Halloween in Miniature 23-9: Orange is the New Black

 

The reason why you (I) can't sleep at night... Bedroom in my half-scale Fairfield Dollhouse

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Welcome to more Halloween in Miniature!

(Start/see schedule at Day 1; Next - Day 10  - More Skellies!

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Even though I already shared orange if you count the Day 5 pumpkins post, is there really too much orange around Halloween?

I say NOT!

I happen to like orange, as evidenced by the colorful print on the bed, which I chose since the dragon wallpaper was a different shade of orange. 

Love how the fireplace wall came out.

A touch of orange in the Witch Cottage parlor. Mr. Skellie decided to come in for a break. Had to have that touch of orange on the small table. I also added a lantern and book on that bare table. Cool is that I used the glow-in-the-dark powder and it works, giving it a slight greenish glow, though it's hard to get a photo of it.

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REMINDER: Don't forget to VOTE for The Witch Cottage at the Halloween Challenge. **** VOTE at link here - scroll down - Row 6**** 

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This year, I'm doing something different by posting on Instagram and here, according to the day's themes. The difference is there'll be at least a couple more photos included on this blog. Be sure to friend me there (cwrite12), play along and share the list!!

Here's the theme schedule: Post your minis based on the day's themes and tag me and the post theme - @halloweenmini 

Halloween in Miniature: 23-8 Boo!

 

Welcome to more HALLOWEEN IN MINIATURE!

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*Start/see schedule: Day 1 - Next: Day 9

(Story: C. Verstraete. The Witch's Kitchen project and photos by J.P. Sligh. Visit him on Facebook. He also made the wonderful rooms in the vintage cabinet I shared in 2020.)

The Witch's Kitchen

Pretend you're walking up to that house on the corner. It's dark... rumor is the old witch lives there. You know, that old, ancient woman who dresses all in black. She's probably a nice lady, but you know how kids are...

Something skitters in the corner. Then your friend creeps up behind you and yells BOO!

Once your heart stops pounding you go up the creaky stairs...

step by step... and ring the bell.

Silence. Then the old woman calls out...."In here. Come into the kitchen, dearie."

Do you dare?

Somehow you reach out with shaky fingers, pull open the door, and go in... slowly...

You wish it was brighter. Someone is sitting in the kitchen... It's so dark in here...

"Yes, come closer, " the old woman says, her voice creaky. "Hmm, yes, you'll do just fine."

Suddenly, the light flashes brighter. You look at her. She's really old. Maybe it's not so bad. She's just a harmless old lady, right? Your voice wavers as you hold out your bag. "Trick or treat..."

 

"Trick?" She laughs. (It's more of a cackle.) "We don't do tricks. But I've got a treat for you."

She beckons you closer with a crooked finger and points to the stove.

You turn around and head for the old stove, your uneasiness growing. 

Then you see what's cooking -- and begin to scream. 

Heh-Heh! Happy Halloween! 

This really is a great project, isn't it??

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Halloween in Miniature: Halloween Swap!

 

Between the Halloween in Miniature posts, I thought I'd share info on the annual Halloween swap. The regular Halloween in Miniature post will be up tomorrow. (See Halloween in Miniature schedule/Day 1. Next: Day 8)

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REMINDER: Don't forget to VOTE for The Witch Cottage at the Halloween Challenge. **** VOTE at link here - Row 6**** 

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I first joined in on the swap with the Facebook Half Scale Minis group last year. Here's last year's swap and what I made. 

This year (see top photo), I made the garden bed, chairs, and poppy-like flowers plant in the foam pumpkin (from a plant pick I found at Target.) Also added the other items.

I loved that fabric print, so I made another chair for myself to put in the witch cottage.

My swap partner, Cyndi, sent the fun Halloween assortment and dirtied up the sink. I have this sink, too, and will have to do something like that! She also sent along a witch house kitchen (with a trap net) in a small wood box. Fun!

