October Art Dare: Blood Moon, Hunter's Moon Art Dare Volume 2

One wild fall night long ago a woman walked along into a midnight forest. So pale she shone in the moonless night (and all nights were moonless then), in a gown the color of a heart, wearing strings of gems the color of blood, she was a strange one to be walking the woods alone.

Anne Boleyn Blood Red Tudor Rose Garnet Pearl Choker by Mermaiden

But her path was marked clear. Fine webs of spider silk and tree moss shimmered where something had torn through them ahead of her; red autumn leaves showed their bright colors where something had scattered them ahead of her quick footsteps.

Roses by Moonlight - handspun 250 yds merino, leicester

Bat sang their high songs around her as she walked, some warning her away, some urging her on; bats are not bees, and are often in the mind to disagree.

Pavor Nocturnus Illustration Drawing by Kevin King Fantasy Canvas Print Art 8 X 10

But she went on, sometimes almost running; the moon was high and the night was full, and she was in pursuit.

To be continued, yes!

October Art Dare: Blood Moon, Hunter's Moon,Volume 1

Look through the window, there's a strange cast to the night...

Enamelled Pendant Necklace by Splendid Fish

Something unusual in the air, the smell of midnight roses in a pale lake...

Blood Moon Rose - Polymer Clay and Glass Necklace by AnikasArt

Is the fair face of the moon tinted by the red of stained glass and strange clouds...?

CONCRETE PLANT POT FEET - SET OF 3 CRESCENT MOON Garden Pot Risers by Phenomengnome

Or is the Moon herself turning the October sky a crimson hue?

Red Glass and Copper Wire Wrapped Moon by GypsyMoonArt

And if the Moon is pouring out her heart into the night, why? What could make her change her colors so?

(yes, To Be Continued!)

FAETeam is Steampunk’d

Under the new guidelines for posting treasuries, here is our first all-FAETeam member treasury!

From AJ of Erthe Fae Designs, where beautiful, one-of-a-kind fantasy jewelry is inspired by fantasy, mythology, and the beauty of the natural world, comes this steampunk menagerie, “FAESteam”:

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	From Omar of Studio Rayyan:  "AeroPirum (mini print)"
	From Lithia of Lithia’s Creations:  “Black And White Goddess Cameo Necklace”
	From Kimberly of Night Lily Design:  “Dashing Mulberry Lace and Satin”
	From Deanna of Fantasy Art of Deanna Davoli:  “Fantasy ART Print 5x7 Steampunk Cyberpunk Victorian Gears”
	From Kelly of Trinket Alley:  “Lost In Time Amber Sea Glass Necklace”
	From Cat of Darkling Woods:  “Love Bird ACEO Limited Edition Print”
	From Sonya of Ancient Grove:  “OOAK Leather Lace Cuff in Deep Navy”
	From Sarah of Toadstools ‘n Treestumps:  “original steampunk inspired fae art doll, Inas”
	From Julie of Mermaiden Creations:  “Secret Garden Statement Necklace”
	From Mary of PhenomeGnome:  “STEAMPUNK BABY GARGOYLE STATUE - Fantasy Concrete Art”
	From Melia of Be Mused Art:  “Steampunk Belly Dancer Digital Reproduction/Print 5x7
	From Camilla of Danagonia:  “Steampunk Bracelet”
	From Jennifer of Jenniveve’s:  “Steampunk Fairy Wings Spinning Dragonfly Gears Keys Hearts Renaissance Mardi Gras Cosplay”
	From Corina and Julie of Earthfire Studios:  “Steampunk Ring - Dieselpunk Nut Ring”
	From Tara of Tara Nova:  “Tempus Fugit Necklace”
	From Shannon of Gypsy Moon Art Studio:  “The Poet. Antique Fountain Pen Nib and Copper Pendant.”

