Regular posting (and once-a-week link dumps) will return on Monday. But you knew that already.

Jack of the Dust – Skull-related sculptures, including some neat “bonsai skulls” planted with artificial foliage.

@AwfulFantasy – A Twitter feed of greatness. “Diala drank a potion of healing. Then, she drank a potion of invisibility. Next, she drank a potion of detect traps. Then, she had to pee.”

The Afflictions – BoingBoing reviews an audiobook which describes various imaginary diseases.

Prehistoric Wreath – Decorative wreath festooned with dinosaurs; the volcano spurting “magma” ribbons is what really makes this. (The photos are toward the end of the post.)

Adopt a Bat – The Australian Bat Clinic is offering the opportunity to sponsor the rehabilitation of a bat.

Renegade Truffles – Limited-edition Vosges chocolates in a black spiked box.

Free Historical Costume Patterns – Large list of free patterns, including medieval, Victorian, and Renaissance. (via Charlyn)

Bowie Beauties – Playlist by @robdelaney, who said, “I made a playlist of some of my favorite Bowie tracks for any #teens who need a starter kit.”

Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep – Scans from an old book of creepy poetry for children (the 70s were a weird time). It’s recently been reprinted, along with a sequel.

Dark Fairy Wedding – Some interesting wedding ideas from Offbeat Bride. (via WitchArachne)