Here is my entry for round 3 of the #StrikingFEAR contest on Instagram (make sure to follow me!). Inspired by the recent excitement around the movie IT, I wanted to create a character from another of my favorite Stephen King novels, Rose Madder. The book is set in the late…
I WANT PUMPKIN SPICE OR I WANT DEATH…. oh wait…. Making a bit of a play on the “basic girl” fall faves, this tutorial shows you how to pull of a basic zombie makeup without any guts or gore… as long as you don’t count rotting flesh. Also, I really…
Hey guys! Quick warning, if you are squeamish, the beginning of this video is probably not for you. First of all, if you have been following me for awhile, you might be wondering why it is already October 5th and I haven’t yet announced a theme for 31 Days of…
This week’s theme is all Nightmare Before Christmas! Because I know I can’t be the only one out there listening to the soundtrack at least once every other week starting in July, right? Please tell me I’m not the only one… Weekly Wishlist #102 – Nightmare Before Christmas! Please note,…
Bruises are another foundational part of pulling off an SFX makeup, whether to make a themed character, pull off post apocalyptic grunge, or add some pre-death intrigue to your zombie. SFX MAKEUP 101: Basic Bruise Makeup Tutorial You will need: You can use any palette of makeup you have, but…
One of the most basic SFX injuries is a cut! There are SOOOO many ways to do this, with latex, scar wax, or silicone (3rd Degree), but I’m going to show you how to create your cut injury using an easy to make gelatin prosthetic gel, made with items you…
While I consider Sept 1 to be the first day of Halloween Season, we are officially one week out from October! Why do I love October? Oh, so many reasons! First of all, I am one of those people who just HATE being hot and sweaty, and although we have…
Hey Guys! I have probably mentioned it 100 times, but my absolute favorite SFX Makeup tool is a quick and easy to make prosthetic gel that is made from 3 ingredients easily found at your local grocery store. With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to make a quick…
Yay for setting the bar so high you cant even see it anymore!!! Wooo! So yeah, this 100 days of makeup thing didn’t quite work right of the bat. Still, I shall proceed with the hopes that with the quickly approaching Halloween Season, I can kick it in to gear…
Oh dear… So, these last few weeks have been a great example of where ambition does not equal reality. I had an INSANE project at work with some (slightly unrealistic) tight deadlines… queue 60 hour work weeks times 3. Normally, I have pretty decent work/life balance, but trying to help…
Seriously you guys, last week was insane! My new job was quite demanding, so I unfortunately didn’t take great care of myself. I did get a few makeups in, and some that I really loved! It was also inspired by Harry Potter and JK Rowling’s birthday! I started with the…
This year, I want to build on my sfx makeup. I feel pretty good about my zombie looks, but have zero experience with old age, animals, and even basic beauty makeups! In addition, I would love to learn how to sculpt my own prosthetics… so a live cast is likely…
I was in love with the idea of a whimsical Alice In Wonderland Wedding dress, with flowing folds of bright teal mixed with a crisp white satin. The more I thought about it, the more I felt that this would be the perfect opportunity to take my novice sewing to…
I have always dreamed of the idea of doing an Alice in Wonderland wedding, but as much as I would love an Alice in Wonderland wedding gown…. I probably wouldn’t go full on themed dress for my actual wedding. That said, I kept dreaming of what that dress would look…
Another DIY that I thought would be a fun challenge. Now… you can buy a hoop skirt petticoat for pretty cheap online, but doing it yourself would allow you to customize the size or shape, sometimes you want something a bit more unique. You can find a great tutorial for…
When planning for my next set of costumes, I realized that I simply couldnt work on the costumes the way I needed to while wearing them or simply laying them flat… a mannequin was in my future. I didn’t want to buy one just yet, although there are affordable options…
I love Alice in Wonderland, which you might have guessed since my blog is aptly titled … but I quickly came to realize I had precious few Alice in Wonderland costumes! For shame! The idea for coming up with a themed mad tea party to which I could “invite” (read:…
20 years ago, J.K. Rowling published a book that would open millions of minds to the world of magic that is Harry Potter. I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone the summer I turned 11, and waited with baited breath for my Hogwarts letter well into the night that late…
It was shortly after moving to Sioux Falls that I discovered the delightful delicacy that is the macaroon. We are incredibly lucky to have an award winning Patisserie right in downtown, which I often visit. I’ve always had it as a goal to learn how to make these, but I…
Do you know what Hogwarts house you belong to? If you are reading this, there is a good chance you do! (If not, never fear. You can take the official sorting quiz at Pottermore.com.) Now you can show off your house pride with a DIY Hogwarts House tie! Never fear, a…
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