Betty Boop - The Costume

Betty Boop - The Costume by stormy-teacup featuring black gloves
There are a few costume parties on the horizon for me, one of which is a 'Cartoon Themed' party - I wanted to create a multiple use costume so that I'm not frantically pulling together a new costume every other week for the next few months. This will be an easy costume to keep on hand and whip out when necessary.

I've included a few different dress/shoe options to act as prompts while I'm brainstorming the dress I will eventually sew.

I also found two great tutorials on youtube for betty boop style make-up, so add a black and white spotty dog and I'm set!!

HallowEats: Candy and Pumpkin Recipes from Barclay Prime, Osteria and Cochon

HallowEats: Candy and Pumpkin Recipes from Barclay Prime, Osteria and Cochon


I've been hunting for a recipe for these candy dots for a while now, but had no idea where to start as I didn't even know what they were called - these are definitely on the 'to make' list!

Sometimes life gets in the way (a lot)

Life has a tendency towards disorder over at my house - hectic, hectic disorder. I struggle to say 'no' to requests and quite often end up pulled in 20 different directions attempting to get everything done.

I could change this, but I won't. I like being available to my friends and family whenever they may need me, but I do think it's time to start being more intelligent about it.

The point of this tiny post is to ensure I keep up with the routine of blogging, to tell you I have made some pretty things (I just need to get my camera situation sorted before I can share) and to offer some quick, pretty links of things I'm hoping to try over the next few weeks:

easy peasy snowstorm

How to make a snowstorm - over at CraftStylish

wallpapered dressing table

Wallpapered dressing table - I have the PERFECT roll of wallpaper for this, I picked it up at an op shop for 50c!

lighted paper pennant garland - so so very clever!

Ok, I really must dash... What do you do when times get hectic?

Things I want to make... 2

Tanya over at Trey and Lucy has created a wonderful tutorial for this ribbon embellished tee - I will be making a few of these and they may just show up as christmas presents, friends... You've been warned!

I've just stumbled on this blog and I love love love this falling leaf mobile tutorial. I am thinking of adapting it to use felt leaves in pinks and purples to hang up in the little lady's room.

I may be on a bit of a nature kick from the look of things - I also want to make this adorable flower wreath that I spied over at a little lovely.

These Lucious Lavender Cupcakes from Beat Until Fluffy look amazing and may just have to make an appearance at Elliotte's birthday party - they are the perfect shade of purple!


The list is much longer than this, but I shall leave it at that for the moment as we are about to embark on an adventure to purchase what will (hopefully) be the last of the party supplies required for Elli's birthday until closer to the day.