Category: DIY Tutorials

Joker Composite

When I saw the latest Joker movie, I felt like I was watching my dad on screen. Not only does he look strikingly similar to Joaquin Phoenix, but he is an amazing theatrical actor as well. He would have nailed the role. The scene on the stairs was one of my favorite parts, so I…

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Becoming Chucky

This Halloween I decided to turn myself into Chucky, a doll that is possessed by the soul of a serial killer in the 1988 horror movie, Child’s Play. I was really excited to play around with FX makeup and attempt to make bloody scars on my face. I also made jean short jumpers for the…

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DIY Chucky Suspenders

I decided to play dress up this Halloween and do a rendition of the psycho doll Chucky, from the 1988 horror movie Child’s Play. I wanted to make my own jean short jumpers for part of the outfit. So, I cut up an old pair of jeans and put my sewing skills to the test….

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Moon Composite

I’ve always wondered what it’d be like to reach out and grab the moon, so I decided to give it a try. First I took a few pictures of myself, then merged two of them so you couldn’t see my trigger remote. Then I cut myself out by selecting and masking the layer. Then I…

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DIY Dreamy Clouds

I’ve been wanting to make these clouds for awhile now. I thought they’d be a fun addition to a photo shoot. I actually bought the paper lanterns last year, but then got too busy and never got around to making them. This year, I decided to do a little Valentine’s Day mini shoot and finally…

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DIY Cupid’s Bow & Arrows

I am doing a Valentine’s themed mini shoot this year and decided I wanted to make some props for it. So, of course, cupid’s bow and arrow had to be included. I had an awesome twisted vine in my backyard that worked perfect for the bow. Then I decided to get some bamboo sticks for…

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Holiday Stovetop Potpourri

Stovetop potpourri is a lovely way to fill your house with fragrant aroma to really make the season come alive. The combinations are endless. All you need are some spices, herbs, fruit, and/or extracts, then toss them in a pot of water, and let simmer while the fragrance fills your home. One of my favorite…

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