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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Flower Farming (What I do when I'm not crafting and cosplaying); DIY Link Shield


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DIY Link Shield from Legend of Zelda

A little foam and lot of time can get you a DIY Link shield that looks good and feels great to run around with.

 

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Flower Farming (What I do when I'm not making craft and cosplay tutorials)

There's been a bit of interest from my Youtube followers about what I do for a living, so I thought I'd film a little bit of a "typical" flower farming day. And since I filmed it, figured I'd post it here as well. 

 

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Quote of the Week:

"It's great to be great, but it's greater to be human." ~ Will Rogers

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Well, no flowers at Cheshire this week. I sold them in Victor yesterday, but I'll have more blooming in time for this weekend's Canandaigua market. And next week, I might even have a few of my first flowered gourds done in time for next Wednesday's Victor market. Here comes autumn!

Canandaigua Farmers Market:
Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, June-October
Under the Mill Street Pavilion

Victor Farmers Market:
Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm, June-October
In the Village Hall parking lot
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Thursday, August 24, 2017

How to Make Stacked Candles; DIY Eye of Agamotto


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Dr. Strange Costume Part 2: Eye of Agamotto Amulet

Since it's an important part of the how to make a Dr. Strange costume, this week's tutorial is the Eye of Agamotto amulet.

 

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How to Make Stacked Candles

Stacked candles are a fun way to give your candles height, even when you only have short molds.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if out aims are identical and our hearts are open." - Albus Dumbledore

 

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AT THE MARKET:
I had so many sunflowers yesterday in Victor, I actually had several bunches left at the end of the day (I know, I know, that almost never happens, but we got rained out in the last hour), so they'll be for sale at the Company Store in Cheshire this afternoon if you're still looking to snag one. And of course, I'll have some from the next picking with me this weekend at the Canandaigua market.

Canandaigua Farmers Market:
Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, June-October
Under the Mill Street Pavilion

Victor Farmers Market:
Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm, June-October
In the Village Hall parking lot

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Thursday, August 17, 2017

Easy DIY Dr. Strange Magic Circle Prop; Making Soap with Rubber Stamps


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Dr. Strange Costume Part 1: DIY Dr. Strange Costume Magic Circle Prop

You won't even need to posses the Eye of Agamotto to make this cheap and easy DIY Dr. Strange costume magic circle prop.

 

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How to Make Soap with Rubber Stamps (melt and pour)

The possibilities of rubber stamp soaps are limited only by your stamp collection.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"When it's time to die, let us not discover that we have never lived." ~ Henry David Thoreau

 

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AT THE MARKET:
I'll have lots of sunflowers this weekend at the market as well as plenty for next Wednesday's Victor market. I also got a new batch of greeting cards made, and a few sets of beeswax tapers left.

Canandaigua Farmers Market:
Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, June-October
Under the Mill Street Pavilion

Victor Farmers Market:
Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm, June-October
In the Village Hall parking lot
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Thursday, August 10, 2017

Making Your Own Grape Juice; Spiderman DIY Part 4


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Spiderman Costume Tutorial Part 4: DIY Boots and Pants

So the final part of the Spiderman cosplay DIY tutorial is the pants and boots.

 

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Making Your Own Grape Juice

As the grapes are getting ripe, I thought this would be a good time put  on a recipe for making your own grape juice. It's a fun do-it-yourself homesteading sort of thing, and it sure tastes good!

 

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Quote of the Week

"Time is the coin of life. Only you can determine how it will be spent." ~ Carl Sandburg

 

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AT THE MARKET:
I'm in between flowers patches this week, so bouquets will probably be a little sparse at the Canandaigua market this weekend, but my next patch should be in bloom by next week, so I should have plenty of sunflowers for next Wednesday's Victor market. I'll also have a fresh batch of photo greeting cards, and a few beeswax tapers left.

Canandaigua Farmers Market:
Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, June-October
Under the Mill Street Pavilion

Victor Farmers Market:
Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm, June-October
In the Village Hall parking lot
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Thursday, August 3, 2017

DIY Spiderman Web Shooters; How to Print and Size Pepakura Patterns


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Spiderman Part 3: DIY Web Shooters and Gloves

What would Spiderman be without his web shooters? Not much of a spider. And so part 3 of the Spiderman costume tutorial is the much requested Spiderman web shooters.

 

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How to Size and Print Pepakura Patterns

Pepakura is one of the greatest methods to create spot-on cosplay props and armor. Naturally, an important part of the process is learning how to size and print Pepakura patterns.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." ~ Walter Bagehot

 

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AT THE MARKET:
The dark colored sunflowers are just starting to come into bloom so I should have a few of those mixed in with my usual yellow sunflower bunches this weekend at the Canandaigua market. I'll also have a fresh batch of beeswax candles, and maybe even some Star Wars soap for next Wednesday's Victor market.

Canandaigua Farmers Market:
Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, June-October
Under the Mill Street Pavilion

Victor Farmers Market:
Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm, June-October
In the Village Hall parking lot
newsletter