Dressing up a baby for Halloween is a rite of passage for a new mom. This year my guy was a Butterball turkey. Mostly because he is a chubby round faced baby that you just can’t resist pinching. This costume was so easy to make. Brown clothing and my silhouette made this one happen. And he looked adorable!
Masquerade Ball Rules and Voting
Are you attending the Masquerade Ball?? Want to learn more about it?? All the rules and info you need. Hold onto your Broomstick cuz here we go!
This competition is all about creativity and your mad skills. Everyone loves a homemade costume. Show your best and create something great.
–Enter up to 2 costumes, new or old. It must be made by YOU. It does not have have to be your original idea or tutorial, and it doesn’t matter if it was made with or without a pattern.
— Costumes do not have to be sewn. They can be made of any materials you can find.
—FAMILY FRIENDLY costumes only.
-Costume must be 50% handmade. You may buy supplies or reuse old items to make your costume but the bulk must be produced via your handy work. Example: you are going to make a cowboy. You buy or reuse jeans, t shirt and hat. You make the accessories. vest, chaps, holster, bandana and boot covers
–Entries will be accepted September 26th- October 20th in the form of a link party.
–You can link your entry from your Blog or from your Flickr account.
–The Top 10 will be chosen by the Masquerade judges. Judges will email me their Top 15 picks, and I will take the top 10.
–Big Tip: Take the very best pictures of your projects that you can! Presentation always helps–This is not my favorite rule, but you must be a US citizen (or at least have a US shipping address) to enter. This is because the prize sponsors are only able to ship to a US address. Thanks for understanding!
–Big Tip: Take the very best pictures of your projects that you can! Presentation always helps–This is not my favorite rule, but you must be a US citizen (or at least have a US shipping address) to enter. This is because the prize sponsors are only able to ship to a US address. Thanks for understanding!
–If you have a blog, please post the “I’m attending the Masquerade Ball” button on your sidebar and blog post!
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Voting
–The Top 10 will be chosen by the Masquerade judges. Judges will email me their Top 15 picks, and the top 10 will be taken from their picks.
–The Top 10 will be chosen by the Masquerade judges. Judges will email me their Top 15 picks, and the top 10 will be taken from their picks.
–Voting for the TOP 10 will be open from Monday 5pm -Saturday 5pm The “audience” (readers) will vote by poll.
–The top 10 Projects will be unveiled on Monday October 22nd by 5pm. Each costume will then be open for voting. They will not be linked to blogs or flicker accounts. You are welcome to advertise your costume on your blog, Facebook, Google+ or Twitter to promote your costume.
–Poll Daddy will be used to conduct the voting.Voting will close on Saturday October 27th at 5pm MST the winner will be announced October 29th by 12pm
Final voting breakdown will go as follows:
Poll daddy votes 60%
Judges final vote 40%
–Poll Daddy will be used to conduct the voting.Voting will close on Saturday October 27th at 5pm MST the winner will be announced October 29th by 12pm
Final voting breakdown will go as follows:
Poll daddy votes 60%
Judges final vote 40%
Judges will base there decision on:
Creativity
Presentation
Use of Materials
I hope all this is clear as Witches Brew! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment. Others may have the same question. Please come join us. It will be so much fun! I can’t wait to see what you create.
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Masquerade Ball Judges & Sponsors
It’s time to meet your Judges and Sponsors!!!
Judges and sponsors for what you ask???? Why the Masquerade Ball of course! What is the Masquerade Ball? Check out this post to find out! Then come back and see the judges and sponsors and see what you can win!
I have been working on my Masquerade Ball for months. Judges and Sponsors are ready and excited. Do you want to meet them??? All of these ladies are some of my favorite Bloggers. If you don’t know them you need to. Please be sure to check out there blogs! Now its time to remove the Masks and introduce your judges!
Holly & Nat are wonderful friends of mine. I truly value their friendship. These ladies are amazing bloggers, crafters and DIY-ers. I love there fresh take on crafting and there originality. EVERYTHING on there blog is fantastic. Be sure to check them out. You won’t be sorry.
