Winners of the Witches of Giggleswick 2nd Annual Blog Hop are:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

Winners of the Witches of Giggleswick 2nd Annual Blog Hop are:

Congratulations to Brenda fromm Pumpkin Hollow Primitives this little guy is yours!

 contact me with your shipping info @ hohohalloween@mac.com

I need a drum roll PLEASE!!! Here is what we've all been waiting for...the Winners of the Witches of Giggleswick 2nd Annual Blog Hop are:

1. Lori Platt
2. Lynn frm Life on the Wienee Ranch
3. Crystal Bowen
4. LeeAnne E.
5. chickzilla
6. Darlene
7. T. Johns from SC
8. DogsMom
9. imsteelefullofscrap
10. Joe M
11. AutumnWind
12. Sara Anderson
13. Janice Moore-Petty
14. Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies
15. Fran Caswell
16. GriffinWyse
17. Deanna Ward

18. Brenda frm Pumpkin Hollow Primitives
19. Wicked Faery Queen
20. Cheryl Barcus
21. Sandi Primitive Skateboarding

17.Deanna Ward


Do you want to know what you have won??? Well look at the List of Artists below and match your number with their number and that is the artist that made your prize. Please give your artist a little time to post your name and prize on their blog as they have also JUST received these lists!

1. Carly Smith
2. Arlene Sander
3. Becky McClure Federico
4. Brenda Griffith
5. Chuck McClenning
6. Cortney Arndt-Rector
7. Darla Walk
8. Margo Noschese
9. Lisa Ammerman
10. Karen Blevins
11. Jean Wheelock
12. Heather Milliott
13. Debb George
14. Susie Krichbaum
15. Sheryl Parsons
16. Karen Brady Hammontree
17. Joyce Tenay
18. Jorge de Rojas
19. Patrick James Gill
20. Faith Conroy
21.LeeAnn Kress

Let the excitement continue...I am working on a post on my blog that will show each prize, the artist and the winner...it may take me til this evening but I will have it!

Hi my name is Jorge De Rojas and I am the Artist here at HoHoHoalloweeen.  I am one of the 21 Witches / Warlocks participating in the 2nd Annual GiggleswickHalloween Blog Hop.  The Holidays have always held a special place in my heart. It is during these times that I believe we have a chance to return to being a child, if only for a couple of days.

Below is a picture of my Giggleswick giveaway.  I am a wild card…that means you won’t know what I am making! However, if you like a Festive and Happy Halloween…I’m the Warlock for you!

To be entered into the drawing you will need to hop to all 21 blogsites and do Steps 1 and 2 below.  

Step 1 - Follow this blog -- Look for the blue Google "Join this Site" link on the right side bar under my blog list.

Step 2 - Leave a comment below this post telling me that you are a new follower or that you are already following my blog.  

PLEASE NOTE:  To be eligible to have your name in the drawing, you need to visit all 21 blog sites, follow them through Google, and leave a comment on each site.  

If you fail to follow through on your 21 visits, your name will not count in the drawing.  

Below is the list of blogsites and links for you to follow:  

Carly Smith - Boggybottombayou.blogspot.com                

LeeAnn Kress - Charmedconfections.blogspot.com

Debb George - Halloweenjinglesbellsboo.blogspot.com            

Darla Walk - Darkforestfolkart.blogspot.com

Marguerite Noschese - My-Witchy-Women.blogspot.com        

Karen Brady Hammontree - Bradybearsstudio.blogspot.com

Susie Krichbaum - Theirishwitch.blogspot.com

Brenda Griffith - Therustythimble.blogspot.com

Heather Millott - Witchhollowprimitives.blogspot.com              

Arlene Sander - Dreamedbyarlene.blogspot.com

Joyce Tenay - Ragpatchprims.blogspot.com       

Lisa Ammerman - Apieceoflisajane.blogspot.com

Becky McClure Federico - Federico-fantasy-art.blogspot.com   

Jean Wheelock - treasuresnwhimsy.blogspot.com

Chuck McClenning – www.thechasmaciancraftercom.blogspot.com

Jorge de Rojas - hohohalloween.blogspot.com

Cortney Arndt-Rector - Cortneyrectordesigns.blogspot.com                                   

Sheryl Parsons - Mothersdreamartworks.blogspot.com

Patrick James Gill - Everywitchwaylane.blogspot.com  

Karen Blevins - Witchiswhy.blogspot.com

Faith Conroy - Theprimitiveblackhatsociety.blogspot.com

Please like me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hohohalloween

Cray, Cray, Be Gone!

On occasion   time seems to run away from you and you only notice its passing when its smacks you in the face.  That was the case when I saw the date of my last posting on this Blog. I was so caught up in cray cray that I would forget to breathe. After a long inhale and exhale I think I’ve caught by breathe. If you been following my sporadic Facebook postings you know of the cray cray I refer to, no need to elaborate, for those that haven’t lets just say that your health is the most precious gift and blessing we posses.

