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January 30, 2019 by: Jennifer Priest

Good Grief! There’s a Charlie Brown Day and Here’s Why You Need To Go

Inside: Love the Peanuts Gang and Charlie Brown? Learn how to join the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration and be part of a world record attempt with Charlie Brown! Hundreds of Charlie Browns, all in one place? If you shouted “count me in” then you gotta get over to Knott’s Berry Farm! I was invited by Knott’s to check out the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration, an event put

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November 7, 2018 by: Jennifer Priest

75+ most popular DIY pinata ideas in the world

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“RUN!” That’s the best sound at a birthday party, right after the THWACK of cracking open the piñata. The best birthdays ended with me busting open that piñata  and showering candy everywhere! Ain’t no party with out the piñata. But it’s got to be a GREAT piñata. That’s why I’ve collected over 75 of the best DIY piñata ideas that you can make! Yup, make a custom piñata

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September 25, 2017 by: Jennifer Priest

DIY Unicorn Frappuccino Costume!

One of the biggest trends this year was the introduction of the Unicorn Frappuccino by Starbucks. Were you lucky enough to get one?! Even though it’s no longer on the menu at Starbucks, the Unicorn frap can live on this Halloween … bring it back from the dead with this DIY Unicorn Frappuccino Costume! This costume might look challenging to make but I’ve got a

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September 14, 2017 by: Jennifer Priest

DIY LEGO NINJAGO Movie Costume – Reversible GREEN NINJA Lloyd Costume

  This post was created in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. All opinions are 100% my own. Get ready for some wood chopping, karate kicks high in the air, and unexplainable holes in the wall because the new The LEGO NINJAGO Movie is coming on September 22, 2017! All the kids are SO EXCITED! They love anything LEGO, especially themed movies. That’s why this Halloween, we’re making

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May 4, 2017 by: Jennifer Priest

DIY Chewbacca Cat Costume

You don’t have to wait until May the 4th to dress up your kitty as our favorite furry Star Wars friend, Chewbacca! This no-sew cat costume costs under $5 to make with supplies you can get really easily.  Cute kitty by day, Chewbacca cat by night time! Let’s dig in to see how to make this DIY Chewbacca Cat Costume for Star Wars Day on May the 4th,

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October 31, 2015 by: Jennifer Priest

Last Minute Costume Idea – DIY Deviled Egg Costume

I feel ya. It’s Halloween and you weren’t gonna dress up but now you have 3 parties to go to and all the stores are picked over. You’re not feeling the half bald rainbow clown wig with a boot print on it from being trampled at Walmart. I got your back. Here’s  an easy DIY costume you can make in 30 minutes with supplies a

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October 26, 2015 by: Jennifer Priest

6 DIY Halloween Jewelry Tutorials

You can express your scary side without wearing a costume at all. Today I am sharing four DIY accessories you can make this Halloween and to wear all year long. These edgy and fun DIY Halloween jewelry tutorials are easy to make and each one has a video to go along with it. Post contains affiliate links. DIY Stud Bracelet Take a leather bracelet to the

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October 24, 2015 by: Jennifer Priest

Costume Clinic Recap + DIY DracuLaura Costume #JPHalloween

A couple weeks ago I ran a costume clinic at the Charity Wings Art Center. Katie and I were available to help people create, repair, and reimagine their Halloween costumes. We helped sew a dress for a Big Trouble in Little China costume, made an owl with a girl to go with her Harry Potter costume, made a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory inspired

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October 23, 2015 by: Jennifer Priest

Hilarious DIY Miranda Sings Costume

This year I decided to finally dress up with a costume! I started watching Miranda Sings and think she is totally hilarious, then I got a chance to meet her at VidCon and well, I knew what my costume was gonna be. This costume is SUPER easy to make and will be hilarious to everyone who knows MirandaSings. And those who don’t well, they’re haters!

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October 18, 2015 by: Jennifer Priest

Tie Dye DIY Sharknado Costume for Girls and Guys #JPHalloween

When Katie and I were dreaming up Halloween costumes for this year, the previews for Sharknado 3″ Oh Hello No! were showing on TV. We just find that whole Sharknado thing to be roll on the floor hilarious so how could we NOT make a Sharknado costume. Plastic sharks, some tie dye, and some fluffy stuff, BAM! Costume. It ended up being that easy! Here’s our

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