Tonight’s craft project: blood and pearls ankh rosary. All hail stereotype technology!

I … I don’t need this. I have two wonderful sewing machines, one of which was my Mom’s. But wow, is that a pretty sewing machine.

(Source: muertosvivientes)

Erzabet and the grey velvet Lestat blazer. (With Ruthven in the background.) Yes, the next GCS post has been sent to the delightful beta readers.

Clovis Devilbunny examines the coffin full of antique lace as we get settled in for the afternoon.

One of the reasons I think people should learn to sew.

Last night’s D.I.Y. project: oversized brooch made from layers of lace and ribbon, with an antique jet centerpiece.

Alas, I do not have the D.I.Y. skills necessary to make this. But oh! How I want one. Decorative Skeleton Bone Table, via 365daysofhalloween:

Tools and Materials

•Coping saw
•4 faux bone legs
•4 double-threaded screws
•Epoxy
•Drill (with 1/2-inch bit)
•1 precut 1-inch-thick round or oval piece of wood (ours is 18-by-28-inch medium-density fiberboard)
•Double-threaded wood-screw studs, steel, 3/16” by 3”
•Wood putty and putty knife
•Sandpaper
•Paint to match the color of the bones

Decorative Bone Table How-To:

1.Trim the thigh bones: Use saw to cut legs to 1 inch less than the desired table height (to account for tabletop).

2.Stabilize the knees: Take 1 leg apart at the knee; unscrew the hardware, and remove the kneecap. Connect shin bone to thighbone with 1 double-threaded screw. Repeat with the remaining legs.

3.Stabilize the ankles: Position 1 foot so it rests flat on the floor, and generously squeeze epoxy into the hinge that makes the ankle flex. Repeat with remaining legs. Let dry and cure at least overnight.

4.Attach legs to the table: Decide where you want the legs, and drill pilot holes through tabletop. Place leg underneath pilot hole, then screw to attach. Repeat with remaining legs.

5.Put putty over screws, and let dry. Sand until smooth.

6.Paint tabletop.

This is what happens when you let me have ModgePodge and glitter. Now to let them dry, then add another coat!

Next in-progress photo of the jacket project. Why yes, there’s a theme.

Work-in-progress shot of the latest jacket customization project.

Moss. Graffiti. I am utterly charmed. Via jillthompson:Unlike spray paint, moss graffiti is all natural and healthy to work with. You can paint words or images, and the moss fills in like magic! It’s easy as pie to whip up a batch of moss paint.

Here’s how, in your blender, combine:

• One can of cheap beer or 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• A few handfuls of moss
• One teaspoon of sugar

Blend until the mixture is smooth, and you’re ready to get painting! You can use a brush to paint your moss onto concrete walls, rocks, or brick. Mist the moss once a day to help it thrive, and soon your green graffiti will take hold! If you’re looking to take this project to the streets, use caution- we don’t want to be responsible for any vandalism charges!

Lace and skull brooch, made by me. The centerpiece is an antique mourning ornament, given to me by the ever-wonderful @Kambrieldesign.

Ornamentation for the summer top hat. Book roses, black feathers, and a resin crow skull in a silver-tone frame.