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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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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Going Solar in NY; DIY Infinity Gauntlet


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Thanos Infinity Gauntlet – Cheap and Easy DIY Infinity Gauntlet

So in this tutorial we'll make a cheap and easy DIY Infinity Gauntlet! (Doesn't that just put a smile on your face…)

 

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Going Solar in NY – My First Solar Panel

A long-time goal of mine has been to live off the grid. I'm not there yet, but a few months ago, I took a big step toward realizing that dream. I bought my first solar panel and began the process …

 

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Quote of the Week

"Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them." ~ Bruce Lee

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Done with markets for the winter season.
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Thursday, January 25, 2018

Easy DIY Duck Tape Chair; Evil Captain Kirk Tunic


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(Evil Captain Kirk) DIY Mirror Universe Star Trek Tunic

In this tutorial I'll show you how to make an easy DIY evil Captain Kirk tunic from the Mirror Mirror episode.

 

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Easy DIY Duck Tape Chair

It's super easy to spice up a plain, boring chair by adding a whimsical pop of color. All you need is some Duck tape, a pair of scissors, and a little imagination. No painting skills required!

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other." ~ Brian Tracy

 

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AT THE MARKET:
And it's a winter market week in Canandaigua this Saturday. I'll be there with a few stew starters, halved squash, and some beeswax tapers. This will also be my last market until the spring flowers come back on as I'm getting low on squash.

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, January 18, 2018

How to remove candle wax, Dr. Strange Part 5, and *A SPECIAL MARKET THIS WEEK*


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Dr. Strange Part 5: Belt, Boots, Wig

The final part of the Dr. Strange cosplay tutorial consists of the belt, boots, and wig.

 

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How to Remove Candle Wax From Jars

If you burn candles, a frustrating task can be figuring out how to remove the candle wax from the jars so you can recycle or reuse the container after the candle is done. However, there are a couple easy ways to do it.

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Quote of the Week:

"Without followers, evil cannot spread." ~ Mr. Spock

 

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AT THE MARKET:
Since the market was cancelled last week due to the bad weather, we're having a special pop-up winter market this Saturday to make up for it. There will also be a market next week so that we stay on track with the posted dates. So see ya this week and next week!

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, January 11, 2018

Easy DIY Dr. Strange Robe; How to Remember the Good Things This Year


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Dr. Strange Part 4: Robe

In this part of the DIY Dr. Strange cosplay tutorial, I'll be showing you how to make an easy version of the robe portion of the costume. 

 

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Remember the Good Things

So now that we're getting into the new year, I thought I'd share a cool New Year project idea that I came across last year.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us." ~ John N. Mitchell

 

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AT THE MARKET:
It's another winter market week this Saturday in Canandaigua. I'll have a few stew starters, some halved squash, and a fresh batch of beeswax tapers.

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, January 4, 2018

How to Make a Cute Stick Horse; Easy DIY Temporary Aquaman Tattoos


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DIY Temporary Aquaman Tattoos and Pants

In this tutorial, I'll show you how we gave my brother those awesome Aquaman tattoos. The secret is a plant dye which creates an inky blue/black color for a believable tattoo that will last about 2 weeks.

 

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How to Make a Stick Horse

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a stick horse; a simple, old-fashioned toy just perfect any young, aspiring cowboy or cowgirl.

 

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Quote of the Week:

"Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" ~ Stardust

 

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AT THE MARKET:
No winter market this week, but we'll be back there next week.

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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