Monthly Archives: October 2010

Part 2: Perry the Platypus Costume tutorial- UPDATED!

October 25, 2010 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Halloween, recent

The Boy is going as Mr. Freeze for halloween this year, but he’s wearing last year’s Perry the Platypus (Agent P!) costume to school on Friday. I started thinking about it, and decided it needed a bit of an update, so here is Perry, V… Read on...

Halloween Zombie t-shirt and more halloween clothes for kids..

October 22, 2010 | Topic: craft, Halloween, inspirations

Love this subtle and fun Zombie Invasion Tshirt from Gerbera Designs. She’s got a full tutorial on how to make your own, go see! More tutorials for halloween kids-wear: Remember this cool Eyeball tshirt from Creative Kismet? Awesomely cool. Go get the tutorial!… Read on...

Just. Too. Awesome. Star Wars Party Food

October 20, 2010 | Topic: food, inspirations

I’m blown away by the awesomeness of this Star Wars party by Just Jenn. From the cutest lil Princess Leia cupcakes to clever Cloud City Pops, to Yoda Soda (straight from Dagobah!) to Carbonite Jello (complete with Han Solo action figure!), this is a great spread… She even did… Read on...

DIY Halloween Costume Ideas, old and new

October 19, 2010 | Topic: craft, Halloween, inspirations

Lady Rocketeer at Superpunch – See the Instructable here! Also at Superpunch - Downloadable Mask roundup From Filth Wizardry: Milk jug storm trooper helmet Halloween costume roundup at One Pretty Thing Spike through the stomach
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Photoshop Class: Scanned line drawing to finished colored illustration

October 15, 2010 | Topic: art, my art, Tutorials/Tips

I bet you guys thought I’d forgotten how to draw, huh? I must admit, art has been on the back burner these days… but I volunteered to do a little illustration for a neighbor’s baby shower. And, since you like our last ‘Photoshop Class’, I thought you guys… Read on...

Sewing with a 5 year old- Sweater Snake 2.0

October 14, 2010 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Personal, recycled sweaters

I just had to share this with you guys. Way back in 2007 (near the start of Dabbled, actually!) I made a sweater snake for The Boy. Now it was an early project, and in retrospect I probably could have done better in my choice of materials — or… Read on...

Halloween Treats: Jello Worms!

October 11, 2010 | Topic: food, Halloween

Via the always fabulous Chica & Jo.. check out these creepy worms from The Idea Room!

Recently on Foodwhirl..Fall recipe ideas

October 8, 2010 | Topic: food

Need some ideas for yummy fall recipes, or just general ideas on what to fix for dinner? Head over to foodwhirl.com! Some recipe goodness for you…

Pumpkin Thai Soup (and a whole Fall Dinner Party) Over at The Novice Chef Blog, Jessica shares a fabulous

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Scary Halloween Cocktail Ideas

October 5, 2010 | Topic: food, Halloween, inspirations, Seasonal/Holiday

Time to start thinking Halloween! Sorry I’ve been slow off the start, but I’m already getting a ton of traffic from last years posts, so I’d better get a move on with a quick set of beverage ideas… To start things off… Awesome color changing creepy martini (Read on...