What kept me sane through all the madness was my art, however infrequent I was able to create. I managed to keep a steady keel in rough waters. I’m posting some of the WIPS here so you can see what’s coming down the pike. 

                                             

On another front, I was determined to submit some artwork to various publications for consideration. That effort, I’m happy to say, bore fruit. I’m thrilled to announce that some of my work will be in this falls editions of Art Doll Quarterly and Somerset Holidays and Celebrations.

Surprisingly enough another accomplishment is the opening of my Etsy Shop…Finally! So now, those of you that cant make it to either Halloween and Vine or Spirits in Sanford can always get your Halloween fix there year round and not miss out on the fun.

                                             

Of course as usual I look forward to seeing a lot of you at this years Halloween and Vine and or Spirits in Sanford.

Im Still Standing!

finally a blogpost! I'm sure most of you thought that I was MIA, which is understandable given the apperant vanishing act.  Well my freinds nothing could be farthernfrommthe truth. Depsite what has been a rough year health wise, with a little help and a lot of faith Ive managed to create some interesting characters, mostly in the form of lanterns. Ive discovered I have a certain affinity for them. that being said Ive tried to stretch their boundaries.  Of course there are the ones based on traditional vintage lanterns with a modern take on them and then the unexpected. singing mushrooms, JOL carriages, marching drum players... you get the idea.

I wish I could have posted more WIPS, but lately I can't seem to walk and chew gum at the same time. So I. sharing some images of what to expect at the upcoming shows for this season that Ill be attending, which reminds me, I do hope to see many of you at .Halloween &  Vine Septemberm 28th in Petaluma California or at Spirits in Sanford October 5th in Sanford Florida

Anyway here are some of the creations you could expect to find and stake a claim to:

I look forward to seeing all of you familiar faces and some exciting new ones, please come introduce yourselves.

EHAG Emporium Halloween Goodies

Happy Halloween All!

Have a couple of goodies for this months EHAG Emporium. I only made four of this themed candy containers, all originals. Here are the Cat Lady and Devil Lady Candy containers.

Vintage inspired Candy Containers, one Cat and one Devil Lady.  Handmade paper  mache figures. They open at the waist to reveal a hollow compartment to hold your Halloween goodies or stash.

Made of paper mache, painted with artist acrylics aged and varnished. Signed and dated on bottom.   Apprx 10"x5"x6"  $158 each. Shipping and insurance included. Payment via Paypal, MC,Visa, Discover, AMEX

Thanks again for all your continued support and encouragement!

Please contact me with any questions hohohalloween@mac.com

 And Have a Happy Halloween!

A Spirited Thank You

Now that I’m catching my breath I would like to send out a quick but heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this years Spirits in Sanford, Wow! So much fun was had. Thank you to the wonderful collectors, faithful and new. Thanks to all the talented Artist that get together and make their creations available. And thanks to the hard working and dedicated organizers that keep making the show a great success and a destination for all Halloween lovers.

That said. time now for some eye candy. Wish I could have been in more than one place at a time so that I could have snapped up all the goings on. Apologize for anyone or thing that I couldn’t catch on film.

The Great Pumpkin who, brought along Mr. Bones, standing and greeting guest by a vintage Hearst outside the gallery.

The fun started on preview night as everyone brought there appetite for food, drink, fun, friends and art.

Couldn’t help a photo op with sweet Robyn who’s gaze was mesmerizing...

Everyone was all decked out in their Halloween finery...

Before long the gallery was packed to the gills… 

We all reluctantly called it an early night in order to be fresh for the next day. It’s a good thing as well cause the crowd was there waiting for us to open the doors to fun.

All in all it was a fantastic time for everyone, and everyone is already looking forward to next year. So thanks again for your continued support and encouragement on behalf of everyone at Spirits in Sanford, see you next year!

The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

Hello everyone. Finally able to sit and jot down some worlds in-between shows. First off a most heart felt thank you to all the collectors and artist that made Halloween and Vine a bang of a show. It's alway been a wonderful venue but, Lesley, Stephanie and Dennis brought in some wonderful new energy and artist. Thank you for all their hard work.

There were the usual suspects of artist and collectors, and many new ones whom Im store be putting H&V on their annual schedule of events. I was alone so I wasn't able to document all the goings on as I wanted to. Apologies for blurry pics.

There were early morning risers that make up the long line that has become tradition at H&V, by opening time it went round the building and down the block. Some of my favorite collectors and all around wonderful people could be found at the front of the line.

Inside was chuck full of pumpkins  and amazing halloween art. Every where you looked there was talent, building excitement and anticipation. I know that it was difficult for me to choose which piece or pieces were going home with me this year within my budget. I can only imagine what everyone else goes through to make that excruciating decision. I only wish is that I could go home with one of everyone's.

