A Nostalgic Halloween

Vintage Halloween Poem

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by John Martin

Vintage Illustration, JOL Ghost

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Cute Witch Magazine Cover

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Circa 1925

Please feel free to save and use.

Vintage Halloween Picture

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Circa 1953

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-24T01:01:00.004-07:00

It's says Thanksgiving but I think this looks a bit like Halloween.

Here's wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving.

Goodbye for another year...

2011-11-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

It's time again to put this blog to bed. Halloween is over. The decorations have been taken down and the candy has been eaten.

Please check back next year for more Halloween fun. This blog starts up again April, 2012.

Thank you all for a wonderful Halloween season!

My Cute Little Witch

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Lauren chose to be the "Red Witch" this year.

Edgar Allan Poe ATC Swap - 2011

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From top left:

Teri Chinen, Terri Daugherty, Jan Larson;

April Dudko, Laura Carson, Kim Smith.

One of my ATCs for the swap.

Halloween Marie ATC Swap - Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group

2011-11-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

From Top Left: Rhonda Thomas, Holly Moore, Dawn Shotton;

Debi Huntsman, Terri Gordon, Wendy Robinson.

One of my ATCs for the swap.

Things That Go Bump in the Night - Tombstone ATC Swap

2011-11-04T12:29:00.000-06:00

From top left: April Dudko, Wendy Robinson, Victoria LeFevre;

Laura Carson, Lynn Stevens, Martina Fuchs

One of my ATCs for the swap

Cute Halloween Pin-Up Girl

2011-11-02T06:16:00.002-06:00

Please feel free to save and use.

Vintage Owl and Jack-O-Lantern Postcard

2011-11-01T07:14:00.002-06:00

Happy Halloween 2011

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Have a safe and fun Halloween night everyone!

TMTA - Halloween

2011-10-31T14:38:00.001-06:00

I call this ATC - The Belle of the Witches Ball.

To join the challenge this week: http://tmta.wordpress.com/

Witch image and sentiment by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

ATC - Poe's Tomb

2011-10-31T09:30:00.001-06:00

For a Poe Swap at VPI Yahoo Group

Marie Antoinette Halloween Gothic Arch by ~Terri Gordon~

2011-10-31T06:40:00.004-06:00

You can find more of Terri's fabulous work here: http://designsbyterrigordon.blogspot.com/

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Witch

2011-10-30T10:41:00.001-06:00

To join the challenge this week: http://nostalgiccollage.blogspot.com/2011/10/kris-gothic-arch-challenge-witch.html

Witch image by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Halloween!

2011-10-30T09:00:00.000-06:00

I'm hosting this week! I hope you'll stop by for a spell: http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Monthly Private ATC Swap - Yahoo Group

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(**click on pictures to see the details close-up!**)

From top left: Gina Peake, Alice Hyde, Connie Camp;

Wendy Robinson, Julia Ziemann, Laura Carson.

One of my ATCs for the Swap.

ATC - The Author E.A. Poe

2011-10-30T06:17:00.001-06:00

Halloween Domino Book - King Poe

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Front Cover

Back Cover

Inside Pages

Marie Antoinette Halloween Gothic Arch by ~Holly Moore~

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Retro Owl Treat Bag

2011-10-28T12:59:00.002-06:00

I love this retro owl, Circa 1960s

Marie Antoinette Halloween Gothic Arch by ~Rhonda Thomas~

2011-10-28T06:51:00.000-06:00

You can find more of Rhonda's beautiful work here: http://rhondamum.blogspot.com/

Halloween Masquerade Journal - Marie Antoinette

2011-10-28T05:28:00.002-06:00

This was the second prize I created for the Halloween Gala, 2011 at Marie Antoinette Mail Art.

Marie Antoinette Halloween Gothic Arch by ~Laura Carson~

2011-10-27T18:33:00.001-06:00

You can see more of Laura's amazing work here: http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/

ATC - Tales of Poe

2011-10-27T09:03:00.001-06:00

For an E.A.Poe ATC Swap at VPI Yahoo Group.

It's Witchcraft ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

2011-10-27T02:02:00.000-06:00

From Top Left: Teri Chinen, Liz Ed Witt, Kim Smith;

Becky Loyall, Jan Larson, Wendy Robinson.

One of my ATCs for the swap.

Vintage Halloween Postcard

2011-10-26T20:56:00.002-06:00

Please feel free to save and use!

