It was usually said in reference to something I was wearing "Take off that grotty such-and-such!" By definition it means something unpleasant and of poor quality like a dive bar or bad motel.
I would imagine that goblins rather like things that are grotty, and so I've created a little grotty goblin dresser this month for Alpha Stamps.
Here is the big fat supply list for the bits used in this project. Happy making!
Gothic Dresser
There's a nice little collection of spooky things on top of that dresser. Just the sorts of items that goblins find useful. And there's plenty of space in those drawers for storing rotten eggs.
The 'mirror' was made by applying a layer of tinfoil on the base, then adding large flakes of mica around the edge. A bit of staining and then a layer of Diamond Glaze to finish it off. There's a few wobbles and bubbles in there, but one of the very best things about making goblin items is that they don't have to be perfect. In fact, I do believe goblins prefer things that are imperfect!
Can you spy the pickled head ticked in the back? It was soooo easy to do, you won't believe it. I downloaded a stretched head picture from Howloweenqueen and then shrunk it down to fit inside the Stout Kitchen Jar with Lid. I just rolled the image up and plonked it inside and added some minor distressing. Voila! A miniature head in a jar. So easy! SO EASY!
You could add just about anything you like to your own goblin dresser. Mine is a bit of a lush and likes to have a nip of something or other no matter what time of day it is so wine was must. There's also a book of Terrible Curses from the Little Library Collage Sheet, because that's how magical goblins roll.
Bottles of this and that, a Tiny White Turquoise Skull, and a crystal ball to see what no good things other goblins are up to.
Check out those cute Antique Brass Mini Fleur de Lys Handles. The perfect finishing touch for those drawers.
I had great fun with this little thing. I didn't go nuts and plaster the whole surface, but I think it looks nicely cluttered (sort of like my own dresser). And if grotty goblin things aren't your style, you could absolutely make something cute and frilly and shabby chic. You know, something to make the goblins feel queasy.
Here is the big fat supply list for the bits used in this project. Happy making!
Gothic Dresser
Lotus Scrapbook Paper
Juliet Verona Scrapbook Paper
Stout Kitchen Jar with Lid
Snake Oil Labels Collage Sheet
Little Library Collage Sheet
Secret Spell Book Labels Collage Sheet
Tiny Magic Books & Potion Labels Collage Sheet
12 Tiny Glass Bottles
Amber Resin Potions Bottle
Miniature Tequila Bottle
Miniature Gin Bottle
Set of Miniature Books
10mm Clear Glass Marbles**
Tiny Antique Silver 3D Crowns*
Ghoulish Green Mini Resin Jars
5/8 Inch Bronze Skull & Bones Charms*
Tiny White Turquoise Skull Beads*
Antique Brass Mini Fleur de Lys Handle
Clear Stemware
And here is everything in one place.
Juliet Verona Scrapbook Paper
Stout Kitchen Jar with Lid
Snake Oil Labels Collage Sheet
Little Library Collage Sheet
Secret Spell Book Labels Collage Sheet
Tiny Magic Books & Potion Labels Collage Sheet
12 Tiny Glass Bottles
Amber Resin Potions Bottle
Miniature Tequila Bottle
Miniature Gin Bottle
Set of Miniature Books
10mm Clear Glass Marbles**
Tiny Antique Silver 3D Crowns*
Ghoulish Green Mini Resin Jars
5/8 Inch Bronze Skull & Bones Charms*
Tiny White Turquoise Skull Beads*
Antique Brass Mini Fleur de Lys Handle
Clear Stemware
And here is everything in one place.
