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BM-5 Tailgaters Custom Bears Vs. Packers Handmade Pin Up Girl Barrettes 🐻🏈🧀

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The last thing you probably expected to read about on my art page is football. However some friends of mine over at BM-5 Tailgaters asked if I would be open to making some custom Chicago Bears Vs. Green Bay Packers pin up girl style barrettes for their female fanbase. As you all know I enjoy making anything that gets my creative blood flowing and loved the idea of getting to contribute to their team spirit and passion for the game. 👻✨

I handcrafted a total of 12 barrettes, 6 per team…

I individually packaged the barrettes so they were ready for their upcoming events and included a I Support Human Handmade Art sticker in each one for some added flare.

They really liked the way they turned out and I had a lot of fun making something where I was able to use my Dead Girl Decay pin up girl style but themed for something out of “my norm” or should I say out of “my weird”.

If you are a hardcore fan of the Chicago Bears I highly recommend to “bear down”and give this wild group a follow over on their Facebook page. These guys are not just fans, they are dedicated to the game. They have been featured on many news broadcasts, involved in charity fundraisers, and are proud Charter members of the Chicago Bears Tailgating and the National Tailgating Hall of Fame.

And if you are looking to add some unique handmade flare for your next event, be sure to contact me about custom orders and check out some of the other unique wearable creations I have conjured up on the Dead Girl Decay page of my official portfolio website. I also have a few remaining Pop Culture Decay barrettes available in my Etsy shop and on the shelves in my Cabinets of Curiosities at Closet Collectibles in Crete, IL.!

Stay Strange & Magical,
LDG Nicole

*Read more about my “never mass produced” creative process and in store discounted art prices here

Lydia Unboxes 80s Pop Culture Art by Living Dead Girl Nicole

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My newest art collector, Lydia, discovered my artwork after we connected over our artistic outlets of expression (give this girl a harp or piano and you won’t be disappointed) as well as our mutual pop-culture obsessions on LinkedIn. When I learned she also has a soft spot for Jeff Goldblum, it felt perfectly fitting to see an Etsy order come through from her for a canvas print of my “Insect Politics” split-face portrait of Brundlefly. And because we both share a deep love of 80s kids’ nostalgia, it made total sense that she would take the opportunity to snatch up one of my Limited Edition Totally 80’s sticker packs while I still had some in stock.

True to her generous spirit, Lydia didn’t just enjoy her new art privately, she shared the excitement by posting an unboxing video across her social media, snapping a great photo of her purchase, and even left a heartfelt 5-star Etsy review that absolutely made my day.

“I am a HUGE Jeff Goldblum fan and was thrilled with this beautiful art of Jeff and the Fly! The hand drawn stickers of Pee Wee, Labyrinth, Little Monsters are amazing with detail! Beautiful pieces of art and excited to add these to my 80s collection. 💕🙂” – Lydia B. on Etsy

It’s collectors like Lydia that remind me that those who really get my art will one day discover and love it as much as I did creating it. I am so honored to have my work on display in the happy space of her home filled with so much rad 80’s nostalgia!

If you’re new here, be sure to check out Lydia’s photo and video submissions featured alongside some of my other happy art collectors on the Freaky Fanatics page of my portfolio website.

And if you are looking for an extremely talented harpist and pianist, or an enthusiastic travel agent, be sure to connect with Lydia on Linkedin! She also has a travel vlog diary on Youtube, a Spotify channel for those looking to zen out to her music, and a totally tubular 80s themed TikTok for those who are feeling nostalgic! Find and support them all here!

Looking for some new art for your collection or to add some unique spark to a special space in your home? Shop my creations! And if you already have, be sure to take photos or a video of yourself rocking or displaying my artwork and contact me to be featured!