Emily at 52 Mantels
If you haven’t been to 52 Mantels, you must see. Emily has a new Mantel every week. Yes that’s right, EVERY WEEK. Just thinking about it makes me tired. She is amazing, a new mantel, home decor and a link party every week. This blog has it all. I love to visit and see what she is up to. You should to!
Bonnie & Trish @ Uncommon Designs
Bonnie & Trish are two sister in laws who team up to share their ideas and amazing skills with the world. They have a weekly link party on Wednesdays and Pintrest boards to make you drool. Whether they are refashioning or decorating there home for the holidays you are sure to find lots to love over at Uncommon Designs.
Rachel @ Family Ever After
Rachel has a crazy fun blog. She sews, paints, crafts and has something new going on her blog every month. Giveaways, monthly sew along or just quirky posts that you will love. My favorite was the day she dressed up like a pioneer. Remember to head over and see what Family Ever After is all about!
Megan @ Brassy Apple
Megan is a total Refashionista! She even has her own show on My Craft Channel called Re-Fashion it. She takes old clothes from your closet and makes amazing new clothes for you to wear. I love her fun DIY projects and how she involves her kids. Brassy Apple is one of the first blogs I stalked. You should too.
So if you don’t know any of these ladies blogs, you really should. Please go check out there blogs. They are fantastic.
Are you ready for the Prizes?? My Sponsors have been so great to work with. I am truly grateful for there willingness to support the Masquerade Ball this first year.
First Prize
Second Prize
Third Prize
Facebook / Twitter
So there you go. What a great group of Sponsors. I am so excited to see what you all create. Tomorrow come the contest guidelines. Be sure to come back and check them out then get crafting. I am so excited to see what you create! Need a little inspiration? Check out My Masquerade Magic Pin board for costume, party and decor ideas.
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You are all invited….First Annual Masquerade Ball
Come one, come all…..
I have 4 little monsters of my own and I love to make costumes for them. I have always wanted to enter a costume contest where the costumes are all handmade. I decided last year after Halloween that people make the greatest Halloween costumes. All of you have some Mad skills.
So last year after blogging my first Halloween I decided the blog world needed a Masquerade Ball. A fun event to link up and share your homemade creations with the world. And after all your hard work you deserve a pat on the back and maybe a prize. Right???
Well starting tomorrow you will get to meet your fantabulous judges. They are all amazing Crafters, Bloggers, Seamstresses, Diy-ers, Refashionistas and so much more. Can you guess who they are???
Then Thursday I will give you all the details and prizes. Be sure to come back to check it out.
I am so excited to see what you all come up with. Be sure to tell your friends and family. Everyone is invited.
Need some “Pin” tastic ideas for Halloween??? I have been pinning all year and have some great ideas in My Pintrest boards. Head over and check out my Masquerade Magic board. Costumes, parties and food ideas. You are sure to be inspired!
Don’t forget to add the “I’m attending” button to your blog.
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A little love in the Master Bedroom
I know this is a low budget film. Don’t knock it. I spent $10 on garage band and i movie. It was 10 o’clock at night. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
Our bay/ french door are kind of stupid. Only one opens. They window don’t open either. I made these curtains to block out the light and add a little color to the room.
In this picture there is a remnant of the last owners TV wall stand. They painters did not even remove it before they painted. How lazy of them. But know my leftover paint has changed colors so I can’t really fix it.
Not quite sure what to do with this shelfy thing. It is about 3 feet by 12 feet. It has electrical outlets for lighting. My husband thinks its a great place for and hammock. What do you think???
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Best Ever, No Fail Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s been a while since I had a recipe on the blog. I though it would be fitting to have this recipe today. My kids are back in school!!! Yeah!I love being on a schedule. In celebration of the first day of school I thought my Best ever, No fail Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe was in order! These little lovelies are the best! Just ask my kids. I win Mother of the day when I make these yummy little treats. They are kind of our go to treat for parties, picnics or just a family night treat. Everyone loves them, I think you will too
Flower Clusters DIY
Have you seen all those beautiful flower clusters people wear in there hair? I for one love them but not there expense. Beautiful flowers with frills and feathers. There are lots of tutorials out there for fabric flowers. Most of them are pretty much the same so I won’t get into that. But to cluster them together with other things is an art. After much trial and error I think I have learned a few things I can share so lets get started.