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This year, I'm doing something different by posting on Instagram and here, according to the day's themes. The difference is there'll be at least a couple more photos included on this blog. Be sure to friend me there (cwrite12), play along and share the list!!

Here's the theme schedule: Post your minis based on the day's themes and tag me and the post theme - @halloweenmini 

Halloween in Miniature 23-7: Trick or Treat!

 

Welcome to more Halloween in Miniature!

(See schedule/Start at Day 1; Next week: Day 8)

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Halloween also means Trick or Treating!

Oh, look! Some visitors came to Trick-or-Treat at the Witch Cottage! The little mummy is happy to greet them!

The Witch Cottage is pretty much done except for a few small things. It's been fun getting it ready for Halloween!

I love how the flowers came out and the colors. The yellow  "bush" is some fake plant pick I found at Walmart. Figured it would work with a "fanciful" kind of house. I'll share more and a video soon, too!

** TA-DAH! While I've changed a few things, but the Witch Cottage is mostly done!  I'll share some videos later. I love the yard and porch. I think it turned out great!

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*** I hope all the visitors translate to votes... I'll gamble: Starting TODAY (12/21 -12 am ET/11 pm 12/20 CT to 11:59 pm ET /10:59 CT Oct. 29;) - PLEASE vote for The Witch's Cottage at Miniatures.com's Halloween Challenge. One vote per person. This may be the ONLY half-scale entry and the only "cute" entry (so far).  *****Main page. - VOTE for the photos here - in Row 6**** Here's the pix I submitted:

It did come out cute, didn't it???

 ** Please vote for me - here!!!  **

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Got a favorite candy?

For fun, here are some candy printies. Find more at Toni's blog.  (Right click to save; print at around 50% for half scale or slightly more if you want them a little larger.)

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Play along!

This year, I'm doing something different by posting on Instagram and here, according to the day's themes. The difference is there'll be at least a couple more photos included on this blog. Be sure to friend me there (cwrite12), play along and share the list!!

Here's the theme schedule: Post your minis based on the day's themes and tag me and the post theme - @halloweenmini 

Week 1:

Next:

Halloween in Miniature 23-6: Ghostly Hauntings

 Welcome to another day of Halloween in Miniature!

Another day, another haunting...

(Start at and see schedule at Day 1; Next: Day 7.) 

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Halloween means haunted houses and other places, plus ghostly happenings. Funny that I actually have not put any ghostly creations in my miniature houses...

But here's a fun one: Linda Wooten, who makes amazing spooky rooms, items, and wonderful curtains under the name Wooten's Miniatures (See her Facebook page) has created a great haunted room based on The Haunted Mansion! (Love that chandelier and ceiling!)

And check out the inhabitants!

And.... wow, they glow, too!

Nice details in the room! Isn't this fantastic???

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Don't forget to play along on Instagram! 

This year, I'm doing something different by posting on Instagram and here, according to the day's themes. The difference is there'll be at least a couple more photos included on this blog. Be sure to friend me there (cwrite12), play along and share the list!!

Here's the theme schedule: Post your minis based on the day's themes and tag me and the post theme - @halloweenmini 

#Halloween in Miniature 23-5: The Great Pumpkin!

 Welcome back to Halloween in Miniature! (Start: Day 1 with schedule; click photos for full size or see left column archives. Next: Day 6) 

Halloween wouldn't be complete without pumpkins! Love all those freaky, weird, smiling faces and orange everywhere! Above: Here's a favorite room with lots of orange - the main bedroom in my half-scale Fairfield. The trim's done since this pic, but it gives the best view. 

 ** (Don't forget to play along on Instagram (see info/link below.) **

I  love the way orange brightens up a house at Halloween. And who can resist pumpkins and Jack 'O Lanterns?

Here's some Poppy-like flowers I made in a pumpkin planter. The foam "planter" was on a flower pick I found at Target. Table used in the corner of the Witch Cottage porch.

