HALLOWEEN POST: Care Bear Costume- Part 4: Accessories

I made Love-a-lot Bear, but you can use the same techniques to make other bears as well. This tutorial is broken down into four sections: tummy patch, ears, tail, and accessories.   To add the facial decorations to your costume, you can use make up or face paint. If you don’t have either of those…

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HALLOWEEN POST: Care Bear Costume- Part 3: Tail

Now to make the tail of your costume. As with the ears, this technique works for other tails as well, such as rabbit tails. The process of making the tail is similar to that of making the ears (gluing and stuffing technique).   I made Love-a-lot Bear, but you can use the same techniques to…

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HALLOWEEN POST: Care Bear Costume- Part 2: Ears

  Here is the tutorial for making Care Bear ears. This process also works for other characters/animals, such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, lions, tigers, bears (oh, my). You can change the shape of the ears to create ears for cats, dogs, pigs, etc.   I made Love-a-lot Bear, but you can use the same…

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HALLOWEEN POST: Care Bear Costume- Part 1: Tummy Patch

  Halloween has come and gone, but it is never too early to get a jump on next year. Here is an easy costume idea that is fun and comfortable. The best part? It can be made from things laying around your house. I made Love-a-lot Bear, but you can use the same techniques to…

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Upcycled Sensory Toys

Sensory toys are great for kids ad adults alike. They are a fun way to elevate stress. However, not all sensory toys are created equal. Some of the most fun are also the easiest to break. It is pretty easy to run to the nearest Dollar Store to pick up more, but here is another…

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A Post about Poop: Litter Genie Hacks

  Having a cat is filled with all sorts of fun adventures: chasing hair tumbleweeds around the house, picking up all of the things the cat decided to knock on the floor, and relinquishing ownership of literally any box that is brought into the house. And of course, let us not forget, that wonderful treasure…

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