Filialuna Designs - Twisted Poppets Blog

New Twisted Poppets V2

2011-12-10T15:34:00.001-07:00

101_9258, a photo by filialuna on Flickr.

http://filialunadesigns.etsy.com

Yellow Shed - Halloween Animation for American Greetings

2011-08-31T08:13:00.001-07:00

Simply Wonderful. Thanks go to Love Manor for the tip.

View the entire animation here.

The creators at Yellow Shed are here.

REACH

2011-02-07T10:56:00.001-07:00

Little Video - Big Message.

A few night photos: Darkrose Manor 2010 -'The Hollow'

2010-11-05T09:36:00.001-07:00

The entire photo set can be found by clicking here.

You know you're a haunter if...

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...in October, you clean your garage more than your house;

your house & yard becomes a visual speed bump;

you make more trips to the hardware store than the grocery store;

you have to schedule a media night;

children walk by and say WTF...

...your neighbors complain that THEY have to buy more candy because of YOU;

you have more skulls in your garage than friends on FB;

you actually consider how your home improvements will affect your haunt;

you can think of something to add to this list...

...you need to fill out a vacation request for the day AFTER Halloween;

you stop doing yard work in August;

you provide an additional 60 amp power supply to your electrical service;

your countdown to Halloween starts in July;

you think your countdown SHOULD have started in May.

Darkrose Manor 2010 - Build in Progress

2010-10-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

Davis Graveyard - SpiderFEST 2010 Submission

2010-09-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

Ok Chris...

...expect him to arrive sometime soon!! Don't hate me too much, kay? ;)

Davis Graveyard

Davis Graveyard - SpiderFEST 2010

The Frog Queen Herself... Frog on the Pumpkin

Wire Sculpture

2010-08-31T11:07:00.001-07:00

By amazing artist Derek Kinzett...

As haunters or sculptors, I'm sure we ALL wish we were this good with chicken wire.

View Derek Kinzett's website here

His 'You Tube' Channel is here

Inspired by 'Ghoul Friday'...

2010-08-26T13:52:00.001-07:00

Newly completed Eyeball Plants.

When I first saw Ghoul's plants they immediately reminded me of the patch of mossy living eyeballs on the wall in a scene from one of my all-time favorite movies, 'Labyrinth'. I absolutely had to give it a try! Thank you Ghoul!

Please visit Miss Ghoul Friday and her wonderful creations here: http://www.ghoulfriday.com/

You can also visit the Darkrose Manor full Flickr Set here.

Mama Spider - Work in Progress

2010-08-23T09:48:00.002-07:00

She's going to be big & bad...

Speaking of Spiders...

check out the Davis Graveyard Spiderfest 2010...

Darkrose Manor 2010 - the factory springs to life...

2010-08-03T14:54:00.000-07:00

The website gets a makeover!!

2010-04-18T09:42:00.001-07:00

Clicky

Jack O'Hearts and Val Entine

2010-03-29T09:16:00.001-07:00

Jack O'Hearts and Val Entine
Originally uploaded by Monkey-Cats Studio

Love the work of Laurie Hardin - Monkey-Cats Studio!!!!!

Fun, creepy and whimsical...

Her blog: http://lauriehardinsaccents.blogspot.com/

Dark Art - Wikipedia...

2010-03-23T14:12:00.001-07:00

'Primarily a product of the 20th Century, dark art is an art style defined as that being "dark" or unsettling in nature. Called and classified under many names such as gothic, horror, metaphysical, nightmarish, and disturbing, it is actually a culmination of techniques and styles. It has been presented in many forms by many artists, illustrators and film-makers. It continues to grow in popularity as a part of the horror genre and gothic, music and publishing culture...'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_art

Poppets in Wonderland...

2010-03-22T08:29:00.002-07:00

Some of the new dolls currently showing at the NOW Artspace in Denver...

The Hatter

The Red Queen

Alice

Anathema

Aligory

Now Artspace

Flickr

Photos from the Opening Reception -

2010-03-08T14:07:00.002-07:00

- NOW Artspace - March 5, 2010

More photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/filialunadesigns/sets/

Gallery Opening March 5th - NOW Artspace

2010-02-24T09:16:00.001-07:00

We have confirmed that August & I will be showing this coming First Friday - March 5th with Dan Chick (mentalswitch) at the NOW Artspace located at 3977 Tennyson.

