Paper Dolls, Scary Bead Patterns and Budget Costumes for You

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Beading pattern - peyote or brick stitch

based on Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'

If you have never taken the opportunity to watch the old black and white 'horror' films, many of them put out by Hammer, and described as "Hammer Horror",

you are missing out

seriously!

Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney should be names known to you.

So should "Nosferatu", the original, silent Dracula!

'Count Catula' by Elizabeth Scarborough

assume that this pattern is for private, personal use,

not to be duplicated or published or made for sale.

I promised Paper Doll Costumes for today,

so here they are for your enjoyment:

This is a Super-Fantastic set of paperdolls to use for making your own costumes!

First,

I mean for you to take the dolls and make tons more clothes for them!

They are in a variety of positions to fit any skill level.

Don't forget to add the tabs before cutting out!

Second,

I mean these costumes are chock-full of ideas

for you to make costumes for you!

Don't fall into that trap of

seeing yourself coming and going

because everyone else purchased the same pre-made costume as you did!

Take the leap!

Make your own!

c.1918, World War I

Oh, and adding fake blood to any costume is just cheesy.

I mean really.

Bloody Bride? It's been overdone.

Bloody Cheerleader? It's been overdone.

Bloody Ghost? (which actually defies any explanation) overdone.

BUT

Have you seen scads of Queen of Tarts?

Robin Hood with Maid Marion?

Mother Goose?

the Van Trap Family?

the list goes on.....all originals!!

:0)

Here are some more ideas to spark your creativity:

c.1906

c.1917

c.1920

a set of Danish paper dolls

As always, a HUGE thanks to OrigamiBears for her generous spirit of sharing!

Be sure to check out her web site,

address to the right side of my blog.

That should you keep you busy for at least a day!

Thanks for sharing with me this fun time!

"From ghoulies and ghosties

And long-leggedy beasties

And things that go bump in the night,

Good Lord, deliver us!"

- Scottish saying

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Last Minute August Holidays

Bueno!

(Spanish for hello)

Just in the nick of time...

we have some last days of August holidays to celebrate!

In no partial order, let's start with

Peach Month - August 1 - 31

"I don't like people,

But I like individuals."

- Edward Abbey

 

"Love beauty;

it is the shadow of God on the universe."

- Gabriela Mistral

recycled/upcycled bottlecap magnets

with a hand tweaked and

hand colored Art Nouveau Alphabet

by inkspired

http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/

Second, we have

National Catfish Month

August 1 - 31

a blue catfish

I must admit, fishing has never been my thing.

Looking for photos to go with the Catfish Month, I was really grossed out!

Catfish are mean-ugly!

So, I have chosen illustrations for Catfish Month:

www.supercoloring.com

http://www.tonyabond.etsy.com/

 

 

http://www.sophytuttle.etsy.com/

I mean, really, people eat these things?

Next and finally we have

National Toasted Marshmallow Day!

August 30

Now here's a day I can celebrate!

Toasted marshmallows and camping go hand in hand.
I like to think my Dad was the camping expert of his time.

He trained many men and women to be great camping experts world wide.

Go DT!

I have spent many evenings growing up around a campfire,

roasting marshmallows.

I could generally do without the chocolate or graham crackers,

but those yummy, crisp and gooey marshmallows...

http://www.us.monin.com/

Just sounds yummy, doesn't it?

Here is a must-have for all those chilly evenings around the fire:

toasted marshmallow charms by

http://www.chibibeebee.deviantart.com/

So, on the way home from picking up the kids from school,

or going home from work,

or on the way back from your workout,

pick up some marshmallows!

okay,

you can get the Hershey's chocolate bars and box o' graham crackers too!

and maybe a peach or two...

http://www.pennypantry.com/

See you tomorrow!

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Let's all go to the farm

heisann

(Norwegian for 'hi there')

Norwegian fjord

Ah, my heart hurts for Norway today.

I can't dwell on all the feelings and hurt however.

I just have to put some humor in the day,

even when I least feel like it.

Learned that from my dad - Dick Troup.

Here is a nice paper doll from Norway:

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So let's take a trip to the farm today!

For some of you, that's a step outside your door;

For some, it is a journey....

either way, I know of nothing that calms spirits more than getting out

 and seeing the beautiful world that God has created,

and enjoying some of his beautiful creatures!

I'm starting off with one of my personal favorites -

The Pig

They are so smart, and have a fun personality!

Besides, come on...they're so cute!

c.1922

"Animals are reliable, many full of love,

true in their affections, predictable in their actions,

grateful and loyal.

Difficult standards for people to live up to."

- Alfred A. Montapert

Betsy McCall has taken a trip to the farm.

Let's see what cute outfits she wore!

"For a good life:

Work like a dog.

Eat like a horse.

Think like a fox.

And play like a rabbit."

- unknown

"Lots of people talk to animals...

Not very many listen, though...

That's the problem."

- George Bernard Shaw

basket with all the fixins, you add the food/drink

www.BooBooKittybows.etsy.com

We might have to pack a little to eat

on the way

once we get there

before we leave

and

on the way home....

felt patterns for yummy things by

www.buggabugs.etsy.com

Of course, we couldn't eat felt...

silly!

c.1909

c.1904

I bet we see some cows, before we even get to the farm!

Do you think they will look like this?

or like this?

c.1920

Do you think a pretty maid in a bonnet will greet us?

Gilda Gray, 1926 magazine cover

Or a bossy ol' rooster?

c.1903

Maybe we'll just meet his mother-in-law!

Mrs. Cluck rubber stamp from

vivalasvegastamps

(see addy at right)

Farms always have horses, right?



courtesy Dover Publications, addy to the right

You can print these out on sticker paper,

and have some great horse stickers to play with!

date unknown

I sure hope they have dogs!

embroidery transfer designs

and kittens too!

an applique pattern from turkeyfeathers

a kitten pattern to use with iris folding

Will there be a hoot owl in the barn?

Will they be dressed for company?

and throw us a shin-dig?

c.1911

www.gfelted.etsy.com

all dressed up for company!

Well, we've had a nice full day.

Let's cut out some paper dolls on our way home -

- to help us remember our day at the farm!

Have a good day,

and find an animal to pet.

It lowers your blood pressure!

Be sure to adopt from a shelter,

and always spay and neuter your pets.

:0)

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