Before Pumpkins, the Irish Carved Jack-O’-Lanterns From Turnips and Potatoes
The jack-o’-lantern tradition dates back centuries, when people in Ireland decorated turnips, beets, and potatoes to frighten away a mythical character named Stingy Jack. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and the popular fruit became an integral part of Halloween. Continue reading »
This Artis Creates Attractive Hay Sculptures of Pop-Culture Characters
According to Jean Marie Smith: “I absolutely adore Halloween! Ever since I was a kid it has always been my favorite holiday. I was lucky enough to get in on the ground floor of a local Halloween event 16 years ago and went from face painting to sculpting and painting hay bales. Continue reading »
These Creepy Vintage Photographs From the Early 20th Century Will Make Your Skin Crawl
Vintage Halloween costume snapshot
In today’s world, it’s easy to forget that everyday life used to be a lot different. People wore different clothes, read encyclopedias, and used rotary phones. Continue reading »
50 Times Adults Decided To Have Some Fun In These Museums And Art Galleries
“I Spotted This Today At The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History”
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Museums are so much fun, it’s ridiculous that it’s not against the law. We absolutely love walking (remember, no running!) down the corridors of art galleries, as well as science and history museums. But while we’re absorbing all of that knowledge and human genius, we also remember to have a spot of fun. This article is all about that. Continue reading »
Finally, 50 Of The Best Snowman Designs Ever
Awesome Snow-Dragon
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If you’re someone who drives a car, it’s quite likely snow is your biggest enemy this time of the year. But you gotta admit, building a snowman can be exciting. Continue reading »
People Are Sharing Pics Of Life 50-100 Years Ago And They Might Put Things In A New Perspective
“My Grandfather And His Horse, Ruby. 1940’s”
How would you describe normal, everyday life? Well, for a modern person, it’s anything from brushing their teeth to… commuting to work. Oh wait, not anymore. Coronavirus has shaken up quite a few things, and made us work from home, stay in more, keep distances and whatnot. The change is dramatic and it’s only been like two years (almost three!, o-m-g) since it first started in late 2019. Continue reading »
Artist Recreates Her Favorite Spooky Characters Using Paper Art
The Book of Life
According to Kristy Edgar: “I have been making paper art for some time now and October is always my favorite month because I make teeny tiny paper homages to some of my favorite horror or Halloween-related movies. Continue reading »
“Behind You”: One-Picture Horror Stories That We Do Not Recommend Reading Alone
We’ve all felt it. The feeling of someone behind you when you turn off the light and have to go to the next room, the fear that you’re not alone and someone’s watching you from the dark corner. Or when your heart starts racing while walking alone in the streets at night, afraid that someone’s lurking in the bushes to get you. Continue reading »
Marilyn Monroe Hanging Out in a Pumpkin Patch, 1945
In 1945, fashion photographer Andre de Dienes developed a relationship with an aspiring young model named Norma Jean Dougherty resulting in a brief engagement and a huge portfolio of stunning photographs which helped to launch her career as Marilyn Monroe. Continue reading »
Artist Sums Up Our Everyday Lives In These Humorous One-Panel Comics
Sometimes one image is enough to convey the message, especially when it comes to comics. Continue reading »
Artist George Coghill Creates Funny Cryptozoology and Paranormal Patches
The Monsterologist also sometimes answers to “George Coghill” when he’s not in his creature-creation laboratory. Continue reading »
“Dark Carnival”: Photographer Makes a Shots of Vintage Creepy Clowns In a Cornfield
According to Tara Mapes: “If you know me, you know Halloween is my favorite time of year. Scratch the pumpkin spice and sweater weather, I just love recreating vintage horror shots. Continue reading »
Amazing Snapshots Capture Street Life in New York City From the Mid-1930s to the End of the 1940s
In the late 1930s, photographer Helen Levitt rode the New York City subway system, first as an apprentice to photographer Walker Evans, then snapping photos of aloof passengers wearing fur coats, flat-brim hats, and antique brooches. Continue reading »
This Artist Can Carve Anything From Food
