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I am Elaine, also known as Laine (Lay-nee) – mother, artist for-hire, freelancer, and doer of odd jobs. I spend my days juggling kids and work, makin...
 
 
 
 

Taxidermy, pink hearts, nose warmers, gator-feet, vampire slaying, and the zombie apocalypse on Etsy

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Halloween zombies by Elaine Griffin Designs

As I start writing this, I’ve been up since 11:30 pm because of the baby. It’s 3:00 am and she has more energy than I don’t even know what right now. What.the.hell. We’ve watched Dora. Lots and lots of Dora. If that isn’t enough to make anyone madd under normal circumstances, I don’t know what is.

I would not have indulged in Grey’s Anatomy and gone to bed at the late hour of 10:00 had I known what was in store for me.

I tell you all this just to give you a sense of where I’m at.

Which is why I’m cruising the interwebz while the baby empties the tv cabinet of DVD’s and generally destroys our living room. I give up. I don’t have it in me tonight. This morning. Whatever.

I never get to surf the interwebz just for fun and entertainment anyway. So thank you, baby, for seeing that I really needed this time. And what’s more, I’m going to bring you the top five most radical things I find on Etsy! Plus a bonus at the end for those of you bracing for the zombie apocalypse! You’re so welcome!

Did you know taxidermy existed on Etsy? Sheep brain. Fetal pig. Bats. No words.

I’m all about supporting artists and small business. Believe me. I am one. But let me give you a little advice, people. If you want paper punches, go to your local craft or fabric store, buy some cardstock and some punches, and punch to your hearts delight. It doesn’t take any kind of skill at all.

It never occurred to me that teens/tweens/women needed crocheted nose warmers. Why didn’t I realize this? DUH.

Gator foot back scratcher! Why the hell not!?

This one is for my mom. MOM, I AM SO GETTING YOU THIS FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY! I HOPE YOU MAKE IT UNTIL THEN!

For all of you prepping for the zombie apocolypse, I’m going to keep my eyes open for a zombie slaying kit for you. No probs. Until then, here you go, a print of zombie rules.

Oh yeah, happy Friday the 13th!

Laine blogs, podcasts, and creates awesome Wordpress customizations

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isthisthemiddle 842 pts

I use the zombie apocalypse as my excuse for everything now. People tend to back away from me when I use the term "z. a.", and that is fine and dandy! I'm menopausal and it will be healthier for everyone to let me be for the next little bit. Pardon me. My back itches, and I must go fetch my gator foot. :)

Laine Griffin 250 pts

isthisthemiddle Hahahahaha!!! Love it!

cookingwithkary 85 pts

Hey Lanie, just catching up with your posts. Hmm how will the zombie rules change when you can no longer purchase twinkies??? Maybe stock up now, I hear there is no expiration date, wonder what is really in those things........

Laine Griffin 250 pts

cookingwithkary A lot of disgusting yumminess!

HomeRearedChef 1241 pts

I hope you've caught up on some needed sleep by now, Laine. :)

By the way, since I just found your post this morning, I realized after reading the end that last week Friday WAS the 13th. Yikes! That may be why we had such problems with AT&T NOT installing our internet and phone (I've this week posted a blog telling of our dramas last week with AT&T). However, I am not superstitious. Even though, I do now wonder....hmmm? LOL!

KarenLynnn 804 pts

hahaha! loved the vampire kit for your momma!

Laine Griffin 250 pts

KarenLynnn She wants to be a vampire!

elaineR.N. 399 pts

Laughter this morning after reading your post. Thank you! Hope today finds you in a more rested state.

Laine Griffin 250 pts

elaineR.N. I am doing much better, thank you! And I'm glad I could provide the laugh!