I am currently swooning over my discovery of Gorgeous and Gory. Pinup Girls + Zombies = AMAZING.
Not only do they have a 2012 Zombie Pinup Calendar, but they are hosting a ZOMBIE BEAUTY PAGEANT on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Roxy& Duke's in Dunellen, NJ. Amazing.
Are any of you undead beauty queens planning on competing in the pageant?
I recently discovered the dazzlingly dark artwork of Shayne Bohner of Shayne of the Dead and I'm thrilled to announce that he has agreed to award a photo print of his artwork to one lucky reader of The Raven & Black Cat.
The winner will receive a 4x6 Photo Print of their choice from the Shayne of the Dead Etsy Shop! Here are a few of our favorites and instructions on how to enter.
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It's Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday! The master of the macabre celebrates his 203rd birthday today.
I LOVE this portrait by illustrator Francesco Francavilla. Check out his blog, Pulp Sunday.
Blood Manor: Bloody Valentine's Weekend
163 Varick Street
New York, NY
The Bloody Valentine's Weekend is less than a month away. Get your tickets now!
The Bloody Valentine's Weekend is February 11th & 12th. Full Price General admission tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door. Full Price RIP Express Entry tickets are $40 online or $45 at the door.
Click Here for a 50% discount on tickets!!
Check out the teaser photos and video below. We are definitely in for a treat.
*Sigh* I love Off-Season Haunts...
Nyctophobia Creator Eric Striffler recently released this behind the scenes look at how his unconventional Long Island haunt was created. Enjoy.
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"S" and I celebrated Friday the 13th with a moviethon, some friends, and delicious treats. Here are some photos and tips on how you can celebrate with your own event when the spookiest of Fridays returns in April.
We sipped delicious Blood Orange Sangria while we watched the first four Friday the 13th movies. Click here for the recipe.
We enjoyed nibbling on a fruit plate and a veggie platter, but it was the desserts that stole the show. I made a raspberry gelatin brain topped with raspberry simple syrup. Click here for the recipe. A similar brain mold can be purchased here. Our dessert table also featured Gingerdead cookies, Crumbs Cupcakes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes. Click here for the Buckeyes recipe. A Gingerdead Cookie Cutter can be purchased here.
I pulled out some of my halloween favorites for the party decor. The Sangria was served in my Pottery Barn Mason Jar Drink Dispenser and Mason Jar Mugs. Every August Pottery Barn features a fabulous Halloween collection. I used the salad plates I bought as dessert plates. Keep an eye out for their 2012 Halloween Collection and check out this Halloween Wall Decal on Sale right now for a steal!
I covered the Little Penguin Merlot bottles that we used for the Sangria with Marthat Stewart Skeleton Beverage Labels. You can purchase a set for your own party here.
I found this wooden candle holder on ebay, which is a great resource for unusual Halloween decor. The Raven is from Grandin Road's seasonal Halloween Haven. Look for them when it reopens in August or purchase a similar one here.
This Friday the 13th Bowl features Jason on the other side and is great for serving chips or popcorn. It can be purchased here.
We watched the Friday the 13th Deluxe Edition Four-Pack which contains the first four films. Click here to get yours for under $16. We played a game of Friday the 13th Movie Bingo during the first 3 movies. I made the custom bingo cards here. Everyone marked their cards as they saw each item on the list appear in the movies. Prizes were awarded to the first to get Bingo,four corners, and fill their card. I used candy, gift cards, and this fantastically creepy Blood Energy Potion.
I used the following list to make the radomized cards. Add to it or create your own.
Friday the 13th Movie Bingo List
Throw Your Own Friday the 13th Moviethon:
