runs with scissors

i know i do! so just in case you're anything like me and still need some last minute halloween costume ideas... here's a few quick and easy ones for children and adults alike!

babydoll

just put your sweet baby girl in a favorite dress and wig and you're set!

hippie

use yarn to create a long wig and a paper bag for the fringed vest. after adding colored glasses, a tie-dye tee, jeans and sandals, your child will be looking chill in this hippie costume.

lumberjack

it's easy to make a costume out of your child's favorite pair of jeans and a flannel shirt with the lumberjack look. just add a cardboard axe, an earflap hat and suspenders to a fake fur and felt beard, and you're ready to go.

rapunzel

go here for a detailed explanation

garden gnome

grab some boots, a felt hat, and a beard and you're ready to go

spa day

put on a robe, comfy slipper, clay mask and you're off to the day spa

{here are some other really clever ideas that are quick and easy to pull together at the last minute...}

* Dress in pink and carry a feather. What are you? Tickled pink.

* Wear all black and put a postage stamp (enlarged if possible) on your chest. What are you? Black mail.

* Wrap yourself in wrapping paper with a tag: "From: God, To: Women". What are you? God's gift to women.

* Attach suger-cubes (or candy) all over yourself. What are you? Sugar-Daddy or Sugar-Momma.

* Draw the letter P around the child's eyes. What are you? "Black-Eyed-Peas". Be careful to use safe ink!!!!

* Quarter (or preferably enlarged photocopy of one) taped to your back. What are you? A quarter-back.

* Black clothes and white face paint? A mime (you can even skip the paint if it is not available).

* Make a large colorful name tag. Say things like "I'd like to buy a vowel" or "Oceans of the world for 500". Game show contestant.

* Got an old black leather jacket? Hair Gel? Jeans? 50s guy.

* Affix one couch cushion to the front of you and one to the back. What are you? The lost TV remote.

* Wear all white. Attach (or paint) yellow circle to your stomach. You are an egg. Add horns and a pitchfork and you are a deviled egg.

* Put a pillow on your belly. What are you? Pregnant.

* Cowboy hat, boots, corduroy? Instant cowboy.

* Bridal gown and sneakers? What are you? Runaway bride.

* Paint one finger gold. What are you? Gold finger.

* Dress normally. Pin some socks, dryer sheets, hand towels to your shirt. Static cling.

* Catcher's glove, loaf of rye bread. Attach the bread to you, wear the glove. Catcher in the rye.

* Wear a t-shirt with a large ? (question mark) on it. Tape popcorn to it. What are you? A pop quiz.

* Get some cat and dog stuffed animals. Use double sided tape or string to attach to an umbrella. Its raining cats and dogs.

* Dress in a nice suit. Attach legal documents to yourself. What are you? A law suit.

* Black jacket and black pants. (a) Add a beard and top hat and copy of the Gettysburg Address and you are Abraham Lincoln. (b) Add dark glasses and slick back your hair and you are "Men in Black." (helps to have a friend to dress with!). (c) Add a hat and you are a "Blues Brother." (d) If you have a white color, you can be a priest.

* Find a toy airplane. When asked what you are, hold it in your hand. An aircraft carrier.

* Put a pillow on your back under your shirt. What are you? Quasimodo!

* Put a sign that says "Go Ceilings!!!!" on your shirt. What are you? A Ceiling Fan! Cheer to help the effect.

* Attach a muffin to your hat. What are you? The Muffin-Man

* Wear normal clothes, make a sign that says "Nudist on Strike!"

* Construction Worker Costume: Old shirt, work boots, tool belt, hand tools, work gloves, hard hat, walkie-talkie or some combination

* Wear red, white, and blue. Instant American Flag.

http://www.halloween.com/halloween-costume-quick-ideas.php

halloween decorations roundup

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halloween is right around the corner. and just in case you still need any decorating tips, here's a few i've "rounded up" for y'all... you're welcome!

{glitter pumpkins}

{toilet paper roll party favors}

{batt wall}

{pumpkin mobile}

{creepy candy labels}

{halloween subway art}

{canned halloween monstrosities}

{halloween luminaries}

{witch silhouette}

{halloween ribbon wreath}

{spider sacks}

{spiderweb doormat}

oh my word....

