVd2CeDhS4tY4s5Qb0tllIzVNBW4vxbVXOtD3B7Zq1NyCBRv9hYWkwPLUR3xi6uBjIg65wek3k4i0L0CIG_jnAAOQ3Dw6N3GV_-vok11SzpkoGNda259isEt9NRZdE/s400/new.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314651514178089906" /></a>It'll still take me some time to get this blog up to par but now that I'm settled I can assure my readers, (if your still out there) that its in the works. Soon I'll be posting Aprils Featured Seller and it'll be like this blog never even died/got sick. <br /><br />So, Til Next Time my fiends...Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-67697350029714581452009-01-13T00:01:00.000-08:002009-01-13T00:01:01.078-08:00I Like My Trees NakedI'm reaching out to all you fans of <span style="font-weight:bold;">twiggy branch trees</span> with my top 9 picks from Etsy. If you see something you like click the links on the bottom to be brought to their page :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OfX7I7-Gbm2ts-5DNzhOPd-lHH8FxWq5XAvtaRulH2hBkeZ2JtYnXKpfUEc34Yubz1GK0uOjii-FKsT6x98mun8L5mF3rPbQRHhjAG3nLYEMEd96yqBVo1Np2WuLPJ76ElUjmqVuwJY/s1600-h/twiggy+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OfX7I7-Gbm2ts-5DNzhOPd-lHH8FxWq5XAvtaRulH2hBkeZ2JtYnXKpfUEc34Yubz1GK0uOjii-FKsT6x98mun8L5mF3rPbQRHhjAG3nLYEMEd96yqBVo1Np2WuLPJ76ElUjmqVuwJY/s400/twiggy+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290632419071751554" /></a><br /><br />1: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_8&listing_id=19406818">Boughs and branches clutch bag</a> [redrubyrose.etsy.com]<br />2: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=19590059">Lengthening Print</a> [ThePaperApartment.etsy.com]<br />3: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11040586">Tree Necklace</a> [SarahHoodJewelry.etsy.com]<br />4: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=18976115">Skeleton Tree .. Moleskine .. Ruled </a>[shoofly.etsy.com]<br />5: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_19&listing_id=18805489">Branch ring</a> [amieplante.etsy.com]<br />6: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_1&listing_id=19507514">Branching Out Bangle</a> [sparklinglotusdesign.etsy.com]<br />7: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_21&listing_id=19289941">Sterling Sapling</a> [silentgoddess.etsy.com]<br />8: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_5&listing_id=19134781">softly</a> [alooman.etsy.com]<br />9: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_10&listing_id=15881443">Red Balloon 8x8</a> [angiemuldowney.etsy.com]Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-63514123610727872652009-01-11T16:35:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:05:10.954-08:00Another YouTube FavoriteThis next video has all those who have watched it wondering what the bloody hell the lyrics could possibly be. I personally don't even care. I just love the sound of it and knowing that it was mostly created by sounds from the Disney film 'Alice In Wonderland'. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pAwR6w2TgxY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pAwR6w2TgxY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />This all around brilliant clip was created by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwR6w2TgxY">Fagottron</a>, so click on my fiends and enjoy the sounds. Its worth taking the time.Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-36480520108907760112009-01-09T23:56:00.000-08:002009-01-10T00:07:05.902-08:00Getting Back On TrackI've missed a whole slew of days here where I should have been posting so lets catch up shall we? Our new featured seller of the month is a woman who loves such things as cat whiskers, Mother Nature and all her mighty splendor, all things bizarre and strange, art, rusty things, healthy yummy snacks, broken things,colored bugs and turning over rocks. Shes an oddball :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14428531"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3m3_sFLJ26UQ6jA1Zob3iURYjUoNnA03gNw_8xv6ZEuiE3Kx36hQo08XyEEicJdjx2CEJ9Kh6CLarVnZjyMVHWvrrCNN3ZyO3PtILXkarNo-NZG34W2XVDGD58HigHEQCFnpvSSnJlQ/s400/sheep.head.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289572214329755202" /></a><br />Her shop name is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5757153">toodlepipstudios</a> and her specialty is one of a kind light boxes with an anatomy theme. The piece displayed on the top right of this blog is my faaaavoritest. Those little fetuses are like little puppies!Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920977036739153636.post-56723579182901601032008-12-25T00:01:00.000-08:002008-12-25T00:01:01.657-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxnLDhK85xqia7AXDjqaKZWtD3k-i0KzIAx4QLEaN8WSl50dlllnuJSuJgGlbZNP1tkBy1za5cr5PxiJ9hhFeLU3F1EbLC7luuNEygcWIwJczii9TsJ8PDiUpkyrXVuNyqNN0CAl7RVmE/s1600-h/xmas.blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxnLDhK85xqia7AXDjqaKZWtD3k-i0KzIAx4QLEaN8WSl50dlllnuJSuJgGlbZNP1tkBy1za5cr5PxiJ9hhFeLU3F1EbLC7luuNEygcWIwJczii9TsJ8PDiUpkyrXVuNyqNN0CAl7RVmE/s400/xmas.blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282194261653378802" /></a>Beat Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167863350856590197noreply@blogger.com3