When you’re turning two years old and your birthday is a little over a month from Christmas, a place to put your toys is what you need rather than more toys. We decided to spend the weeks between Christmas and his birthday and decorate the play room. My initial idea was for one side of … More Harry Potter Playroom
After wearing my Rita Repulsa costume the first time, I noticed a couple pieces that could use some improvement. The vest in particular had used sticky Velcro to attach the chest armor, and body heat caused it to pull apart. The bottom of her staff was also not supported enough and started bending after a … More Rita Repulsa Cosplay Update
Unfortunately, my Yeoman Rand uniform was a little too small while I was pregnant. Obviously, I needed a Starfleet maternity uniform, and Samantha Wildman seemed like the perfect choice. I purchased a Katarra8 pattern for a women’s Voyager jumpsuit and modified it into two pieces. Luckily there are images of B’Ellana’s and Samantha’s actual Voyager … More Starfleet Maternity Uniform
This post is a bit overdue, and I’ve been meaning to post it for a while… Alex and I love Babylon 5 and the character designs throughout. While I would love to make one of the more complex characters, I didn’t have a great deal of time but still wanted to commit to it. I decided … More Talia Winters Babylon 5 Cosplay
A friend recently wanted some help creating daybeds for a bonus room. They liked the idea of creating corner storage beds that could be used as seating during the day. We decided to base the plans on inspiration from around the web, but also to add some finishing touches for a more finished look. It … More Corner Storage Beds
Star Trek Yeoman Janice Rand cosplay for DragonCon … More Yeoman Janice Rand Cosplay
Wandering bath mats drive me crazy. My kitchen mat has a nice nonslip bottom, but the bathroom mats, nothing. Thomas and Graham will play in the bathroom while I’m getting ready and leave the mats a mess. Constantly setting them back in place is not one of my favorite things. Luckily I have extra caulk … More DIY Nonslip Bathmats
This year for Christmas Alex gave me a gift from my childhood, Tales of the Crystals. I loved this game as a little girl, but it was unfortunately taken away by my parents because of the magic and evil in it. Which is a little funny now due to my obsession with Harry Potter. Anyway, … More DIY Silk Flower Crowns
A while ago I was wandering around an antique shop and stumbled on a few sheets of old tile. I instantly fell in love and purchased every piece they had. They only had about 8 sheets; not quite enough to complete any large projects. However, after a lot of thought, I decided to make a … More DIY Tile Tray
Alex and I were married in November of 2014. After 11 years of dating, we finally tied the knot. We decided make and collect everything I could. Everything included the flowers, table decor, ceremony decor, tableware, invitations, signs, thank you gifts, and lawn games. Our main colors were mint, teal, and gold. Of course, like … More Our Wedding
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