Gothic Soul Retreat

Halloween Recycled

2016-11-24T10:14:00.002-08:00

What do you do with leftover Halloween décor? I like to create different new décor from them for gifts or next year's Halloween Décor. This little cyber cutie was created using, Little Halloween skulls, broken jewelry, beads, wire and buttons. See more at Gothb4play at Etsy.com

Voodoo Dolls

2016-02-07T07:14:00.001-08:00

https://www.etsy.com/listing/267130555/vampsace-goth-doll-fabric-doll-voo-doo?ref=listings_manager_grid I had lots of fun with these little Voodoo dolls, each is a one of a kind!

Altered Art Skull

2015-12-06T09:16:00.002-08:00

This little fellow was created using a recycled Halloween skull with recycled jewelry pieces on it's skull. The body was created from a metal silver toned salt shaker top glued to a vintage silver plated salt shaker top and sits upon a recycled faux turquoise belt buckle surrounded by old metal buttons.

Witchy Wacko

2015-07-09T17:13:00.000-07:00

She's oddly adorable, a witch, a wacko or just your Mother-in Law.

Just Playing

2015-06-17T09:28:00.001-07:00

Still busy trying to create in my new home/ RV, a much smaller space than my House was but the view out the windows is spectacular! This book has been making me laugh a LOT when It's not a good day to go on a walk (my bones are too old to do much hiking).

Beware What You Buy

2015-01-19T16:32:00.001-08:00

I saw these interesting supplies items in a shop called gothB4play, I think I could make some amazing things, but something holds me back. One of these items has a less than kind background and is possible carrying something NOT so nice. Before you buy, always ask the history of the item.

Reality Check

2014-12-26T08:42:00.001-08:00

Reality Check by bonnieemme on Polyvore

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Epifanías
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Tubes Femme
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Don't Be Blue

2014-12-25T17:28:00.001-08:00

Don't Be Blue by bonnieemme featuring christmas home decor

Christmas home decor
etsy.com

Back to Black

2014-12-25T10:41:00.001-08:00

Back to Black by bonnieemme featuring black paintings

Temperley London sequin gown
$4,185 - temperleylondon.com

Nancy Eckels black painting
artfulhome.com

Grungy banner Vector Graphic
dryicons.com

Hot in the City!

2014-12-23T08:58:00.001-08:00

Hot in the City! by bonnieemme featuring dry erase markers

Mr Perswall blue panel
$345 - fabricsandpapers.com

Paris wall art
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Silhouette painting
etsy.com

Los angeles wall art
etsy.com

Home decor
etsy.com

WallPops dry erase marker
casa.com

Drew Morton Up Patterns
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Fairy Tuff

2014-12-22T15:44:00.001-08:00

Fairy Tuff by bonnieemme featuring christmas holiday decorations

Nearly Natural christmas holiday decoration
nearlynatural.com

Rustic home decor
etsy.com

The Boss

2014-12-11T09:23:00.001-08:00

I'm really gonna miss this little guy! He's earned his new life and new friends, he was so patient with me during his creation and that wasn't easy for him. In his new life now, He IS the boss!

Goofy Granny

2014-10-21T15:41:00.001-07:00

A Gothic Granny to scare the pants off of you as she sits beside your bedside with her purple stained porcelain head and yellowed Granny hands.

Her base is one ugly bottle who's age is in question, filled with tiny polished rock chips and colored resins sitting on a repurposed silver toned chain bracelet as a base with recycled jewelry, glass beads, a marble and a button with silvered leather for a bottom. Gothic Granny is Elegantly spooky dressed in her Vampsace best tattered maroon and mauve fabrics, lace, buttons, jewelried pieces, chains and rhinestones.

The Art Doll assemblage is approximately 6 3 /4 inches tall and her base is 3 inches by 3 inches.

For adult use only, not recommended for children.

Thank you to all those who have left feedback on their purchases: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/gothB4play/reviews You are greatly appreciated!

RV Gypsy

2014-09-26T19:07:00.001-07:00

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151736258/spooky-wedding-bride-and-groom-wedding?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/151736258/spooky-wedding-bride-and-groom-wedding?
And a cute little goth flower girl basket.

