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meganr
Published on October 21, 2009 in Spotlight |
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Megan Reardon studied costume design and construction in college before being distracted by making websites. After moving to San Francisco she found herself building a website about all the projects and inspirations she was obsessing over while building websites for other people. After moving to Seattle she started a small business selling handmade knitting needle cases called The Organized Knitter. These days she is a founding member of the Grassroots Business Organization and continues to keep track of all the things she hopes to find again over at Not Martha. She has several knitting patterns published in books and at Knitty.com, and once wove small baskets out of bacon in the hopes that the dazzle would disguise the fact that she isn't such a great cook.
I have always loved Halloween. My birthday is in October and as a child I thought Halloween was just for me (confession, I still sort of think that). I've picked out a few things for costumes and Halloween parties that delighted, surprised or downright frightened me.
This Instant Cemetery Display will have your buffet spread covered for spook factor. By crafterella, $35.
Little Miss Muffit Burlesque Style Corset
I am afraid of spiders and find this Little Miss Muffit costume clever and absolutely terrifying. By TheBohemianGoddess, $165.
big 'ol ceramic monster cereal bowl
skeletaldropkick's shop is full of spooky faced dishes. I sort of want to comfort this guy. $27.50.
This neck corset is mesmerizing. Pin your hair up, put on a strapless dress and it's a costume. By idolatre, $50.
vandycraft's hand blown glass bird skull is delicate and spooky. $80.
Zombies Attack Pack Vinyl Wall Art Graphic-CHOOSE ANY COLOR-
They are coming for you. When I came across this vinyl wall art, I had to look away for a while to calm down. By Pillboxdesigns, $35.99.
Small Curly Curly Duo - Octopus Tentacle Earrings
Everybody needs tentacles for their ears. These mismatched earrings are awfully creepy. By OctopusMe, $65.
Bite Me Hand-Painted BCBGirls Patent Leather Peeptoe Platforms Size 10 Orange
These would complement a little black dress for Halloween so nicely. By electricbluebird, $48.
Lacy Leaf leather Art Nouveau mask in black
This mask is ethereal and looks very comfortable. By TomBanwell, $39.
Sea Nymph Pigtail set- IN STOCK
These pigtail falls are named Sea Nymph, but I hope she doesn't mind if I suggest that would work equally well as hair for a perky witch. By cleowolfus, $82.
Jurassic Amber Soap (with insect)
This amber soap with bugs would make a great hostess gift for your friend who throws the best Halloween parties. By amandalouise, $6.
The autopsy t-shirt was hand stitched by a former funeral director. Enough said, yes? By nancygamon, $29.
Sterling Silver Spider Earrings - Along Came an Arachnid
BeadsInTheBelfry has found a sweet and creepy spot with these spider earrings. $52.
I want the Incredible Visible Man to watch over the guacamole. From bellalulu, $27.50.
Finger Puppet (Jumbo)- Mr. Wonderful
madebymoxie's hand puppet comes with his own mustache on a stick, clearly he is ready for a costume party. $125.
A group of baby hands reaching up to... clean your guests. By foliage, $18.
undeadWe Tshirt (51 icons of re-animations)
A collection of undead horror and fantasy characters. If you end up waiting in a long line you can pass the time by trying to name them all. By chopshopstore, $23.
Gothic Halloween Party - Printable Download PDF
If you're short on time, this collection of downloadable and printable Halloween decorations will make you look more on top of things than you are. (Nobody needs to know.) Includes bag toppers, napkin rings, cupcake wrappers, window decorations, snack bags, bottle labels, a Halloween banner and more. By paperandcake, $8.
This party tray is darling, and so useful. From leVintageMaison, $68.
SPIDER Temporary Tattoos (Set of 5)
Buttonhead's spider temporary tattoos creep me out. I want them. $5.
These pumpkin pie truffles would make a great hostess gift. By VintageConfections, $12.
sexy BATS TATTOO knee-high socks LIGHT MOCHA
Appropriate for the office and perfect for Halloween. I really like all of post's tattoo socks (hope she brings back the peacock feather design, it was stunning). $13.
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TillyBloom
Splendid picks, I love the Instant Cemetery. Perfect for paper doll funerals :-)
PoPkO
i love those 'hand soaps'! I received some for my birthday and they are totally cool and also get nice and bubbly!
murphymae
nat1489
beadsandbits
EdensWake
This is all rather fabulous, and that monster cereal bowl is too cute! Great finds!
magpiefelts
objetpetita
Love that glass bird skull and the Jurassic soap - very cool.
rebeccasanchez
babook
moonovermaize
A bit of fun and a bit of creepy, perfect selections! I am a bit scared of spiders, but am really liking those temporary spider tattoos.
BabbidgePatch
girlscantell
i really don't like halloween, but these picks are fantastic!
topsyturvydesign
1AEON
lovelygifts
VintageEye
love the vintage party tray and the autopsy shirt!
both are delicious..in their own special way!
blogbloglog
coolranchstudio
loving this spooky but sophisticated halloween gathering of goodies!
VintageHoneysuckle
cassidycay
Wonderful! I love the octopus earrings and the pumpkin truffles look delish! I just found pumpkin ice cream at the grocery store and, needless to say, I am in full pumpkin-holiday swing!
poppyswickedgarden
ooooh these have to be some of the funnest and awesome picks EVER! The Spider tattoos are copying mine I think though but mine don't come off;)
That Miss muffet costume is Incredible!!!