Halloween Masquerade Journal - Marie Antoinette

2011-10-26T09:26:00.003-06:00

This was one of my prizes for the Halloween Gala 2011 at Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group.

Tombstone ATC - Witchcraft

2011-10-25T06:19:00.001-06:00

Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Open Theme Vintage Halloween ATC Swap

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**Click on Picture to see details close-up!**

From top left:

Becky Loyall, April Dudko, Kim Smith;

Jan Larson, Terri Daugherty, Laura Carson;

Wendy Robinson, Gina Peake, Michelle Carrier

One of my ATCs for the swap.

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Bats

2011-10-23T12:51:00.006-06:00

Image by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

GC123 - Random Redhead Challenge - Ravens

2011-10-23T11:55:00.000-06:00

Love this week's theme. Hope everyone is having a fun October!

ATC - Supernatural Creature

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For E.A. Poe ATC Swap

Tombstone ATC - Spooky

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Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

GC120 and Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Blue (Ghostly Whispers)

2011-10-22T16:16:00.005-06:00

GC120 Challenge: http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/2011/09/gc120-color-challenge-turquoise-blue.html - Turquoise, Blue and Purple

To join the Gothic Arch challenge this week please click on the link: http://nostalgiccollage.blogspot.com/2011/10/kris-gothic-arch-challenge-blue.html

Images (except tombstones) by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Cute Boy Vintage Halloween Costume

2011-10-22T09:10:00.002-06:00

Tombstone ATC - Something Wicked

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Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Pennant ATC - Mayhem

2011-10-21T08:05:00.001-06:00

Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Owl Hollow ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

2011-10-20T07:56:00.001-06:00

From top left:

Laura Carson, April Dudko, Kris Dickinson;

JoAnne Balaz, Jan Larson, Lynn Stevens.

3 Vintage Pierrots

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Please feel free to save and use.

Tombstone ATC - Ouiji I

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Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Pennant ATC - Haunted

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Images by Moonight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Vintage Postcard - Owl and Witch

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Halloween Pierrot ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

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From top left: Wendy Robinson, Victoria LeFevre, Jan Larson;

Kim Smith, Ingrid Pomeroy, Laura Carson.

One of mine.

I hosted this swap at VPI Yahoo this month and the set is just fabulous. Thank you so much ladies!

Retro Halloween Ad - Brachs

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Altered Witch's Hat - Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group

2011-10-17T07:58:00.000-06:00

Here are 3 views of my black and red Marie Antoinette Witch's Hat. I created this hat for a contest on Ning. I'll let you know if I win.

GC 121 - Horror Stories AND Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Haunted House

2011-10-16T11:25:00.004-06:00

I chose as my haunted house Poe's "The House of Usher". It's perfect for the Random Redhead Challenge - Horror Stories too!

Links to both challenges:

http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/2011/10/gc121-chestnut-challenge-horror-stories.html

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Collage Images (except house and Poe) are from Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Pennant ATC - Frightful

2011-10-16T08:02:00.001-06:00

Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Elegant Halloween Cone, Filled for Fright

2011-10-16T07:19:00.001-06:00

This cone and all the goodies are going to Bobbi Ann Cook, my swap person for an Elegant Halloween Cone Swap I'm hosting at Marie Antoinette Mail Art on Ning.

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Classic Literature

2011-10-15T20:37:00.000-06:00

This is my arch for the challenge this week. Please visit my main blog to join in on the challenge: http://nostalgiccollage.blogspot.com/2011/10/kris-gothic-arch-challenge-classic.html

Halloween Marie Card by Wendy Robinson

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My friend Wendy Robinson created this wonderful card. Thank you so much Wendy, I love it!

Tombstone ATC - Fright Night

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Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

ATC - Graveyard Gala 1787

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Another witchy Marie Antoinette

Tombstone ATC - Black Magic

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Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Hallowe'en Revelers Costumes

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Circa 1930s

Tombstone ATC - Halloween Time

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Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

ATC - Witchy Profile

2011-10-12T06:16:00.001-06:00

Another witchy Marie Antoinette

My Favorite Vintage Halloween Postcard

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I love this postcard. Please feel free to save and use.

Wizard of OZ ATC by Terri Daugherty

2011-10-11T09:15:00.002-06:00

This wickedly wonderful ATC by Terri Daugherty was given to me as a Hostess gift. I think it's fabulous and I love it. Thank you Terri!

