September 10, 2012

Spells & Potions + Halloween Cards!

I am so excited for today, I can't even tell you. 

Working on treats and treasures for Halloween has been great fun, and a ton of behind the scenes hours have gone into it.

So, when I finally get to share it all, I get super excited!

I have new spell labels, as well as new Halloween cards to share (which I have spent last night and this morning filling the shop with), so here we go…

Potion Spell Labels 1

Halloween Cards

I'll start with the labels, and share a little of what I conjured up this time around.

Potion Spell Labels 2

When I create I always turn to things that I really long for, or would like to see in my own world.

Potion Spell Labels 5

This year I wanted some magical spells to go along with some larger labels.

Plus, spells make it extra fun to invent things to stuff your jar with, as you follow the spell.

Potion Spell Labels 6 a

Whimsical and fun!

To glitter the inside of my jars I never follow permanent routes.  I always just swizzle a little water on the inside of my jar, coating the entire inside.  Then I pour out the excess water, and pour in glitter, shaking it about, and adding more glitter until I arrive at the desired look.

Potion Spell Labels 4

I used this method to glitter the inside of some jars last year, and they are still glittered.

I prefer this method, in case I ever need my jar for anything else in the future.

I really enjoy thinking up things to fill my jars with. 

Feathers and herbs and glitter, and more!

Potion Spell Labels 8

These labels are 3.25" x 4.25" so they are a pretty good size, and fit my large bottles really well.

Potion Spell Labels 9

I think they are a great addition to other sets of spell labels I carry in my shop.

Click here to see other labels I carry as well –

 Plus more ideas of what to fill your jars with.

Potion Spell Labels 10

I spent a lot of time creating these imaginary spells, and I so hope you like them.

Potion Spell Labels 12

I had a blast conjuring them up…

Potion Spell Labels 13

There are 6 labels, hand-cut.

And no shipping costs on this item.

Potions and Spells label cut outs

 

You will find the labels in my shop here.

 

You can also find the spells as Prints in my shop.

They are so fun large and framed.

Here are some close ups…

Poison Print
 

Fairy Wings Print

Deadly Nightshade Print

Amanita Muscaria Print

Witches Potion Print

Magic Spell Print

These are fun both as labels and prints.

In person they are really lush and authentic looking.

As, if that wasn't sharing a bundle….

Halloween Cards are here too.

Fun fun!

I have already started sending some of these out snail mail myself.

They all come with complimentary envelopes.

The cards are really great commercial quality.

Sturdy and store bought grade.

They are printed by real card printers, and designed by me.

Bwahahaaaaa!

🙂

Halloween Greetings Masquerade Etsy

 (of course, the "A Fanciful Twist" watermark does not appear on any actual cards)

Miles as a witch makes me extra happy!! haha!

He is such a great sport, that guy.

Golden Retriever Halloween Front Etsy

 

Oh and the Halloween Witchies, loved drawing them up…

Halloween Witches Front Etsy

Some Halloween party cards too, this one inspires me for this coming year big time.

Hallowen Party Front of Card

 

One of my faves, pumpkin village!

I want to live there myself.

Halloween Pumpkin Village Front Etsy

Ooo, and night time parties!

Halloween Night Front of Card

Spooky candles and sparkly magic!

Happy Halloween Candle Front Etsy

 

And, what I find to be a very lovely Halloween greeting, the spooky little pumpkin below.

It has an elegance to it in person.

A great surprise.

Happy Halloween Pumpkin FrontEtsy

 

I know I shared EXTRA huge amounts of Halloween goodies today.

But I had to get it all in before more time crept away from me.

I have to submerge myself into Autumn and Halloween love, or I feel incomplete.

It's such a magical treat, this time of year.

I have plunged.

All the treats above are now in my shop.

Thanks for peeking in!!

Looove, V

See you sooooooon.

(Oh also, the Fortune Teller card has arrived and is available once again)

 

Sparkly heart

 

ps:  Lil' tip for easily navigating Etsy shopping .

When you visit a shop, there is a left hand sidebar with categories of items carried in the shop.

See below.

Here you will see all the sections, like Halloween and Christmas.

Makes it easier to look at specific holidays etc.

You probably already knew, but just in case you didn't, a tip.