2ndcoming
CraftedByDesign
pinkytoeclothing
So cool! Great picks! I have a Zombie Attack tee for kids, check it out!
4TheSparrowsNest
I love it!!! This was a super interesting and fun read; there's something fascinating about all the spookiness of halloween...
VixVintage
enhabiten
SusanFaye
breadandroses2
Perfectly spooky picks! The Jurassic Amber soap is a gem and that party tray couldn't be more perfect for autumn soiree.
Iammie
YellowViolet
Love the bat wing neck corset. Would love to see the reactions I'd get wearing that to work in the corporate world! Nobody would bother me that day I'm sure!
aBreathofFrenchair
worksofwhimsy
A really great variety of spooky finds, but those spider tatoos CREEP ME OUT!!!
BlackStar
Oriol
StudioCherie
This article is full of treats! I want a basket of bacon, filled with scrambled eggs please.
SmallEarthVintage
Awesome! Fun, creepy finds. Except for VintageConfections' treats, which I can vouch for: they are *delicious*, not creepy. :)
VeraVague
did you come shopping at my place? I have TWO visible men!
That autopsy shirt is killing me...
Ef Why Eye: AmandaLouise (aka SqueakyClean) not only makes great jurassic amber soap, but I personally can highly recommend the Blood soap...it really bleeds! (and makes you smell like sandalwood ;)
Nice Picks, Not Martha!
VeraVague
(shoot, I meant AmandaLouise is aka SqueakyQUEEN....sorry amanda :)
Fairyfolk
Martha would be blown away but the creativity... Well done Etseans!!
Blessings and magic.
TheCottageCheese
pamwares
Innerversion
A stunning collection, I particularly love the bat socks and spider tattoos, really easy ways to dress up a simple halloween outfit without spending a fortune.
lovesmenot
these picks are great!
the miss muffet costume is so creative and i want those baby hand soaps! so creepy and funny and cute all at once. i also need to use that leather leaf cutout mask for my etsy pics.
happy birthday & halloween, not martha!
opendoorstudio
more fun halloween finds! love them all.. we have bunches of creative people here...it is just oozing!
PunkUpBettie
Aquanetta
aymujer
dorijenn
Radness
ChloesRuffleButt
bstrung
girltuesdayjewelry
great picks! The tentacle earrings are one of my favorites!
thelittlecrocodile
These are all wonderful!! You're making me regret deciding not to have our halloween party this year!
HouserWallis
summerground
So much fun! I wish more people would appreciate Halloween.
ConservationClothing
Those pumplin pie truffles look scrumptious as does the party tray. My shop is full of vintage that would make awesome costumes for...
Marie Antoinette
Maid Marion
Frida Kahlo
Rodeo Queens / Flappers and more....
recycledwares
these are just wonderful....i have a party coming up and these pics are getting me in the mood to decorate.
seababejewelry
shopgoodgrace
oh dear... I'm one who doesn't really appreciate Halloween all that much. But these selections are totally creeping me out! (That neck corset photo is amazing ... and incredibly spooky - with the face covered like that.)
craftpile
chasedreams
ArtisticIntentions
Super fun! Some really creepy stuff here! I LOVE the spider soap, autopsy shirt, and the sterling silver spider earrings! Thanks for sharing these cool finds!
ObsoleteBoutique
EarthBabyDesigns
My hubby would sooooo love that t-shirt and if he's really lucky, he'll get it in his Christmas stocking!
OopisNein
pollyannacowgirlbags
baconsquarefarm
stellaloella
I have been a fan of notmartha.org for years and years. I'm thrilled to see Megan as a guest curator here.
skeletaldropkick
Definitely one of the best Halloweens collection I have seen! The glass bird skull is amazing... Thanks for bringing these items into the light :)
oldworldprimitives
MyMoms
cameoconnection
love it check me out wholesale cameo and jewelry making supplies and many other novelty.
trudiedavies
ShimmeringSky
I'm still gaping over the little Miss Muffet costume - awesome! Great picks & a great article!
zombiequeensusan
thebestvintage
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy
Very creepy and fascinating selections!!! I enjoyed the spooky dishes and the silver spider earrings are cool. And the finger puppet was quite foolish! Just my style. :)
miccicohan
I can't wait to share this with friends especially my costume designer friend! I'm in love with so many of these items. A truly amazing collection!
zeropumpkin
Krystyna81
slumptown
mooshoopork
BellyDancePrincess
PrudenceOctavia
all great choices ( cant stop thinking about those spider tattoos!)
vivikas
monkeyandsquirrel
love the autopsy t-shirt... it gave me a little chuckle!
jmontesdesigns
I always loved halloween, thats funny u thought halloween was for u cuz my bday is feb. 14th and i always thought it was MY day too!! Great pics!!!
whitehaus
so glad to now know about skeletaldropkick's shop.
great picks:)
moonstr
SparklePaw
shopgoldmine
outofline
CustomDogBandanas
BPyarns
LadyLuLus
accentonvintage
Those truffles make me want to give up peanut butter cups. Great pics!
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