I will be showing 12 of the 'Twisted Poppets', including the new 'Alice' series in honor of the Tim Burton movie opening and Dan will be debuting a new series of photographs based on those very same Poppets!

August will be showing a range of his original large format conte work that will also include a few Poppets!

Join us down at the 39th and Tennyson area for our Gallery debut!! Expand your First Friday scene!

Now Artspace Gallery Opening with Dan Chick & August Rose
Time:6:00 - 10:00PM Friday, March 5th
Location:NOW ARTSPACE - FIRST FRIDAY 3/5 - 3977 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80210

A Peek Inside the Studio

2010-02-12T15:49:00.005-07:00

Filialuna Designs SALE!!!

2010-01-23T16:00:00.001-07:00

SALE!! SALE!! SALE!! SALE!!
FOR 1 WEEK ONLY (1/23-1/30) ALL TWISTED POPPET ART DOLLS ARE ON SALE!!!!
Up to $100 off original prices!!!

Visit the Etsy Shop!

'Alma - The Movie' by Rodrigo Blaas

2010-01-12T11:58:00.001-07:00

Incredibly Brilliant and Wonderfully Frightening 'Doll' Movie Short by Rodrigo Blaas

Here is the link to his Vimeo page:
http://vimeo.com/4749536

Poppets on Etsy...

2009-12-18T08:57:00.001-07:00

Sorry folks, I've been terrible about posting and moderating and such lately. been very very busy with new dolls and the holidays. However, finally have some new dolls up on My Etsy Store...

New Twisted Poppets

2009-12-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

Been working on six new Twisted Poppets, these are the first two completed. More to come and hopefully posted to my Etsy Shop by the end of the coming weekend.

Twisted Poppet #6 - Thorn

Twisted Poppet #5 - Thicket

More photos here: Filialuna Flickr

Please Vote for The Davis Graveyard...

2009-11-20T10:18:00.000-07:00

They have an amazing haunt and they absolutely deserve to win the Home Haunter's Association contest. They are currently just a few hundred votes away from 1st place and this is the last day for voting!!

Please go and vote 5 stars for The Davis Graveyard at You Tube.

Click the link below to be taken to their video. You must watch all the way through for the view to count and rate them at 5 stars!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNKaagtlx7A

Please, please, please - Go Vote!!!! Help us to make sure that those who deserve the win actually do!!

(Don't worry about us over here... we knew full well that it was a long shot for us at best this year. We didn't have great photos, nor did we really know what we were doing with the camera. We wholeheartedly support The Davis Graveyard and we want to see them WIN!!!!)

The Filigree

2009-11-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

Fascinating and innovative art doll designs and extremely clever newsletters by Martin Obakke and Celena Cavala of The Filigree...

Visit The Filigree Etsy Shop

Visit The Filigree Website

Visit The Filigree Bog

Clockwork Cannibal Charlottes

2009-11-17T11:13:00.000-07:00

Prof Maelstromme's unbelieveably imaginative and wonderful jewelry design and textiles...

Visit her Etsy shop

First Edit of the Darkrose Manor Video

2009-11-11T13:23:00.000-07:00

Don't be too hard on us... this is our first video editing attempt. ;)

Click on the link below... and please rate our video for the Home Haunters Association Awards!

Darkrose Manor 2009 Video - First Edit

We are learning though, so a final edit will be polished & completed later this month

The Pumpkin Cemetary

2009-11-09T17:59:00.000-07:00

Our 2009 Jacko's prepare to become one with the Earth... it's a sad, sad day. :(

More Photos...

2009-11-02T13:45:00.001-07:00

Darkrose Manor - Halloween 2009

2009-11-02T13:45:00.000-07:00

Huge thanks goes out to all who participated this year!

A huge thanks to Mama, for all her hard work and efforts put in to make this happen this year, despite the blizzard and exhaustion. ;)

Aaron, Rachel, Kennedy, Kaleb, & Stacey, all of you were so helpful to us on Halloween night, and kids, you are the most amazing little haunters.

