Spirits in Sanford is in my future

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

I just got word that I am invited to be a part of the Spirits in Sanford Halloween Art Show in October.  I very excited about this one and am looking forward to  hobnobbing with some of my fellow Witches of Giggleswick group.  I have a lot of creating to do and ready to get started.

Welcome to the Weekend

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

Pumpkin Henge

Early to rise on a Saturday Morning, 3:30am to be exact.  That's okay, I want to get stuff done today.  I'll start with the domestic stuff around the house and then start filling those floor cloth orders from ETSY and jumping into Fall creations.  

Of course my Saturdays are also my "catch up on with social media" Day.  

Lucky for me I log into Facebook when my friend Carly Smith of Boggy Bottom Bayou is on and we get to chat for a bit.  She has been a very busy girl with her art submissions and I expect she will have some exciting news around The Witches of Giggleswick really soon.  Carly has also encouraged me to do my very first submission to Stampinton's Prim Magazine.  I'm so anxious to hear back from them.  Carly has also introduced me to the "Spirits in Sandford".  I went to the show last year and loved everything about it, so much that I will be applying this year.  

Here's to a wonderfully creative weekend!

Submission deadline looming.............

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

As I plan and paint in my little studio space I wonder why I procrastinate.  Then I remember that's how I roll.

Signing out to paint and watch it dry, have a wonderful Monday everyone.

A Cape with a Silver Lining

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

This is a friend of mine who is fighting a battle against cancer.  If anyone can beat this damn disease with a positive attitude alone, she would be already cancer free.  She told me one day that she secretly hopes her chemo will give her super powers.  That's when I knew she needed a cape.  Light purple with a silver lining, and of course a rhinestone "M" for her last name.  

Magnificent Melton

I think everyone that is battling a chronic illness has super powers.  

Friday the 13th - get silly

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

The second Friday the 13th in a row, now that's just silly.   I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
      Stop by my new selling blog, it's in its early stages of creations.  I will add everyday.
http://www.sellingblogwhc.blogspot.com

Boo Mat

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

This a my Boo Mat design.  Such a fun happy Halloween Mat.  

All hand painted and protected with polyurethane to last for many many Halloween Seasons.

22" X 27"   50.00 plus 10.00 shipping

Susiewhc@gmail.com

Spring Forward??????????

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

I'm sorry, you want me to what?   Turn my clock ahead so I lose and hour?   I need my beauty sleep!!!

Happy Sunday everyone

Surprise!!! It's cool outside

Wasn't expecting a nice cool morning, because lately we are in the upper 80's and just figured Summer had arrived.  

Cool weather inspires me to work on Fall.

Here is a gourd bowl I did a few years back, I love working with a wood burner so I upgraded mine this year.  I look forward to burning some more really soon.

It really HOT HOT HOT in Florida

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

 
Air conditioner is cranking and I only wish I could be laying under a willow tree.

Weeping Willow Plate.   8" wood plate, hand painted with a crackle finish.

$18.00 plus ship
Contact Susiewhc@gmail.com for invoicing

Fall items do sell in the Winter

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

Kinda of fun to get an order for a Fall item in Winter.  I'm ready to start working on Fall and Halloween anyway. Bring it on!

Pumpkin Witches

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

Soft sculptured pumpkins with witch hats.  Free standing to about 24" to the tip of the hat.  

$25.00 plus ship

contact Susiewhc@gmail.com for invoicing.  

Time for some Fall dreaming

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

This is by far my favorite table runner.  I'm ready to start painting with Fall colors.  It's already hot like summer here in Florida so it's a good time to pretend that the season will change soon.

I plan on submitting this piece for possible publishing, wish me luck.

Post art show blues

Post art show and my studio area is a mess and so is my house.  Going to take a break from painting to get things back in order.  I'll be back on track by Thursday.

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

Break time is over and it was wonderful...spending so much quality time with family and friends.  I'm so ready to start creating again!  Stay tuned for some new items and the reopening of my Etsy shop.  

