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DIY Scary Halloween Costumes

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There's still plenty of time to make your own scary costume.  Choose from one in the list or expand on one of the pictures below. Scary Halloween Costume Ideas: Mummy Hanged Man or Woman Doll Political (Ethical) Statements Clown Frankenstein Vampire Grim Reaper Walking Dead Electrified Halloween Costume Headless Body Halloween Costume Cereal Killer Halloween Costume Girl from "The Ring" Halloween Costume Are you scared yet? After seeing these ideas and allowing my imagination to run wild, I'm not sure if I'll be going anywhere or opening my door on Halloween night.  BWAAAAHHHH! Think of things that used to scare you as a child.  What scares you today? Tweet this Post Please share me with your friends! If you enjoyed this post, please do a friend and me a BIG favor and forward this email. If you received this email from a friend and you'd like to see more, please sign up today . Don't miss out o...

Chair Covers for Parties and Weddings

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Do you ever think about decorating your chairs when hosting an event or gathering?  I'm beginning to think that chairs are like jewelry.  The outfit (room or table) is beautiful but the chair (jewelry or accessories) make a statement and complete the ensemble. Decorating a chair can be as simple as tying a sprig to the back of a chair or as elaborate as a floor-length "dress". Mistletoe / Holiday Chair Cover Rosemary Sprigs and Burlap Chair Cover Bride and Groom Chair Covers E mbroidered Bride and Groom Chair Covers Wouldn't it have been "THE BEST" if you showed up at school on your birthday and had a special cover over your desk seat?  How cool would that have been?  Or how about draped over the restaurant chair?  Can you imagine having been able to sit at the head of the table - not only that but with a special chair cover giving homage to you and the day? "Happy Birthday" Chair Cover I actually found this next pic...

A Beautiful Thrift Store Wedding

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"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" Your wedding day is a reflection of you and the life you live.  You are intelligent and savvy.  You could take the easy road and buy everything but you want your day to be personal and one that you along with everyone else will remember. While you are creating a day that will be forever memorable, how about taking a trip down a local thrift store aisle.  Put on your DIY hat and see all the possibilities.  Thinking about things that will work during and after the wedding will save time, money, and waste.  What wedding decorations will also work in your home?  What wedding favors can also handle double duty as table decoration? Speaking of double duty and personalization, why not have your wedding party visit the thrift store with you and choose their own dress while helping you find a gown of your own.  Each dress will be unique and showcase personality as well as accentuate the...