Bats Day Black Market Review

I survived my first show! It was a mixed experience. I only sold a few items which was disappointing. But I had a lot of interest in my work many people stopped by more than once they were interested in how I made things, what made me start creating and everyone took cards a few people took several cards. I talked to a lot of people about doing costume mini shrines or shadow boxes. So I'm hoping that even though I didn't get many sales at the show that it will provide me with sales down the line.


I had a fantastic time there. I got to talk to a lot of interesting people the outfits that many people had were beyond fabulous. All the vendors were selling amazing things. It was a definite sensory overload walking through there, I wanted just about everything. I think I would do it again. I have a better idea of the types of items that sell. If I had more of the mini shrines and alters I would have sold more, those went right away and people seem to love the familiar like Poe and Bela Lugosi so it was a great way to market test my items.

I also got to meet a few of the Etsy Dark Street Team members.  Kitcameo, kitcameo's shop, was there selling.  Her table was amazing.  I bought an adorable red bottle with a bat etched onto it.  Pillbox Designs, Pillbox Designs' Shop, were also there selling.  I love their vinyl wall graphics if I had made more sales I would have bought something from them as well.  I also got to meet the amazing artist behind EJPcreations, EJPcreations Shop.  She was wearing one of her fabulous necklaces that I recognized right away. :)

Here are a few vendors that I really liked:
Skele Clips
Gothic Beagle (The cutest dog clothing and accesories)
Ladanse Macabre designs (My parents treated me to a fabulous spider necklace from these guys)
Artistic Talent (This woman was amazing, she had her own photography, she does make-up and sculpture! I was completely impressed with her talents)
Creepy Dolls These dolls were definitely creepy but also gorgeous! My cousin bought a print from them of one of their dolls.  They were also proudly showing off their place in the Regretsy book. :)

If I had more time to walk around and really examine things I'm sure I would have collected  a ton more cards but I didn't want to leave my table for too long. Thankfully my best friend was there with me helping me out and giving me a chance to walk around.

Here are a few pics of my table:

Black Market Jitters

I've been running around the past week trying to get everything done and of course I still feel like I could do a hundred more things before I would be ready. This will be my first show I have no idea what to expect. I've had a positive response to my work online I hope I get the same response in person. I'm terrified I won't sell a thing but I'm also terrified I will sell everything long before the show ends because I have such a ridiculously small amount of items.


I'm looking forward to checking out the other vendors I'm sure there are going to be some amazing things there, can't wait for that part. :)

Bats Day Black Market

Come join me Saturday May 1st for the Black Market! It will feature over 50 vendors, from clothing, music, artwork, books, collectibles, and toys, to other original items. All with a dark flair.


The event will be at DoubleTree Guest Suites Anaheim, 2085 South Harbor Blvd, Anaheim CA, 92802 from 2-10pm. Hope to see you there I'll be vending as Nacreous Alchemy.

Black Market Preview

I've been working like crazy making new items for the Bats Day Black Market next weekend.  This will be my first show and I'm trying to make sure I have everything I need.  Here's a few pictures of some of the new items I'll be taking with me.

I snuck off and saw a few movies in the midst of all my crafting the best being Kick Ass, loved it! I also saw Clash of the Titans and I think it was just too hip and modern for me I much prefer the original. I will spend the rest of the week finishing up some projects and then show day Saturday. I also have to take some time to plan out an outfit too! Busy busy!!!

Alice and company

I finally finished the Alice in Wonderland shadow box!  Painting all those stripes nearly did me in.  This is another one that I'm saving for the Bats Day show.   Here are some pictures:

I've got a few new ideas brewing for shadow boxes.  I think the next one I'm going to start working on is going to be the parlor of a Victorian spiritualist.  I found a small plastic doll chair that if I cover in velvet will look perfect so I decided to build a theme around it. 

Also need to start working on an outfit for the Bats Day Black Market.  I want something fun, fabulous and just a bit over the top of my every day dressing.

Witches, Doll Parts, and Alice

I finished the shadow box about the Salem Witch Trials. This one actually came out better than I expected. I've been working on a small curio shelf filled with doll parts. (Funny, just as I finished typing that Doll Parts by Hole came on the radio.) I think I'll save that one for the show. I've wanted to do an Alice in Wonderland shadow box and then the Tim Burton movie came out and Alice stuff is everywhere but I already have the stuff so I think I may start that one next. I still haven't seen the Tim Burton movie, I have to go next week; I'll call it research. ;)

Broken bones, Bela Lugosi, and slacker assistants

Last week was just crazy. My boyfriend called me because he thought he had broken his ankle and needed me to take him to the emergency on Wednesday and yup, he broke it all right. They admitted him right away because he was going to need surgery. Two screws and a metal plate later he is unable to put any pressure at all on it for at least 6 weeks. Since we don’t live close to each other and his home isn’t situated for wheelchairs he is in an assisted living rehab place for the duration. I stayed with him until Sunday to get him settled and I will be going up there on weekends to see him.


Now that I’m back home I’m back to creating I’m so behind on items for Bat’s Days. I did finish this last week and posted it to Etsy today

I  had my assistant helping out today.  See how busy she was. ;)

I was going through Netflix watch instantly movies and I found this movie, Alice by Czech director Jan Svankmajer. I haven’t seen Tim Burton’s version yet but this one was surreal and dark. If you are a fan of all things Wonderland than I highly recommend it.

I’m working on a shadow box that is about the Salem Witch Trials. I’m almost done; hopefully I will be posting it this week.