Spooky Halloween Hair

 

If you're looking for an easy and quick way to style your hair for Halloween, here's a simple way to do it. And, the costume is an easy fix too. All you need is a black T-shirt (you can paint a spider on the front) or simply wear black or purple and then coordinate your hair and earrings to match. Yep, I've even got spider earrings on.

If you want to see how I did the hair, just check out my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ncxnYP1JzA4?si=RnegKGPUhotWypGT

DIY Halloween Costumes - Darth Vader

 

Halloween is just around the corner, and we like to celebrate by inviting our friends, family, and neighbors to stop by and share a treat with us, and this year is no different. 

The only difference is that this year we have a Star Wars theme. My son 3d-printed this Darth mask. Unfortunately, it's a little small on my husband. So, I think we'll end up giving it to a neighbor's son...BUT, that's not going to stop us from having a lightsaber battle out in the front yard and dressing the part. I think I can do a Leah hairstyle and wear a white robe...ish cloak. . . 

. . . while I battle my husband in his new Darth Vader costume.

My son has a little bit more to model and print out...so he needs to get going on it because time is running short. And, I need to come up with a white cloak, dress, outfit to play my part. But, no matter what we wear, eat or drink...it's going to be a fun-filled evening for the neighborhood kids and that's what this time of year is all about. For one night a year, we let the kids dress up, eat candy and go to bed late. At least that's the way we've always celebrated, and I love to see the kids all dressed up as their favorite superhero characters, animal costumes and clever lego designs.

But, how do you celebrate? I'd love to hear what you're planning to do while we're drinking blue milk and dunking donuts (hopefully, not in the rain). 

Here are a few more photos of the current mask, my son has been working on.

Have a Happy Halloween!

OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS

OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALL RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS

INGREDIENTS

7-10 CUPS OF POPPED POPCORN (I salt mine)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup water

1/3 cup light corn syrup

½ stick butter (plus a tablespoon to spread on your hands to form the popcorn into balls)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract or other flavoring you would like to use

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS – IF YOU WANT TO CREATE PUMPKIN POPCORN BALLS OR JACKOLANTERNS :

GUM DROPS OR CHOCOLATE CHIPS

CANDY EYEBALLS

LICORICE (FOR A MOUTH)

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift out any granny kernels from the popcorn and set the popped corn aside while you prepare the syrup. I create the simple syrup first by mixing the granulated sugar into the 1/3 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. The simple syrup is ready when the sugar is dissolved, and the sauce looks like water. Then slowly add the Karo syrup. Finally, add the butter until it is melted. If you want to add in food coloring, this is a good time to do it.

Cook the syrup until it reaches 250 degrees (measured with a candy thermometer); this will take a little time. The syrup will be bubbling quite a bit, and you will want to stir it with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon (do not use a metal utensil, as it will get too hot in your hands).

When the syrup reaches 250 degrees, quickly pour it over the popcorn, being careful to spread it all over the popcorn (which you should have in a large metal mixing bowl).

Let the syrup cool on the popcorn a little bit (a couple of minutes) before you spread some butter over your hands and work the popcorn into balls (this is tricky as you do not want to let the syrup cool so much that the candy is hardened, because it will be too late to form the balls and have them stick together). Place the balls on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet or cookie cooling tray. Quickly add the gumdrops, eyes, and licorice before the syrup hardens.

   

Woodworking Creates Names from Scrap Plywood

Which One Did it Better - Ghosts or Snowmen

 I just finished our Harvest Festival, and now I'm moving on to Christmas Crafting with transforming my Firewood Ghosts into Firewood Snowmen. Which one do you think did it better? 

Vote down below

Ghosts?

or 

Snowmen?

Or maybe even the reindeer...? 

If you're having trouble deciding, check out my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/gJJ3SQZP_Yk and make sure to vote. 

DIY HOMEMADE HELLO KITTY CAKE TUTORIAL

If you're interested, check out the tutorial here: Cake Tutorial https://rumble.com/v4r6in6-diy-homemade-hello-kitty-cake-tutorial.html This DIY Hello Kitty cake tutorial will show you how to make, bake, and create a birthday cake. If you want to make a cake for your child's birthday, here's how. It is super easy if you follow these simple instructions. And, if you have any questions, put them in the comment section below and I will answer them. I hope this helps you have a very SWEET day.

Lars DIY Woodworking Construction Project

Lars is building a deck and gazebo to surround the jacuzzi. Watch how simple it is to be a do-it-yourself woodworker. 

If you're interested, you can check out this link: https://youtu.be/NfklwygFLSk

Vlogmas Day 4 - Danish Origami

 This is a video with complete instructions that walk you through how to make the Danish Christmas Stars, which are like a form of Danish Origami. This is a fun paper craft, that once you master the folds, will stick with you for years to come. 

Children will love this craft too. And feel free to make this your family tradition that you can pass down through the generations.

