Theater Makeup Tips: How to Create Zombie, Ghoul or Skeleton Faces

I was fortunate in high school and college to have had extensive training in theater makeup. I've created Mardi Gras mask faces, animals, mythological creatures and horror faces. Theater make up techniques work very well for Halloween costumes, too. Here is my diy guide to creating a zombie, ghoul, ghost or skeleton face. You don't need expensive theater makeup or lots of experience to create some pretty eerie looking effects.  Theater Make Up Tips: How to Create an Undead Zombie, Ghoul or Skeleton Face

Quick, Easy, Inexpensive Child's Hooded Beach or Bathrobe

Little ones get chilly at the beach usually long before anyone else does. They can play in what seems like frigid waters, but when they come out they want to warm up fast. Here's a pattern for a beach robe that you can whip out in just a short time. This robe works great for bath time, camping, vacations, pool parties, outdoor picnics, etc.
I showed this pattern to my friend who is a veteran seamstress and very proficient in clothing design. She loved the simplicity and versatility of the robe. She agreed that you really don't need to know much of anything about sewing to make one. Read on  Quick, Easy, Inexpensive Child's Hooded Beach or Bathrobe