Our wonderful new neighbors, who were extremely supportive of our freaky yard this year. Jamie, Jenny, Bridget and CJ: Fraz and Jan: Jimmy, Corrine, Jalayah, Kiaya & Isaiah: Evelyn & Darryl. We couldn't have done it without all your love & support.

Thanks to our lovely BrewMaster neighbors, who were kind enough to bring us a wonderful bottle of their home-brewed Pumpkin Spice Ale - the most amazing beer we have ever tasted! And to Jane and Andrew for the fantastic Pumpkin Bread!

An extra special thanks to this year's inspiration for our 'Homage to Rot' themed haunt, Pumpkinrot & Bean. No one will ever achieve it like the two of you. :)

And last but certainly not least, to all of the near 600 visitors who took the time to wander our haunted yard on Halloween night. You are what makes all of this worth it. We thank you for a hugely successful evening!

Here are a few photos from this year's display. Video soon to come. Factory galleries will also be updated this week.

Happy Halloween and Many Thanks!!
-The Roses

And More Photos...

2009-11-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

Added this one because it's one of our favorites from the daylight images...

Mortal World Turned to Ice... CANCELLATIONS Thursday & Friday

2009-10-29T07:59:00.000-07:00

Due to inclement weather and everything covered in nearly 2 feet of snow...

Test Night, Thursday (10-29) and the Friday Opening (10-30) have been CANCELLED.

We will do our haunty best to continue with an opening on Saturday Evening, Halloween Night 10-31.

"Mortal world turned to ice... Here be goblin paradise!" - Legend

More to Come. :D

The Roses

Fighting the Snow...

2009-10-26T11:09:00.000-07:00

We are busily preparing for the big nights. Unfortunately, we've had little help from Mother Nature this year...

Virgil - Homage to 'Rot'

2009-10-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

'Virgil' has been completed for the 2009 display.

He was built as a direct homage to the man we view as being the Master of the Halloween Yard Haunt - 'Pumpkinrot'.

You can visit his website by clicking here : Pumpkinrot.com

His blog by clicking here: Pumpkinrot.blogspot.com

To see more images of 'Virgil', including his work in progress photos, return to the main Darkrose Manor website, click on the 'Factory' link and then click on the thumbnail of Virgil to be taken to his slideshow.

Meatspider.com

2009-10-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

Love Meatspider's polymer clay jacks...

His Etsy Shop

His Website

Gothic Beeswax

2009-10-05T11:21:00.000-07:00

Gothic Beeswax, originally uploaded by jack and cat curio.

Love, love, love, love, love the collage and print collections at Jack and Cat Curio...

Their Etsy Shop is here: http://jackandcatcurio.etsy.com

Blog is here: http://www.jackandcatcurio.blogspot.com

Flickr Pumpkin

2009-10-05T11:16:00.000-07:00

Halloween, originally uploaded by fabbio.

Brilliant carving - 'The Pumpkin King'...

Google Map - Darkrose Manor

2009-10-05T11:05:00.000-07:00

Google Map to Darkrose Manor -

October 29th (test night), October 30th, October 31st - Dark until 10pm

View Darkrose Manor in a larger map

Ancient Delirium - Carol Tatum & Charles Edward

2009-09-30T09:12:00.000-07:00

An incredible musical collaboration. Must Listen.

Listen to samples here

Thistle waves 'goodbye'...

2009-09-22T09:38:00.000-07:00

...today as she begins her journey to her new loving home with Charles in TX...

Key Note

2009-09-11T13:32:00.000-07:00

Our dear friend Kristina just returned from 'Burning Man' She uploaded several fantastic photos of her journey. This is a favorite sculpture that I SOOOO wish I had been able to see in person. The scale of this thing is just as impressive as the concept.

'Key Note'
by Michael Christian, Oakland, CA

Billy's pumpkins

2009-09-11T12:17:00.000-07:00

Billy's pumpkins, originally uploaded by BillyHutch.

Wow! Now that is amazing!

The Haunted Pumpkin Patch

2009-09-11T12:16:00.000-07:00

The Haunted Pumpkin Patch, originally uploaded by Solitaire Miles.