One of the most exciting parts of Halloween is all the creepy decorations carved from a pumpkin that we are eager to make and show off. But for some people, Halloween is every day of the year. They say anything can be art, so Italian artist Valeriano Fatica chose food as his medium. In his talented hands, watermelons, pumpkins, potatoes, carrots, avocados, cheese, truffles, and even tiny coffee beans turn into incredibly detailed sculptures that look just too good to eat. Continue reading »
La-La Land: The Playful Side of Los Angeles in The 1970s and ’80s
Parade staging area, Los Angeles, 1980
American photographer Gary Krueger believes he lived through a ‘golden age’ in 1970s and 80s Los Angeles. A new exhibition pulls together his playful street photography. Continue reading »
“Jane Asher’s Fancy Dress”: Over 100 Costumes for Children and Adults and How to Make Them, 1983
A wonderful source for costume making, for both children and adults. Imaginative, witty and creative. This is a great source book for ideas, themes, and very flexible in the use of materials. Continue reading »
“Us and Them”: The Superb Concept Art Works by Fedor Titov
Fedor Titov is a concept artist and illustrator based in Siberia, Russia. His main areas of expertise are environments and intimate, atmospheric narrative pieces. His talents have kept him busy in the freelance world, completing work for a number of game/story, publishing and music album projects. Continue reading »
Now You Can Look Like A Void With This $22 Vortex Hoodie
There’s a general consensus that our clothing is meant to represent our personality—maybe you like to wear button-down shirts and want to always appear proper, or perhaps band T-shirts are the attire that you refuse to put down. Basically, we all have our styles and preferences, and it’s natural to strive for our brand of perfection. Continue reading »
Japanese Priest Adorably Still Uses “Cat Mug” Made by Daughter Even Though It’s an Eye-Stabbing Demon
Japanese Twitter user Chikai Matsuzaki is the head priest of the Jodo Shinsou Honganji school’s Eimyouji Temple in Kita-Kyushuu, but he’s getting attention lately for a predicament caused by refusing to stop using a present his daughter made for him.
Matsuzaki recent shared a photo of himself drinking from a mug made by his daughter. As he says, it’s an adorable keepsake pottery gift, but it’s something you need to keep your eyes on when using–if you can! Continue reading »
With This Ride-On Trump Costume It Looks Like Donald Is Giving You a Piggyback Ride
This ride-on Trump costume will make you look like Donald himself is giving you a piggyback ride. This hilarious thing is sure to be a hit and a conversation argument starter at any Halloween party you attend. Continue reading »
This Tiny Face Makeup Is The Perfect Solution For A Coronavirus Mask
While some women might be quite used to wearing a mask over their face due to their job specification or religious beliefs, others may find it difficult or oppressing. But don’t worry, #TinyFaceMakeupChallenge Instagram trend has you covered with a perfect quarantine makeup that will let you show off your amazing looks while wearing a mask. Continue reading »
40 Designs That Are So Bad That It’s Hard To Believe Someone Came Up With Them
This New Wall Art In My Office
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Human beings don’t always build things to last. Sometimes, they make such obvious mistakes that casual observers can’t believe they didn’t notice their design flaws from the get-go. Alas, we’re all flawed and most of us have a blind spot when it comes to the things we’re involved in. Continue reading »
Kieran Murray Brilliantly Photoshops Toy Godzilla In His Photos, Again!
Ryan thinks he deserves a holiday from destroying cities.
Freelance photographer Kieran Murray (previously) rounded up his photos for the past 4 years and decided to add toy Godzilla into them to make it seem like they are exploring the world together. Why? Because he was bored. And for internet fame, of course. Continue reading »
Guy Builds A VHS ‘Store’ In His Basement And It Might Give You Nostalgia
We all love a little nostalgia. Small things that remind us of how it used to be, how things have changed over the years. One of the more nostalgic things out there are VHS tapes. VHS tapes aren’t used almost anywhere anymore, but Nick Collins found a perfect place for them by turning his own basement into an amazing ’90s Blockbuster memorial. Continue reading »
The Irish Farming Calendar For 2020 Is Here And It’s Really Quite Something
While we’re reluctant to start talking about Christmas yet – it’s still too early – it is perfectly acceptable to chat about Halloween plans because the spooky festivities are just a few days away. Continue reading »
