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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Chalkboard Markers Review and Demo; DIY Wrath of Khan Era Phaser


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DIY Wrath of Khan Style Star Trek Phaser

I had a request for another Star Trek phaser tutorial, but this time it's the one from the Wrath of Khan movie.

 

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How to Use Chalk Markers (Review and How-to)

Chalk markers are a fun way to get the look of chalk without the mess.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream." ~ Rev Run

 

 

AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season (but my daffodils and tulips are going to be early this year due to the nice weather, so I may be back at market in the next few weeks. I'll keep ya posted).
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Thursday, March 24, 2016

10% coupon; DIY Easter Bunny Decoration; Why Shopping 2nd-hand is Good for the Planet


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Since spring has officially arrived, I'm having a spring card sale! Now through the end of March, use coupon code: 10SPRING and get 10% off anything in my online card shop. Free shipping within the US.

How to Make a Pom Pom Easter Bunny

These little pom pom Easter bunnies are a good way to use up spare yarn and felt scraps.

 

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Second Hand Stores Are Good for the Wallet and Good for the Earth

There are a few people I know who are embarrassed to admit they shop second hand. Apparently there's some sort of stigma attached to shopping at second hand stores. But I think those who shop at second hand stores should be proud, because it's not only good for the wallet, it's good for the Earth as well...

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Quote of the Week:

"Every artist was first an amateur." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

 


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

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Crafting With Printables, DIY Spock Meditation Robe


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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Everyone have a safe time and remember to "go green" for the green holiday by recycling any leftover bottles or cans.

How to Make Spock's Meditation / Funeral Robe

I had a request for a somewhat for a less common Star Trek costume this week, Spock's meditation robe from Star Trek The Motion Picture.

 

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Craft Ideas for Using Holiday Printables

With it being the week of St. Patrick's Day (and Easter soon to follow), thought I'd share a few ways you can use printables to quickly and easily holiday-up the house.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"There is only one way to avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing." ~ Aristotle

 

 


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

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Hawkgirl Mace Tutorial; Homemade Black Eyeshadow


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DIY Cheap and Easy Hawkgirl Mace

This Hawkgirl mace can be made for around $5.

 

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Natural Makeup: Homemade Black Eyeshadow

So following last week's post about my Maleficent lipstick, this week is my recipe for the other half of the Maleficent makeup, the homemade black eyeshadow I used.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"We lose ourselves in the things we love; we find ourselves there, too." ~ Kristin Martz

 

 


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

 

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

DIY Darth Vader Helmet; Natural Cosplay Lipstick


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Darth Vader Costume Tutorial Part 7: Helmet

This is the final part of my Darth Vader costume tutorial (are you sick of him yet?), showing how to make the Darth Vader helmet.

 

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Natural Makeup: Burt's Bees Lip Crayon

When I find something I really like, especially if it's healthy or eco-friendly, I'm apt to shout it from the rooftops. So here's a little bit about some natural makeup I recently stumbled on: The Burt's Bees lip crayon. Perfect for cosplay. 

 

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Quote of the Week:

"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." ~ Anthony Robbins

 

 

AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Darth Vader Costume Part 6; If they Ran Doctors Offices Like Acupuncturist Offices


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Darth Vader Costume Tutorial Part 6: Gloves and Shin Guards

This is the sixth part of my Darth Vader costume tutorial, showing how to make the Darth Vader gloves and shin guards.

 

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If They Ran Doctors Offices Like Acupuncturist Offices

After having spent the last several months in and out of doctors offices, some alternative, some conventional, I've developed a little theory. I think if they ran doctors offices like acupuncturist (or other alternative healers) offices, people would be a lot healthier.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time." ~ Billy Joel

 

 

AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Life Lessons from Judo; Darth Vader Costume Tutorial Part 5


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Darth Vader Costume Tutorial Part 5: Robe, Shirt, Pants

This is the fifth part of my Darth Vader costume tutorial, showing how to make the Darth Vader shirt, pants, and inner robe.

 

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Lessons Learned From Choking My Brother

Don't worry, it's not nearly as terrible as the title makes it sound.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." ~ Joe Sabah

 

 

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Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, February 11, 2016

DIY Valentine Votives; 10 Things Homeschoolers Are Deprived Of


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Congratulations to Carolyn on winning the greeting card giveaway!

DIY Mason Jar Valentine Votives Craft

These cute little mason jar Valentine votives are quick and easy to make.

 

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10 Things Homeschooled Kids Will Be Deprived Of

Many people worry that homeschooled kids will miss out on certain things. The big worry of course is lack of socialization, and while that isn't actually as much of a concern as some people believe, here are ten things that homeschooled kids really will be "deprived" of during their school years.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail." ~ Edwin Land

 

 


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

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

GMO's Don't Work Anyway; Darth Vader Cape Tutorial


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Darth Vader Costume Tutorial Part 4: The Cape

This is the forth part of my Darth Vader costume tutorial, showing how to make the Darth Vader cape.

 

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GMO's Don't Work Anyway

Advocates of GMO crops often try to tout their products as necessary by claiming that Round-up ready crops require less pesticides, however, what happens when the GMO's don't work? 

 

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Quote of the Week:

"When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt." ~ Honore de Balzac

 

 


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Done with markets for the winter season.
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