Dear Constant Reader,
Especially if you follow me on IG, you might have seen me mention The Slightly Sinister Academy of Crafts, a really fun community of people who love crafts with a spooky touch. Last fall we had a Trick or Treat gift swap for Halloween, where names were drawn out of hat and Sinister Sarah spun the Wheel of Fate to determine if you were giving/getting a trick or a treat. I was paired with Tammi aka Crocheted Atrocities. I was giving her a treat, but receiving a trick.
I was rather pleased with my treat offerings and sent them off. I was wondering what the heck the trick could be. Soon the answer came in the form of a large box, with not one, but two hand-made gifts (plus a toy for Bartholomew that he loved).
First was a crocheted cat with a hidden secret. A trick if you will.
I take him when I travel, so I have both Bartholomew and Albert with me.
But the main thing was this:
Tammi made that lamp herself! The base is a black cat wine bottle and there are crocheted pasties and fringe. The shade is covered with leopard print (of course) and sparkly black fabric. It couldn’t be more perfect for me.
But where’s the trick? Just flip the switch…
Secret fan dancers!
It’s been living in my closet while I waited for Bartholomew to grow up a little and become less destructive. Soon I should be able to read by its sexy glow.
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