Create 365 - Day 61

Today was a little slow going but I did make an apron for myself. I finally got to use some of the great fabric my friend, MyPrettyZombie, sent to me!

The only thing you can't see is a loop on the inside to able to hang it on a hook when not in use. I may add a pocket, even though I've never actually used one on an apron before. I'll definitely be adding a big bat applique though! I just don't want to place it and then possibly have to move it if I decide on a pocket. It's mine so there's no rush and it is completely functional as is. Just perfect for my Halloween kitchen!

xx ~Static

Create 365 - Day 1

2013 has gotten off to a good start. I've decided to endeavor to create at least one thing a day, every day of 2013. What should I call it? Create 365? Another upside to doing a 365 is I'll post here more often. Yay!... Yay? Oh boy. No, no I can do this!

I was going to try this last year but well, you know, excuses.

Anyway, to start off the year I stitched up a baker's dozen of limited edition headbands! I did them over a couple days but I'm counting them all as day #1 since that's when I finished and listed them so nyah.

Left Column (top to bottom): Tumbling Cats - Purple Turq, Creepy Carnie Conversations, Dancing Skeletons in the Fog, Happy Ghosts in the Attic

Middle Column: Black Cat in the Garden, Victorian Lady, Three Witches, Aztec Dreams, Black Cat in the Garden at Night

Right Column: Candied Flowers, Dancing Skeletons, Creepy Conversations, Tumbling Cats - Purple Black

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A random few from the above pic are already listed with more going up tonight and tomorrow. I try to spread out my listings so more people browsing Etsy will see them. But you, my fabulous fiends, get the sneak peek!

If there's one you want that hasn't been listed yet just convo me on Etsy and I'll happily list and reserve it (24hrs) for you. Sold out? Want a different fabric combo? Just ask and I'll happily see what I can do.

Also, after the 15th, there will be an upward price change. I was going to do it this week but I'd like to give my faithful fans a chance to grab their faves at the lower price.

Hope you all had a fantastic New Year's Eve! Here's to a amazing 2013 *raises coffee cup*! xx ~Static

May Reversible Headbands

Top L: Day of the Dead, Top R: Tumbling Cats - Green
Center: Tumbling Cats - Purple (SOLD but can be requested)
Bottom L: Bats at Sunset, Bottom R: Classic Bat

As always, I am happy to stitch up a Custom Order if you see two fabrics that I have that you'd prefer together, just convo me via Etsy!

xx ~Static

Chester, an Easter Bunny

Wow, just... wow. I received Chester from DARK Alley on Friday and he is amazing! I still can't believe I won this fantastic art doll in her recent Easter giveaway and he's right here in my hands. This is one clown I can handle (it's those creepy B&B type ones I don't like and, yes, those are creepy).

Image ©Veronika Lozovaya

Chester looks rather mischievous and I'm quite sure he'll sneak up on a visitor or two with a tap on the shoulder and a quiet "Boo". He's currently high up on our entertainment center where everyone can see him, but our kitties can't get to him, whispering with my Zombigurumi. I'm sure he'll be taunting the kitties in no time.

Thanks again to Veronika Lozovaya, creator of DARK Alley art dolls, for this amazing gift!

xx ~Static


You can find DARK Alley on...
Etsy http://DarkAlley.etsy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DARK-Alley/256967114344666
Blogger: http://darkalley-creepycat.blogspot.com/
DeviantArt: http://veronikalozovaya.deviantart.com/

Static the Zombigurumi

I did a trade a while ago with the lovely Dr. Igora Fauxbia, of the Zombigurumi Love Lab. Now I know what I will look like if I ever become zombified! Sorry I don't have a full body picture but my workroom has been a disaster until recently and I just couldn't wait any longer to post about my Zombigurumi.

 
Image ©Zombigurumi

Some of the details might not be obvious at first glance, but believe me, they are just perfect. Dr. Fauxbia got my curly black hair obviously but my nose ring, double labret (in silver thread, no less) and black plugs are there too. Love it! The dangling eyeball and scratches are such a great touch.

Thanks again for the trade, Dr. Fauxbia!

xx ~Static

You can find Dr. Igora Fauxbia's Zombigurumi Love Lab on:
Etsy: http://Zombigurumi.etsy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZombigurumiLove
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zombigurumilove

Spring Sale

Everything currently in my sale SALE sale section is now 25% off!! Appliqued pillow slip covers, hand made felt ornaments, pins, Batlings, hair clips, Eyeball coasters, a Cherub and even a pair of Victorian/Civil War style black and white striped Bloomers.

