Sparkly Skull T-Shirt DIY

While shopping at a local store, I saw this shirt that had the cutest skull on it. Much to my dismay it was a child's size (5T) - which even though, in my head, I am thin and small...never in a million years will I ever be THAT small. LOL. So I decided to buy it because I knew I could do something fun with it and...it was only $1.25 (with all the after Halloween discounts applied). As I looked at it and got lost in the sparkle, I realized that I could cut it out and sew it onto a normal size t-shirt that I can wear! :) So here is what I did.

I am using Wonder Under and cutting it to "size"

I iron the Wonder Under onto the back of the area I want to cut.

I start cutting the skull out, making sure to leave enough of a border
around it so I can sew it

Once it is all cut out, I remove the paper from the back to
expose the Wonder Under. I can now line it up on to the back of the
blank black shirt that I want to put it on.

Once lined up, I cover the graphic with dry wash cloth so
I don't damage the applique. I use the cotton setting with the steam on
(this worked for me, it may be different for you)

Now I am ready to sew it on. I decide that I want to use
Glow-In-the-Dark thread so I can have a fun outline
of the skull even when it's dark.

I used Glow-in-the-Dark as the top thread and then black for underneath.
No use wasting good Glow thread on the inside of the shirt!

Started sewing around the bones, and then for the skull I sewed a little
closer to the outline and also outlined the bow.

Here it is in all its Sparkly glory! I will make sure to get a
pic of it tonight when it is glowing :)

Fun DIY Halloween Tutorials

FOR KIDS
- Make Believe Animal Ears Headbands - by: Hart and Sew
- Last Minute Owl Costume - by: Alpha Mom
- Little Bearded Gnome Costume - by: Disney Family Fun
- Peter Pan Costume - by: Make it and Love it
- Jet Pack - by: Been There, Pinned That

TREATS & GOODIES
- Spider & Owl Krispie Treats - by: Cookies and Cups
- Ghoul Punch - by: Taste of Home
- Glowing Kryptonite Candy - by: Becky Stern
- Ghostly Pizza - by: All You
- Candy Corn Jello (non-alcoholic) - by: Jelly Shot Test Kitchen
- Candy Corn Sugar Cookies - by: Kathie Cooks

DECORATIONS
- Celestial Pumpkins - by: Martha Stewart
- Eek, Shriek and be Scary Printable Halloween Collection - by: Wants and Wishes
- Glow Stick Lanterns - by: Lil Blue Boo
- Free Halloween Party Printables - by: Clickable Party
- Trick or Treat Felt Decorations - by: Paper and String
- No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas - by: Various Contributors

COSTUME IDEAS
- Book Fairy Costume - by: Lilliedale
- Gumball Machine Costume - by: Country Living
- 80's DIY Halloween Costumes - by: Meg Allan Cole
- Easy Last Minute Costumes - by: Real Simple
- 26 DIY Costume Ideas - by: Various Contributors at C.R.A.F.T.
- LEGO Man Costume - by: Kaged Kombat
- Where's Waldo Costume - by: Inhabitat
- 50 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults - by: Various Contributors

Candy Corn Manicure Tutorial

Want to do something cute and fun for Halloween? Not into dressing up, or your work won't let you? Check out this cute candy corn manicure tutorial from "The Beauty Department"

TOOLS
Orange nail polish
White nails polish
Yellow nail polish
Clear top coat
Tape
Scissors

STEPS
1. Paint your nails with 2 coats of orange nail polish. It’s really important that you give these coats enough time to dry. I would suggest allowing a few hours to be sure. If you would like to play it safe, trying painting them the day before and rocking orange nails for a day. (That’s what I did)

2. Cut tape into strips of tape that are about 1/3 the width of the length of your nails.

3. Place a strip of tape horizontally on the center of each nail. Press down on the tape securing it to your nail to guarantee clean edges between the colors.

4. Paint the exposed nail below the tape with 2 coats of white nail polish.

5. Paint the exposed nail above the tape with 2 coats of yellow nail polish.

6. Wait 5 minutes before carefully peeling the strip of tape off each nail. Like I mentioned is step number 1, it is important that the orange coat is completely dry so that the polish doesn’t come off with the tape. Finish with a clear top coat and your done!

This cute tutorial is from: thebeautydepartment.com