Powpuff Girl…Bubbles, Halloween

The head was finished with about 6 layers of plain ol paper mache, then left to dry for a few days.

We primed it with tacky primer (grey).

I then got acrylic paints to start the painting.

The "flesh color" (who's flesh, huh?)

was not right, so I had to go out and get some diferent colors.

 Painted...

 and painted

 then got Daddoo to do some painting ….

 oooh now whe is looking like something….

 I thiught we should do the angry Bubbles, but the smile was cute!

 Mommy got the ears on…they are flat, but worked perfect.  (held on with Popscicle sticks)

Let's try it on!!!

(we drilled little holes then put screen over it and painted it for the eyes)

Worked ok… should have done the eyes first.

lookie!

heehee.

Go Olive…errr I mean Bubbles!

And as our frined Chris said, Hopefully she won't stand to close to any kid who might think she is a Pinata.

happy halloween!

The costumes are started

As you may or may not remember, last year I threw together the Deadmau5 head for Ilin Blue.  Since Ilin is getting a bit older, this year, he is in charge of his own and Olive gets the creation. ( Although I feel the Princess Lea was pretty good last year too.)

I definitely lack in the parenting department…but for what I lack there, I like to think I make up in Halloween costumes and Xmas decor…and cursing.

I started last night on the Power Puff Girl Bubbles.

Step 1: go to neighbors and get all recycled Newspaper, you will need a lot

Step 2: Rip, or cut, into strips.

step 3:  make paste….1 C. white flour, 2 cups water (or until right consistency)

I had a hard time finding a beach ball…so Ilin had the idea to use a big balloon.

it must be bigger than the kid's head.

start the process.  You want to stabilize the balloon on a big bowl.  make sure you have an area where you can clean up easily.  It's messy.   This is the first layer.  You have to let the layers dry of you will have a nasty mess.  It always takes longer for it to dry then you think, especially if it is a bit chilly.

Layer one done…about 10 more layers to do.

I'll keep ya posted.

I'm praying it works…because there is nothing like a a Halloween costume which goes awry 3 days before the big day

xo,

m