Halloween Costumes

Halloween is Thursday and my kids still do not have costumes not sure they know what they want to be I think this year we will just be heading to Wal Mart. Usually we make them but this year I am at lack for ideas and energy! Here is a throw back to last years costumes if anyone out there is still looking for ideas!

Minecraft Skeleton costume made from cardboard masking tape and duct tape




Then Dracula the only thing last year made for Dracula was the bow tie the cape was cheaper to buy already made then buying material.

Minecraft birthday cakes

This was a few months ago but I wanted to share the Minecraft birthday cakes I made this year for my boys they both wanted a Minecraft zombie cake I was planning on 1 creeper and zombie but 2 zombies it is and a a block cake just frosted cake cut and stacked with figurines.

Desk makeover

I bought this desk at a yard sale it will be used for a sewing/craft table. It is a little bigger and and more sturdy than the one I am currently using but was in need of a makeover. For the top I sanded off the finish and stained it wit Rust-oleum wood stain in ebony. I then put on a couple of coats of a clear finish using Polycrylic by Minwax I like to use this as a protective coat because it is water based and has low odor.



For the pulls I used black spray paint and for the desk Cowgirl Coral by DIY paint. This paint is a chalk/clay mix it goes on smooth and covers in only 1 or 2 coats and no sanding is required! I bought mine at a local shop that is a distributor for more DIY paints and inspiration visit:

The Withered Barn