Topatoco, where Webcomic creators like Wondermark and Three Panel Soul peddle their wares, just added this shirt to their line.

The world’s largest social club and lobbying group, just beating out the Humanity of Man and the AARP. Future Corpses of America hosts awkward potlucks and sponsors holiday craft fairs in elementary schools. And they have one kick ass softball team.

I think I’ll get this to wear to work on Casual Friday.

I like the Zombie Attack and Baby Dracula shirts, too.

The Decorating with Lace site offers a wide variety of lace decorative items, including a bunch of Victorian and “Period Reproduction” Scottish lace. Best of all, they have a page dedicated to Halloween!

A few pieces are kitschy, but many of them are really very elegant; I particularly like the Gala Mantle and the Lampshade Cover.

Their prices seem fairly reasonable, although the crafty goth could probably reproduce some of the simpler pieces (like the spiderweb coasters) themselves. Spiderweb-patterned lace fabric isn’t hard to find (US source here, UK here), particularly around Halloween, when it’s everywhere.

I love the daintiness of these pieces, and the fact that most of them aren’t terribly spooky until you look closely. They’d be a nice way to keep a little gothiness around without scaring your houseguests.

(via Spooky Moon)

I enjoy cross-stitch because it’s comparatively fast and uncomplicated, plus it’s easy to stop in the middle and pick it back up later. Here are some resources if you feel like stitching up something spooky.

1-2-3 Stitch! carries a large selection of “Halloween” cross-stitch kits, and for once they’re not all cutesy. I particularly like Skull-Duggery, Sleepy Hollow, and Remember Me on Halloween.

Spazzmanda did a cross-stitch version of the Fargo movie poster by blowing up a JPG so big that she could see the individual pixels. There are loads of great movie posters you could do something similar with if you’re suitably dedicated: Halloween, Psycho, and Frankenstein spring to mind. If you don’t feel up to doing the whole poster, you could choose one or two iconic details and just stitch those.

I love the “Hey, wait a minute…” effect of this pattern. You could stitch a similar sentiment using just about any baby-themed design. (Hat tip to Memarie Lane)

Subversive Crossstitch offers kits and patterns for sentiments like “People Are Cattle” and “Don’t Make Me Cut You.”

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Not cross-stitch, but what the heck: Sublime Stitching has wonderful vintage-looking embroidery patterns with designs like vital organs and Day of the Dead calaveras.

This post was originally going to be a little heads-up about Yankee Candle’s new Boney Bunch product line, but then reader Alea wrote me with a problem: Because Halloween falls on a Friday this year, there’s a spike in Halloween weddings and Yankee Candle has sold out of the Bride and Groom.

Their reps are saying that they don’t know if they’ll be able to restock before Halloween, and this particular item is so popular that it’s selling for up to $400 on eBay right now. Alea hopes that if we all nag Yankee Candle, they might make restocking a priority.

If you’re having a Halloween wedding and would like some of these cuties as favors or cake toppers, or if you just want to let Yankee Candle know that we spooky types are a nontrivial part of their demographic, you might want to drop them a line at info@yankeecandle.com and ask them nicely to restock these guys before the big day.

(If you’re lucky enough to be a Halloween bride next year, better keep an eye on these and snap them up as soon as they’re back in stock.)

(Oh, like you weren’t thinking it.)

This cute hardbound fabric journal from Andy Pratt Designs is available with either lined or unlined pages. Just the thing for pulling out in idle moments and recording your innermost thoughts.

The fangs are available as a signed print, too.

Link (via We Covet)

Here’s a wonderful source of inspiration: Artist Kris Dickinson’s A Nostalgic Halloween is a blog devoted to “original art, favorite sites and information about Halloween,” focusing mainly on images and tropes from around the turn of the (last) century.

The artwork is lovely, combining vintage Halloween images and haunting photographs with ribbons, charms, and other accents. There are some great ideas for collages and small projects like gift tags too.

I’ve always loved the folk-art feel of antique Halloween cards and decorations. Some of these pieces would be wonderful accents in a “mainstream goth” interior decorating scheme (that is, goth, but not so it scares landlords, parents, or in-laws).

There are links to lots of other Halloween art resources, too. Go check it out!

The Better Homes and Gardens site has a slideshow and project instructions for spooky decorations. Some are rather twee, but there are several that would be appropriate for year-round decorations in a gothy house. I particularly like this birdcage display and these easy chair covers.

They also have a feature on outdoor decorations. These don’t lend themselves quite as well to year-round decorating, but there are some attractive seasonal suggestions such as this raven pumpkin.

Also check out their Halloween craft ideas for some easy projects and inspiration.

I love this time of year. All of the mainstream magazines trot out their Halloween ideas and for a while there’s an embarassment of decorating riches.

Here’s an absurdly easy little project that can be embellished and expanded upon to your heart’s content: Decorate an inexpensive picture frame with spiderwebs and spooky stuff.

I’ve posted a tutorial (which is almost overkill, given the simplicity of the project) here.

Enjoy!

Framed posters are an inexpensive and easy way to add interest to a room. You can select designs to match your decorating style, and swap them out when you feel like a change.

There are plenty of Halloween- and Goth-themed posters available from sites like AllPosters, Posters.com, and BareWalls. (The latter two have a smaller selection, and the designs seem a little more skewed toward “dorm room” than “interior decor.”)

You can also make your own posters using graphic editing software and have them printed professionally. Choose artwork you like, or do something like Mike Matas’ Life Poster. As long as you’re getting a print, consider doing multiple copies for unique gifts or party favors.

Framing is essential if you don’t want your interior to look like a teenager’s bedroom. It can be expensive if you have it done professionally, but it isn’t hard to do yourself. Most large craft and office supply stores sell frames and mats inexpensively, and many can give you tips on proper technique. You can also check out this eHow article on how to frame a poster.

Display proudly. For ideas on how to set the posters to best advantage, you can check out these articles on making the most of posters and paintings here, here, and here.

Sculptor Paul Allinson creates custom jewelry, shoes, and furniture with wonderful gothic detailing. I’m enormously taken with the little bats clinging to this desk, but all of his work is really striking: Check out the heels of these boots and this awesome walking cane.

The prices for many items aren’t listed, but the jewelry at least seems fairly affordable. He also does custom work, including big dramatic pendants and unusual items like petrol caps.

Link (via Uncle Fester’s)