DIY: Deer & Hunter Costume

Last year the Hubs and I went as a deer and hunter. Mostly because I had seen a tutorial on deer makeup and demanded that he follow suit with his costume. It was so easy and people just loved it! I hope this inspires you to make something your own this year! I spent less than $60 for both of our costumes - that's less than a pirate hat at a costume store!

Hunter

Josh wore his own plaid shirt, jeans and boots. We bought him a vest and bright hunting hat at academy to complete the look. (Toy guns are too expensive! So we nixed that idea)

Deer

I had brown leggings and some tan colored flats already. I found a tan colored long sleeve shirt at old navy and decided to go with brown for my tutu. 

Tutu: 

I used about 3 rolls of brown tulle and brown satin ribbon. I knew that I wanted a 16" tutu, that means  that the tulle strips needed to be 32". I got a piece of cardboard, cut it 12" x 32" and wrapped the tulle around it until the roll was out. I then cut on both ends. This is the EASIEST way to get uniform tulle strips. 

Then I take a very long piece of ribbon and tie it around a chair. I continuously add tulle strips until it is to the desired full-ness (aka does it cover my butt?) using this method. 

TA-da!

Antlers:

I already had a wide brown plastic headband that kind of matched my hair. I bought some brown twig-like stuff that was covered in "snow" from the floral department of Hobby Lobby and broke off sections that I felt looked appropriate for antlers. I glued them to the top of the headband with a glue gun. 

I then covered the area where I glued on the "antlers" with a piece of felt that I cut into a ear shape just to hide any mess and make them look more "finished".  I got a piece of dark brown and a piece of white felt. I cut the white pieces the same shape but smaller to fit inside the brown - very easy.

Makeup:
I used this tutorial as my guide on makeup.


PS.Check out my DIY Minnie & Mickey Mouse from last year!

HAPPY DIY-ING!

80th Birthday Party & Decor

My family and I recently threw a party for my grandmother's 80th birthday! To create our festive atmosphere we were inspired by Pinterest and her favorite color, purple. It all turned out pretty cute and everyone had a great time. Success!

Purple tissue pom-pons from Martha Stewart at Michaels//80 traced and cut from purple poster then used spray adhesive and glitter. 

Vanilla and Buttercream purple ombre cake ordered from Carrie Made the Cake! 15 chocolate and 15 vanilla cupcakes from the Sam's bakery - great taste, low price! 

How cute is my sweet grandmother?! 

We were Pin-spired to make these app cups. Clear cups, fill 1/4 with ranch dressing and add sliced veggies! Such a pretty way to incorporate healthy snacks into the mix. 

Hope this gives you some inspiration for your next party. A little planning goes a long way to make things look and feel festive and fun!