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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

DIY Tassel Wall Hang

I’ve been wanting to make a wall hang for awhile and thought I’d start off with something simple with tassels before I attempt to dive into more intricate macrame and knots. This is super easy to make, just put on a podcast, tv show or some music and create away! Materials you need: Macramé cotton…