Paper mache mask part 2
The beginning layers of my bat mask can be found here. The final layer in the previous half of this project can take a couple days to dry if it has thick points. The nose of my bat was pretty thick, so I gave it 3 days. Now that it is completely dry, it’s time
Pumpkin pillow part 2
Yesterday’s post was all about fabric painting, check it out here. In this post I am going to take that painting and turn it into a very simple pillow cover. This type of pillow cover is super easy which makes it a great jumping off point. The fabric For the pillow cover I chose a
Painted Pumpkin Pillow
Most of the projects I’ve been doing have been things that can be adapted to any season. This project in particular has limitless applications. I like to have a little bit of Halloween spread throughout my house all year round. I’ve always got bats somewhere on the walls, jack-o-lantern candle holders on the shelves and
Sandworm in a Spiced Pumpkin Tart
This first week of the 31 days of Halloween has been a complete roller coaster but here it is, the 7th post marking the end of the first week! That means it is food time. Some of the most exciting things to create are ones that have a short life span. These things will disappear,
Spooky Bat Barrette
This project is something I have done many times. I used to sell these guys on Esty years ago but stopped because of shipping problems. I sold off the stock I had built up but never kept one for myself. Since it is now the spooky season once again I figure I should finally have
Paper Mache Mask Part 1
Some of the projects for this Halloween are a little more involved and will span over a better part of the month. Paper mache needs time to dry between layers so starting early should help prevent the project from being rushed. We are already nearly a week into the month so now is the time
Spoon Skeleton Man
Halloween is my favorite, which is why we have a healthy supply of children’s Halloween books that we read all year round. That’s where today’s project inspiration came from. There we were all snuggled in bed reading Franklin’s Halloween, when Franklin visits a haunted house that’s lovingly decorated with all things spooky! There are cobwebs,
DIY Cute and easy Toddler Halloween costume Photoshoot: Mad Scientist
Toddler Halloween costumes are super cute, doing a quick themed photoshoot can save those memories for life. Creating a toddler Halloween costume photoshoot Once you have that wonderful costume chosen one way to capture that cuteness is setting up a photoshoot. Toddlers are notoriously hard to photograph, they move at a speed most shutters don’t
Costume Creation: Upcycled
The stores are filled with costumes, usually repetitive and sometimes boring. All of them eye catching and elaborate at first glance but up close they are lacking. The materials are cheap and uncomfortable, the dimensions are weird making them never quite look right, however my biggest issue is the price tag. Those suckers aren’t cheap!
How to make a pumpkin plush for the baby
A simple and seasonal DIY, creating a plush pumpkin rattle from scrap material with a built in crunchy leaf. No pattern needed. It’ll soon be made very clear that I love pumpkins. Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons but this charming squash might be the main one. Most of the pumpkin