Get it while you can...

xx ~Static

Black Velvet Diva Capelet

This is probably the last one I'll do. Trying to get slippery, but lovely, lining onto velvet is a pain in the rear. Hell, anything to do with sewing velvet is a pain! But velvet's so pretty! I know. Sigh. Anywho...

Every diva needs a capelet to ward off the cool night airs! They're absolutely perfect for early Autumn, Spring or cool evenings out on the town. Wear it centered, jauntily toss it over one shoulder, or fold down the collar. You can even wear it stripe side out if the feeling strikes you!

See the listing here for details.

xx ~Static

Evil Bunnies made me do it!

Okay, my arm has been twisted and I was threaten with sharp, pointy carrots. I'm giving 25% off (excluding custom orders) in my main shop, Static White's Stitchery! Where you will find OOAK ornaments, art dolls, unique clothing, accessories, home decor, & more... All created with an artistic eye, stitches like sutures & a wee touch of madness.

Twenty-five percent off! Ebil Bun Bunee commands it.

 

Coupon code: EVILBUNNIES
Excludes custom request items BUT includes any items already marked down. Ooh. Aah.

Expires: Oct 31st 2011

So hop to it before you miss out! Get it? Hop... evil bunnies... yeah, I need to go to bed.

Night! xx ~Static

August Headbands

I'm baaaack with more headbands!

I've been busy and forgot to post the batch of headbands I did in July (most of those are gone now anyway, hurray!) but here's some of August's...

L to R:
♦ Cherry Bombs at Midnight <--last one!, Haunted Carnival (big square), Rusted Gold
♦ Flashlights in the Boneyard, Naughty & Nice, Rue Dreadful

 

Also today is your last chance for my 25% off sale section. So check it out before you miss out!

xx ~Static

Crazy Hair Days

April showers bring May flowers? Well, it's June and it's still raining which is giving me some serious "medusa" hair days --imagine booty length curly hair frizzed out and grabbing at everything. Rawr! So, because I'm tired of braiding and to keep my wild tresses from wrapping around piercings or trying to strangle me... I'm on a headband kick!

I have made a bunch of super awesome-riffic headbands for your lovely heads (and mine. Down, hair, down! *Whew*)

A handful --hairful?-- have already sold. Such as, Cherry Bombs & Bottle Rockets took off minutes after listing! Lucky for you, I have a duplicate or 2. Although, many of the fabrics are hard to find or discontinued so there will only be a very short run of these!

My headbands are made of cotton unless otherwise noted (some blends and even a silk blend). All are machine washable. And --the best part!-- they're reversible! 2 styles in 1, hot damn. Here's a sampling of them.

Click on the pic to head straight to my shop and grab your own!

xx ~Static

Wolf Bat for Dreadful Designs

Challenge me will you, Ms Jinn?! I take your challenge and I give you the Wolf Bat!

It definitely was interesting working in a stretchy, 2 layer, semi-sheer, stripey industrial crazy goodness that was sent to me by DreadfulDesigns to transform and mix with some of my stash of wolfie faux fur. Hand stitching was more by feel than anything on the face and wings. And, Wolfie and I argued a bit but in the end it all worked out, don't you think?

Fun, Unique & Kawaii Ornaments

I've added more ornaments! Some animal patterned Batlings, a few Maneki Neko, and don't forget the Starlets, oh my.

Check them all out here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SWStitchery?section_id=6469499

Don't forget to heart & share your favorites! If all goes well there will be more goodies soon *crosses toes*.

And, don't miss out on the great Black Friday deals from some of the EtsyDarkTeam this weekend, sneak preview here.

Gears Tie - OOAK applique vintage zipper neck tie recycle

Ties are such a pain to tie, so why bother? Here's a steampunked zipper tie to ease your woes.

I have cut and layered each gear in detail by hand --6 pcs per gear!-- out of Gold & Black Brocade and patiently top stitched every piece. No embroidery machine was used in the creation of this tie!

♦ The tie is a vintage 80s tie.
♦ Permanent knot.
♦ Built in zipper for easy on/off.
♦ Satin, grey-green in color, with a small subtle box design (Shocking, I know. It is from the 80s after all.)

See listing for more info. No US shipping charge!

A Baker's Dozen of Batlings!