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am i actually posting something? its a miracle! i'd like to say that i've been off doing amazing things which is why i couldn't even stop for a a skinny minute to post something, but that would be a total and complete lie. what actually happened was a combination of life and laziness, which led to no posting for months and months. but i'm going to be better. i promise!

i've been obessing over home decor tutorials lately. here's a few of my latest faves:

Decorative Hook Rack

Chevron Stripe Dresser

Arm Chair Makeover

Stencil Canvas

Coffee Filter Lamp Shade

Chevron Rug

cloth shoe pattern

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i VERY rarely pay for patterns, because 99.9% of the time you can find one online for free. but a few months ago, after searching for quite a while for the perfect cloth baby shoe pattern, i broke down and bought one off of etsy.

here's how they turned out...

i was really happy with my purchase and wish i could have shared the tutorial with everyone, but i couldn't. something about it being illegal and all. blah blah blah...

and here is why i love the internet people...

the other day i came across a pattern that is basically exactly the same but for FREE. oh how i love you cyberspace.

over at stardust shoes, joanna ever so kindly shares her cloth shoe pattern.

a big thank you to her!!

{her pattern calls for a sole made with suede on one side and fabric on the other, but i like to make my soles out of soft leather. i think it holds up a little better, looks more legit and its one less step. always a plus in my book.}

hamptons hooded beach towel

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Jaime and Jacinda over at Prudent Baby created the perfect child's hooded beach towel for summer. the fabric is really what makes it. its so summery!

check it out here...

Hamptons Hooded Beach Towel Tutorial

ruffled duvet cover

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i'm so tempted to make this, even though we already have a duvet cover we paid out the wazoo for. who knew two pieces of fabric sewn together cost so much? which makes this tutorial even better. quite the money saver!

hop on over to kiki creates to see this super shabby chic ruffled duvet cover tutorial.

{here's the link that shows you specifically how to make those fabulous ruffles}

the knotted headband

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i loved to crochet, but sometimes it can take days, even weeks before you have a finished project. which is why i LOVE this headband because i get to put my super cool crochet skills to use, and get a cute headband in only 30 minutes.

i'll take it!

check it out at seriously you made that?

bonjour!

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hello world!

and welcome to the first official blog post of runs with scissors.

i started this blog because i wanted a place where i could keep all the amazing tutorials that i am always finding and also be able to share them with all of you.

so far, there are over 200 tutorials that you can access. take a look around, and i promise you'll find something you just can't live without!

to kick off the site, i thought i'd feature a couple of my favorite tutorials. here we go...

i just about died when i saw this wreath. isn't it just beautiful? i couldn't believe my eyes when it said that it was made out of butcher paper. it pretty much sums up what i picture when i think of spring. its gorgeous!

butcher paper spring wreath

{courtesy of alisa burke}

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mealtime with kids can be quite the messy experience. especially if they refuse to keep their bib on and keep pulling it off. i may or may not be referring to a certain child of mine! but problem solved with this tutorial. the bapron {bib/apron. get it?}, hooks under and over the arms so the little rascal can't take it off. genius i tell you, genus!

bapron

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

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i can't wait till i can find the time to make this floor cushion. its a land of nod knock off and beyond adorable. a great addition to any living area or bedroom even.

floor cushion

{courtesy of living with punks}

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don't you just want to snuggle up with one of these whale softies? i know i do! my girls would love these!

whale softies
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

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and last but not least, one of the sweetest headbands i've ever seen. what is it about a simple bow that just makes your heart melt? the tutorial comes in adult or child sizes!

the "lauren" headband

{courtesy of ruffles and stuff}

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like what you see? i hope so... and i hope you'll keep coming back to see more. but until then, do me a favor and go get crafty!

{ feel free to grab my button on the right or link to the site ;) }

flowers

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fabric flowers
{courtesy of elle kate}

paper iris

{courtesy of amy butler design}

frayed flower

{courtesy of maize hutton}

crepe paper flower

{courtesy of how about orange}

zipper brooch

{courtesy of craftsylish}

felt flower accents

{courtesy of sew hip mama}

ribbon rose

{courtesy of girly things}

crochet flowers and leaves

{courtesy of attic 24}

crochet flower video

{courtesy of little birdie secrets}

fabric flowers

{courtesy of green... its the new blue}

bags

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wallet-to-tote
{courtesy of sew mama sew}

mini tote
{courtesy of hollabee}

pleated tote
{courtesy of thimble}

organizing tote basket
{courtesy of 2 little hooligans}

diaper bag with divider
{courtesy of warehouse fabrics inc.}

blossom handbag/shoulder bag
{courtesy of sew mama sew}

linen drawstring giftbag
{courtesy of a little red ribbon}

monogrammed stenciled canvas bag
{courtesy of tidy mom}

very pretty japanese handbag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

