Reusable Pumpkin and other characters

Today's post is one I did for Eighteen 25 and there Spooktacular September.  Enjoy!



Do you ever buy those huge containers of food at Sam's Club or Costco?  Your kids eat the entire container and then you think, can use this for something or is it going to take up all the space in my garbage can.  Well today you can say I have a project for that big old container. Today I am going to show you how to reuse those empty containers into fun decor!

I started with an old cheese ball container.  You know the ones they sell at Sam's club, that your kids just love. Yeah those ones!
Let your kids eat those till they turn orange. Just think they could be Jack-o-lanterns for Halloween! Or you could use them as a treat for school or a party.
Clean out your container and remove the label from the front. If you get the label wet with hot water they will usually peel right off.  Make sure all the glue is off the container.  If not you could use a little adhesive remover (goof off)  to get it off.
Next paint your container.  I used Valspar copper colored paint for the container and green paint for the lid. Give it a good coat. Let dry.  Add one more coat.  Let dry.

While the paint is drying get your vinyl. You can buy vinyl for lots of places.  Joanns and Michaels carry a few colors.  I purchase mine at Vinyl Expressions.  The price is great and there shipping is lighting fast. Use the template here or create your own. Draw your face onto the back of your vinyl. Cut, Peel and stick.

You can add leaves or ribbon to the lid. Then use them to decorate your porch, tables or to put your Trick or Treat candy in.

Here are a few others I have made from different sized container.

*The pumpkin in the left corner is made with Chocolate covered raisin container from Costco, vinyl, fabric and ribbon. 

*The Bat is made from a peanut butter jar, foam sheet, googly eyes. pom poms and a vinyl scrap.

*Frank is made from a animal crackers container from Sam's Club, vinyl and the biggest bolts I could find.  I also used my Silhouette Cameo to cut his vinyl face. But you could easily free hand it.

This is a fun creative project that your kids can help with. You can use any old containers.  Experiment with textures and just have fun.  

For the month of October I am hosting a Masquerade Ball. Come link up and share your handmade costumes.  Guest bloggers and prizes all month! I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Week in review

What a week!! Life has been crazy fun... I have so much to share. This weekend I was able to head to Utah and enjoy of Bloggers Night Out at Gardener Village with 100 other bloggers. Talk about fun.  These ladies were so wonderful to meet.  There were blogging celebrities everywhere.  Do you have a favorite Blogger??? Come back in a week and find out who mine is...

Here are a few items of business....

Just 2 more weeks until the Masquerade Ball starts. Are you ready?  I still have a few costumes to make. Time is going to fast.  If you want information on the Masquerade Ball click the link. I have soem great prizes to give away and one may go to you.  If you are interested guest posting please leave a comment or email me. cosettescloset {at}gmail.com.  I will get you all the info you need.

Over the next couple of weeks I will be looking for Pattern testers to test 2 new patterns I am working on.  If you are interested in reading , making and giving feedback on one of these I would love to hear from you.

*Testers must be willing to sew project and get back to me in 10 days or less. 

* Pattern is for girls sizes 4-10

* One is for a Dress and the other a shirt and pant.

* Materials needed: Knit or cottons (outfit only)

* Tester will provide there own fabric and supplies.  

* I would love a picture of your child or grand child wearing the clothing.  

* Each pattern is expected to take 1-2 hours or less. Depending on your sewing skills.

If you are a blogger and want to try this pattern I would love to send it to you and get your feedback. Once the pattern has been reviewed, updated and ready to print I would love to send you a free copy and one to give away on your blog.  If you are interested in working with me I would love to hear from you!

Have you ever wondered how many ways you can use corn??  I have. So i decide to make a week out of it.  Be sure to come back tomorrow for Corn Week.  Projects you can make, decorate and eat all out of corn. You won't want to miss it!!

Costumes of Halloween Past–Pikachu

This is my little Pikachu.  My boys went through a Pokémon phase.  I think many boys do.  He begged for weeks for a Pikachu costume.  So I came up with this.

I used a costume pattern to give me the 1 piece outfit.  We made his zip down the back so you wouldn’t see the zipper.

Then I added Dark Brown Ric Rac across the back.  I cut a tail out of Peltex and fleece.  I sandwiched the peltex  in between the 2 pieces of fleece and stitched around the edge. I sewed  the tail onto the back of the costume. 

The hat used a basic winter hat pattern and I added the ears.  That was it.  He loved that costume.  He asked to wear it the next year.  But I think he was to tall.   He was toasty warm for trick or treating and as happy as can be.

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Halloween Costume - Dinosaur

My Green  and yellow polka dotted Dinosaur. This little dinosaur is super simple to make and cute to boot.

I started with a pair of green sweat pants.  I cut a bunch of yellow circles.  I hand stitched them on while watching my favorite show one night. 

Next I made an aviator hat out of green fleece.  Make sure to add a few triangles to the hat to match the triangles on the back.

For my tail I cut yellow and green fleece squares.  I used a few different sizes. I folded them in half to make triangles. Overlap your triangles making a chain.  I stitched along the edges.  I then pinned them to the back of the shirt. To attach permanently, line up your squares on the angle and stitch down the center. Attaching the squares to the shirt.  Proceed to fold the squares into triangles and stitch the edges. 

Add a few painted dots to their face and your little dinosaur is ready to go.  

Halloween Costumes - Butterball Turkey

For my baby boys first Halloween he was a Butterball Turkey.

I started with a brown shirt and pants. I cut a yellow oval from felt.  I used my Silhouette to cut the word Butterball.  I ironed the words onto the felt.  I then stitched the yellow felt onto the shirt.

For the hat I made a basic winter hat in brown.  I used a small piece of cream felt to make a turkey timer.  I stitched it onto the hat.

I used cream to make the leg cuffs.  I cut a 6x12 inch piece of felt.  Fold it in half making it 3x12.  Stitch the top and make a casing. Thread a 1/4 inch piece of elastic through the casing.  Stitch ends together and stitch felt to the elastic. 

Your Turkey is done.

Epic Makeover and Masquerade Ball

Have you seen Mandi's Epic Room Makeover??? Well I entered.  Please go vote for me.  It only takes about 5 seconds.  I would love you forever! I am number 67.  Just click on the start and your done.  You can do this everyday.  Please, please vote.  Having Mandi come to my house would be a dream. She is like a Blogging T.V. star.    Not to mention my bloggy friends would love to meet her too. And I would be a beautiful room.

  Did you see my room post.  Well here it is. Epic Brown room.  BLAH  We need some help.  I would be so grateful.  My Husband would {Love} a little more romance and relaxation too.  

 

 

So here is the link to Vintage Revivals.  Share it with anyone who would go adn vote.  Friends, family, Facebook, Twitter, G+ whatever you have.   Please vote. Please Call me Mandi!!!!
If I will you will see all the goods via facebook and the big reveal on Vintage Revivals

 Also this week I announced my Masquerade Ball.  So get those costumes ready.  The prizes are ready to ship.  Maybe to your home!!Here are a few quick links to all the info...
 

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Spread the love and come back Monday. I am starting my costumes of Halloween past.  You won't want to miss these beauties.