If you are interested, simply click on this link of Danish Christmas Stars. And, if you do try to make them, let us know how it goes. 

Vlogmas Day #3 - Christmas Candy Cane Joy

 

If you're looking for a little Joy this holiday season, then check out this video so you can make some candy cane Joy of your own, with a little paint and some painter's tape, you can create a fun seasonal homemade holiday.

Simply click on this link to access my Vlogmas Day 3 video. 

And, from my house to yours, I'm wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season. 

Vlogmas Day #2 - Join me as I Craft for Christmas

 I'm making, baking and creating for Christmas. Join me for Vlogmas Day 2 and see what I'm making to celebrate the season. Just click this link and see my 2 crafts for Day 2 of Vlogmas.

https://rumble.com/v3zasew-vlogmas-day-2-crafting-for-christmas.html

Slate Tiling Walkway Project

Lars was extending our slate walkway and we thought maybe someone else might be looking for some information on how to lay slate or repair some tiles. This video shows you how to lay tiles and make them look professionally installed. If you're interested in seeing how you can build a patio or a walkway this video will outline the steps for you. And if, after you watch this video, you have any questions, please feel free to submit them in the comment section below and Lars will be sure to try and answer them for you.

It's Christmas in July - Quilting

It's Time to Get into Gear for Christmas

It's Christmas in July and time to start crafting, making and baking, if you want to be ready when the holidays roll around. So, here's a little homemade holiday inspiration to help get you going. 

Lars Builds a Fence with Double Gates

Lars and Jacob rebuilt our run-down fence. It had been in place for over 30 years and some of the posts were rotten. I was afraid the dogs would be able to push the fence over if they tried hard enough. 

Anyway, if you're interested in do-it-yourself projects or woodworking, you might find this video, down below, interesting. And, if you do, please let me know in the comments below. Plus, if you have any woodworking questions, feel free to ask them and I'll see if Lars, Jake or I can answer it.

But, I wanted to wish you all a Happy Holiday weekend! I hope you spend it feasting on good food with friends and family.

DIY Dragon Cake(s) Tutorial & Tips - plus a fail fun - Homemade Halloween

Have you ever wanted to make a Dragon Cake? Well here's how to do it. I've included some tips, tricks, and hints to help you turn some regular household ingredients into a Dragon! And, if you try to make this little guy, please let me know. I'd love to hear how yours came out. 

Alien Makeup for the UFO Festival 2021

I'm going to the McMennamin's UFO Festival today! 

This should be fun - check out how I did my #Makeup and made my #Antenna below

A Haunted Telephone Call Came In While I Was Working on My Homemade Halloween Decorations - STRANGE!

Beware this blog post contains the story of a Haunted Halloween Telephone Call - or at least the answering of the call was super STRANGE. 

I was working on the table decorations, including the quilting of the placemats for my table decor when I had to take a break and something super strange happened. If you're interested, watch the short video below and listen to the story at 4:17, which is where I'm telling my son about the strange happening.

Let me know what you think about this strange call...and what you think of my placemats too ;D

Thanks for reading and watching.

Ghost Stuffing - DIY Halloween Decorations

YIKES!

Do you love the Holidays? Well, if you're like me, and  you love every holiday that happens to come around, then you decorate for all of them. 

And one of my favorite holidays to decorate and celebrate is Halloween. So, I start early.

I mean who doesn't love dressing up and getting free goodies? 

Plus, I have so much fun seeing the kids' faces when they come around, that I look forward to the entire season. 

But, the one thing I don't like is spending money. So, I make most off my decorations myself (or with a little help from my kids and husband). 

If you are interested in seeing how I made this little ghost and gave him his 3-D stuffing, simply click on the video below or visit my YouTube Channel - just search for Kim Kasch, and I should come up. I mean how many Kim Kasch's can there be?

And, if you make a little ghost like this, then please share in the comment section below because I'd love to see what you came up with.

RED, WHITE and BLUE Striped Cake to Celebrate!

I wanted to make a practice cake for my July 4th celebration. So, this is what I made. If you're curious about a yummy vanilla buttercream frosting, check out my recipe listed in the YouTube description box. It is simple, yummy and cheap to make. 

If you make one, please let  me know. I'd love to see it. 

5-Minute Floss Tube Project-Tin Tutorial

If you're looking for a place to store your craft projects that's prettier than a paper bag, here's a Super Simple 5-Minute Project-Tin Tutorial. 

Sewing Project bags may be beautiful, but they take more than a few minutes to make, while this craft project will provide a 5-minute craft and you'll be able to store these project-tins easily on a shelf. Plus, they'll look pretty too all while keeping your cross-stitch fabric from getting wrinkled.

What could be better? And, even if you don't cross-stitch, I'm sure you can find a purpose for these pretty canisters. 

Simply click on the link below or go to my YouTube channel and peruse through my floss tube episodes.

Vlogmas Day 12 Remodeling at the Holidays