I've Made a Schedule

I can tell that I'm "maturing" as a haunter, because I have actually created a building schedule for myself. ;) I know, that really makes things sound like work, but if I don't have a deadline (pun intended) I won't realize how quickly my time is running out. PLUS, my husband has yet again talked me into a week long, out of town vacation in October... so, it is highly important that I stay on target so that I can enjoy the holiday and the vacation to the FULLEST extent :)

From today, we have exactly 9 weeks till October 1st. I know some of you out there are probably screaming at your computer screens right now, cursing me for actually revealing how little time we have, but awareness is key to success! (Ok, my inner positive reinforcement cheerleader escaped for a moment there ;))

So here it is, the first 5 weeks of my 9 week schedule:

Week 1 - Aug. 1 - 6: Complete Stingy Jack's neck and face reconstruction (all PM/clay/paint). Complete Shakespeare tombstone.

Week 2 - Aug. 7 - 13: Complete Jack's hand sculpt & buy more foam for MORE tombstones.

Week 3 - Aug. 14 - 20: Paint and finalize Jack's hands. Carve new Halloween countdown stone.

Week 4 - Aug. 21 - 27: Complete Countdown stone & paint Edward Goery urn ;)

Week 5 - Aug. 31 - Sept. 5/6 (extended 5 day weekend): Complete Goery urn and begin and complete new stained glass window project.

I feel like this is do-able. I'm going to plan the final 4 weeks once I see how the first couple go. Then of course I'll have some time in October, but I don't want to rely on those last few weeks to finish anything up.

Ready? Set? Let's go!!!

Only 91 Days

It's CRUNCH time people! Every weekend from here on out will be devoted to meeting some project goal. I don't want to be in a hurried panic this year, two weeks before the day. So, I shifted into, "I cannot do any projects unless it's for the display" mode =)

First up, the Shakespeare stone got some bulk...

Jack is getting some "work" done =) An eye job....
He's getting a neck too!


So, during the week, I need to mix a batch of paint for the stone, put another layer of PM on Jack's neck, and paint his eye.

This weekend, complete Jack's neck and complete Shakespeare's stone, at the very least.

Black n White Spidey

Gimme A Hand

Last year, Jack's hands got a little over-looked. Shamefully, I stooped to the "floppy glove hands" method and was very disappointed that my pride and joy was reduced to that.

I've been thinking about Jack and his lack of hands and I finally had to do something about it.

So yesterday, hand construction began =)
Jack will no longer be mocked for his strange hands. I didn't want him moping around like Edward Scissor Hands ;)

Hopefuls (8 days since last post)

All Ready?!?

I don't know whether to be excited or upset. Michael's all ready has Fall stuff on display and today I saw that another display has been cleared for actual Halloween merch. I'm excited to see it, but I know that the earlier it's in the stores, the less likely it will still be there in October. I like anticipating the Halloween merch's arrival in stores, knowing that my holiday is just around the corner. This kinda ruins it, especially since by the time October gets here, Michael's will all ready be pushing Christmas.

Still, I'll be there frequently to scoop up anything cool since I know it won't be there for long :)

Creepy Coffee

Found this for 50% off at Barnes and Noble.