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Thursday, April 19, 2018

DIY Black Panther Costume Part 1; Fosshape Review


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DIY Black Panther Claw Necklace and Gloves

A little cardstock and some silver foil will get you a cheap and easy DIY Black Panther claw necklace and set of clawed gloves.

 

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Fosshape: Is It Fabulous or Not?

So maybe you've heard of Fosshape, and you've considered trying it, but you wonder if it's really as great as it sounds. Well, I recently had a chance to try it out for the first time, so let's dig in …

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Always do what you are afraid to do." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Well, I'm not quite gonna make it to market this weekend. It's just been too cold (ah, gotta love that snow in April...NOT) and the daffs are still hybernating. But if it gets warm like they're saying next week, then I'll probably be at the next winter market in two weeks, so see ya then.

Canandaigua Winter Market:
Every other Saturday, 10-11AM, November-May
In the Antis Street parking lot behind the old Main St. Byrne Dairy
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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Easy DIY Galactic Journals; Star Trek The Motion Picture Uniform Tutorial


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Captain Kirk Star Trek The Motion Picture Uniform DIY

In this tutorial I'll show how to make the worst uniforms in Star Fleet history (come on, we all know it's true), the uniforms from Star Trek The Motion Picture.

 

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Easy DIY Galactic Journal Covers

In this tutorial I'll show you how make 2 galactic-themed journal covers.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"It's better to die laughing than to live each moment in fear." ~ Michael Crichton

 

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AT THE MARKET:
No winter market this week, but the daffodils are looking good, so I may be back there next weekend.

Canandaigua Winter Market:
Every other Saturday, 10-11AM, November-May
In the Antis Street parking lot behind the old Main St. Byrne Dairy

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Craft Room Organization Tips; DIY Jack Sparrow Hat


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Jack Sparrow Costume Part 4: Bandana and Hat

This is the final part of the requested Jack Sparrow costume tutorial. In this part I'll show you how to make Captain Jack's hat using a cool material called Fosshape.

 

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Easy Craft Room Organization Tips

Whether you're a crafter, a cosplayer, or both, one thing that makes life easier is having an organized work room.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life." ~ Rumi

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Easy Paper Easter Egg Wreath; DIY Pirate boots and Sword


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Jack Sparrow Costume Part 3: Boots, Vest, and Sword

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make Captain Jack Sparrow's boots and vest. Both are very easy and inexpensive to make.

 

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Quick and Easy DIY Paper Easter Egg Wreath

You can make a quick and easy DIY paper Easter egg wreath with a little cardboard and a few scraps of pretty paper.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them." ~ Gene Roddenberry

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season (but the daffodils and the tulips are starting to poke their leaves up through the snow, so in a few weeks or so, I might be heading back to market).
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Kindles Are Good For the Planet; DIY One Ring


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Frodo's DIY One Ring

This is a tutorial for how to make a simple DIY version of the One Ring from Lord of the Rings.

 

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Kindles Are Good for the Planet

I often see people downing the Kindle, talking about how much better traditional books are, and how Kindles just don't have the magic of regular books. I've even seen people cheer when Kindle book sales are down while traditional book sales are up. And while I like to relax in a chair with a traditional book as much as the next person, I'm in love with my Kindle as well and so I have come to write in its defense.

 

Kindles Are Good for the Planet; Stop Criticizing Them

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Quote of the Week:

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, March 15, 2018

DIY Minion Easter Eggs; DIY Jack Sparrow shirt, sash, & pants


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Jack Sparrow Costume Part 2: Shirt, Pants, Sash

In this tutorial I'll show you an easy method for how to make a Jack Sparrow costume, the pants, shirt, and sash portion. (And if you've ever wondered how to defeat an angry crab, Jack will show you that as well...)

 

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Minions Easter Eggs – Super Easy DIY

So what do Minions have to do with Easter? I don't know, I couldn't come up with an excuse for them either, but they sure were fun to make. So if you're looking for something fun to try, whip up a few of these super easy DIY Minions Easter eggs.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Without freedom of choice there is no creativity. The body dies." ~ Captain Kirk

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, March 8, 2018

Using Social Media Positively; Ben 10 Ultimatrix DIY


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Ben 10 Ultimatrix DIY Cheap and Easy

In this tutorial I'll show you how to make a cheap and easy Ben 10 Ultimatrix DIY.

 

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Using Social Media Positively

Love it or hate it, the majority of people today are connected in some way to social media. There are a lot of negatives associated with it, but if used right, there can be positives as well.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Positive thinking won't let you do anything but it will let you do everything better than negative thinking will." ~ Zig Ziglar

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Easy Rainbow Soaps; DIY Jack Sparrow compass


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Jack Sparrow Compass (Cheap and Easy DIY – Cardboard)

A little cardboard and a smidge of craft foam will get you nice DIY Jack Sparrow compass replica, just perfect for leading you to your heart's desire (which is of course the full Jack Sparrow costume, right?) 

 

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Easy DIY Rainbow Soap For St. Patrick's Day (Melt and pour)

These little rainbow soaps are super easy to make using safe melt and pour soap.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

11 Mistakes Every Cosplayer Makes; Homemade Body Paint Recipe


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Andorian Antennae and Homemade Body Paint – Star Trek DIY

This is a tutorial for a Star Trek Andorian antennae set and homemade body paint.

 

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11 Mistakes Every Cosplayer Makes

It's been said that a cosplay costume is comprised of 10% materials, 90% percent tears. Naturally these are just meant as amusing statistics. Cosplay is actually a very enjoyable hobby that allows you a fun avenue for creative expression. That being said there are...

 

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Quote of the Week:

"A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, February 15, 2018

DIY Rey's Staff from Star Wars; Easy Valentines


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Ok, so I didn't really think the timing of this through very well. I posted the Valentine cards tutorial on Monday, but I forgot, I don't send out this email until Thursday, making the Valentines a bit late now. So hopefully you enjoy them as ideas for next year's Valentines (and hopefully I'll think further ahead next year...)

Rey's Staff DIY Tutorial

In this tutorial I'll show you how to make Rey's staff from Star Wars The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

 

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Easy Valentine Cards to Make

In this tutorial I'll show you how to make 3 easy Valentine cards, that are fun and unique to give to your Valentines this Valentine's Day.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." ~Albus Dumbledore

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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