Instructables: exploring - halloween - popular http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 16:04:36 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to make a chainmail shirt http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-chainmail-shirt/
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Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:34:06 PDT
How to get Princess Leia's hair! (two versions) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-Princess-Leias-hair-two-versions-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/8DBX/GU7F3H4S/FV08DBXGU7F3H4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/8DBX/GU7F3H4S/FV08DBXGU7F3H4S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/8DBX/GU7F3H4S/FV08DBXGU7F3H4S.SMALL.jpg BetterThanToast The title says it all, really! Create perfect Leia buns with this easy tutorial. I've included two different versions - one for longer hair, and an easy trick to boost the size of your buns ideal for all hair types. Watch the video for instructions and feel free to ask me any questions if you're uns...
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Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:30:37 PDT
PREDATOR MOTORCYCLE HELMET COVER http://www.instructables.com/id/PREDATOR-MOTORCYCLE-HELMET-COVER/
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Wed, 6 Oct 2010 22:37:00 PDT
How to make a Green Lantern ring- including a glowing version! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Green-Lantern-ring--including-a-glow/
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By: Honus

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Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:04:05 PDT
The Lazy-Man's Chainmail-Shirt http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Lazy-Mans-Chainmail-Shirt/
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Mon, 7 Jul 2008 19:40:57 PDT
ram horns http://www.instructables.com/id/ram-horns/
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Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:33:25 PST
Easy Hollow Horns http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Hollow-Horns/
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Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:34:27 PDT
Build a Giant Tentacle Monster http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Giant-Tentacle-Monster/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:54:28 PST
Alphonse Elric costume from Fullmetal Alchemist http://www.instructables.com/id/Alphonse-Elric-costume-from-Fullmetal-Alchemist/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 "Humankind can not get anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's first law of equlivant exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world’s one and only truth." Hello everyone! I'm here to present to you tod...
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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:13:11 PDT
Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe http://www.instructables.com/id/Andy-Warhols-Marilyn-Monroe/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:18:55 PDT
Floating Spirit Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-Spirit-Lights/
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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:25:59 PDT
Making Loki's Sceptor / Staff from the Avengers http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Lokis-Septor-Staff-from-the-Avengers/
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:32:19 PDT
Littlest Marty McFly and his Delorean Push Car http://www.instructables.com/id/Littlest-Marty-McFly-and-his-Delorean-Push-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/DDPE/H8MTNAAG/FWTDDPEH8MTNAAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/DDPE/H8MTNAAG/FWTDDPEH8MTNAAG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/DDPE/H8MTNAAG/FWTDDPEH8MTNAAG.SMALL.jpg cory4281 It all started with a red puffy vest Cooper already had and a side comment from my husband about Marty McFly in late September. I’ve always loved Back to the Future, and love cars since I was little and grew up going to car shows with my Dad; what better way to tote my 1yr old son around on Hallowee...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:12:42 PDT
Santee Werewolf http://www.instructables.com/id/Santee-Werewolf/
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:40:32 PDT
Haunted Facade http://www.instructables.com/id/Haunted-Facade/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/SWNX/H8CVH1TI/FLESWNXH8CVH1TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/SWNX/H8CVH1TI/FLESWNXH8CVH1TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/SWNX/H8CVH1TI/FLESWNXH8CVH1TI.SMALL.jpg jakel Haunted Facade: Not as dificult as it looks, just time consuming. Materials Needed:      1. QTY 13 - 1/8” plywood      2. Qty 10 - 2x4x12 studs      3. Qty 12+- 2x4x8 studs      4. Qty 6 - 1x2x8      5. QTY 2 - 4x4 ½” foam insulation      6. Battleship gray paint and black paint      7. Jigsaw     ...
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 18:37:16 PDT
How to make a Victorian/Steampunk 4 Gore Underskirt http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-VictorianSteampunk-4-Gore-Underskir/
How to make a Victorian/Steampunk 4 Gore Underskirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SMALL.jpg Janel Norris Please check out my other tutorials, and vote for me in the Halloween Costume Challenge! For more of my costumes please visit www.littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html My store www.etsy.com/shop/ibukij Photos by M.G. Norris Contemporary Photography www.mgnorris.com Sometimes these patterns can be a...
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:56:16 PDT
Despicable Me Minon Youth Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Despicable-Me-Minon-Youth-Costume/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:51:26 PDT
frida kahlo costume http://www.instructables.com/id/frida-kahlo-costume/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:10:08 PDT
How to Make an Angel Halo! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Angel-Halo/
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Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:31:24 PDT
How to do the Zipper Face costume http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-the-Zipper-Face-costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/2XPF/GXL5XSQ4/FPB2XPFGXL5XSQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/2XPF/GXL5XSQ4/FPB2XPFGXL5XSQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/2XPF/GXL5XSQ4/FPB2XPFGXL5XSQ4.SMALL.jpg iamkeebler Yes, I'm trying to lick it. When I say this is cheap and easy... really I mean it! All you need is:   A Zipper Spirit Gum Spirit Gum Remover (you'll want that later) Toilet Paper (The thinner the better) Red Face Paint Dark Eyeliner Gel Blood I think I spent about $12 for the ...