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

Staci Layne Wilson Does Feature Write Up on Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole for Women In Horror

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Recently I received a message from the incredibly talented Staci Layne Wilson. Yes, the same Staci Layne Wilson best known for being a powerhouse author, reporter, and filmmaker in the horror and rock genre worlds. Although Staci and I have never met in person, our paths have crossed numerous times over the years through the overlapping of online communities that inspire our work. So hearing from her was not unexpected, but her asking to do a special feature write up about me and my artwork for Women In Horror was quite a lovely surprise.

She asked if I would be open to a Q and A that would help her take a little deep dive into the unique inner world that shapes the wide range of art that I create, and knowing how talented and impactful Staci’s writing is, of corpse I said yes. She took the insights from our interview and transformed them into a write up that I am genuinely excited to share with all of you.

Women In Horror Features Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole

“Nicole Garcia doesn’t just create art, she resurrects it, corpsifies it, and occasionally sticks a dead rat in its mouth for good measure. Known professionally as Living Dead Girl Nicole, this multi-disciplinary artist has carved out her own delightfully twisted niche in the horror art world.” Read more here!

For those not familiar with Staci’s Women In Horror project, here is a snippet from their website to help you become familiar with their mission…

“Your destination for all things fierce, frightening, and female-driven in the genre space. From visionary directors crafting tomorrow’s nightmares to authors penning deliciously dark tales, we’re here to celebrate the women who make horror happen. Dive into our curated selection of films and books that put women at the center of the story—whether they’re wielding the camera, holding the pen, or haunting the frame. Explore exclusive interviews and profiles that shine a spotlight on both legendary icons and rising stars who are reshaping the landscape of horror. Whether you’re hunting for your next spine-chilling read, tracking upcoming releases, or rediscovering classic gems, you’ll find something here to make your skin crawl (in the best possible way). Welcome to the dark side—we’ve been expecting you.”

New to my blog? You can find this article as well as many other fun places that my art work has been featured on the Creature Features section of my portfolio website!

As you know, I am always eager to support my horror family, and it is a true honor to find myself featured alongside so many fierce and visionary women who keep the genre alive and thriving. I am endlessly grateful to Staci for giving my work this incredible spotlight, and to all of you who continue walking with me through this whimsical and macabre world of my creative journey.

Interested in featuring me and/or my artwork in your publication or online platform? Let’s chat!

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

I Support Human Handmade Art Sticker Packs Just Dropped! 🚫🤖

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Exciting news! You’ve seen the t-shirts I designed to champion the message for us artists that “AI can never replace our human touch”. Well now there’s an additional way to support this mission with my new Anti AI Art Sticker Packs!

So whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or just someone who values what makes human creativity so special, these sticker packs are your chance to really stick it to the bots! Use them to deck out your car, laptop, water bottle, sketchbook, or anywhere else you want to show off your support for human creativity.

Each pack includes 1 sticker of each of the following designs:
✨️ 3″x 3″ I Support Human Handmade Art Circle Logo
✨️ 3″x 3″ Living Dead Girl Nicole Bride Circle Logo Holographic
✨️ 3″x 3″ I Support Human Handmade Art Circle Logo Holographic
✨️ 6″x 1.64″ I Support Human Handmade Art Logo

Every sticker is professionally printed on premium vinyl with a permanent adhesive and coated with a protective laminate, making them waterproof, scratch-proof, and built to last. They come in holographic sealed packaging (as shown in the photos above), making them perfect for gifting!

In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, it’s more important than ever to remind ourselves of what makes us human. So if you’re ready to stick up for us human artists, purchase your sticker packs (and made-to-order t-shirts) for a limited time in my Etsy shop or in person at a discounted rate* at Closet Collectibles in Crete, IL. Don’t forget to also share this post to help spread the word.

Stay Strange & Magical ✨️,
LDG Nicole

*Price is discounted from online store prices. Etsy listings reflect the unfortunate amount of shop and transaction fees they charge us artists to sell online. If you are local or traveling to Illinois, I encourage my clients to save money and see my work on full display by shopping my artwork in person with my consignment partner, Closet Collectibles where they truly support my creative endeavors to the fullest as their resident local artist.