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I submitted "The Dark Ride" to another anthology today. We'll see what happens. I think I may have to publish an anthology of my own works one of these days.

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Maker's Monday: Creepy Portraits

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Supplies:
Metal Frames (these are vintage frames I found at an antique shop)
Alcohol Inks (I used Tim Holtz in Botanical, Orange Sunset, Teakwood, Gunmetal, Pitch Black, and Mushroom)
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Tools:
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Paper Towel
Scissors

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Aves Apoxie Clay
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Black Acrylic Paint
Tim Holtz Boneyard
Tim Holtz Skull Fragments
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Clean Applesauce Cup
Thick Foam Sheet
White Paper
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