Please excuse the dust I've sold my house in Las Vegas, NV to enjoy the Gypsy (RV style) life. My gothB4play shop at Etsy.com will be closed for a few weeks but then I will continue to craft and create from the road. Thank you for your patience

Darkling Wedding

2014-09-10T07:16:00.003-07:00

The perfect flower girl accessory for that unusual or gothic wedding. If you need a gothic cake topper click this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/151736258/spooky-wedding-bride-and-groom-wedding?ref=related-3

Cat Lady

2014-04-23T14:01:00.000-07:00

This shabby chic doll head was hand painted and fired by someone named "Essie" which is painted on the back along with the date 1988.

For more treasures click my link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/gothB4play

I have finished the art doll by placing her on one of my repurposed perfume bottles with little gemstones and incantation spells sealed inside creating a wonderful whimsical Spirit Bottle.

The bottom of the assemblage doll was created using a gold tones metal link chain in a circle and adding other jewelry pieces, beads, rhinestones, buttons and a sweet little repurposed gold toned metal cat playing with a ball which was once a brooch pin.

The fantasy art doll has pink embroidered lace around her shoulders, a bit of tattered lace trim and pretty fabric flowers. There are ornate metal jewelry pieces, one side has a dangle of vintage flowers linked together which was once a necklace and the other side has a dangle copper chain which was once silver plated and has an angel charm attached to it.

The back of the assemblage doll has a pretty repurposed bunch of pink and white roses and white flowers with ribbon which was once part of the trim from a prom dress of unknown and past life.

The art doll is approximately 7 inches tall with a base that is 3 1/2 inches by 3 inches.

Doll Art at gothb4play at Etsy

2014-02-16T11:18:00.002-08:00

Hanging Art Doll by gothb4play using recycled and repurposed once loved items with an unknown past now reincarnated and waiting to be loved once again. This dark darling hanging sculpture started out with a beautiful hard resin elegant Ladies face. There is a silver tone colored chain to hang her up by.

The gothic lady has a distressed silvered metal repurposed jewelry headdress and a silver colored bead chain necklace. She could be Cleopatra, a High Priestess, Witchey Woman or whatever you desire.

The Dark Dancer Art Doll assemblage is attached permanently to a the hanging chain (9 inches long). There is repurposed metal belt piece in a distressed brass metal with an "X" of rhinestones(one was missing and has been replaced with gold glitter).

The front has the face, a distressed decorative metal recycled belt piece, a tattered black lace fabric on her bodice, black eyelash ribbon, repurposed jewelry chains, buttons and a dangle with two vintage silver tones metal open flowers and a distressed brass colored jingle bell.

The back has 2 rounded ornate metal jewelry pieces. All items have been cleansed of any lingering negative energies and enhanced with positive blessings.
Also see: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mystic2awesome?ref=seller_info

Goodbye Eye Robots

2013-12-21T09:24:00.002-08:00

Down to the last of my Eye Robots, the end of my vintage doll eyes. It's been a fun ride and I love to check my little Eye Robot map to see where all the little darlings have gone to. Florida gained the most Robots with a total of 8. Now it's on to the next unique find that will lead me to new crafting adventures.

Doomsday Creating

2013-11-18T07:32:00.003-08:00

This little Doomsday Driver's ride was created using vintage sewing machine parts for the body of the ride, jewelry pieces, beads and chains. The wheels are buttons from old clothing which were unusable, I donate usable items to my favorite Thrift shops. The beads, chains and jewelry pieces were from once loved costume jewelry pieces which were broken gathered from shops, garage sales and estate sales. The only new items used was the adhesives and paint.

Gypsy Bag Bling

2013-04-24T12:42:00.002-07:00

I've devoloped a fun way to use up some of those fabric pieces, lace, ribbon and etc. left over from crafting projects: Gypsy Bags! I'm also using old clothing, doilies, place mats, scarves, men's ties and such and now totally I'm addicted and loving it. I don't make the purses myself I'm not that good of a seamtress and I've found some great purse buys at Ross (shop for less sales), thrift shops and other shops. I like woven purses and fabric purses the best and some of my fabrics are from vintage items that aren't suitable for normal use any longer. Check out my shops at Etsy.com either gothB4play or mystic2awesome.