Happy New Year everyone.

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

Christmas is over and now it is time to start preparing for Halloween!!!

Enjoy this video of my husband and daughter making sugar cookies, my hubby gets really into it and has the dough flying.  

Spiders, Black Cats and Jack Oh my!

Spiders and Kitties and Jack Oh my!  

This is one of my favorite Halloween table toppers.  It's cute and little kid friendly.  This one is heading to North Carolina.  

Have a great Sunday everyone.  Things in Florida are nice a "cool" (60 this morning and then up to the mid 80's), we enjoy what we get and are happy to have an air-conditioner.  

Witches of Giggleswick Blog Hop Winners

Do you know what time it is?  Time to reveal the 21 Winners of the Witches of Giggleswick 2nd Annual Blog Hop!!

Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimizies is the winner of my table runner. 

And the winners are:

1. Lori Platt
2. Lynn frm Life on the Wienee Ranch
3. Crystal Bowen
4. LeeAnne E.
5. chickzilla
6. Darlene
7. T. Johns from SC
8. DogsMom
9. imsteelefullofscrap
10. Joe M
11. AutumnWind
12. Sara Anderson
13. Janice Moore-Petty
14. Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies
15. Fran Caswell
16. GriffinWyse
17. Deanna Ward
18. Brenda frm Pumpkin Hollow Primitives
19. Wicked Faery Queen
20. Cheryl Barcus
21. Sandi Primitive Skate

Do you want to know what you have won??? Well look at the List of Artists below and match your number with their number and that is the artist that made your prize. Please give your artist a little time to post your name and prize on their blog as they have also JUST received these lists!

1. Carly Smith 
2. Arlene Sander
3. Becky McClure Federico
4. Brenda Griffith
5. Chuck McClenning
6. Cortney Arndt-Rector
7. Darla Walk
8. Margo Noschese
9. Lisa Ammerman
10. Karen Blevins
11. Jean Wheelock
12. Heather Milliott
13. Debb George
14. Susie Krichbaum
15. Sheryl Parsons
16. Karen Brady Hammontree
17. Joyce Tenay
18. Jorge de Rojas
19. Patrick James Gill
20. Faith Conroy
21.LeeAnn Kress

 Your artists will be getting in touch with you soon, but here are their links for your information.

                Carly Smith                                                                           LeeAnn Kress

                Boggybottombayou.blogspot.com                                       Charmedconfections.blogspot.com

               

                Debb George                                                                          Darla Walk

                Halloweenjinglesbellsboo.blogspot.com                              Darkforestfolkart.blogspot.com

                Marguerite Noschese                                                            Karen Brady Hammontree

                My-Witchy-Women.blogspot.com                                      Bradybearsstudio.blogspot.com

                Susie Krichbaum                                                                  Brenda Griffith

                Theirishwitch.blogspot.com                                                 Therustythimble.blogspot.com

                Heather Millott                                                                      Arlene Sander

                Witchhollowprimitives.blogspot.com                                  Dreamedbyarlene.blogspot.com

                Joyce Tenay                                                                           Lisa Ammerman

                Ragpatchprims.blogspot.com                                              Apieceoflisajane.blogspot.com

                Becky McClure Federico                                                      Jean Wheelock

                Federico-fantasy-art.blogspot.com                                      treasuresnwhimsy.blogspot.com

                Chuck McClenning                                                              Jorge de Rojas

                wwwthechasmaciancraftercom.blogspot.com                    hohohalloween.blogspot.com

                Cortney Arndt-Rector                                                          Sheryl Parsons

                Cortneyrectordesigns.blogspot.com                                    Mothersdreamartworks.blogspot.com

                Patrick James Gill                                                                 Karen Blevins       

                Everywitchwaylane.blogspot.com                                       Witchiswhy.blogspot.com

                Faith Conroy                                                                                        

                Theprimitiveblackhatsociety.blogspot.com                       

The Party is over.........