I didn't want to lighten this photo to show the pumpkin lit up on the porch! Mr. Skellie loves sitting out there at night. 

A wagon-load of pumpkins. Half-scale wagon kit from SDK Miniatures.

I also put lots of pumpkins around the porch of this year's Halloween project, the half-scale Witch's Cottage, made from Laser Dollhouse Design's Jasmine Gothic Cottage. I'll be showing more of the Witch Cottage shortly. Stay tuned!

** For fun: Download a free Monster Mashup Crossword PDF at Atlas Obscura.

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This year, I'm doing something different by posting on Instagram and here, according to the day's themes. Be sure to friend me there (cwrite12), play along and share the list!!

Here's the theme schedule: Post your minis based on the day's themes and tag me and the post theme - @halloweenmini23

#Halloween in Miniature 23-4: Let's Eat!

Welcome back to Halloween in Miniature! (Start and see schedule at Day 1, or see left column archives. Click photos for full size. Next: Day 5.) 

Every Halloween event needs food and lots of goodies! * Be sure to play along on Instagram (see info/link below.) *

I like making spooky food, so I've done some various dishes over time. Don't mind the mold and spiderwebs on the table above. Only adds flavor! haa!

Tea, anyone? I also have an assortment of Halloween-flavored teapots, some made by my Dutch friend, Kitty. These, and much more, are in my Halloween store. See store and interior here. This was a fun project to do.

Hungry yet? We have a unique assortment of cakes. (Watch out, that one may bite! ha!) 

Cakes made by my Dutch friend Kitty quite a while ago - that's how long I still need to make that Witch's Bakery. haa! I am so-slow!

This year, I'm doing something different by posting on Instagram and here, according to the day's themes. Be sure to friend me there (cwrite12), play along and share the list!!

Here's the theme schedule: Post your minis based on the day's themes and tag me and the post theme - @halloweenmini23

Halloween in Miniature 23-3: Eerie Skeletons

 

Welcome back to today's Halloween in Miniature! (Start at Day 1 - Next: Day 4.)

Today's prompt is Eerie! (See info below for Instagram.) (Click photos for full size; see more posts in left column archives.)

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 This year, I'm doing something different by posting on Instagram and here, according to the day's themes. The difference is there'll be at least a couple more photos included on this blog. Be sure to friend me there (cwrite12), play along and share the list!!

Here's the theme schedule: Post your minis based on the day's themes and tag me and the post theme - @halloweenmini 

💀 What says Halloween more than skeletons? 💀

The coffin above is a fun gag-gift to stop smoking (it has recorded messages when you push a button) that we happend to find at Goodwill. I was making a funeral home parlor with skellies, which is not quite done yet. I did dress the skellie for the coffin and was dressing several others as mourners. I decided to get it out and work on it again. Maybe it'll be ready by Halloween, but I figured I can always change the inside around to other stores later if I want. 

I actually have dressed quite a few other skellies as they are fun to do. Here's one I did in a small wall hanging box.  

I also did a fortune teller's room in a smaller greenhouse.  The customers look pretty happy considering how long they've been waiting for their turn. ha! See a few other photos.

Don't forget to stop and have a cup of tea with Grandma Skellie. (See other photos here.)

Guess I like skeletons? ha! My latest favorite is this little joined, movable guy/gal (?) and his/her dog who are visiting at my Witch's Cottage.

And did you know...  Skellies are useful! I mean who can't use a Skellie sewing machine?  This fun kit  - complete with "foot" pedal - haaa! - is from Alice Zinn. Contact her on Facebook to get one (if they're not gone already, or maybe she'll make more.)

Halloween Read:

  Mister Glow-Bones and Other Halloween Tales, Ronald Kelly -  Eleven stories of Halloween, trick-or-treating and more with a fun cover!

If you like Halloween mysteries, see my Skellie Mystery Reading List on the other blog.