I've been working on this blanket forever, but now that cooler weather is on its way, I'm trying hard to finish this project. Now, I've never crocheted before, so I was completely unfamiliar with blocking. I really didn't want to spend even 10 bucks on a one use item, so I moved some things around… Continue reading Crochet Block
Author: ashley castillo
Dracula Costume
I love the 1992 version of Dracula. The costumes. The camp. Gary Oldman having the time of his life. Eiko Ishioka's armor from the beginning of the movie is the coolest I've ever seen. So I decided Joey was going to be another vampire this year. The red robe and wonderfully weird hair is iconic,… Continue reading Dracula Costume
Fall Leaf Template
The two hottest days of the year were this week, but I don't care, I'm in a fall kind of mood. I made this fall leaf template that can be used for making a pillow, painting, or anything else you can imagine. I used an old sweater and brown scrap fabric to make a leaf… Continue reading Fall Leaf Template
Witches Hat Dupe
This witches hat centerpiece is delightful if you are more into a rustic cute Halloween than the pastel decor that has come out this year. Grandin Road retails this for $80, while I was able to get this together for about $20, with a coupon. Given how easy it is to put together, it's really… Continue reading Witches Hat Dupe
Skeleton Painting
When the weather outside is hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, sometimes all you can do is work on a project for cooler days. I had a canvas leftover which I wasn't sure what to do with, so I decided to do my own spin on a macabre subject. I'm not an… Continue reading Skeleton Painting
The Dupery 