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Oh wow, that’s awesome you guys are doing that together! That sounds like some great quality time leading up to the show.

If there’s anything I can do to help her with her designs or anything, please feel free to reach out. I love seeing kids/teens really get into their creativity and express themselves. Unfortunately being a designer, half the time my daughter just wants to me to make whatever it is for her lol. Once I push her though to try herself, she comes up with some great stuff. It might annoy her at times, but it’s worth it to see her proud of what she accomplished.

So please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help support your daughter’s efforts!

P.S. On the flowers, if you make them yourself from paper or whatnot, you could maybe write it on edge of the petals, otherwise possibly some small inexpensive gift style tags to put around the stem might work. Like these: Oldhill Pack of 100 Blank Kraft Paper Gift Tags with Natural Jute Twines 200 Feet (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGS3JMZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eV-ZBb7TJ8ZDP

You could do white or other colors, but the black could look cool if you got some kind of yellow marker that would work on it.

Edited for copy/paste issues lol

Make sure you have several bowls for mixing icing colors. You can also use tupperware for this.

Spatulas. The more the better. I got a bunch of tiny ones from Walmart for $1 each that I use to mix icing colors, and bigger ones to scrape down the sides of the mixer. They're super useful.

Sifter. Useful for both powdered sugar and flour. Lumpy icing sucks.

Rolling pin. Standard size. I have a fondant rolling pin, which doesn't have handles, it's just a long plastic cylinder, but I prefer to roll out smaller batches at a time to minimize dough sticking to the rolling surface, so a regular rolling pin works just fine.

The rest is stuff you'll probably need to go to a craft store to get. Or online. I use Amazon a lot.

Parchment paper.

Pastry Bags.

Cellophane Bags. For packaging cookies individually, if you want to do that. You can use different sizes, but these are good for most average cookies.

Rolling Pin Spacers. These suckers are awesome. I use the yellow ones, they're about 1/4" and perfect for rolling out cookies to an even thickness every time.

Needle Tool. This thing is a lifesaver for popping air bubbles and smoothing out icing, but toothpicks work just as well.

As for ingredients, I prefer to get my Meringue Powder online as well.

Americolor gel is the shit. But you can use the Wilton stuff that craft stores sell just as easily. No big deal.

I buy my flour and powdered sugar in bulk at Costco and store it in big plastic tubs. Always get more powdered sugar than you think you'll need; it keeps well, and nothing sucks quite as much as ruining a batch of icing, or running out, and having to stop everything and go to the store for more powdered sugar.

I'm making a batch right now, so if I think of anything else I'll come back and edit this comment. All this stuff was all collected over a period of many months, so don't feel like you have to have all of it now. Just get what you need for the project you're doing, improvise as you can, and catalogue what you think will really help you with the next batch.

Hope that helps! :)

Edit: Was reminded during my decorating this evening: you're gonna need paper towels. So many paper towels.

I'm not entirely sure, but you'll want to store it in an stable acid free environment.
Make sure to keep it and other valuable family heirlooms and photos in a place where it doesn't get super hot or super cold or super humid (dont keep things like that in an attic where it gets hot and humid in the summer or in a basement where it gets cool and damp and where fungus tends to grow). Keep these sorts of things somewhere in your home that is temperature controlled-- like the main floor or second floor etc. Never in a basement or attic.

I would carefully wrap it in [acid free tissue paper] (https://www.amazon.com/Acid-Free-Tissue-Paper-Acid-Free/dp/B007I10F7M) and then store it in an [acid free envelope] (https://www.containerstore.com/s/acid-free-resealable-bags/d?productId=10005416&q=acid%20free%20tissue%20paper) or something similar. The same rule hold for any other family heirlooms or photos you want to preserve-- [acid free/archival quality tissue paper and containers.] (https://www.containerstore.com/s?source=form&q=archival+storage&submit=)

sure thing! here it is:

i know exactly what you mean! sorry for the formatting (mobile 😬)
here’s what worked for me:

peanut buttter mixture

1 cup confectioners sugar (sometimes it’s called powdered sugar)

1 cup peanut butter (i like to give it 15 seconds or so in the microwave just to soften it up)

2 Tbs of crushed graham crackers (you can also use similar plain cookies like nilla wafers or even cereal like cap’n crunch)

1/4 to 1/2 a stick of softened cannabutter (up to 113g)


chocolate coating

1 - 2 cups of semi sweet chocolate


how to assemble

melt half your chocolate

>by either using the double boiler method or placing it in a heat safe bowl and microwaving it in bursts of 15 seconds (you can go up to 30 seconds, but the extra time gradually heating the chocolate will make it much more stable and reduce the possibility of it burning)
here’s a video about it.

