In the month of October
$1 will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
from each ice cream pizza sold
Oct 24 from 3-6pm. Get a free sample of pizza ice cream.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Candle Tips
Don't you hate the ugly, burnt-out candle wick bloom that flakes into your candle and the terrible smell after you blow out a candle? Here are 2 easy fixes to those problems.
Easy fix to problem #1 came from Harry Slatkin when he was a guest on The Martha Stewart Show years ago. The images below are self explanatory. All it takes is a gentle swipe with a dry paper towel and voila you have a fresh, clean wick. Be careful not to break your wick.
The solution to problem # 2 is the Wick Dipper. It's a funny name for a very useful product. I took pics of the box to explain its use. I picked this item up in a gift shop out of curiosity and when I saw its purpose I knew I had to buy it. I think if you can't find this product that any long metal object will also do the job but it might not look as fancy. I give the Wick Dipper two thumbs up.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Monster House Costume
My youngest child never wants to buy Halloween costumes from the store. He always wants me to make his costumes. I don't even know where he got the idea that I could make his costumes. The problem is I don't really know how to sew so I'm always hard pressed on what costume to make. I made this costume 5 years ago when he was still small. I wish I took more pics from start to finish. But these few pics are all I have.
I used one big box for the house and another box for the chimney and the protruding window. I used shipping tape to adhere the window and the roof is actually the flaps of the box taped up. I cut the the arm holes, windows, door, and the flaps of the shingles which is also the eye holes. Then I papier-mâchéd the entire box to reinforce the strength of the box.
Paper Mâché Paste Recipe
Flour and Water
Mix 1 part flour to 2 parts water until you have a thick glue-like consistency. You want it a little runny. You can add more flour if needed. If you live in a high-humidity area add salt to prevent mold. Mix until there are no more lumps.
Allow to dry overnight and paint. I used acrylic paints.
I also bought a big car wash sponge from the dollar store and glued it inside the roof for cushion because the box was slightly heavy. I used a white styrofoam plate for the teeth, yellow paper for the windows and stretched a couple of big-sized cotton balls to form hazy smoke for the chimney. I used Elmer's glue to glue it all, nothing fancy.
eye holes
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