Melissa Tereck

Len Bethem

Iva Wilcox

Charles Batte

 

David Everett

Jenny Adams

Jack Roads

It was great fun to catch up with old friends and make new ones all sharing the same enthusiasm for all things Halloween. I look forward to being part of next years show, and can't wait to see what the H&V team has up their sleeves. If this years success was any indication then "the skys' the limit".

Meanwhile Im busily preparing for Spirits in Sanford on October 13th. I can't believe it's only days away. This years line up is stellar and from all  early indications and buzz will be a smash. Be sure to get there early for the best treasure. Now back to packing, and once again thank you for everyone's continued support and encouragement.

Hey everyone welcome to my offering for this months the EHAG emporium. 

Cornman in melon car. This guy is ready to roll on over to your Halloween Celebration. He holds a banner with his favorite date emblazoned on it, removable for storage. The orange slice wheels actually rolls. 

SOLD 
Thank You

                                                   

Driving off soon!

 Quite the grinn on this little feller

Juicy wheels for that extra kick...

Long fingers for extra hold on the wheel..

He measures 11"x11"x6" made from paper mache, painted with artist acrilycs, aged and sealed with varnish. He's $258 including shipping. Happy Halloween

Back in The Swing

hi·a·tus  noun, plural -tus·es, -tus. 

 

a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.

The above definition best applies to my absence from the blogasphere and online presence in general. If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ll be familiar with my trials and tribulations of which I’ve no need or desire to recount. Suffice it to say “ my cup runneth over…” , with what, I’ll leave to your very capable imaginations.

 As most of you have figured out by now, partly voluntary and partly by circumstance, I have been on hi·a·tus.

 Regardless, it has been most welcome and needed in the end. Funny how sometimes we cannot see the answer, which is right in front of us. That which is most obviously needed seems somehow inconceivable. One way or another life has a way of making you notice and forcing you to react.  It has been a time of reflection as well as inventory. Time to accept my limitations as well as my potentials. Knowing one will define the other and vice a versa.

Time to be thankful for all the goodness and blessings in one’s life. Thankful for kind words, well wishes or encouragement sent my way. Those are things that feed one’s soul and give one strength in the best or worst of times.

Time to plan, to foster thoughts and Ideas, new and old. Someone once said:

“be careful of your thoughts for thoughts turn into words. Words turn into action, action turns into character and character turns into destiny”

I’m not sure if I’ve quoted it correctly, but I believe you get the jist. Having said that, and with all intentions, here’s to endless creativity, boundless energy, healthy stamina, and painless living. I will be pushing new boundaries, redefining old ones, and picking up where I left off.

Some of that time was spent on freshening up spaces, for instance the blog banner above. 

Some, drawing or jotting down ideas like these.

 

 

I hope you’ll join me once again on this new journey. I don’t know where it may lead, but I guarantee it will be fun.

In case you missed it!

The cowds always get into the "Spirit" and dress up for the occasion.

Finally home after a whirlwind season of Halloween fun that culminated in the 3rd annual Spirits in Sanford Show. First and foremost I wish to thank all of you that came. Your support and enthusiasm for my work is what has kept me going through some "bumpy" times. It was great to see friendly faces and to meet wonderful new people and Artist. Thanks also to Jeanine Taylor, Mary Shaw and the fabulous sister's Robyn and Susanne for their putting together a wonderful event at Spirits in Sanford.

Despite foul weather the enthusiasm for all things Halloween prevailed. There were collectors from far and wide, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and even Atalanta.

I was thrilled to meet many of you who have been collecting my work from the very beginning and to let you know that those pieces are the "original original's".

Our little get together seems to be catching on thanks to all of you that attended.

I wish their could have been more time to chat with everyone.

You were greeted as the you entered by by these two characters!

As usual Jeanine and Company had quite the spread for all

ham-man was odd but delicious!

I couldn't have physically done the show without the help of the lovely Deb George and her son.

Allen Cunningham look spiffy in his vintage inspired costume. Wish you could have seen his feet. His creations keep getting more inspiring.

It was great to meet artist Deana Ellis who plied her wonderful felted wares.

I was fortunate to have my table next to Monine Brocco and her creations.

In the background you catch a glimpse of Tracey Jean Kraft.

Up Front were the fabulous and eclectic Melissa Menzer

and Pink Eyed Sissies Halloween Jewelry.

Elaine Thomas and Diane Waldron couldn't make it but shared a table maned by one of the galleries sprites.

These were all from the preview Night, unfortunately the pics I took on the day of the event were with a dead battery. One of our collectors was kind enough to send one of his.

Im already looking forward to next years event. If you didn't make this year mark your calendars for next year.