Thirteen bats later and I've finished the first batch of Batlings:

I've had a lot of requests for Mini Scrap Bats. Well these little cuties are inspired by my full sized Scrap Bats but are only about the size of a large crab apple and completely hand stitched!

♦ just over 2.5" Tall
♦ 4" Wide at the wings

Pin the Batlings to your bag or lapel to keep you company and give you a smile whenever you need one. The Batlings are very playful and absolutely adorable. Some have 2 teeth in already and others only have 1, they are only babes after all. The Blue & White sweetie (at the front of the pic) got his bottom teeth before his top so his got a bit of an underbite. He doesn't mind, just don't laugh or might get nipped! Besides it's just not polite and we like the Batlings to have some manners.

A quick note about the Yellow and Green Batlings on the left, they are brothers. As brother they have a sibling rivalry going... one loves old school Batman where the other loves the Joker. *Sigh* When those 2 start tiffing hide the breakables! What can you do, right? Batlings will be Batlings.

All work is lovingly done by hand so each Batling has slightly different expressions which lends to their uniqueness.

All are listed but 2, that have already been spoken for, and are here.

And you can even order a custom Batling here! I don't bite much and I love creating so don't be afraid to ask for custom items♥

More Eyeball Coasters! - Zombie Eyes A'Rollin'

Keep an eye *gigglesnort* on your beverages during those wild dinner parties and graveyard bashes with this PAIR of hand cut & hand stitched felt Eyeball Coasters! The three layers of felt are stiffened to be slightly rigid but still soft enough to keep your tables clean and unscratched.

♦ 4"W approx
CUSTOM colors are possible! Convo me, let's talk!

Diva Capelet in Black Velvet

Every diva needs a capelet to ward off the cool night airs!

 
This half circle capelet is Black 100% Cotton Velvet and reverses to beautiful 2 inch Black & textured White stripe soft Polyester (definitely not the itchy stuff!). It closes with 2 beautiful Art Deco style buttons.

 

♦ Length at center front is 12" plus a 3" stand up collar

One size fits many!

Let me just say, I don't know how many of these I'll be making since my Cotton Velvet supply is pretty limited and getting what I call "velvet lung" sucks! I'll live ;).

It's Always Halloween In My House!

Etsy Buy Handmade SWStitchery

New items & a few mark downs so don't forget to check the SALE section! It's never too early to start shopping for those holiday gifts.

Custom requests always welcome. Come on by, let's talk.
xx ~Static

Reviews: SWStitchery.Etsy.com on Kladasaday!!

A mention here:

Real Person Real Life: I'm Back and ready to blog...

&

Another review & a great discount offer with DarkSideCandleCo! Read on:

Real Person Real Life: Why is the Rum Always Gone?

   

Happy reading & shopping!

xx ~Static

Review: Custom Cranium / DeadThingsGrrl.Etsy.com

This little guy is Florian from Custom Cranium (DeadThingsGrrl.Etsy.com) and was everything I'd hoped he would be from the pictures in the listing!

As the description said, " Fluffiest Snuff Stuffy EVAR!" I got quite a deal considering this item was handmade with recycled stuffed animal body and professionally prepared animal skull and tail. Not to mention, the custom etched shot glass with a drawing of Florian and the shop name that was an extra little gift from this seller. Everything was sent via Priority mail and packaged with lots of padding around the dolls head and shotglass. You can tell this seller takes great strides to send everything so that it arrives flawless and in a timely manner.

I have since been back for more and definitely will again!

~Static

DIYScene Team September Swap - Pt.2

I received a nice little surprise from Canada this afternoon, my secret swap package!

I didn't recognize the real name of the sender of course, in this day and age of usernames, but I opened to find it was from Daddysgirl/GlamGrenade! Here's what I found inside:

A red hand stamped bat scarf, pumpkin bell earrings, candy, toy bones, spider clutch purse with a big fat spider on it(!), skull fabric, art cover mini notebook, witch finger puppet, a Frankenstein & bats scrapbooking pieces!

The scarf is quite warm and snuggly, made of a sweatshirt type material but without the fuzz. Great for people like me who want to sneeze every time they pull a sweatshirt over their head. The clutch will hold all my makeup and then some. It also has a strap that I can clip on and off, put my keys on and generally keep me from losing my purse! Excellent.

Check out her shop for similar scarves & clutch purses you won't be disappointed.

 

xx ~Static