'for pleats sake' bag
{courtesy of u-handbag}

the un-paper bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

the twenty minute tote
{courtesy of the purl bee}

molly's little purses
{courtesy of the purl bee}

music bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

monk's bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

wedding clutch
{courtesy of the purl bee}

easy drawstring bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

braided handle canvas tote
{courtesy of the purl bee}

reversible tote bag
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

craft tips

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make fabric prints with tape
{courtesy of how about orange}

how to stiffen fabric
{courtesy of how about orange}

quilter's knot how-to
{courtesy of the purl bee}

knot know-how
{courtesy of the purl bee}

sewing on a button
{courtesy of the purl bee}

invisible zipper
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

drawstring waist
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional

adding a pleated neckline

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

miscellaneous

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felt mug cosy
{courtesy of hazelnuts}

fabric pom pom

{courtesy of molly chicken}

decorative thumbtacks

{courtesy of how about orange}

scripture cover
{courtesy of delia creates}

yellow pages gift bow
{courtesy of how about orange}

fabric leaves
{courtesy of amy butler design}

large and small portfolios
{courtesy of amy butler design}

paper pinwheels
{courtesy of amy butler design}

desktop note
{courtesy of amy butler design}

gift tags
{courtesy of amy butler design}

fabric tape
{courtesy of simply modern mom}

fabric lid
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

straightener cozy
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

luggage id tag
{courtesy of make it and love it}

grocery bag holder
{courtesy of make it and love it}

tissue box cover
{courtesy of make it and love it}

mod podge clips
{courtesy of make it and love it}

mouse pad
{courtesy of make it and love it}

fabric magnets
{courtesy of make it and love it}

scrappy camera strap
{courtesy of make it and love it}

jewelry

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asymmetrical bow necklace
{courtesy of adventures in dressmaking}

bib necklace
{courtesy of just another day in paradise}

crochet flower necklace
{courtesy of mandipidy}

key to my heart necklace
{courtesy of little birdie secrets}

bff puzzle necklace
{courtesy of speckless}

covered bead necklace
{courtesy of little birdie secrets}

lace and pearl necklace
{courtesy of flamingo toes}

beaded fabric necklace
{courtesy of pretty ditty}

braided fabric necklace
{courtesy of ali foster patterns}

fabric necklace
{courtesy of amy butler design}

j crew necklace knock off
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

vintage ruffle necklace
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

jewel bib necklace
{courtesy of little miss momma}

party

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superhero headband
{courtesy of curlypops}

crown headband
{courtesy of full house}

party garland
{courtesy of the purl bee}

burlap banner
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

no sew fabric birthday banner
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

ruffled streamers
{courtesy of made}

clothing and shoes

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adults

ruffle shirt refashion
{courtesy of tea rose home}

vintage style apron
{courtesy of sew4home}

glitter toed flats

{courtesy of i am momma hear me roar}

nae nae apron
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

father's day tie
{courtesy of the purl bee}

kids

cute as a button party dress
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

playdate dress
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

spring fever dress
{courtesy of me sew crazy}

cloth shoes
{courtesy of stardust shoes}

20 minute ruffle dress
{courtesy of me sew crazy}

fourth of july sun hat
{courtesy of the purl bee}

little boy's tie
{courtesy of the purl bee}

ric-rac dress
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

anthropologie dress knock off
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

bohemian peasant dress
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

cuffed shorts
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

easy. breezy. tank
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

front tie spring dress
{courtesy of make it and love it}

pretty. easy. sundress
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

hair

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the knotted headband
{courtesy of you seriously made that!?}