A Fanciful Twist Shop

  1. Sarah says:

    Spectacularly-or should that be spooktacularly beautiful Vanessa! I love them all. So magical. The glitter bottles are amazing-I must try that. I received my cards from you the other day and they are lovely thanks!
    x

  2. lisa says:

    Wonderful work! I loved it all but the lone elegant pumpkin stole my heart. And the pumpkin village – oh my!!! I am so glad that the season is upon us. I wait all year for this.
    XO,
    Lisa

  3. Diane says:

    You are just incredibly creative. I love your potions and the photos are amazing. Diane

  4. Jessica says:

    So excited for the new labels, they are fantastic! I love the addition of the spells as well, great touch. Also, I ordered some of those Fortune Teller cards a while ago because I knew I would use them for this coming Halloween, and I am so glad I did! They will be so much fun to use!
    Hugs and hexes! Getting ready for the season!

  5. Shell says:

    What beautiful witchy items you have in your shop. Can’t wait for Halloween.

  6. Marilyn says:

    OMG fairy wings and potions, Miles the witch, and pumpkin village too, they all delight me and make my heart sing.

  7. Trish says:

    Loved all of your new Halloween cards!especially LOVE your little silver glittery Fairy..did you make her too? Wish you would sell those in your shop also
    …It looked So adorable tied on to the bottle..

  8. OH no, that fairy was a gift from my mom 🙂

  9. Trish – think you can get a package of them at Target or
    something.

  10. Barbara says:

    You’ve been a busy girl indeed.
    I like your spells!

  11. Katarina says:

    Such wonderful fall and Halloween inspiration, thank you! I can’t wait for the haunting season to really start.

  12. I have some Fanciful Twist Halloween cards and I love them allllll huge fan…………new ones???? hmmmm Do I want more???? I especially am tempted by the labels..very grand indeed………..🖤Debi

  13. Alisa says:

    Love, love, love those spell labels!!!
    Inspires me to go finish my spell book from last year!

  14. Trish says:

    Don’t you just Love little gifts from mom.. 🙂
    Thank you for your response..always LOVE your Blog and your Beautiful Art..You have such a Kind Lovely Spirit.Reading your words is always like talking to a “friend”

  15. Darling Vanessa… what a fabulous concoction of spells and spooky stuff…. I just love skulls!!! magical as always. makes me sigh. xxx

  16. Miss Linda says:

    A totally amazing bunch of Madness…..I love it all. What a great way to cheer a mad woman up…..it all made me smile. I will be looking into your shop as soon as I get home from work… It is my most favorite holiday ever… Blaaaaahaaaa…..

  17. marjorie says:

    OH! Your by far the Queen of Halloween!!! SO lovely! And yes, navigating Etsy can sometimes be confusing, how kind and helpful of you to make a wee tutorial! Sweeter than candy corns!! Hooooray!!!!!
    Have a beautiful pumpkin filled day!

  18. val says:

    what lovely creations…creepy too. I expect nothing but the best from you!

  19. Rachel says:

    Oooo these are all so beautiful but I really really love love love the one of the pumpkin on its own and the one of the close up of the candle, they are both so atmospheric.
    Made me smile in delight!

  20. nihan says:

    I love your blog so much. Especially hallooween and xmas time.

  21. You’re amazing, V. This post is beyond enchanting and your new designs are incredible! xo

  22. Ideje koje ste naveli ovdje ja će se raspravljati o izuzetno dragocjen. Pokazalo se stvarno ugodno iznenađenje za stjecanje koji me očekuju nakon što sam se probudio danas. Oni su stalno na pozornicu i jednostavno biti svjesni. Zahvaljujući dosta vrijednih ideja da ste je dobio dijele u nastavku.

  23. Ooooh….great cards, V!

  24. Theresa says:

    Oh I just ADORE these Halloween labels. And, of course, you’ve used them to decorate exquisitely. I love the amanita bottle, especially. And the postcards you create are always so whimsically delicious. They truly embody the spirit of the holiday. 🙂

  25. Laura says:

    Vanessa, you are the most amazing person I have ever had the pleasure to know (via the net). I hope I get a chance to meet you in person some day and maybe absorb some of that magical creativity you have so much of!!!
    love & blessings
    ~*~

  26. Harla Gunth says:

    I love the “Glittering Pirate Bottle” idea! I’m gonna use it for our upcoming party. 🖤

  27. I”m already following you on instagram and I have to say, you always have the loveliest photos!

  28. Noelle says:

    Is there still a way to purchase these items?

  29. Susan Minuto says:

    I simply adore your creativity!!! The items you create are so deeply magical!!!! I wish i knew how to buy items from your shop like the bottle and cards. I just fell iover your link on pinterest! Sohappy I did!! You appear to love Halloween. Do you create things for the other holidays???

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