More Christmas Goblins

We have sighted a second "Electric Goblin"...ready to frustrate you with the strings of lights that just won't seem to stay lit. Its going to be a bad year for lights, I am afraid. His friend on the left is the Goblin of the Sick Pet. All pet owners should know about this guy already. If not, read on:

You know when it will happen...the table has been set, the candles are lit,
and the company has been seated. All is quiet as you prepare to say grace. All
of a sudden a guttural heaving comes choking out from under the table as the cat
hacks up a gob of hair and tinsel.

Yep, the Goblin of the Sick Pet has paid you a visit. Friend to the furry
beasts that we call pets, he coaxes them to consume odd shiny items, knowing
full well that it will ruin your festive gathering.

Somebody get a napkin.

Both Goblins are available on Etsy with free shipping thru Nov 30th. Check out the store for more pix of these devious little guys.

The Food Goblin

Let's face it. Holiday meals can be pretty rough. The Food Goblin is here to make sure whatever can go wrong does. He is a very swashbuckling sort, able to come and go quickly. He dashes across the stovetop, changing the heat setting on the oven, making sure the turkey is undercooked and the cakes are burnt. If access to the stove is blocked, he knows how to reset the oven timer. If all else fails, he can dash across the table, giving his long furry tail a swish, dropping hairs in every uncovered dish. If you have a Food Goblin running about in the house, you better have the pizza guy on speed dial.

One of a kind item. Now available on Etsy

The Christmas Goblins

Have you ever had a holiday where nothing went right? If so, you may already be familiar with the Christmas Goblins and not even realize it. Allow me to introduce you.

The tall gent in the center is the Stocking Goblin. This particular specimen has the proud responsibility of patrolling the stockings on Christmas night. After they are filled and everyone is in bed, he scrambles up the hearth and drops in any number of particularly nasty items...his favorites being cat vomit, used tissues, bandaids,and q-tips, and if you have been extra nice you might get an already chewed piece of gum.

The nasty little guy on the right is the Electric Goblin. He loves to mess with electric cords, and is skilled in ways to disable strands of lights leaving no trace of what is wrong. He can loosen bulbs, remove fuses, and strip cords in the blink of an eye. He is an excellent climber, and lives in the branches of both real and artificial trees. He blends in well with the green branches, so don't try to look for him. You will know he is there when you smell a whiff of smoke and suddenly are in the dark on Christmas eve.

Last but not least is the Bulb Smasher Goblin. This devious little chap loves the sound of breaking glass. He carries a small wooden mallet, and will clean off a tree in a single evening if you leave him unchecked. It's best to leave a few bulbs down low and just let him have his way, because if you try to outsmart him he might find his way into your good china.

More pictures of the Christmas Goblins on my etsy site!
Stay tuned...more Christmas Goblins are on their way to ruin your festive gatherings.

Winter Solstice, The White Reaper

On the longest night of the year, she drifts through the night on a cold breeze. Her touch is as icy as her gaze. She is the reaper of the winter months, the bringer of darkness to an otherwise festive season.

This piece is one of a kind, and available for sale on Etsy.