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…

Edible Meat Cleaver Decor

Halloween is almost here! Time to get spooky and scary and make something fun! 😃🔪 I decided I wanted to make some bloody cupcakes with meat cleavers as decor. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought a small tub of white sculpting chocolate  and some black gel. I also used a small wooden fondant/pastry roller and two small…