Todays Halloween Web interview is with an actual wand maker!
Welcome, please introduce yourself.
I'm Jeannie Seidel, an Assemblage Artist in Philadelphia who designs and
handcrafts magical wands. 50 - 75% of each wand is fabricated from reclaimed
materials like vintage jewelry, salvaged buckles + curtain finials, found
objects and antique industrial bobbins. I just launched my Halloween pop-up
shop on September 13, called
Witchy Wands Emporium! If you
join my email list
I'll send you a coupon code for 13% off your wand purchase!
Do you have any special Halloween memories?
My favorite Halloween memory is when I was 13, my best friend would NOT tell
me ANYTHING about her Halloween costume. When she got to my house, she
was WRAPPED with white medical gauze, literally from head to toe and she was
the most AMAZING Mummy I had ever seen! I could not believe her mom
spent pretty much ALL day wrapping her up. I wish I had a photo.
It was quite a sight and really kinda funny!
What about favorite costumes?
My favorite homemade costume was back in 2010, I went as Lady Gaga. I
took an old black dress and embellished it with mirror tiles and I created
this silver foiled 3D piece that I attached to the dress. It held up
REALLY well for a night out. (see above)
Do you have any yearly rituals to get into the spirit?
Usually on Halloween we go to my sister's party. She has some really
creative decorations and everyone dresses up! 2 years ago my husband
dressed up as Limu Emu and Doug - hilarious!
(Ed. - LOVE this!) Sometimes I'll
bring a pumpkin I decorated (see below) or I'll make a fun Halloween themed
dessert to bring.
What about favorite places to go or things to do?
My FAVORITE place to visit every October is Laurel Hill Cemetery in the East
Falls section of Philly. It is literally 1 mile from our home. It's an
historic cemetery and they do all kinds of spooky events! The atmosphere
is amazing because there are these HUGE stone mausoleums all over the cemetery
and I believe the cemetery was planned and designed by architects over 100
years ago. From flashlight tours with stories about those buried there to
Halloween movies and a Halloween craft fair, they have so many festive
events. This year they're hosting a spooky jazz night! Some of
these events include a firepit, spider cider and gingersnaps or candy
afterwards. Check out
their website
for this year's events!
What is it about Halloween that's so special to you?
For me, Halloween was that 1 night every year where I could be whoever or
whatever I wanted to be! I often made my own costumes, sometimes I still
do (see witch hat below that I made from Duck Tape). I love the creativity and
the spooky ghost stories. And watching the trees turn color is the most
magical thing nature does all year long! Halloween is a reminder that there
are mysterious things in life - i.e. ghosts, etc. - that maybe we can't always
explain, and isn't it fun to celebrate those things every year and ponder them
and totally just be kids again!
Inside the Spookster's Studio
The worst thing to get while trick or treating was
Mary Janes -- eeeeeewwww!
My favorite thing to get was full size Butterfinger candy bar.
My favorite monster cereal is Boo Berry!
My favorite thing to get was full size Butterfinger candy bar.
My favorite monster cereal is Boo Berry!
Where can people find you online?
Jeannie, thanks for joining us!
Thank you for inviting me to participate! This was a ton of
FUN!
Click below to hit the Countdown site with a list of all the participants this
year!
Wow - thos are cool wands.
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