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How to Make Monarch Butterfly Wings

How to Make Monarch Butterfly Wings with xTool M1 Make the perfect Halloween costume butterfly wings using things on their way to the trash. I love upcycling, reusing and thrifting for the perfect costumes. These monarch butterfly wings were easy to make, took less than one hour, they look amazing and they were FREE! Aren't these the perfect little butterfly wings! My model friend was amazing and helped me model this Halloween costume for kids, which I paid her for her time...so that was my only expense. Let me explain. FREE. I mean, that's loaded. Nothing is free, right!? I have an   xTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine , t hat's not a cheap investment. However, I refuse to buy a $50 garbage Halloween costume at the store that is nothing more than a glorified garbage bag. ($50 x 3 kids...$150 already!) Therefore, justifying a big purchase is made easier in effect. Buy the laser cutting machine...then make Halloween costumes, Christmas gifts, birthday presents, customized things

Tinted Glass Jar Sublimation Tutorial!

Tinted Glass Jar Sublimation Tutorial! I love doing sublimation crafts! The greatest thing about sublimation is it's rise in popularity means there are many more sublimation blanks! These tinted canning jar cups are sublimation blanks and are perfect for a whimsical floral! I received a box of sublimation blanks from Heat Transfer Warehouse with a WalaPress Sublimation Oven. I've got so many more tumblers, mugs, and glass cans to sublimate and show you! I have an YouTube video Tumbler Heat Press review  comparing 4 different tumbler heat presses and which is the best heat press for sublimation tumblers.  Supply List for Tinted Glass Jar Sublimation: Mason Jar No Handle Sublimation Oven Epson Ecotank Printer Converted to Sublimation Sublimation Paper Heat Gun Shrink Plastic Heat Resistant Tape Heat Resistant Tape Dispenser (optional but super nice) Lint Roller Flower Print FREE from Design Bundles Twine (optional) Step 1: Print Begin by sizing the jars and printing the flower pa

50 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes!

50 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes! Getting ready for spooky day has never been easier! Instead of just buying a cheap crappy costume that ends up being a glorified garbage bag with printing on it...make a high quality costume using thrifting, sewing, Cricut, painting, creativity and imagination! I'm sharing 50 (maybe 51--I can't count) awesome cosplay or Halloween costumes that I made! I love dressing up and costuming. I usually dress up every week for church during September and October...but our church time switched to 9 a.m...and that's too early for getting up and being creative--plus getting there on time, so I'm a bit of a bah humbug this year. Anyway, hope you enjoy all these costumes of my past--which is your favorite? Indiana Jones Perfect costume to celebrate another Indy movie! Grab a classic fedora, a leather jacket and a whip! Doctor Costume Use Cricut and Iron on Vinyl for the perfect finishing touches to any costume! Naruto Cosplay Get creative thrifting for