how to cover an alligator clip
{courtesy of girly things}

calla lily ribbon clip
{courtesy of girly things}

hooray for headbands
{courtesy of hello my name is heather}

flower hairpin

{courtesy of craftsylish}

sweet and easy baby hair clip

{courtesy of prudent baby}

baby headband

{courtesy of pebbles and poppys}

felt flower clip

{courtesy of a hoot and a holler}

knee high headband

{courtesy of dear lizzy}

simple felt bow
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

baby headband
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

pleated headband
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

vintage style headband
{courtesy of craft}

felt and button elastic headbands
{courtesy of whimsy love}

feather headband
{courtesy of isly}

ruffly headband
{courtesy of heart of light}

the "lauren" headband
{courtesy of ruffles and stuff}

rolled felt flowers headband
{courtesy of eighteen25}

wedding dress lace headband
{courtesy of maryjanes and galoshes}

fabric hair wrap
{courtesy of kelly hicks design}

lace and pearl headband
{courtesy of little miss momma}

5 min. braided headband
{courtesy of lu bird baby}

braided headband
{courtesy of alisa burke}

posy headband
{courtesy of pamela susan}

large bow headband
{courtesy of the modern lady}

pom pom headband
{courtesy of the crafty crystal}

double braided headband
{courtesy of creative ideas for you}

easy headband
{courtesy of calico}

quick leather bow headband
{courtesy of mad mim}

pressed fabric flower headband
{courtesy of bower power}

t-shirt headband
{courtesy of whoopdwhoop}

t-shirt flower headband
{courtesy of craft snob}

flower button clippie
{courtesy of girly things}

mini clippie
{courtesy of the ribbon retreat}

blankets

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cozy quick blankie

{courtesy of the purl bee}

luxurious wool blanket

{courtesy of the purl bee}

quarter quilt

{courtesy of the purl bee}

sunny tied quilt

{courtesy of the purl bee}

wedding quilt

{courtesy of the purl bee}

zig zag quilt

{courtesy of the purl bee}

swaddling blankets

{courtesy of the purl bee}

sweet birdie quilt

{courtesy of windham fabrics}

sunshine quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

easy jersey baby blanket
{courtesy of the purl bee}

bloom quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

laminated picnic blanket with carrying case
{courtesy of amy butler design}

tumble roses flannel quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

sexy hexy love quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

august fields duvet cover

{courtesy of amy butler design}

daisy chain strippy quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

amy's mid mod quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

thea's puzzle quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

amy's nigela quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

amy's lotus brick path quilt

{courtesy of amy butler design}

home decor

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shutter headboard
{courtesy of kiki creates}

floor cushion
{courtesy of living with punks}

felt flower pillow
{courtesy of the purl bee}

ABC fabric magnets

{courtesy of the purl bee}

linen flower pillow
{courtesy of the purl bee}

silhouette headboard makeover
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

chalkboard and corkboard combo
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

silhouette
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

framed fabric silhouette
{courtesy of creation corner}

under the shelf jar storage
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

cute dishtowels
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

birdie the cat
{courtesy of amy butler design}

pillow cases and shams with ties
{courtesy of amy butler design}

love and peace wall art
{courtesy of amy butler design}

nigella silhouettes
{courtesy of amy butler design}

hourglass pillow
{courtesy of amy butler design}

calla coasters
{courtesy of the purl bee}

felt hot pads
{courtesy of the purl bee}

little lambs pillows
{courtesy of the purl bee}

strawberry pillows
{courtesy of the purl bee}

pleated pillow
{courtesy of presser foot}

decorating with masking tape
{courtesy of how about orange}

butcher paper spring wreath
{courtesy of alisa burke}

webbed seat
{courtesy of martha stewart}

tiny polaroid magnets
{courtesy of ambrosia creative}

pretty potholder
{courtesy of prudent baby}

scrappy appliqued pillow
{courtesy of fiskars}

fabric wall decals
{courtesy of how about orange}

postage stamp coasters
{courtesy of design sponge}

storage cube
{courtesy of obsessively stitching}

recycled roses wreath
{courtesy of alisa burke}

cafe curtains
{courtesy of woman's day}

no-sew throw pillows
{courtesy of woman's day}

ruffled duvet cover
{courtesy of kiki creates}

snow mum pillow
{courtesy of amy butler design}

toys

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whale softies
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

i spy bag

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

child's tool belt
{courtesy of make it and love it}

cloth baby rings
{courtesy of make it and love it}

cloth blocks
{courtesy of make it and love it}

chalk mat
{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

fabric beach balls
{courtesy of the purl bee}

owl stuffies
{courtesy of hammer and thread}

peek a boo board
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

baby and kids

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double-sided splat mat
{courtesy of stardust shoes}

hamptons hooded beach towel
{courtesy of prudent baby}

crown headband

{courtesy of full house}

bapron

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

vinyl bib

{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

superhero headband

{courtesy of curlypops}

ruffle bib

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

folding change pad carry all

{courtesy of craftaholics anonymous}

bow/clippy holder

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

seatbelt covers

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

crib book/toy holder

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

recovering a baby car seat

{courtesy of make it and love it}

diaper cover

{courtesy of make it and love it}

lunch bag

{courtesy of the purl bee}

hooded towel and washcloth set

{courtesy of the purl bee}

liberty baby bib

{courtesy of the purl bee}

tooth fairy bag

{courtesy of the purl bee}

car seat cover

{courtesy of while they are sleeping}

child's gathered apron
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

birdie mobile
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

time out mat
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

cheerful quilted playmat
{courtesy of the purl bee}

baby leg warmers
{courtesy of the purl bee}

toadstool
{courtesy of tao of craft}

pacifier clip with ribbon
{courtesy of how about orange}

scalloped poopy clutch
{courtesy of isly}