Friday’s Fall Fantasies

FAETeam member Julie of Mermaiden Creations, where you’ll find incredible handmade unique witch hats and nature fantasy jewelry, brings us this haunting “Ancient Echoes” treasury:

Eerie and timeless contributions were included from these FAETeam members:

	Splendid Fish’s “Ancient Eye Bracelet (2)”
	Gypsy Moon Art Studio’s “Wolf Tooth and Copper Pendant”

FAETeam member Sarah of Toadstools ‘n Treestumps, who is donating 20% of the proceeds from everything pink and all her jewelry to Susan G Komen for the Cure during the month of October, brings us things that are “Glowing in the Dark” as the hours of daylight diminish and Halloween approaches:

Gamely keeping the dark at bay are the creations of these FAETeam members:

	Night Lily Design’s “Glow in the Dark Fairy Wings”
	Strange Child’s “Mystery Moon Imp Egg – Big”
	Gypsy Moon Art Studio’s “Otherworldly Glow. Brass Evil Eye Ring”
	Elemental Dragons’ “Wuvz of the Celestial Clan - Glow-in-the-Dark”

FAETeam member Bethany of Gossamer Song, where you will find beautiful handspun and hand-design art yarn, created this fascinating treasury filled with “Gossamer Gleans of Web and Strings”:

Spreading beautiful cobwebs as wings is this featured FAETeam member:

On Gossamer Wings’ “Moxie Fairy Wings - Goth - Cobweb Spider Wings”

Cj, the artist of Oversoul, focuses on using upcycled and organic materials that create a “seasoul” feeling for ocean lovers and those who “resonate at a higher frequency.”  This is her wickedly delightful “Lovely Curse” treasury:

And wickedly delighting all of us are these featured FAETeam member creations:

	Moonlit Herbals’ “Custom-made Amulet Pendant - Charged and blessed for whatever intent you need - Prosperity, Love, Protection, etc.”
	Spinning Castle’s “MAYBLOSSOM Faerie Apothecary Mini Glass Bottle Necklace with Hawthorn Blossoms by Spinning Castle”
	Hoot’s Gallery’s “Night Owls 2 - 8x10 print”

Jaunebleu, a self-taught silversmith who loves to quote Alice in Wonderland on a daily basis, is the curator of this next stunning treasury, “Spring Comes with Flowers, Autumn with the Moon”:

Lending fiery autumn radiance and moonlight to this treasury are these featured FAETeam members:

	Up from the Ashes’ “Bird of Paradise Leather Mask”
	Deanna Bach Art’s “Kindreds - Owl (Midnight Masquerade) - fairy fantasy gothic art print by Deanna Bach”

At Vintage Precious, designs are vintage inspired and created for every little girl to feel like the precious little girl she is, a beautiful princess and loved.  And perhaps like “There Lived An Elf Fairy in The Magical Winter Woods”, as shown in this next beautiful treasury:

Adding sparkle and fabulousness to any elf fairy’s wardrobe are the creations of these featured FAETeam members:

	Thyme2dream’s “Elven Forest Ice Princess Circlet Crown Tiara”
	Deanna Bach Art’s “Ice - fairy fantasy gothic art print by Deanna Bach”
	Darkling Woods’ “West of Moon Print, Fairy tale princess riding a white bear”

Rebecca of Phoenix Art Studio, is a born storyteller.  Educated in the arts of costuming and puppetry, Rebecca’s storytelling is expressed today through beautiful illustrations and wearable polymer clay creations.  True to her storytelling roots, here is her treasury, “To The Center of the Labyrinth”:

Assisting in the telling of this wonderful story are the fabulous creations of the featured FAETeam members:

	Up from the Ashes’ “Bird of Paradise Leather Mask”
	Spinning Castle’s “HARVEST MOON Faerie Princess Antler Crown Headdress made by Susan Tooker of Spinning Castle” (modeled by Sarah Froud)
	Fairyspit “Needle felted sculpture- Ludo from Labyrinth”

Thank you again to all the wonderful curators who chose to include the artwork and creations of our team members, and kudos to our team members who were featured.  What inspirations you all are!