A wonderful lunch of like minds...

Today I traveled to Asheville, N.C. to have lunch with two sweet ladies. 

I met with 

Connie Porcher, owner, and overseer of 

Celebrate 365: A Journal for the Ornament Enthusiast.

It was so much fun meeting Connie in person, she is such a sweetheart! 

I first met Connie online, when she included me in a Collector's Feature in her 

Halloween 2009 Issue. I told her then that I wanted to come back in 2010 as an artist. 

Luckily in 2010, I did. 

My artwork has appeared in seven of her wonderful publications, including two covers. 

She has been a great friend and supporter of my artistic endeavors, and it was so great to finally meet her in person. 

With Connie, was Elaine Roesle, another sweetheart, and amazing artist. I have a few of her 

snow children, and some of her beautiful flocked trees. It was a pleasure to meet her as well. 

We had a wonderful time discussing art, ornaments, and the Golden Glow Convention.

They are both visiting N.C. to attend the Golden Glow Convention. They will have a table there

selling beautiful ornaments and impressive Christmas art. If you are a member of 

Golden Glow, and in attendance, stop by and see these two wonderful ladies, grab an ornament, 

and tell them Robert sent ya! 

WOWZERS TIMES TWO!

One of my new favorite characters
"Lance of Jack-O-Lantern Lane"
has made his way into,
not one,
but two publications this fall.
He is in double Summer/Fall Issue of
Celebrate 365: A Journal for the Ornament Enthusiast,
and
the premiere issue of
FOLK magazine!
Check him out here standing in front of
FOLK!!
Stay tuned to hear about the availability of this fun fellow!
Robert~Halloween Fanatic Originals

Celebrate Spring with me...

Spring is here and it is time to

CELEBRATE!!

I am celebrating the new season with some new

Halloween Fanatic Originals on EBAY and in PRINT!

I have a two new auctions on EBAY tonight,
one of which is on the cover of the Spring Issue
of Celebrate 365: A Journal for the Ornament Enthusiast.
I feel so honored to be able to be in another issue of this wonderful publication-
A BIG THANK YOU to Connie for including my piece and on the front cover at that!
To check out
"Oh What A Happy Day"
CLICK HERE!
( A signed copy of the issue is included for the winning bidder)
I also have a little fellow there as well...
the first of my new "Egglings" which will be making their appearance on
Ebay throughout the rest of April.
So if you get a chance to "HOP" on over to ebay and take a "PEEP,"
that would be wonderful.
Thanks so much!
Robert~Halloween Fanatic Originals

HAPPY 300TH TWINKLE!! Enter for a Chance to Win...

Well today is the day that Twinkle, and Halloween Fanatic turn 300 in Blog Years!! Twinkle loves her blog birthdays, and loves to Celebrate in Style, you can see from her pictures above that she likes to get all fixed up for the party. From the first Twinkle made by Johanna Parker, to the latest Twinkle created by Lori Rudolph, she is wearing her party clothes and ready to have FUN! FUN! FUN!
Of course it would not be a birthday without presents, and Twinkle likes to give (and receive), presents, at this time we are talking about giving presents to our friends that come visit us...so here is the deal!!
Leave a comment here wishing Twinkle a Happy Birthday, and you are entered to WIN, next Friday Evening we will draw 20 names at random, to send gifts to...that is right I said 20!!!! Our BIGGEST Give-Away ever for our BIGGEST Birthday yet!! So sign up today to win a surprise prize from us! Thanks for celebrating 300 with us!!

Thanks to all of my artist friends that have made Twinkle come alive in various mediums:
Johanna Parker
Chris Klingler
Jorge De Rojas
David Everett
Tony Costanza
Kristen Beason
Lori Rudolph
Nicole D.
Melissa Harnett Ustik
And a Special Thanks to Connie Porcher, and David Everett for making Twinkle a hit in the Fall Issue of Celebrate 365!!

UPDATE: See new photo above for a Sneak Peek at some of the goodies...

365 COMING TO A MAILBOX NEAR YOU, NEXT WEEK...

Celebrate 365 glides into mailboxes next week...and it a must have!!! Check out the cover here by Lori Rudolph, and see that name there...uh huh...that's me!!! Read about me and my collections in the issue!!! There is still time to subscribe and single copies will be available for purchase too. Check out Connie's website and make sure that you receive a copy of Celebrate 365 next week too!!!

HAPPY 200TH TWINKLE...

The many faces of Twinkle. Kristen Beason, as well as Lori Rudolph, have agreed to take on Twinkle in ornament form in the coming months, so look for that soon!

Here are the two prizes to be given away one week from today at 12:00 NOON!

Twinkle wants to THANK you all for stopping by!!Woof!! Woof!!


Welcome to my 200th blog post. It is hard to believe that on August 7, 2008 all of this began, wow what a great adventure… Who knew I would be joining such a fabulous world of fun and fancy free merriment! Over the past couple of weeks I have been revisiting old posts, comments, and friend’s blogs. I feel so grateful to be part of this artistic, creative, and crafty community. You all have welcomed me with open arms, for all of that I thank you.

There is also new business, many of you were surprised, as I was, when I recently opened an ETSY Shop, but at the same time so supportive of me in my new venture. Speaking of that many items have be drastically reduced in celebration of my 200th blog post, so stop by and grab one now, before they are all gone!!

Okay, now stepping back and reminiscing through old posts I have found that you love three things-peeking inside my home at Halloween, free stuff through blog give-aways (Can’t say I blame you), and Twinkle!!!

First let’s talk about FREE STUFF, well guess what there is more free stuff!!! I have created two illustrations for this post, based on my previous post, “What is your favorite villain??” Here is all you have to do all friends, followers, bloggers, face bookers, twitterers… just leave me a note on this post and I will enter your name in the drawing for the two works of art above. There is the witch from Snow White and Cruella, first pick gets first choice. The names will be pulled from the David Everett “Twinkle” candy container-learn more below.You can enter any time between now and next Friday at noon. At noon I will pull from the Twinkle candy container to see who wins!!

The second most popular post was when you all were given a chance to come inside my home for Halloween! Well guess what folks this year you can come inside my home, but in print----Say what?? Yes, my home, my collectibles, and myself will be up for grabs in this years Fall Celebrate 365. Contact Connie Porcher now to subscribe to her wonderful Journal for collecting for the year, or check back in the fall for single copies. Either way you get to see me!!!

Finally it is time to let the dog out…my pooch Twinkle keeps popping up everywhere and we all love her. She only became a part of our family a few months before I started this blog. She became famous or infamous very quickly. Johanna Parker created the first “Twinkle” on August 28th 2008. Since then Chris Klinger, David Everett, and Kristen Beason have taken a crack at my cutie. She has even shown up on my banner for ETSY, through my pen and she has always been my link for my blog http://twinklestricksandtreats.blogspot.com Now Kristen Beason and Lori Rudolph have agreed to take on the challenge of creating her in ornament form/ You will continue to see us in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
I thank you as you celebrate our 200th blog post of Halloween Fanatic. Robert~Halloween Fanatic and Twinkle

Another little surprise my first EBAY piece is now posted please link on Edgar Allen Poe in the sidebar to go to my EBAY Auction!Make that two Pinwheel Peg is also on there-see right column to link and bid!