The Nightmare Factory 2009

2009-08-31T16:32:00.000-07:00

The first few photos of Darkrose Manor's 'Nightmare Factory' (aka workshop) for 2009

(more images on the website 'factory' gallery)

Darkrose Manor Official Merchandise

2009-08-24T11:06:00.000-07:00

Exciting News!!

We are now offering Official Darkrose Manor Merchandise!

Your purchase enables Darkrose Manor to offset the costs of production! Help to ensure enjoyment of Darkrose Manor year after year and sport your very own Official merchandise!

T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Jackets, Hats, Mugs, Buttons, Stickers and more, all designed with the Official Darkrose Manor Logo!

Click here to check out our new Zazzle Swag Store!

make custom gifts at Zazzle

Haunted

2009-08-22T12:59:00.000-07:00

So Haunted, originally uploaded by H@ns.

What I wouldn't give to own THIS house...

St. Stanislaus

2009-08-22T12:55:00.000-07:00

St. Stanislaus, originally uploaded by The Skipping Hippy.

St. Stanislaus, Patapsco Valley State Park, Baltimore County, Maryland

Arches

2009-08-22T12:54:00.000-07:00

, originally uploaded by Lucky-S.

Hangman's Tree

2009-08-17T11:37:00.000-07:00

Hangman's Tree, originally uploaded by superbilly16v.

Mountain Bog

2009-08-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

Mountain Bog, originally uploaded by scenefinder.

Perfectly Creepy and Inspiring.

Thistle - The Twisted Poppet Witch

2009-08-14T13:34:00.000-07:00

thistle-085, originally uploaded by filialuna.

Newly completed art doll for the Halloween season.

Filialuna Designs Etsy

Filialuna Designs Web

Filialuna Designs Photos

Creepy Green Swamp

2009-08-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

Creepy Green Swamp, originally uploaded by spork_spelunking.

na bagnach straszy... // haunted swamps

2009-08-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

na bagnach straszy... // haunted swamps, originally uploaded by stempel*.

darkspellwitch2 006

2009-08-11T08:35:00.000-07:00

darkspellwitch2 006, originally uploaded by woopitydooart.

Yes, yes, today is all about the witch...

'The Dark Spell Witch Haunted Dollhouse Miniature Art Doll
5 1/2" tall all hand sculpted and painted by artist Pat Benedict ...woopitydooart '

From the studio of Pat Benedict - http://woopitydooart.blogspot.com

White Magick Witch Spirit Doll

2009-08-11T08:11:00.000-07:00

White Magick Witch Spirit Doll, originally uploaded by dlynneartdolls.

Wow!! Gorgeous witchy love... Dlynne Art Dolls

Her Etsy: Dlynne.etsy.com

"The White Magick Witch Spirit will listen and hold sacred all secrets or spells told to her by her guardian of spirit. She will bring magick filled with love, energy, protection, and support. Despite her creepy appearance, she is filled with magical love along with just enough creep so that she is able to immediately deflect any black magic energies from entering her space." - DLynne

Creepy Witch Doll Clove

2009-08-11T08:04:00.000-07:00

Creepy Witch Doll Clove, originally uploaded by Creepy Handmade Dolls by newagedolls.

The talented and fabulously creepy doll artist, Miss Jade Perez ...

website: http://www.newagedolls.com

Store: http://www.creepydollart.com

myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/newagedolls

Blog: http://www.newagedolls.wordpress.com

Recluse Grave by Eggman

2009-08-08T09:55:00.000-07:00

Recluse Grave, originally uploaded by eqqman.

'Two centuries ago, a man lived in the area, a recluse shunned by the other villagers. Though wolf attacks were common at the time, his flock of sheep was never touched. One night when the moon was full, a farmer saw a wolf run into the shadows; he gave his gun and gave chase. He fired at a shot, but in the darkness, could not find the animal's corpse. He waited until the following morning, where he discovered the body of the recluse in his field. With the superstitions of the time, the villagers did not wish to bury the man in sacred ground, and so erected a tombstone far out in the surrounding forest. I remember coming across this grave as a child, but until now, I could not locate it despite my constant searching.' - Eggman

The-Guanajuato-Mummy

2009-08-08T09:51:00.000-07:00

The-Guanajuato-Mummy-03, originally uploaded by Nicola Okin Frioli.

