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Saturday, September 19, 2015

Halloween Haunted Village Event - PART 2


The Halloween Haunted House event continues with Part 2!  It’s time to check out some of the other fine businesses in Grimsley Village.
The first stop is the Black Cat Emporium, where you’ll find unique, strange, and sometimes ghoulish items.  If you want to stay the night, you can always get a room at the Buzzard Bed & Breakfast, and should something unfortunate occur, Cadaver & Digger Undertakers will take care of everything.
Before you leave, be sure to stop at the town square where you can say hello to the mayor.
BLACK CAT EMPORIUM
Click here for the supply list at AlphaStamps
You can tell by the name and the décor that the owner is very fond of black cats.
The shop proprietor is Mr. Grimsley.  As you might guess, the town was founded by his ancestors.  What a lovely cabinet, full of all kinds of goodies.
In the shop window, you can see a beautiful crystal ball and a bowl of very rare dragon tears.
Look, they have a one-of-a-kind All-Seeing Eye.  I have no idea what’s in that bell jar, and I’m not sure I want to know.

BUZZARD BED & BREAKFAST
The Buzzard Bed & Breakfast doesn’t get many customers; the last was a couple of honeymooners who came and never left. You can see the bride's ghost in the front window.
I bet she was a lovely bride, but now, not so much.
For a spookier look, add spider webs.

CADAVER & DIGGER UNDERTAKERS
I see Mr. Cadaver is directing one of his zombie minions.  There are rumors in the town that Cadaver and Digger are digging up more than they are burying.  I suspect they are the ones supplying Ghoul and Sons Chemists with the skeletons.
You don’t suppose that this is where the Retching Toad Eatery's food comes from???  The place looks a bit torturous.
Yes, there is really an embalming solution named “Frigid.”  I guess when you deal with the dead, you have to have a sense of humor.
GRIMSLEY VILLAGE SQUARE
The main square is in the heart of the village.  The residents are proud of its lovely 13th-hour clock.  Looks like it's a full moon tonight.
There’s the mayor waiting to greet newcomers.
And look, the Halloween Carnival is coming, and you can buy your tickets at the clock tower.
Looks like the evening edition of the Grimsley Village Herald is out, and tonight’s headline is “Halloween Carnival Comes To Town – October 1”.  There are some other interesting articles too; “Thrifty Witch to Expand,” “Unhappy Customer Sues Grizelda’s House of Beauty,” and “Strange Noises Heard at Night at the Dying to Get in Cemetery.”  
Things are never dull in Grimsely Village!

NEW COLLAGE SHEETS & DIGITAL IMAGE SETS

There is a collage sheet for each of the 4 village pieces covered in PART 2, plus a spooky windows collage sheet like the one in Part 1 and a collage sheet with blank signs and plaques.  For each of the collage sheets, there is a corresponding digital image set that contains all of the images in the collage sheets and more. 

For those who purchase PDF collage sheets, you might find this older video tutorial of mine that covers how to re-size PDF formatted collage sheets and how to cut and paste individual images from the collage sheets (which is great for only printing the images you want, and printing multiple version of the image) and how to re-size individual images, helpful.



This set includes 23 images.  All of the images from the Black Cat Emporium collage sheet are included in this set, plus a gargoyle pediment.
This set includes 28 images.  All of the images from the Buzzard Bed & Breakfast collage sheet are included in this set, plus an additional 4 images; a pair of shutters, a door, a large version of the clock face, and a large version of the coffin clock.
This set includes 30 images.  All of the images from the Cadaver and Digger Undertakers are included in this set, plus an additional 7 images; a stack of crates, a cauldron, a guillotine, 3 tombstones, and a skull.
This set includes 22 images.  All of the images from the Grimsley Collage Sheet are included in this set, plus an additional 7 images; 13th-hour clock, moon, skull streetlight, black skull, blank newspaper, stone arch, and a blank street sign.
This set includes 21 images.  All of the images are from the Spooky Windows and More Spooky Windows Collage Sheets.

This set includes 25 blank signs and plaques.  All of the images from the Blank Signs & Plaques collage sheet are included in this set, plus an additional 8 signs.

ALPHA STAMPS KITS
Alpha Stamps has created some kits for the Halloween Village Event & Haunted House Swap. Of course, all of the products in the kits are available individually.
The Haunted Village Collage Sheet Set contains all 11 of the new Haunted Village collage sheets from Part 1.  Click on the image below for more details.

HAUNTED VILLAGE COLLAGE SHEET SET PART 2
The Haunted Village Collage Sheet Set contains all 6 of the new Haunted Village collage sheets from Part 2.  Click on the image below for more details.

If you are new to the event, you will want to watch the Part 1 videos first before watching part two.  I reference several things covered in the Part 1 video, so if you haven't seen them, they might not make sense.  


CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE ALPHA STAMPS PRODUCTS I USED FOR THE VILLAGE PIECES IN PART 2.

FREE COLLAGE SHEET
Below is a free collage sheet of wood trims in a PNG format.  The sheet contains 8 different wood patterns in 2 sizes.  You can use them to trim doors and windows and as baseboards or paneling.  To download the sheet, click and select the download icon.


AWNING TEMPLATE
Below is a sheet of the awning template I used for the Black Cat Emporium. Feel free to download the template. 


If you are interested in the other Grimsley Village pieces, you can find the video tutorials and supply list by clicking the links below.

