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Rainbow Puppets! Blue Pt 1 - Editing a New Foam Head

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Hey reader! I have three big craft projects that I want to work on pretty much RIGHT now. They are: learning how to make soap, doing a rag quilt, and this series of puppets. I want to do 7 monster puppets each done in a mostly monochromatic design with the 7 rainbow colors. The other two projects WILL happen (and I will eventually finish the twister quilt), but sometimes inspiration just strikes. I was supposed to be recording a podcast episode, but my co host had fallen ill with the an illness. I decided it would be fun to assume it was something unusual or embarrassing (like explosive diarrhea), but it was probably just a cold. While she recovered from her wicked bad leprosy, I was left home alone. So began my late night puppet inspiration. Since it was already night, I would have to make do with what I had in my box of crafts. I found that I had three different shades of blue fleece - and a large amount of one shade from the Danny Sexbang puppet. As you can see, I have ...

Happy Birthday JustLeah!

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Hey readers! So much stuff! My podcast cohost, JustLeah, had a Stevie Nicks themed birthday. I wanted to make her something fun and on theme. Someone else nabbed making a top hat, so I needed to come up with something else. I decided I would try to make a little shadow box that she could hang on her wall (or throw out if she felt so inclined). I don't consider myself an expert on anything music, but a quick googling resulted in me discovering the quote "Don't be a lady, be a legend." I checked and double checked to be sure that this was accurately attributed to avoid serious egg on my face. Then I found a great picture of Stevie Nicks flipping off the camera that I thought fit the theme and quote perfectly. I chose a fun font and printed the picture and quote. Things I needed: Shadowbox Crescent moon charms Necklace chains Floral feathers Silk flower Fabric Foam board Hot Glue Tacky Glue Card stock Be a legend. First things first, I need the...