Now that the Blog Hop is over, we wait for the names of our winners.  21 Winners will be announced sometime tomorrow.  I'm excited to see who they are, we have so many new followers to meet.

Stay tuned for the winners.............

The Witches of Giggleswick 2nd Annual Blog Hop

Welcome to the 2^nd Annual

Giggleswick Halloween Blog Hop!

Beginning Sunday, Oct. 5^th – Wednesday, Oct. 15^th

All 21 lucky Winners will be announced

on each of the participating blog sites on Sunday, Oct. 19^th!

Hi, my name is Susie Krichbaum and I am the Artist of The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations  as well as Willow Hollow Creations.    The Irish Witch is where I can create a little witch craft….or should I say create my little witches.  I am so pleased to be one of the 21 Witches and Warlocks participating in  the 2^nd Annual Giggleswick Halloween Blog Hop.   

Below is a picture of my Giggleswick Blog Hop giveaway.  This is a 40” hand painted table runner.   I love to paint on heavy canvas to create art for tables, bars, buffets and floors.  My table runners are a branch off of my floor cloth designs.  I have been creating and designing floor cloths and table runners for years, and find that it is  such a wonderful way to create a base for your holiday and everyday vignettes.   

To be entered into the drawing you will need to hop to all 21 blog sites and do Steps 1 and 2 below. 

Step 1 - Follow this blog -- Look for the blue Google "Join this Site" link in the upper left side column. 

… next …

Step 2 - Leave a comment below this post telling me that you are a new follower or that you are already following my blog. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

To be eligible to have your name in the drawing, you need to visit all 21 blogsites, follow them through Google, and leave a comment on each site. 

If you fail to follow through on your 21 visits, your name will not count in the drawing. 

Below is the list of blogsites and links for you to follow: 

                Carly Smith                                                                           LeeAnn Kress

                Boggybottombayou.blogspot.com                                       Charmedconfections.blogspot.com

               

                Debb George                                                                          Darla Walk

                Halloweenjinglesbellsboo.blogspot.com                              Darkforestfolkart.blogspot.com

                Marguerite Noschese                                                            Karen Brady Hammontree

                My-Witchy-Women.blogspot.com                                      Bradybearsstudio.blogspot.com

                Susie Krichbaum                                                                  Brenda Griffith

                Theirishwitch.blogspot.com                                                 Therustythimble.blogspot.com

                Heather Millott                                                                      Arlene Sander

                Witchhollowprimitives.blogspot.com                                  Dreamedbyarlene.blogspot.com

                Joyce Tenay                                                                           Lisa Ammerman

                Ragpatchprims.blogspot.com                                              Apieceoflisajane.blogspot.com

                Becky McClure Federico                                                      Jean Wheelock

                Federico-fantasy-art.blogspot.com                                      treasuresnwhimsy.blogspot.com

                Chuck McClenning                                                              Jorge de Rojas

                wwwthechasmaciancraftercom.blogspot.com                    hohohalloween.blogspot.com

                Cortney Arndt-Rector                                                          Sheryl Parsons

                Cortneyrectordesigns.blogspot.com                                    Mothersdreamartworks.blogspot.com

                Patrick James Gill                                                                 Karen Blevins       

                Everywitchwaylane.blogspot.com                                       Witchiswhy.blogspot.com

                Faith Conroy                                                                                        

                Theprimitiveblackhatsociety.blogspot.com                       

Good Luck and Happy Haunts to You!

Like me on Facebook!  Here is the link for The Irish Witch:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Irish-Witch-of-Willow-Hollow-Creations/348278187055

Here is the link for Willow Hollow Creations:

https://www.facebook.com/WillowHollowCreationsBySusie

When you click this link, click the "Like" button below my banner.

If you love Pinterest, follow my Pinterest Boards!  Here is the link:

http://www.pinterest.com/susiewhc/

If you have a blog, add me to your favorites list and mention this giveaway! This Giggleswick Witch will be most grateful!