Grimsley Village Part 1 (which includes)
Happy Bat Tavern
Grizelda's House of Beauty
The Retching Toad Eatery
Ghoul & Sons Chemists
The Thrifty Witch






Saturday, September 5, 2015

Halloween Haunted Village Event - PART 1


The 2015 Haunted Village Event is here!!!  Plan to spend your day shopping at The Thrifty Witch.  Then it is off to the Grizelda's for a new quaff and on to the Retching Toad Eatery for dinner.  Ring in at midnight at the Happy Bat Tavern.  In the morning (if you survive), on your way out of town, stop at Ghoul & Sons Chemist for whatever ails you.
HAPPY BAT TAVERN
The Happy Bat Tavern has been under the management of the house of Dracula for centuries.  Herman, Dracula's younger brother, decided not to go into the family business but instead opened this tavern.  You'll find Blood Beer, Hair of the Dog, and Black Cat Brew on tap.  If your tastes run to wine, there is Dracula's Reserve and Witch Wine which has an unusual and indescribable aroma of rotten fruit.
Here are two regulars leaning on the bar getting an early start.  Rottie, the bartender, is ready to serve your favorite libation.
GRIZELDA'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY
Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this house of beauty is more of a house of pain.  Grizelda insists on payment before service just in case….just in case you don't survive the treatment.
At this salon, you'll find state-of-the-art electroshock therapy, the invigorating chair of nails, and the nail press.  Grizelda carries the ever-popular Zombie line of cosmetics, which I think she secretly brews herself out of who knows what.
And the lovely Grizelda is showing another happy customer the results of their makeover.
THE RETCHING TOAD EATERY
Well, the name says it all at a restaurant where roadkill is served daily, and specials include; Shrunken Head Soup, Brainloaf, Eyeball Casserole, Rat Fondue, Ghost Souffle, and Earwax Pie.
Ah, two young lovers out on a date.  I can tell the woman spent some time in Grizelda's House of Beauty.  I can just hear in her best southern accent say, "I'm overwhelmed by your attention."
I've got a feeling that the cook's missing hand ended up in the pot.
GHOUL & SONS CHEMISTS
A trusted name for 500 years and all of its best customers are underground.  You can see the boys are hard at work in the lab.
I see the local constable is out for a stroll.
Inside, Mr. Ghoul is busy creating who knows what, and I think he's got a skeleton in his cabinet, maybe a secret ingredient of one of his potions.
THE THRIFTY WITCH
The go-to place for all your magic needs.  I see a happy moon man dancing with the broom he bought on sale.
I see Belladonna, the owner of the Thrifty Witch, in the front window.

They have lovely crystal balls, pumpkins, magic books, and an Ouija board.  

The Thrifty Witch carries all kinds of potions.  The black cat hissing in front of the cabinet is Belladonna's pet, Sheba.
It's an interesting town, particularly for zombies, ghouls, skeletons, and ghosts.  I hope you will be inspired to create your own version of a haunted town, business in the town or a haunted house to add to your Halloween display.  For those who made Halloween Carnival pieces from the past event, these village pieces are a perfect complement, and I will be tying in the carnival in Part 2.


NEW COLLAGE SHEETS

There is a collage sheet for each of the 5 village pieces covered in PART 1, plus collage sheets with architectural elements like doors and windows and a couple of collage sheets with spooky pumpkins and people.  I'll be using the architecture-related collage sheets throughout the event (Parts 1-3), and for the remaining parts, there will be additional new collage sheets for each of the village pieces.

For those who purchase PDF collage sheets, you might find this older video tutorial of mine that covers how to how resize PDF formatted collage sheets and how to cut and paste individual images from the collage sheets (which is great for only printing the images you want and printing multiple version of the image) and how to resize images.




NEW DIGITAL IMAGE SETS



  • 3 Panels that measure various sizes but are sized for the houses.
 
This set includes a total of 20 images :
  • 14 Roofs that measure 7.5" wide by 4" high– they are sized to fit the largest roof
  • 6 Chimneys
This set includes 29 images.  All of the images from the Old Doors, Old Windows, and More Old Windows collage sheets are included in this set.
This set includes 38 Images which are the same images as on the collage sheet, plus three extra images; a stack of barrels and two different beer mugs.
This set includes 42 images, the same ones you will find on the collage sheet.
 
This set includes 29 images, the same images as on the collage sheet, and 3 additional images; a second table, a blank sandwich board sign, and a log fire.
This set includes 36 images that are the same as on the collage sheet, 2 additional images, a clock, and the "We Carry" sign.
This set includes 33 images that are the same on the collage sheet and 9 additional images; 5 pumpkins, 2 finials, a witch, and an "Open" sign.

HAUNTED VILLAGE COLLAGE SHEET SET
The Haunted Village Collage Sheet Set contains all 11 new Haunted Village collage sheets.  Click on the image below for more details.
  

VIDEO TUTORIALS

There are two videos; be sure to watch them both.




FREE IMAGES

Feel free to download the images and use them in your projects.

Below is a free collage sheet of wood trims in a PNG format.  The sheet contains 8 different wood patterns in 2 sizes.  You can use them to trim doors and windows as baseboards or paneling.

UMBRELLA TEMPLATE
Below is a sheet of the umbrella template I used for the Retching Toad Eatery.  Feel free to download the template.  Click on the link below to see the tutorial on how to make paper umbrellas.


Halloween Haunted Village - PART 2
The first stop is the Black Cat Emporium, where you'll find unique, strange, and sometimes ghoulish items.  If you want to stay the night, you can always get a room at the Buzzard Bed & Breakfast, and should something unfortunate occur, Cadaver & Digger Undertakers will take care of everything.

If you are interested in the other Grimsley Village pieces, you can find the video tutorials and supply list by clicking the links below.

Grimsley Village Part 2 (which includes)
Black Cat Emporium
Buzzard Bed & Breakfast
Cadaver & Digger Undertakers
Village Square