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Tue, 1 Nov 2011 20:42:23 PDT
Cthulhu Costume - Latex Body Suit http://www.instructables.com/id/Cthulhu-Costume-Latex-Body-Suit/
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:19:58 PDT
How to make a Smoking Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Smoking-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/6B6K/H8XM1NMD/FK36B6KH8XM1NMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/6B6K/H8XM1NMD/FK36B6KH8XM1NMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/6B6K/H8XM1NMD/FK36B6KH8XM1NMD.SMALL.jpg haxworth How to make a Smoking Pumpkin - Great for your halloween party.
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:24:55 PDT
Big Mouth Halloween Face Paint!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Mouth-Halloween-Face-Paint/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/NQ8Z/H8W1VIHN/F0DNQ8ZH8W1VIHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/NQ8Z/H8W1VIHN/F0DNQ8ZH8W1VIHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/NQ8Z/H8W1VIHN/F0DNQ8ZH8W1VIHN.SMALL.jpg marquino28 I used a cheap Disguise Kit with five Makeup Sticks cost me less than $2 in a near by store and i used my daughter this time because my wife gave me a hard time!!! First i tried to draw a big mouth in a piece of paper until i got an idea on how to do it and then i applied on a real face!! I am sure ...
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:15:54 PDT
Ensure Trick-or-Treaters Only Take One from the Please-Take-One Bowl http://www.instructables.com/id/Ensure-Trick-or-Treaters-Only-Take-One-from-the-Pl/
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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:34:55 PDT
Home Made Mr. Monopoly http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Mr-Monopoly/
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:08:25 PDT
Tony Stark! easy iron man costume that looks good http://www.instructables.com/id/Tony-Stark-easy-iron-man-costume-that-looks-good/
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Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:51:42 PDT
Turn your photos into Super scary halloween masterpieces! http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-photos-into-Super-scary-halloween-master/
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Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:16:42 PDT
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/34I6/H8RVLMWN/FON34I6H8RVLMWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/34I6/H8RVLMWN/FON34I6H8RVLMWN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/34I6/H8RVLMWN/FON34I6H8RVLMWN.SMALL.jpg wmorey37 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Master Splinter home-made group costume.  This project was too big to create a step by step instructable so I just added photos in order from start to finish by section so you can see the steps taken to create each part of the costume.  
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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:25:20 PDT
Jack Skellington Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Skellington-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/FI8V/GUDUN7JU/FC3FI8VGUDUN7JU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/FI8V/GUDUN7JU/FC3FI8VGUDUN7JU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/FI8V/GUDUN7JU/FC3FI8VGUDUN7JU.SMALL.jpg Kitewife Can you believe I'd never carved a pumpkin before? As a child, in the North of England, we used to carve turnip (swede) lanterns, but this is my first pumpkin. I downloaded an image of Jack Skellington's face, tweaked it in PhotoShop Elements to need less ink, and printed it to a size to match th...
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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:55:47 PDT
gummy worm ice cubes http://www.instructables.com/id/gummy-worm-ice-cubes/
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:10:33 PDT
Floating glowing ghosts http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-glowing-ghosts/
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:07:22 PDT
Tia Dalma Costume from Pirates of the Carribean http://www.instructables.com/id/Tia-Dalma-Costume-from-Pirates-of-the-Carribean/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SMALL.jpg MeltingMirror There are many steps and techniques that I used to make this costume, so wish me luck on my first instructable. I will detail the steps to making each piece of the costume then move to some overall tips. This tutorial is for people with sewing knowledge who can make their own patterns or modify exis...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:26:22 PDT
Decapitated Head Drinking Fountain http://www.instructables.com/id/Decapitated-Head-Drinking-Fountain/
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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:59:31 PDT
Zipper Face Tutorial Redux http://www.instructables.com/id/Zipper-Face-Tutorial-Redux/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/T92W/H8FYPTSR/FIST92WH8FYPTSR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/T92W/H8FYPTSR/FIST92WH8FYPTSR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/T92W/H8FYPTSR/FIST92WH8FYPTSR.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo A new tutorial for the zipper face look, This time with a voiceover explaining how I did everything. Enjoy! You will need: A metal zipper liquid latex or spirit gum red and black cream or grease paints purple and yellow cream or grease paints and/or eyeshadow blood gel or fake blood clear or red lip...