Halloween ATC by April Dudko

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My friend April Dudko created this darling ATC for me as a hostess gift. Super sweet April, thank you!

Vintage Ad - Karo Syrup, Circa 1950s

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~Save, use and enjoy!~

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Marie Antoinette

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To join in on the challenge, please click on the link: http://nostalgiccollage.blogspot.com/2011/10/kris-gothic-arch-challenge-marie.html

Hallo Inn

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ATC - Witch Moon

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Marie Antoinette as a fairy witch

Vintage Halloween Ad - Reddiwip

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Circa 1950s

ATC - The Skeleton Key IV

2011-10-06T05:24:00.002-06:00

Collage Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

ATC - The Skeleton Key III

2011-10-05T07:23:00.003-06:00

Collage Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Vintage Trickster

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Please feel free to save and use.

ATC - The Skeleton Key II

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Collage Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Vintage Halloween Ad - 1922 Colds and Chills

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ATC - The Skeleton Key I

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Collage Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Pumpkins

2011-10-01T13:55:00.002-06:00

To join the challenge, go to my Nostalgic Collage' Blog: http://nostalgiccollage.blogspot.com/2011/10/kris-gothic-arch-challenge-pumpkins.html

October Sale at Moonlight Journey

2011-10-01T12:57:00.000-06:00

This month at Moonlight Journey they are offering a Collage Sheet BOGO sale until October 15th. Check it out: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Halloween Domino Book by JoAnne Balaz

2011-10-01T09:11:00.000-06:00

Front of Book

Inside Pages

This was a 1/1 Halloween Domino Book Swap.

I love this darling book. Thank you so much JoAnne

ATC - Things That Go Bump In the Night - Lucy

2011-10-01T06:50:00.001-06:00

This is my seventh and last ATC in the tombstone/vampire series.

Brach's Halloween Candies Ad

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Circa 1950s

ATC - Things That Go Bump In the Night - Maude

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This is the sixth ATC in my tombstone/vampire series...

ATC - Things That Go Bump In the Night - Agnes

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This is the fifth ATC in my tombstone/vampire series...

Pierrot Party

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Circa 1930s

ATC - Things That Go Bump In the Night - Maria

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This is the fourth ATC in my tombstone/vampire series...

ATC - Things That Go Bump In the Night - Isabella

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This is the third ATC in my tombstone/vampire series...

1959 Halloween Post Cereal Ad

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I love these old ads!

ATC - Things that Go Bump in the Night - Arabella

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This is the second ATC in my tombstone/vampire series...

ATC - Things That Go Bump In the Night - Clarissa

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The first ATC in my tombstone/vampire series...

Vintage Halloween Ad - Craker Jack

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Circa 1950s

Vintage Skeleton Illustration

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~Feel free to save and use~

Make a Halloween Quilt

2011-09-23T14:16:00.000-06:00

Have you ever thought of making a Halloween quilt? I have. I actually have 3 bed-sized Halloween quilts and multiple Halloween wall quilts. I thought this pattern was wonderful. If you're a quilter and interested, you can find the pattern on line here: http://www.sewsweetquiltshop.com/

If you've made this quilt, Please post a comment with a link to your site. I'm always eager to see Halloween quilts.

Halloween Entertaining by Kraft Foods - Mummy Dip

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**Photo by Kraft**

Isn't this cute? There are so many great recipes for Halloween parties and gatherings at Kraft. Here's the link for the Mummy Dip: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/yummy-mummy-spinach-dip-127609.aspx

Vintage Image - The Haunted Mansion

2011-09-21T08:32:00.002-06:00

What an amazing building! Thought I'd share.

Vintage Postcard - Hoot Owl Moon

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ATC - Owl Hollow II

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ATC - All Hail Poe

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This ATC is for an E.A. Poe swap at VPI Yahoo Group

Vintage Halloween JOL Postcard with Masked Girl

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Free image....please feel free to save and use!

ATC - The Owls Serenade

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ATC - Owl Hollow I

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For a swap at VPI Yahoo Group in October

For the Poe Lover....Nevermore Candy Box

2011-09-18T08:30:00.001-06:00

I love this box. It's reasonably priced at $12.00 too! Here's the link: http://www.westelm.com/products/glitter-crow-box-c437/?pkey=challoween

Vintage Halloween Postcard

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Wicked Parlor

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