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How-To Turn a Toy Gun Into a Cosplay Prop

February 20, 2017 by Julie Leave a Comment

Have a collection of toy guns at your house? Here is how to turn them into a steampunk Cosplay Prop With three boys we have a fairly large collection of plastic toy guns that we have acquired over the years. Recently the kids and my husband have gotten interested in modding. And that interest inspired my husband to turn some of the kids toy guns into steampunk cosplay props. This was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Craft, Holidays Tagged With: diy, halloween

XOXO Hugs and Kisses Crochet Hat and Gloves

January 30, 2017 by Julie Leave a Comment

XOXO Crochet Hat and Gloves Pattern

Get smitten with XO crocheted gloves and a matching hat! XOXO Crochet Hat and Gloves I'm trying to remember the first time I used, or understood, the little XOXO signs for hugs and kisses. I want to say it was at my grandma's house. Now I can't see them without thinking of the sign-off for the TV show Gossip Girl voiced by Kristen Bell. I can say that aesthetically I'm always drawn to them. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Craft, Holidays, Knit and Crochet Tagged With: Crochet, valentines day

Ghost Makeup Tutorial for Halloween

October 3, 2016 by Julie Leave a Comment

Planning your Halloween costume? If you're going as a ghost, ghoul, or goblin you're in luck! I've got a ghost makeup tutorial video that will have you looking spooktacular photo via Grand Prairie Reporter Listening to the theme music to the Addams Family in a live theater while the audience snaps along was the perfect way to start the month of October. My middle sister is currently starring in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: halloween

Chocolate Ganache Truffles

March 25, 2016 by Julie 1 Comment

What does one do with leftover chocolate ganache? One turns it into Chocolate Ganache Truffles! After the Great British Bake Off Birthday party we had quite a bit of chocolate ganache leftover from the Almond Joy cake. We didn't know at first what we were going to do with it, but one thing was certain. Never throw out perfectly good chocolate. I quickly discovered that you can use chocolate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Holidays Tagged With: christmas, dessert

Plastic Easter Eggs Crafts

March 21, 2016 by Julie 1 Comment

For weeks before and after Easter my house seems to be covered with plastic Easter Eggs. Here are some idea's for using those plastic Easter Eggs for crafts, treats, and even home decor! Use those plastic Easter Eggs as a mold to make Jello-O Easter Eggs from Foodie Fun I have a thing for speckled eggs. Specifically, blue speckled eggs. Turn plastic eggs into speckled eggs, plus a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Craft, Holidays Tagged With: easter

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