HALLOWEEN!!! I had this idea in my head to create a witch using this stamp. Then, on Saturday the fridge was being cleaned out and I saw this Easter candy box that was heading for the trash can, and I thought, 'Hmmmmmm'. So, I made an upper torso version of my witch and this is how it turned out. She was not very cooperative with my photo efforts, but you can kinda get the idea. Her skirt is made of black crepe paper, and there are velvet leaves in back of her. She also has a black glass glitter hat, and there is some of that glitter on the front of the little opening. As I'm looking at this, I am thinking she may need a spider inside to keep her company (and I saw the perfect one at Michael's today).
The last photo will give you a little better perspective of this piece. 
The middle photo shows it hanging up on my 
room divider. The lighting is just not good for taking photos, so this is the best I could do. I've also brought out a few other Halloween decorations around the house (some of them even made Beula growl, he he), but I'll save them for another day. Oh, and in case you are wondering, I did make a full size witch (2 actually), but I am still working on incorporating them into a larger collage. I also managed to get in a real creative groove and finished another small collage,and several pages in a round robin. YEAH!!
In other news, we saw 2 movies over the weekend. First was The Gameplan, staring The Rock. I totally loved the previews and was really looking forward to seeing this (the bulldog steals the show). It was so CUTE and I really enjoyed it. In addition to this, I also rented The Necklace, starring Hillary Swank. This movie is about the scandle that caused Marie Antoinette to loose her life. It was interesting and enjoyable.
So, now you are pretty much caught up!!! Hope you had a happy Monday. It is still raining LOTS in this area!!
You're so clever!! All you girls and your fun halloween art!! I really enjoy seeing it all. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: jen | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 08:01 PM
What a mischevious little witch decoration you have made. All I ever find when cleaning out my refrigerator is wilted lettuce and spoiled tomatoes!
Posted by: Jeanne | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 11:46 PM
Your witch came out great. Don't you just love the Rock. I think I need to go see that movie for him.
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 12:27 AM
Barb, what a clever creative one you are! Love the Easter box collage!!!!!! FUN! Halloween is fun! And CONGRATS doll, on being the cover artist! I knew it was just a matter of time! Heheheh! Your artwork is always stunning! Hugs,Patti
Posted by: Patti Gramza | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 08:05 AM
i absolutely LOVE this! that face peeking out from under that hat (oooo! i love the glittery hat) the crepe paper dress and the wings - wow love those (i was straining tosee and thought damn that miss B is sooo clever!) love the purple, black and a bit of orange combo for Hallowee. Now i wanna make some Halloween stuff - B this is just WONDERFUL!
Posted by: Tracy | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 08:52 AM
This is so darling! Great idea you had.
Hope you received my birthday wishes!
Hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda M | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 09:35 AM
Ohhhhhh, she's cool! Very mysterious looking. I like her. OH and happy belated bday....sorry meant to do that yesterday and got side-tracked. Hope it was a happy one.
c
Posted by: Cindy | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 09:37 AM
This is cute!Such a pretty witch, too. Love how you recycled the box!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 11:46 AM
This is cute!Such a pretty witch, too. Love how you recycled the box!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 11:46 AM
VERY COOL> What a great idea!
Posted by: Sherri | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 11:05 PM
barbara - love your witch and her book of spells! i can imagine how lovely the leaves and crepe paper look in person. thanks for joining the Get Gothic Crusade!
Posted by: Michelle Ward | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 11:48 PM
I found you through the Gothic Crusade... so glad I stopped by! Love this witchy chic, gets me right in the spirit of Halloween! Don't you just love it when trash turns into a beloved treasure? Art on!
Posted by: Girl gone thread wild | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 10:12 AM
p.s. Is it ok if I link ya... I look forward to many peeks inside your creative blog!
Posted by: Girl gone thread wild | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Thanks for stopping by my blog, please do link away! :)
Posted by: Girl gone thread wild | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 06:46 PM
Cuuuute!
Posted by: deborah | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 08:57 PM
Oh! I had been on a different post. Now I can comment on your street team crusade. I love this; she is so sinister and devilish and wearing the colors I am most passionate about...purple and black...too bad easter bunny!
jodi wildvines.blogspot.com
Posted by: Barone | Friday, October 05, 2007 at 07:25 PM
Barbara...this is too cool. That witch looks so sneaky...love her and how she is holding the book. You are so clever :o)
Posted by: audrey h. | Friday, October 05, 2007 at 11:54 PM
I too hope to stay in for the weekend and art it up - you my dear are quite the inspiration!
Posted by: Tricia | Saturday, October 06, 2007 at 12:12 AM
I love your witch! She is perfect and you use of crepe paper and velvet leaves are fantastic. I have seen The Necklace and I really enjoyed it as I did with the book. I love your movie reviews and recommendations. : D
Posted by: Pilar | Saturday, October 06, 2007 at 06:35 AM
I LOVE this! SO COOL and unique:)
Fabulous!!!
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 09:32 AM
Too much fun! As always, your artwork totally rocks Barbara. And, another cover, it's now official, you are the The Cover Girl! Congratulations.
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine Moore | Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 09:27 PM