This week I had the pleasure to be the Guest Curator over at Etsy. The timing worked out well because I got to pick out Halloween items. People, there was so much great Halloween stuff that I wanted to include but I was limited to a reasonable number of items (they asked for 12 and I gave them 22). So, here is the rest of the stuff I bookmarked, take a deep breath:
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- Sasha Corset, those ruffles!
- Hooded gown, this would be great to wear while making gravestone rubbings.
- BMovie tentacles, with monster eyes on the hood.
- Pink and black corset dress, just look at that bustle.
- Dr. Horrible costume, awww, he's so wee and so evil.
- Zombified slip dress, for that zombie crawl you're joining in on.
- Dorothy Bustier, it's on sale.
- Halloween headband, love the dangling spider.
- Little Mummy Baby Shoes, I love the one eye peeking out.
- Black Spider Headband, I love that this could pass until you look closely for the spider.
- Trick or Treat Skully Love hair clip, wear it to work.
- Blood Bath Mask, this one scared me.
- Vintage black feather hat, this is gorgeous.
- Plush Angel Wings, I like the cartoony quality of these.
- Muppet Hair Wig, so fun.
- Crocheted Vampire Bite chocker, made of silk and cashmere.
- Voodoo Zombie Dreads Custom Made For you, love these.
- Marie Antoinette Yarn and Ribbon Head Dress, this deserves an very poofy dress.
- Spider Web Umbrella, clever.
- Fire Berry, wet felted scarf.
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- My Evil Scientist goggles, c'mon, you know you want to go as Dr. Horrible.
- Knitted witch hat pattern, to felt, I love this tall peak.
- Lobster/Crab Claws, to keep your little one's hands warm.
- Knitted Eye Gloves, giving you something to hide behind.
- Bandana with a mustache, it's still funny to me.
- Exterminate! pin, go as an undercover Dahlek.
- Boris, it's reserved but it's awesome.
- Sol mask, I love how bright this is.
- Cauldron necklace, so cute.
- Boris the spider necklace, the center is cement.
- Black Stitches Choker, no longer available for this year, but I'm keeping in mind for next year.
- Mad Hatter Ring, really great.
- Dead or Alive, fangs you can also fit into your mouth (for your transformation).
- anis estrella, alien necklace, it's a cast of a star anise and it's spooky enough all on it's own
- Grave Dirt Soap, unique hostess gift?
- Gas Mask Necklace, let's face it, what's really frightening us is expressed here.
- Arm Earrings, I like the suggestion that you ripped them off of a magical fairy.
- Finger soaps, that would be so creepy to suds up with.
- Spooky Paper Fortune Cookies, for your party.
- Halloween Party Pint Glasses, hand etched.
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- Nosferatu Shadow Vinyl Wall Art, eeek.
- Nail jar candle, delightful.
- Zombie Attack Lamp Shade, oh my god run!
- Spider stained glass placecard holders, simple and spooky.
- Yorick the Mouse Skeleton, sold but so great.
- Dog Trick or Treat, your dog deserves themed food as well.
- Vintage goblet set, these would hold your halloween punch nicely, no?
- Goodie Bags, a download for those last minute party needs.
- DIY Bewitched Black and White Halloween Banner Kit, forigve me but this is delightful and Martha-y.
- Halloween Haunted House Pop Up Card, I love how simple this is.
- Trick or Treat Halloween Banner, nicely aged looking.
- Paper Mums Purple Halloween Mix, for your table.
- Why is a raven like a writing desk? Hand paper cut quote.
- One Inch Skulls Round Seals, to seal the goodie bags.
And here are the items that were featured in my Guest Curator post, kept here as well for the purposes of posterity, and because they're lovely:
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- Instant Cemetery, for your table or mantle.
- Little Miss Muffet corset dress, this creeped me out.
- Monster Cereal Bowl, I want to comfort this little guy.
- Bat Wing Neck Corset, stunning.
- Glass bird skull, lovely and spooky.
- Zombies Attack Pack Vinyl Wall Art, oh my god run!
- Tentacle earrings, I love that they are unmatched. How creepy is seeing tentacles sprouting from someone's earlobes?
- Bite Me hand painted shoes, I love these.
- Leaf leather mask, delicate and properly scary.
- Sea Nymph pigtail set, or a perky witch?
- Jurassic Amber Soap, this would make a great hostess gift.
- Autopsy T-shirt, stitched by a former funeral director. Enough said, yes?
- Silver Spider Earrings, lovely and cute.
- The Incredible Visible Man, remember this? Great vintage find.
- Mr. Wonderful finger puppet, he is ready. with his costume.
- Handsoap set, creepy in it's multitude.
- Undead We t-shirt, if you're stuck in line you can pass the time naming all the characters.
- Gothic Halloween download, everything you need for party decorations. Would be great for a last minute Let's Have A Party moment.
- Vintage party tray, so great, so orange.
- Spider temporary tattoos, so creepy when placed on the neck. Or the back of a shoulder, or on your leg just below the hem of a skirt. Shudder.
- Pumpkin Pie truffles, I love the pleasingly plump shape of these.
- Sexy Bats nylons, these look all sold out but I love them and hope they bring them back next year.
If you want more check out Etsy's ever-updating Halloween guides to Costumes, Gifts, Trends and Tricks, Treats and Parties.













































































11 responses so far ↓
1 Kay // Oct 21, 2009 at 1:11 pm
That Dr. Horrible outfit is the greatest thing EVER!!! Too bad I can't convince Fiona that is as good as a fancy witch outfit.
2 megan // Oct 21, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Fiona would make a fantastic Dr. Horrible!
3 Faith // Oct 21, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Awesome gig as guest curator! I hearted and favorited about half of these sellers and bought something as well!!!
4 paola // Oct 21, 2009 at 2:21 pm
OMG. That orange vintage party tray was still available so I had to buy it. You owe me.
There could be no other Halloween guest curator but you...
5 megan // Oct 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm
So sorry Paola! I'll have to make you treats to fill the tray with to make it up to you.
6 Eliza // Oct 21, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Too much good stuff! Amazing finds. My faves are the orange toothy wedges and the Mad Hatter ring...
7 Stephanie // Oct 22, 2009 at 8:05 am
Great stuff! And, BTW, after reading your background bio on Etsy, I didn't know you had a background in costume design and construction! You rock!
8 Seanna Lea // Oct 22, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Wow! You find great stuff. I think I can make myself a knit version of the vampire choker. It's a great idea and looks like it would be a lot of fun to wear!
9 petitepaperie // Oct 24, 2009 at 12:39 am
Thanks for including my skull seals! What a fun task to select Halloween items for Etsy!
10 mrYen // Oct 25, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Thanks for including my "Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk?" paper cut quote, great collection of other items too!
11 Melanie // Feb 4, 2010 at 4:16 pm
hi
I love your blog and was so excited to find my scarf here. Thank you so much!!!!
Melanie
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