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Make Thoughtful Cards Out of Paint Chips Using Paint Names

I have been making cards, booklets, and posters out of paint chips for years. What is original about my idea (and I’ve never seen it done by anyone else), is that I pay attention to the paint name on the chip. 

All you need is a hole punch, scissors (if you want to cut the names into hearts for a card), and fasteners.

For 231 pages of DIY Valentine’s go here: truebluemeandyou.com/search/hearts

I have made cards with wine names, vacation themes, movie themes, and the list goes on and on. As I was picking up paint, I noticed that Home Depot had some great paint color names for Valentine’s Day and Galantine’s Day. All you need are free paint chips and cheap fasteners for the booklet. You can write on every page if you’d like, like the DIY Playing Card Valentine’s Day gift “52 Reasons I Love You” here.

And how perfect is “As You Wish” from The Princess Bride?

These are the cards I used for my booklet:

Heart Breaker

BFF

Heart to Heart

Epiphany

Stolen Kiss

XOXO

Joie de Vivre

I Heart Potion

Lover’s Knot

Night Music

Love Poem

Lovebirds

I Pink I Can

Love at First Sight

Infatuation

Diva Glam

Kiss Goodnight

Magic Scent

Romantic Poetry

Secret Scent

#valentines day #diy #paint chips #as you wish #Princess bride #cheap valentines gift #truebluemeandyou #paint names #tumblr diy #tutorial #hearts

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I started this nightgown sometime last spring, and it sat partially cut out in The Pile for months, but I finished it a week or so ago.

It's made from a lilac coloured figured cotton bedsheet. It's a bit thicker than the ones I usually use, and I would not want to go thicker for this cut of nightgown, as the gathers are pretty bulky. The buttons are just plastic ones from my stash, which were kind of a gross beige-ish colour on their own, but purplish enough to look surprisingly nice against the fabric.

I wasn't quite happy with the placket pattern, but I changed it a bit and I think it should overlap the right amount next time I sew it up.

#diy #costuming #sewing #@vincentbriggs #free pattern #18th century #nightgown #historic costuming

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Beat as One (King and Queen)” by Elmo Hood here.

Elmo Hood A.K.A. Elliot Hood is one of my favorite artists. I’ve posted most of his playing card art on my blog here.

#love #Valentine’s Day #hearts #Elmo hood

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Beat as One (King and King)” by Elmo Hood here.

Elmo Hood A.K.A. Elliot Hood is one of my favorite artists. I’ve posted most of his playing card art on my blog here.

#Valentine’s Day #love #card art #Elmo hood

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Beat as One (Queen and Queen)” by Elmo Hood here. 

Elmo Hood A.K.A. Elliot Hood is one of my favorite artists. I’ve posted most of his playing card art on my blog here.

#hearts #love #Elmo hood

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Make Thoughtful Cards Out of Paint Chips Using Paint Names

I have been making cards, booklets, and posters out of paint chips for years. What is original about my idea (and I’ve never seen it done by anyone else), is that I pay attention to the paint name on the chip. 

All you need is a hole punch, scissors (if you want to cut the names into hearts for a card), and fasteners.

For 231 pages of DIY Valentine’s go here: truebluemeandyou.com/search/hearts

I have made cards with wine names, vacation themes, movie themes, and the list goes on and on. As I was picking up paint, I noticed that Home Depot had some great paint color names for Valentine’s Day and Galantine’s Day. All you need are free paint chips and cheap fasteners for the booklet. You can write on every page if you’d like, like the DIY Playing Card Valentine’s Day gift “52 Reasons I Love You” here.

And how perfect is “As You Wish” from The Princess Bride?

These are the cards I used for my booklet:

Heart Breaker

BFF

Heart to Heart

Epiphany

Stolen Kiss

XOXO

Joie de Vivre

I Heart Potion

Lover’s Knot

Night Music

Love Poem

Lovebirds

I Pink I Can

Love at First Sight

Infatuation

Diva Glam

Kiss Goodnight

Magic Scent

Romantic Poetry

Secret Scent

#diy #valentines day #princess bride #as you wish #paint chips #valentines gift #diy valentines #truebluemeandyou #make cards out of paint chips #thoughtful cheap valentines day gift #paint chip card #hearts #paint chip book #paint chip poster #cheap and easy #paint names #totally original paint chip idea #its the paint name not the paint color #its all in the paint name

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Abridged Christmas Classics by John Atkinson, WrongHands

Find the Christmas Classics by John Atkinson here.

If you have a Halloween Blog, what do you post on Christmas Eve? THIS

#christmas #literature #Illustration #a christmas carol #john atkinson #wronghands #truebluehalloween

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Hi, can you recommend crafts with crayons? I just found a bunch of them from old school project.

Thanks

You can find them here on my blog: https://truebluemeandyou.com/search/crayons

Fun fact: type in almost anything after "search" and you will probably find it on my blog!

#diy #crayons #what to do with crayons #crayon diys

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Art of the Christmas Tree by John Atkinson, WrongHands

Happy Holidays!

Find Part 1 of the Art of the Christmas Tree here, and Part 2 here.

#christmas #christmas trees #art of the christmas tree #wronghands #sorry for lack of posting but tumblrs mobile phone app is terrible

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DIY Nighmare Before Christmas Wrapping Paper Printables from DIY NBC Props 

Updated 2022

I’ve posted a lot of Halloween DIYs from DIY NBC Props - especially Nightmare Before Christmas tutorials. 