Gorgeously expressive image by Nicola Okin Frioli
- visit the Flickr page to read more about the 'Accidental Mummies'

Flaming Jack O Lantern

2009-08-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

Flaming Jack O Lantern, originally uploaded by valdezrl.

YEAH, BUDDY!!!

Tree in the Fog - Pinhole Photograph by Scott Speck

2009-08-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

Tree in the Fog (closeup) - a 4x5 Film Pinhole Photograph, originally uploaded by integrity_of_light.

This is one of the most stunning images I have ever seen.

Many thanks to Scott Speck - Integrity of Light for allowing usage of his brilliant photograph.

Loopy Boopy Art Doll - Audrey and Skully

2009-08-07T16:26:00.000-07:00

Colleen Downs and the Land of Loopy.

I just love her wickedly unique art dolls. They make my scary heart sing.

Her Blog is here.

Lil Witchy

2009-08-07T16:12:00.000-07:00

Ooodles of adoration for this fabulous 1/12 scale miniature witch's desk by Millie of LILWITCHY...

Visit LilWitchy Etsy Shop

Website

2009-08-07T15:53:00.000-07:00

Alright, so my guess is that no one is able to access the site for very long.

No matter what browser I'm using, whether or not I have cleared the browsing cache, or whether or not I increaase the amount of Flash virtual memory to maximum - the site keeps crashing less than a minute or two after hitting it.

Have contacted the support team at my hosting company. Fingers crossed. I really don't want to have to rebuild again.

On another note, I was able to finish the image organization for the factory galleries last night. Not that it matters much if you can't get to it to see it. Blah! STUPID WIX!!! I think I'm going back to Flickr surfing for awhile. ;D

Creepy Tree in Fog

2009-08-07T09:43:00.000-07:00

Creepy Tree in Fog, originally uploaded by jessicalee11.

Do not walk up on this one on a dark night, it might...

By Jessica Lee at Flickr

The World is Haunted . . .

2009-08-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

The World is Haunted . . ., originally uploaded by Shain Erin.

Love, Love, Love Shain Erin's work.

Cauldron Craft

2009-08-06T10:41:00.000-07:00

witch library box 4, originally uploaded by CauldronCraft.

Grimdeva's mixed media and miniature art is absolutely magical. I've always been obsessed with miniatures, that's probably why I wound up being a doll artist. Her work combines the spooky and vintage so beautifully. Her Etsy shop.

Website

2009-08-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

The new website is up. Though I haven't finished organizing and uploading all of the images. Especially in the 'Factory' galleries. On the old site, it was just one VERY longggggggggg slideshow of all the projects at once. It took about an hour to get through the whole thing if anyone was patient enough to do so. I designed the new site in Flash, so I'm wondering if there will be any viewing or loading issues for some visitors. My hosting company is not as reliable as I would like. Although, if you found your way here, I imagine it worked out alright for you. ;)

Expansion

2009-08-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

We've made the official decision to expand into the backyard this year. Very exciting. The ideas are flowing nonstop. Our only real concern now is that there are only 86 days until Halloween! We've enlisted a few friends to help out with construction, so that should help us reach our goals in time for the big nights. (3 nights this year!)

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Here's a great site to visit...

DeadSpider was part of the inspiration for last year's Witch's Kitchen...

Visit her Etsy Shop to see all of her beautiful Witch Curio Potion Bottles, labels and trinkets.

New House… New Possiblities…

2009-08-06T09:56:00.000-07:00

Originally Posted in the Filialuna Designs Blog - May 12, 2009 •

We’ve completed the big move. Now it’s just a matter of taming the ‘jenga jungle’ as we call it.
I’m looking forward to new creative adventures and working on setting up the new studio so that I can get back to work.

As the yard here at the new house is so much larger, I have begun to get excited about the Halloween season again. Each year we haunt our yard for the neighborhood kids and each year new ideas jump into our heads about how to expand and make it even better than the last.

As these new possibilities come flooding in, I have been visiting some of my old favorite sites and yard haunter blogs and wanted to take a moment to make mention of one of our all-time favorites.

Their yard haunt is one we aspire to and is absolutely worth a visit:

The Website: Pumpkinrot.com

The Blog: Pumkinrot.blogspot.com

Here’s just a small taste of what you’ll find there: