Here are some quick, fun ideas for decorating cupcakes! They would be perfect for a Halloween or monster themed birthday party! My second son was due on Halloween (my husband affectionately referred to him in utero as The Great Pumpkin or "TGP"). He arrived 10 days early, but his birthday is close enough to Halloween that it's fun to have a costume party. I made these silly scary face cupcakes for one of his parties. To make edible "googly eyes", cut a marshmallow in half and place … [Read more...]
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DIY Couples Costume: Popeye and Olive Oyl (and Swee’ Pea, too!)
What costume could be more perfect for a couple with a new baby at Halloween? Only Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Swee' Pea! It's hard to choose because we've had so many fun costumes over the years, but THIS is probably my favorite: Popeye and Olive Oyl! Our baby girl was just 3 months old her first Halloween; our own little Swee' Pea. Her costume was a Christmas sleep sack worn backwards over a red shirt. I sewed a strip of lace around the collar, and a white sailor cap finished the … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costume: Grumpy Old Man and Woman
This has been one of our favorite couples costume to date: grumpy senior citizens! My husband and I LOVE to dress up for Halloween, but we almost always throw our costumes together at the last minute. This one was no exception, and it turned out really well, plus we got a lot of laughs. We hit several thrift stores to find our attire. That dress of mine was a steal at $3! I used bubble wrap to pad my chest and butt, threw some curlers in my hair, and applied my lipstick with my eyes … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Medusa Costume
Looking for a costume that's a head turner, but don't have a lot of time or money to spend on it? You'll love this idea: make your own Medusa costume! Not into Medusa? Find a lot more costume ideas HERE. This is one of my quick "go to" costumes. I've worn it a few times and it always attracts a lot of attention. It's kind of hard not to stare at the lady with snakes on her head! I tend to wait till the last minute to decide what to wear for Halloween, and this quick costume is … [Read more...]
Craft Fail: A Wormy Jell-o Mess that my Kids Still Loved
Have you seen all the awesome gelatin worm pictures on Pinterest? They look like they'd be perfect for Halloween and oh so easy to make.PinterestWrong.This is what my worms looked like: We couldn't get them out of the straws. Well, we could, but then they looked like bloody, blown up worms. Which my kids thought was pretty awesome. I didn't feel like scraping red gelatin off my walls all night, so I told them to just suck in the jell-o.Instant hit!! The jell-o … [Read more...]
Getting to Know Me?
Don't laugh, but this post is going to be hard for me. I don't really like talking about myself, and I tend to stick to just tutorials on my blog. But two lovely fellow bloggers have nominated me for two awards, so I'm going to play along. I'll try not to bore you. And, because I'm a teacher, there will be a quiz at the end of the post. So take notes. Kristin at A Vintage Fairy gave me this first award. I am so pleased she thought of me because I really admire her work. I love her … [Read more...]
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