>>i like to add a tsp or so of distillate or cannabis infused oil into my chocolate before melting for a little added joy (this needs to be done right at the beginning before microwaving to avoid separation of the chocolate)


coat your tins with a tsp of your chocolate
>i used this pan,but you can use aluminum muffin cups too or whatever silicone mold you prefer.

>>make sure to coat the sides all the way up to the rim (try not to go over it or you’ll have a little chocolate tail!)
get in there and use your finger or a brush (if you fancy)

stick your chocolate shells in the freezer for 15 min and prepare your peanut butter filling.

>soften your peanut butter in the microwave (15 seconds) and give it a good mix.
add all other ingredients and mix well.

>>the consistency should be like playdough. you should be able to form loose balls.


here’s where you’re going to have to wing it (or, if you’re making these for patients, this is where you’ll whip out your kitchen scale to weigh precise peanut butter globs).

remove your chocolate shells from the freezer and add your peanut butter balls to the center.

> you’ll know your chocolate is set once you touch it lightly. if it’s hardened, you’re good to go! if not, don’t despair, give it a few more minutes in the freezer.

place chocolate shells filled with peanut butter back into the freezer for another 15 min.

melt the remainder of your chocolate

>pour the rest of your chocolate using a tsp over the top of your cups once they’re out of the freezer.

>>when they’re all covered, give them a very gentle shake (no tapping!). get those suckers back in the freezer for another 15 min.

pop them out of their molds and store for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

you can wrap them in cool foil like these

wish I had seen this sooner, and yes I can help

Bubble mailer is a definite no, at least by itself

Here's what you do:

• Go to the post office, take some small priority flat rate boxes. They are like 2X6X9 or something close to that
  
  
• go to Dollar Store(I use Dollar Tree typically)
  
  
• either buy a roll of this for $1 or get some padded mailers(the bigger ones, #2 maybe?)
  
  
• get some bubble wrap
  
  Now for the shipping part:
  
  
• wrap that jewel case as good and tight as you can with the bubble wrap
  
  
• jam it in the flat rate box. Close it, make sure its not going to move and that all sides are protected
  
  
• seal it off, like you typically would if you were using this as your mailing method
  
  
• (now the fun part)
  
  
• Either stuff the box in the bubble mailer(yes it will fit, just go in straight and be careful) or wrap the box up really good(like a gift) in the kraft paper, and tape the shit out of that bitch, making sure to cover all the seams
  
  your $5 priority mail flat rate box is now just any random box, your game is protected, and it should cost about $2.50 to ship with Paypal
  
  I've done this with at least 200 of my trades, never a problem
  
  

I used this transparent gift wrap from Michaels: https://www.michaels.com/transparent-packaging-wrap-opal/10713065.html?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Party_N_N_N_N-_-Party&&cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Party_N_N_N_N-_-Party&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpPHoBRC3ARIsALfx-_IGQVjBlV4RqO_XDNYoHlzfMt7S09yya8yCkxd-CkiXnZNfIRH5aUMaAi47EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
if you look up colored transparent cellophane or transparent gift wrap it should come up! I had a hard time finding clear stuff as well, even online, so it took a bit to find some I like. When I went to Michaels in person they had a ton of colors too, not just rainbow :) I believe they also have some on amazon, I think this one could work for a lapis wig even though it’s not super iridescent: https://www.amazon.com/Hygloss-Products-Cellophane-Roll-Baskets/dp/B002546WMO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=blue+cellophane+transparent+roll&qid=1562165748&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
I think using the rainbow one could work too though over a blue wig because it’s clear, but that’s up to you! Tbh, I did my wig three times because I didn’t like the cellophane I used or I wanted it to be more shiny. For an added touch, I recommend putting some hair tinsel in your wig under the wrap, it makes it look really sparkly and you can buy basically any color on amazon. Good luck, I think your cosplay already looks great and that it comes out the way you want :)

These grow dinosaurs or Cosmo beads so they can "create" things, or this spit ball science kit! This Science gift wrap would be cute for presents, these hand boilers would be cool for amusement purposes, and maybe some Caution Tape for decoration?

I'd like these earring display cards if I win! Thanks for the contest! Good luck with the party!

Both products, Perfect Hold and Spiky Edge, don't make your hair rock-hard so they won't leave any white solidified flake. You can even re-style your hair after awhile you first apply them- this may make you think that these waxes are not strong but they really are(especially the spiky edge). It's hard to describe their texture so see this video FYI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH6SUHBIy9c

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Moving Rubber Spiky Edge is definitely on the strong side of holding. If strong hold is your priority, I'd say try Spiky Edge first. If you want natural style and yet strong hold for a day, I recommend style with wax/cream first and finish with spray.