You can download the Nightmare Before Christmas Wrapping Papers from Tim Baker’s DeviantArt page here. As always, if you see a printable that you like, download it ASAP. It may be deleted at any time. I saved the papers in the WayBack Machine in case they get deleted.

#diy #halloween #christmas #nightmare before christmas #printables #wrapping paper #free printables #nightmare before christmas wrapping paper #diy nbc props #tim baker #deviant art #wrapping #gift paper #download printable you like asap #updated 2022

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#halloween #buffy the vampire slayer #btvs #btvs gif #halloween gif #halloween rules #spike #btvs spike #we take the night off

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Not so much a costume for Halloween and more an excuse to wear all the stuff I spent too much time handsewing faux leaves to— so I guess I’m the spirit of Samhain 🎃🍁🍂

#diy #halloween #halloween couture #samhaim #faerie fashion #goth #halloween costume #couture #leaf dress #leaf hair #diy fashion #fashion #leaf cloak #thegothicalice #this is breathtakeing

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DIY Ghost Box and How to Make Heavy Translucent Wax Paper 

Updated Link 2022

The top and bottom pyramids of this isocahedron shape are simply folded and closed up using thread. It’s more like an origami box (with a little cheating of a few tabs). You can open and close the box repeatedly and it can also stand up on its ghostly ‘legs’.

Find the DIY Ghost Box Tutorial and How to Make Heavy Translucent Wax Paper from Mr. Printables here.

#diy #halloween #halloween props #halloween party #halloween diy #mr printables #tutorial #free printables #printables #printable ghost bags #printable candy ghost bags #halloween party favors #diy heavy translucent wax paper #updated 2022

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Ukranian Designer Bob Basset’s Killer Bags 

 Also check out his Steampunk masks and other amazing creations at the link. 

Hannibal Lecter Head Bag by Bob Basset collaborating with Pure Boutique. Photo by Vanessa Jackman. 

Cat Woman Bag (bonus: strap can be used as a whip)

Zombie Head Bag 

Bug Bag Backpack

Cthulhu Bag  

Dragon Backpack

Horse Head Bag  

Additional Creations:

Black Dragon Spine Belt with Tail $1500 here.

Dragon Wings $2500 here.

Dragon Backpack here.

Mask & Glasses Steampunk art leather Gas Mask here.

#art #sculpture #bob basset #steampunk #cosplay #halloween #bob basset killer bags #insects #dragons #dragon wings

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Mythical Creatures Infographic from Venere

Link Updated 2022

From Venere’s site:

Stories. We have been telling them since the dawn of mankind, fueled by the instinct to imagine and create. They are the lifeblood of every culture; they unite communities, establish traditions, and strengthen identities. Often, these stories run rampant with mythical beasts that terrify, devour, rescue, and bewilder. What are the origins of these fanciful tales? Creation myths, true sightings, political propaganda, bedtime musings, nightmares, daydreams, and ancient media are just a hint of the possible sparks. Believe or not, they can offer captivating insight into the places that we love traveling to. This infographic presents 50 of these mythological wonders from around the world. 

Is there one you’d add to this list?

#infographic #mythical animals #mythical creatures #reference #updated 2022

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DIY Elf Ear Cuff

Updated Links 2022

Make this CosplayWire Wrapped Elf Ear Cuff using 2 gauges of wire and beads.

For more DIY Cosplay Jewelry go here.

Find this DIY Elf Ear Cuff Tutorial by Instuctables’ User momoluv here. 

More Elvish Inspired DIYs

DIY Wire Mermaid/Elvish Ears from YouTube User NsomniaksDream here.

DIY Elvish Crown from Rachel Ann Poling here.

I posted this DIY M&J Medieval Headpiece here.

DIY Easy Elvish Crown from 102 Wicked Things to Do here.

DIY Glue Gun and Paint Elvish Crown and Ears from Sandra Holmbom here.

I’ve posted pages of ear cuff tutorials here: truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/ear-cuff and you can see the roundup of DIY ear cuff tutorials I posted here.

DIY Wire Ear Cuffs from Basic to Advanced from Shealynn’s Faerie Shoppe here.

#diy #diy jewelry #cosplay #halloween #elvish #ear cuff #wire wrapping #crown #headdress #elvish jewelry #jewelry #diy wire wrapped elvish ear cuff #diy elvish jewelry #lord of the rings #instructables #tutorial #updated 2022

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Knit or Crochet Free Pattern Face Hugger for Halloween Costume or Winter

If you like this pattern DOWNLOAD NOW. I’ve been updating my archives and so many of the free patterns that have disappeared or become Pay Patterns.

knithacker​: 

  Knit a Facehugger, Gives Free Hugs! Pattern Is Free Too! 👉 https://buff.ly/3UO4SJ8

Knit Facehugger by sammich

Crochet Facehugger by Cindy de Vries

Crochet Facehugger by sammich

Crochet Facehugger by Cindy de Vries

#diy #knitting #crochet #cosplay #halloween knitting #halloween #halloween crochet #alien #free pattern #ravelry #facehugger #alien facehugger #knit alien facehugger #halloween cosplay #crochet alien facehugger #knithacker #download free pattern NOW bc it may disappear tomorrow