Procrastinating

It is amazing how little work I have gotten done on my paper mache pumpkin that I started last year. So I have told myself that I can't start a new project until it is done. I think I took myself seriously this time. I am actually at the painting stage. This amazes me because I am the queen of procrastination. Up until 2 weeks ago this pumpkin was just a barely covered blob. Now it has eyes, a nose, a pretty wicked smile, a black base paint and one layer of pumpkin orange paint. I think all I need is one, maybe two more layers of orange, then maybe a good dry brushing of apricot then paint the vine and then find the perfect mount. Only 82 more days, easy.

I have gotten several comments about my latest creation already. My younger son's girlfriend said that it sort of creeped her out to walk by it a few days ago. My older son had the best comment though. Coming in at 3:00 in the morning and seeing it will definitely make you think twice before continuing into the house. I have to figure out what kind of lighting there was at that time and try to duplicate it. Of course, I have decided to have my haunt up for the entire week this time which is a first for me. This will give me plenty of time to tweak the lights and fog machine for the best possible performance.

At least Tank and Boo are sharing in my creative endeavors.