  

Flidais the Goddess of Forest Woodlands and Wild Creatures

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

Meet Flidais, Goddess of forest, woodlands and wild creatures.

From the mind of “The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations” where  ….a little witch craft…..I mean, little witches that I craft can be found.

Flidais is free standing at about 12”.  She is a combination of soft and clay sculpture on a metal cage base. Her body and arms are made of osnaburg and stuffed very firm, her face and hands are hand sculpted using paper clay and sculpty clays.  No molds were used.  Her hair is created from the red fiber found in the saw palmetto pines we have here in Florida.  I wanted something earthy and it worked out perfectly.  

Flidais’ dress is green velvet with matching hooded cape that is adorned with a feather collar.  Her bodice and under dress are a lacy green fabric.  She wears her red crystal for courage and for the healing properties.  She also carries a well-used book that she studies to strengthen her “Spirit, Mind and Body”; you can even see the edge of the page details that I created with paperclay.

An Irish Witch Production

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

Susiewhc@gmail.com

Wicked table runner for Halloween

The Haunted Table Runner

This wonderfully spooky table cloth is just right for decorating your festive table.
$60.00  plus ship
50"X15"
    This is made to order, so please allow time for completion and shipping.

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Delivery day is here.....

OOAK Ghost Totem sculpture

Halloween Floor Cloth

Delivery Day has come for these Halloween pieces.  I hope they enjoy their new homes.
Have a wonderfully creative day.  I plan on brewing up some new ideas today to start creating.  Check back here and at The Witches of Giggleswick for updates.

Halloween is almost here!!!

Even in SWFL Fall has arrived.  Since we don't see drastic weather changes in Florida for each new season, we have to improvise. We sweat in our Halloween costumes and the A/C is still running when we are handing out treats to the kiddos and maybe a bottle of water.
  We have to be more creative in the south to bring that feeling of Fall into our homes.  This is why creating fall items for interior decor is my absolute favorite thing to do.  I could stay decorated in warm colors all year round.

This table runner can be created in any length you would like.  I normally sell the following lengths:

30" X 15"  = $35.00
40" X 15"  = $45.00
50" X 15" =  $55.00
plus shipping

If you are interested or have questions please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Enjoy Fall how ever you celebrate!

OOAK Sweetly Spooky Ghost Totem

Stands about 14” tall, base 6”

It looks like Jack is trapped in a cage and only the ghost has figured a way out. 

This is a OOAK item that I have hand sculpted out of paperclay.  I used a cage make do and covered the base with vintage Halloween cards.  The adornments are vintage like Halloween tinsel and tags.  

From the mind of “The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations” where  ….a little witch craft…..I mean, little witches that I craft can be found.

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

SOLD   $75.00 plus 15.00 shipping

Please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com for questions or invoicing.  I prefer the versatility of Paypal so buyers can use credit cards, echecks or their Paypal accounts.

An Irish Witch Production

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

The Crow and the Moon Table Topper

27" X 27" table topper

The Crow finds rest on a pumpkin and gazes at a full harvest moon.

From the mind of “The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations” where  ….a little witch craft…..I mean, little witches that I craft can be found.

 This will look great on any style table, square or round.  I love using a table topper as an alternative to the table runner or place mats.  It is such a great way to bring art to your table.

I use a heavy weight canvas that I prepare for paint by preshrinking the fabric and hemming with mitered corners.

I prime both sides the table square and add two coats of base color to decorated side. Sanding is done between coats and finally the design is painted. After paint cures I apply several coats of polyurethane to both sides. This will protect from moisture. The finishing touch is rubbing on and buffing off some Johnson's floor wax for extra protection.

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

$55.00 plus 10.00 shipping

Please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com for questions or invoicing.  I prefer the versatility of Paypal so buyers can use credit cards, echecks or their Paypal accounts.

An Irish Witch Production

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations