KISS Costumes -part 4-Gene and Paul

This is a total BLAST! I've been working on 2 costumes today-Gene Simmons for the 3year old girl, and Paul Stanley for the 11 year old girl.
The hardest part of making these costumes has been pulling myself away from the sewing machine to eat!

KISS Costumes part 3ish

I met the family last night to go over the costume sketches-
I think they were just as excited as I was!
My older brothers dressed up like KISS for Halloween (back in the late 70's) my Aunt painted their faces to perfection! I hope i can do the same!-

Here is a list of all the sparkly stuff i ordered!

Marine Vinyl Silver

Rhinestone & Metal Diamond Iron-On Trim Black 1''

Hologram Sparkle Sequin Trim Silver

Sequin Vinyl Fabric Steel

Vinyl Black

3/4'' Stretch Sequin Trim Silver

KISS costumes Part 2

well..Ive noted that i need at least 1,000 sequins, bedazzles, and rhinestones for one costume. ...I'm in the land of glitz and glimmer!! I can't wait to order sequins!!!!

Creating a Kiss Costume....( long blog event)

The challenge came in about an hour ago. Create a KISS costume for a family of 4.
3 year old girl-Gene Simmons
8 year old boy-Peter Criss
11 year old girl-Paul Stanley
Adult-Ace

I've never been so excited about a costume before!
so far I have costume ideas, and i'm about to start gathering my materials.

Paper Lanterns

I love these simple, and colorful paper lanterns. The glitter and unique shapes make these lanterns fun for any playroom or porch!

Cleaning to Painting WEEN

This Huge canvas was screaming my name this weekend! I've been putting off painting something so big because there is no room in this tiny apartment. I had a good clean out of my studio- made room for the giant easel. I found tons of old paint,and some really hard brushes in the back of a drawer. The canvas was an old "dud"(a painting that didn't work out so well). A perfect mix!! So began... moving things, setting up, getting water,towels, beer, just the right album for the needle,lighting,then...I took a seat.

I didn't know what to paint, so i started with the color and let the music move me.
Music of choice was Chocolate and Cheese by WEEN. Since i was listing to an LP- every few songs i had to get up and flip the record. It broke my concentration every time, so the painting has a few different lives in it.

At the end of the weekend I had a beautiful base for a painting.
Looking forward to it's next layers!

This week I will be hosting Princess Camp at Parteaz located 1860 Springfield Ave, Maplewood.
Princess Camp is the most magical and creative camp the area has to offer!! I know because I created the games and crafts!! I’ve been busy making a wishing well, and coming up with “princess –like” crafts. I have to say... this was the most girlie -crafting i’ve done in a while.
For the past week, I’ve been up to my ears in pink tool. I’ve cut 25 tiny, tiny little crowns out of gold sequin pleather and crocheted little pink circles . My hands haven’t stopped cutting or gluing for days!
One of the crafts is called “Princess Portrait”
The kids will make a collage with various materials.
You will need felt, ribbon, beads, yarn, lace and markers, pre-cut matte and matching backing
Paper,
The face and neck, pre-cut felt so that it looks like a head and shoulders. Glue on to paper
Pre cut any “princess colour” felt into a rectangle with the width and length to cover from her neck to the bottom of the paper. Cut out a scoop for around her neck.. Glue on.
String a few beads onto the ribbon. Punch holes around her neck so you can tie the ribbon behind the picture.
Cut lace to the width of the felt. (Add as much as you like)and glue on top of the felt dress.
Cut yarn for hair and glue on. Draw on face
And the final touch- glue on crown
With a hot glue gun- glue matte, picture to backing.
If you get a chance to make this craft- send me a note with a picture!!
If you would like to attend Princess Camp:

Parteaz Camp
@ Parteaz NEW location!
1860 Springfield Ave.
Maplewood


PRINCESS CAMP-August 30th til Sept. 3rd
Attend for a whole week or just a day or two
A little make believe everyday!
Dress - up, tea parties, crafts , manners & FUN!
Bring your lunch! We provide the "tea"!
11:00-12:30
$150/ week
$35 a day
Ages 3 with caregiver
Ages 4-6 Drop-off