1. Buy satin that 100% polyester. The satin edges will burn to a nicer finish.
2. Burn the edges of your flowers before you sew them together. This gives them a more naturals fuller look.
3. Hand stitch your petals together. No matter what any one says Hand stitching is better than hot glue.
4. Be brave and play with color combinations. You never know what will catch your eye and look great.
Start with cutting your flower petals. You will need 10 to 12 petals for each flower. Depending on how full you want them. Burn the edges of each petal. This will stop fraying and make them look more like a petal.
Start to place your petals together. Spread them out like you are holding cards in a game.
If you need to add a stitch to the center.
Continue to add petals until you have a flower shape. Add a few stitches to the center to secure.
While you are securing your flower you add some beads to the center of your flower.
After adding your beads decide what you want your finished cluster. Add tulle, ribbon, lace or feathers. Cluster your flowers close together. I like to add my lace or tulle as my base of the flower cluster. Set your flowers together and play with how you place them. sometimes I cluster my flowers are walk away for a minute to see if I still like it when I come back. Once your ready glue them with hot glue into place. Add a clip or headband.
These examples are made with feathers, tulle, and satin. The leaves are made with satin. Cut in the shape of leaves and the edges are burned.
This one has a base of gathered lace with the flowers on top. The centers of the flowers are folded satin. with pearls stitched into them. I used this one in with my little miss’ Christmas skirt
Sometimes after I have clustered my flowers I like to add vintage buttons or a few extra beads. Theses examples are a headband and corsage sash I made for a wedding. I used rolled and ruffled flowers.
Whatever you choose play with color combos and different textures. You never know what will make your flower clusters perfect.
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Masquerade Ball! {Guest Bloggers needed}
I have been major blog slacker this summer.I apologize. Kids, summer fun and a couple of BIG Projects. Here is one of them I am so excited about!
I know it is technically still summer but Halloween is just around the corner and coming super fast. And if your like me your kiddos are going to need costumes. I’ve got to get going! I love creating fun costumes for my kids. I know many of you do too. So this year I am hosting a Masquerade Ball / costume contest. Anyone can come and link up their handmade costumes to share with the blogging world {and win a few prizes too!}
More details are coming soon about the event. Currently I am looking for sponsors and guest bloggers for the event. If you would like to be a sponsor for the event or do a guest post please contact me: cosettescloset{at}gmail.com. Sponsor and guest post information will be emailed to all interested.
Tell all your friends and share! I would love for you all to attend. Please add the Masquerade Ball button to your side bar and spread the word.
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Learning Makes the World go round {Printable}
Its that time of year. Back to School! Yeah!! I love summer but I also love the routine school provides for my family. So this year I made up this back to school printable for your home, mantel, classroom. Wherever you want to put it. Just right click, save to your computer and print. Prints 8×10.
I made 2 color choices just for you. Please Print responsibly and remember to follow the guidlines.
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1 {Skirt} 10 {Ways}–Apron Skirt
If you have been following the series. You know I have made a basic skirt and a basic skirt with a contrasting band. Today we are going to add a sweet little apron. Adding something like an apron give this skirt a little personality. A perfect little skirt to start school.
Start by doing steps 1-4. Measure & cut, sew side seam, Fold hem, iron and stitch.
You next step is to make your apron. Measure your apron and cut 2 pieces. Mine for a size 4 was approximately 12x 12.
Lay one piece right side up.
Lay your ribbons or trip ontop and pin into place. Stitch your ribbons down.
Lay second apron piece down on top of front of apron. Right sides together.Stitch around 3 sides.
Turn right sides out, top stitch around your 3 sides and embellish.
To finish your skirt, find center. Pin the center of the apron to the center of your skirt. You can either pin this into place or do a basting stitch to connect the skirt to the apron.
To finish your skirt, fold the top 1/4 inch and press. Fold over 1 more inch to make a casing. Stitch around casing leaving a 1 inch hole to add elastic. Thread elastic through casing. sew elastic ends together then close casing. Your skirt is all done.
Add a fun pair of leggings or tight and your little Miss is ready for school. If you have any questions about this tutorial please don’t hesitate to email me. 
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