Tigerseye and Turquoise

2013-03-19T13:53:00.000-07:00

TIGER-EYE (gold,brown and black) : Emotional balancer, grounding, centering. Softens stubbornness. Enhances personal power and will, self-confidence, optimism and communication. A good general tonic for spleen, pancreas, digestive organs and eye diseases.
Zodiac: Capricorn

TURQUOISE : Excellent for tissue regeneration, toning and strengthening the physical body. Encourages self-expression, promotes emotional balance and peace of mind. Aids circulatory and respiratory systems. Enhances psychic abilities, communication, balance, friendship, and loyalty. More potent when surrounded by gold. You should always be given this stone and not purchase it yourself.
Zodiac: Libra / Taurus Birthstone: December

Spirit Bottles of Beauty

2013-02-25T05:22:00.000-08:00

Bottle trees have their roots in Congo culture. The practice was brought over by slaves who hung blue bottles from trees and huts as talismans to ward off evil spirits. It is believed that the spirits become mesmerized by the colors of the bottles in the sun. Once they enter the bottle, they can't find their way out, sort of like roach motels. I thought I'd bring them into the home and dress them up a bit. This is one I created using a vintage chandelier teardrop at the top pf the bottle.

According to Wikipedia, "Glass 'bottle trees' orginated in Northern Africa during a period when superstitious people believed that a genii or imp could be captured in a glass bottle. Legend had it that empty glass bottles placed outside the home could "capture" roving (usually evil) spirits at night, and the spirit would be destroyed the next day in the sunshine. This practice was taken to Europe and North America by African slaves. While Europeans adapted them into hollow glass spheres known as "witch balls" the practice of hanging bottles in trees became widespread in the Southern states of North America, where they continue to be used today as colorful garden ornaments." Well, not exactly, as Africans don't believe in genies or imps...wrong culture Wiki...but you got the general idea.

Winter Party

2012-10-22T07:36:00.002-07:00

There is evidence that people often threw a party during the change from summer to winter to mark the end of the harvest and give thanks to higher powers. Modern Heathens call it Winter Nights, and we use it as a day to celebrate our Dísir, the female ancestors who watch over and protect us. As an extension of the Dísir, some practitioners also give thanks to Frejya, the Lady of the Dís, and some to her twin brother Freyr, the Lord of the Harvest. 3
This link to the Disir, the spirits of our ancestors, gives us some similarity to Samhain (Halloween), the more well known Pagan holiday. But while Samhain has more to do with a general thinning of the veil between this world and the next, Winter Nights is a day to celebrate the good things our Disir have done for us and to honor their contributions to our living family. There are many ways to honor the Disir, but the basic one is to name your ancestry as far back as you can then pour a libation and share a bit of food in a special dish. For Heathens, that recitation of names is a way of showing respect and assuring our kin that though they have died, they won’t be forgotten.
This little creature was created after reading about the Winter Nights celebration and I appreciated the inspiration. For more views of my little creatured check me out at GothB4play or at mystic2awesome at Etsy.com

Nevermore!

2012-09-29T08:30:00.001-07:00

Nevermore, Nevermore... Quothe the Raven, Nevermore... This piece inspired by one of my favorite Mr. Poe poems. This little Raven, or Crow if you will it so, was once loved and now ready to be loved just one more time in it's new reincarnated form. With a sporty gothic new hair do and tattered fabric designer "Vampsace" dress, she is ready to be adopted by a lover of Ravens, or Crows if you will.

Halloween Untucked

2012-09-21T10:34:00.002-07:00

Sometimes a mistake has to be corrected and sometimes not. The first little creature I used a copper bell on as a robot skirt and found I could not remove the "dangle" was by chance. Maybe meant to be the little robot had a mind of it's own and I being just the laboring hands must obey. This little Robot Tranny is ready for his/her Halloween closeup, and ready to be adopted at gothB4play at Etsy.