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A Very Special Days of The Dead Chicago 2024

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I am dragging ass as I type this right now because I had quite the eventful non-stop weekend and it could not have ended on a higher note! Each day this weekend we had something going on, but Sunday my husband and I took my Daddio to his very first horror con in celebration of his (belated) 70th birthday!

His actual birthday was in January but my husband and I wanted to do something extra special for him for his milestone birthday. So when Days of the Dead announced Malcolm McDowel would be at their Chicago show I presented the idea of him going with us so he could finally experience one and get the chance to actually meet one of his fave actors. So instead of planning a whole weekend like we normally would do, we planned the perfect Sunday Funday!

The last time my husband and I met Malcolm was many moons ago and I had actually had him sign one of his A Clock Work Orange 8″x10″ photos to gift to my Dad. So this time since he was there with us we made sure we got him a photo op to commemorate the fun and memorable time we had.

When it was our turn to take a photo with him, I made sure to tell Malcolm that we were celebrating my Dad’s 70th birthday by bringing him to his first horror con to meet him. Malcolm looked at my Dad and was surprised he was 70, shook his hand and told him he was a youngster. It was a great feeling to see my Dad so happy in that moment.

I was pretty stoked to see that Heather Langenkamp was in attendance at this con. I had never met her before and growing up in the 80’s she has always been one of my favorite final girl/scream queens. So we decided to hop in line and meet her. Dad had so many great questions to ask her and she seemed to really enjoy the conversation we had with her. She was all around everything I thought she would be. She loved my pants and even asked me where I got my Kermit The Frog purse. Meeting her definitely moved her up my art bucket list.

During our con adventure I discovered where I get my “ohh it’s a pinball machine, I must play it” habit from. Dad saw me playing the Texas Chainsaw Massacre one and told me how much he has always loved to play pinball and joined in on the fun.

As an artist himself, my Dad really enjoyed seeing all the talented vendors and talking to to them about their creations.

Daddy’s little ghoul, didn’t gift any art at this show because I wanted it to be more of a chill laid back time, however my Dad still got to see me in full convention action mode while networking at the event. Passing out business cards, talking to fellow artists about their printing techniques, getting donation prizes for the swag bags I put together for Flashback Weekend, talking with others about our hearse and club, and even meeting up with our friend Jeff of Anthony’s Collectibles to exchange cross promotional items and ideas.

We ended the day with treating Dad to a meal at Bill Murray’s Caddy Shack restaurant before heading back home. Frank and I have always wanted to eat there but it’s usually packed. However being in Sunday and towards the end of the con we made perfect timing and got right in for a table and it wasn’t over crowded at all.

It was great finally getting to bring Dad to a show and I am so happy he had such a great time. Now this introvert is ready to use this week to recharge as much as possible for some exciting things that are on horizon for next weekend too! Stay tuned!

Stay Spooky & Magical,
LDG Nicole

Custom Corpsified Cake Toppers Are A Huge Hit At Wedding

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Back in December I posted the custom corpsified cake toppers I made for a lovely couple that was having a Halloween wedding this year. Well the day has come and the newly married Mrs. just sent me this photo saying “The cake was a huge hit!”

I can’t get over how bloody delicious it looks and how well the cake toppers went with everything. Such an honor to be a part of someone’s special day!

Want to see more photos submitted to me by my happy customers? Check out my Freaky Fanatic slideshow!

You can also see more of my handmade horror inspired prop decor on the Adopt The Undead and Remains pages of my portfolio site. And don’t forget to contact me or reserve a custom order if you want a corpsified couple of your own. They also make great anniversary and wedding gifts!

Stay Spooky & Magical!
LDG Nicole

Custom Zombie Wedding Creations Impress Future Mr. & Mrs.

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I have been bouncing back and forth between life and the undead for the last few weeks after receiving a custom order to make some corpsified creations for an upcoming wedding. Being a Halloween (2009) bride myself I wanted unique things for my wedding that I could not find at the stores so I also commissioned artists to bring my visions to life. Being an artist, It was actually very important and symbolic for me to include handmade creations. Having been there and done that I also know what all goes into finding the right artist to bring your vision to life. So when someone wants to incorporate my work into their wedding I am beyond honored.

For this order I was asked to make custom zombie cake toppers for a blonde groom and brunette bride with the dominant wedding color being a burnt orange. I was also asked to make 3 zombie hand barrettes that they will be using to clip to things such as boutonnieres. Here is what I conjured up!

When I do a custom order I always send updates to the client on how far along I am in the creative process and when all is said and done I send photos of the creation when it is completed to make sure no changes are needed before I ship it out. Needless to say I was very happy when I got a response from the bride today that said…“The amount of detail is impressive!!! These are great!!!” 

You can see more of my handmade horror inspired prop decor on the Adopt The Undead and Remains pages of my portfolio site. And don’t forget to contact me if you want a corpsified cake topper (also great for anniversary and wedding gifts) or zombie hand barrettes (can also be made as pins) of your own.

Stay Spooky & Magical!
LDG Nicole

Custom Corpsified Cake Toppers Awe Soon To Be Bride

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These corpsified love birds will be shipping to their Bride and Groom counterparts this week!

I was commissioned on Etsy to make another set of corpsified cake toppers! Whenever I get an order for these they always make my heart skip a beat. Just knowing someone wants to incorporate my creations into their special day is such an honor. And being a former non-traditional Halloween bride myself I love that couples are doing what makes them happy and what represents what they are into and who they truly are. This time the order was for a couple who is getting married this Halloween and their main wedding color is going to be red.

When I do a custom order I always send updates to the client on how far along I am in the creative process and when all is said and done I send photos of the creation when it is completed to make sure no changes are needed before I ship it out. Needless to say I was very happy when I got a response from the Bride to be that said…“OMG they are awesome!!!” 

You can see more of my handmade horror inspired prop decor on the Adopt The Undead and Remains pages of my portfolio site. And don’t forget to contact me or reserve a custom order if you want a corpsified couple of your own. They also make great anniversary and wedding gifts!

Stay Spooky & Magical!
LDG Nicole