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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:20:32 PDT
Buzz Lightyear costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Buzz-Lightyear-and-Sheriff-Woody-costumes/
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Tue, 4 Nov 2008 22:03:47 PST
DIY Fairy Wings HOW-TO and BONUS Costume Essential http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fairy-Wings-HOW-TO-and-BONUS-Costume-Essential/
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Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:38:05 PDT
Easy Zombie Makeup (No Latex Required) http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Zombie-Makeup/
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Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:17:07 PDT
How to Create a Fake Wound http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Fake-Wound/
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Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:12:14 PDT
Homemade FX Makeup http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-FX-Makeup/
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Sun, 9 Oct 2011 07:39:04 PDT
Halloween Photo Editing http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Photo-Editing-Challenge/
Halloween Photo Editing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/9KMJ/GSUSPM8M/FSO9KMJGSUSPM8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/9KMJ/GSUSPM8M/FSO9KMJGSUSPM8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/9KMJ/GSUSPM8M/FSO9KMJGSUSPM8M.SMALL.jpg gsathya Welcome to My Halloween Photo Editing Tutorial, Hope you will enjoy editing your own photo. Enjoy! Images Used for Editing Step 01 Identify the reference images and your photo, Here I have googled few image as reference. Step 2 Step 02 Select Color Range under "Select" tab. ref. 02.jpg ...
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Mon, 3 Oct 2011 06:39:39 PDT
Sock Monkey costume for toddler http://www.instructables.com/id/Sock-Monkey-costume-for-toddler/
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Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:07:22 PDT
Watermelon Brain http://www.instructables.com/id/Watermelon-Brain/
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Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:06:14 PDT
Slime Monster With Following Eye Illusion http://www.instructables.com/id/Slime-Monster-With-Following-Eye-Illusion/
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Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:42:41 PDT
Wall Climbing Spider http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Climbing-Spider/
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Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:48:01 PDT
a VERY easy to do VERY convincing scar! http://www.instructables.com/id/a-VERY-easy-to-do-VERY-convincing-scar/
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Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:51:49 PDT
Zombie Makeup 2012 http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Makeup-2012/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/98M1/H8CVFQVA/F8698M1H8CVFQVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/98M1/H8CVFQVA/F8698M1H8CVFQVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/98M1/H8CVFQVA/F8698M1H8CVFQVA.SMALL.jpg cm0sbutt0n This zombie was done in roughly 1 hour of time before the local zombie walk. There is no photoshop to either of the photos one was just taken later in the night with my eyes rolled back into my head. Now down to the dirty bits... Ingredients for a gross face:  Gel Blood Soft Wax Liquid Latex Red, B...
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Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:42:28 PDT
DIY LED Lanterns for Kids! http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lanterns-for-Kids/
DIY LED Lanterns for Kids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SMALL.jpg at0mbxmb Hi! These lanterns were designed by: Michelle Leonhart: twitter || tinwhiskers.net Joseph Chiut: twitter || toybuilderlabs.com Kyle Cothern for the LAMakerspace's special holiday DIY LED Lanterns class.  We hope they help you stay safe and have fun at night!  See the end of the instructable for ph...
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Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:11:29 PDT
Super Spooky Evil LED Eyes of Doom Using atTiny85 and Arduino IDE http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Spooky-Evil-Eyes-of-Doom-Using-atTiny85-and-/
Super Spooky Evil LED Eyes of Doom Using atTiny85 and Arduino IDE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/95X4/H8CVI1T4/FV095X4H8CVI1T4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/95X4/H8CVI1T4/FV095X4H8CVI1T4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/95X4/H8CVI1T4/FV095X4H8CVI1T4.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme There are a few spooky eye instructables out there. For example, there is one based on a 555 timer, one based on an on/off switch, one based on Arduino, and one based on tape. I wanted to make a set of spooky evil eyes that met the following criteria: 1. Eyes that fade on and off (pwm) 2. Random d...
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Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:10:10 PDT
Body Worlds http://www.instructables.com/id/Body-Worlds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/JD3E/H8AZ5E3A/FU4JD3EH8AZ5E3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/JD3E/H8AZ5E3A/FU4JD3EH8AZ5E3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/JD3E/H8AZ5E3A/FU4JD3EH8AZ5E3A.SMALL.jpg afroheidi This homemade costume was inspired by the international science and art exhibit "Body Worlds." I purchased a mannequin and padded it to be my dimensions (she was skinnier than me, go figure :)  ). I purchased a plain black lycra full body cat suit, and put it on the mannequin to paint.  Using water ...
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Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:51:12 PDT
Ghosts in the Graveyard! Halloween Photo Shoot! http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghosts-in-the-Graveyard-Halloween-Photo-Shoot/
Ghosts in the Graveyard! Halloween Photo Shoot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/TLZH/H82U111O/F6NTLZHH82U111O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/TLZH/H82U111O/F6NTLZHH82U111O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/TLZH/H82U111O/F6NTLZHH82U111O.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft This has been my favorite Halloween project this year!  And I love Halloween! Ghosts in the Graveyard--a Halloween Photo Shoot! Old-Timey Photoshoot! The first thing we did was take 376 pictures. Well, lets back up.  I told my kids what I wanted to do.  Surprisingly, they were all on board!  ...
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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:49:02 PDT