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visual artist and writer marisol diaz

i am a self-defined Nuyorican creative (that is a Puerto Rican who is from both the isles of Manhattan, NYC and the Caribbean). I share daily in the joy of education and live in a cute port town in New York, in a 'teensy-weensy' apartment with my two dogs and canary named Valentino. Check out my Etsy shop for purchasable pieces. Please do not reproduce imagery off of this site without explicit credit and no derivatives may be made of my original imagery- Thank You.

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Oct022008

Halloween Madness Begins!! Pumpkin Scars Decorating Tip!

I am a Halloween freak and since I have most certainly lost readership on my blog due to an overwhelming amount of 'to-do-by-yesterday-stress' and 'good-ol'-blog-neglect', I'm hoping to reinvigorate some new blog loyalty via one of the most creative, expressive and mystique filled days - All Hallow's Eve!


Wickedest Witch by marisol diaz

I illustrate a new halloween card every year (and soon those illustrations will be available for sale at my etsy store!) Along with making wearable art sculptural costumes, I also host an annual Murder Mystery Party and this year is our FIFTH one!


So Halloween Decorating tip number one: If you have a garden- grow pumpkins! If you can grow pumpkins scratch family member names in your pumpkin like this:The newest member of my family, Chica! The Pumpkin Must Still Be on The Vine




















After allowing the pumpkin some time to heal while still on the vine, the results should look like this as the scratch marks scar:

Awesome Scarification!

Reader Comments (6)

I love halloween and i love halloween even more with my blessed sally by my side...you are an amazing saint of all hallows eve, a goddess of the goblins! What a glorious celebration we have each year and it all starts with the little details...like your card!

October 2, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterstainboy

I am sooooo upset that I'm not gonna be at dwight for your costume this year. You better post pictures!!!!!

October 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRyan

wow i'm def slacking... emery and ryan beat me to it! The pumpkins are really cool and i love your illustration. And I'm also very upset about missing your halloween costume this year so pictures are a must.
<3<3<3

October 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersteph

OMG I AM FEATURED: http://kaedankrafts.blogspot.com/
^check it out!

I LOVE HALLOWEEN too.. i will be sure to put you in an etsy treasury as well as show my etsy team your work! your card looks great, i KNOW it will sell on etsy.

October 7, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterisabella

1. project runway tonight!
2. i am so excited about my entries due tuesday, i want that inspo board.
3. i will have to teach you some etsy tips next week.
4. I AM PICKING UP MY MANNEQUIN TOMORROW! and i finally put my sketched in my bag, show you friday. i'm going to try to work on it tomorrow.

October 8, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterisabella

CHICA?! I need to see this dog....

October 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJohn Smith

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