Where you can buy:

Moving Rubber Spiky Edge: https://www.amazon.com/GATSBY-MOVING-RUBBER-SPIKY-2-8oz/dp/B000V2ACH8/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538966536&sr=8-2&keywords=gatsby%2Bspiky%2Bedge&dpID=51j0gvw558L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

Perfect Hold Wax Extra Hard: https://www.amazon.com/Gatsby-Perfect-Hold-Wax-Extra/dp/B001GQ2ED8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538966703&sr=8-1&keywords=Gatsby+Perfect+Hold+Wax+-+Extra+Hard&dpID=41sprgdTXgL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I travel with my old 32gb iPad, which I invested in the digital camera connection kit a few years ago, and love it. Every 2 or 3 days I find a coffee shop or other wifi hotspot and sit and unload my cameras SD card onto my iPads storage.

From there I have a number of photo editing programs. Including the iPad version of Photoshop, and I can flip through, pick out a few of my best shots, tweak them so they're just right, and upload them to my DeviantArt for sale, and my Facebook & Blog to show friends and family. Then I launch the Flickr app (1000gb free storage) and back all my photos up onto there. Usually once a week when I have access to a desktop or laptop computer (hostel terminal, Couchsurfing host, family, Internet cafe, etc), I plug my iPad and a thumb drive in (currently travel with a 32gb thumb drive, probably gonna get a 64 or 128 soon) and unload the full resolution pics onto the thumb drive to dump onto my desktop hard drive the next time I'm back in my home town.

A plus to this system is that the turn around in my pics is only a few days, and a couple times a month I'll make my way to a photo store (Walmart is the cheapest) and print off a handful of 4x6s of my favourite pics I've taken recently. I make sure to keep a small supply of 4x6 lip and tape cello sleeves on me. I slide the pics into them to protect them. When I have some downtime I'll find a downtown park or pedestrian mall, lay out a blanket, and scatter my pics, with a sign that says either "by donation" or "pay what it's worth to you", and sit for an hour or two.

Yes, you'll get the stingy ones that'll only toss you a dollar for a pic, but you'll also get the ones that take pity on you, or are just creative, artsy people who love supporting other artists, who will give you $10 for one or two prints.

You're not going to get rich doing it, but I find there's far more dignity earning my next meal that way, than simply begging, though that's just my personal opinion...

Not sure if you want the welcome bags coordinated with your wedding colors/theme, but a quick search on amazon brought up this, lots of color options here, and this one more for the idea of having "welcome" in calligraphy on the bag as a design.

And other than amazon, there are also great etsy users as well! I found some here, or something like this or this!

Searching through I found a bunch of options for customizable bags from tote bags to muslin to thicker paper bags. Happy planning! :)

Dont scimp on the wheel. Get a good one.

Make sure they have toys; they love to stack things

Have an area in mind for free roaming. A bathroom can work in a pinch.

A blacklight for cleaning around their cage. I love em but they are mess little dudes.

A cheap toy is take an alligator clip and hook it to their cage bars.

If they aren't socialable at first, take it slow. They have a lot of personality and simply might be cautious.

Have a smaller cage ready for emergencies like a pair fighting and needing to be seperated or a trip to the vet.

A low watt heat lamp will be their favourite thing if you can set one up.

They aren't smelly guys but dont scimp on cleaning. Be prepared to sweep daily.

Simple brown crinkle paper ie https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Crinkle-Basket-Filler-Bedding/dp/B00QPOBDJW?ref_=Oct_CARAsinC_8147501011_0 makes for cheap bedding that they can dig through. Just make sure it doesnt have ink and is debris free.

Oilseed/sunflower seeds make for a great treat for them and are easy on the pocketbook.

We had 165 guests, and probably bought about 60-70lbs of candy (most websites recommend you have 0.5 lbs /person).

We used CVS and Amazon for bulk sized bags of the typical stuff (5lb bags of kitkat/reeses, peanut M&Ms, Haribo gummy bears and gummy cola; 1lb bags of Dove chocolate) and various online vendors for non-traditional gummy/licorice, since I'm a candy-fiend who wanted brand name, extensive, yet slightly outside-the-norm variety. We used Sweet Factory and Economy Candy, since they had the most extensive collection but there's a ton of different online vendors out there, that are all similarly priced, such as Candy Warehouse and Oriental Trading (good if you want to shop by color, and don't care about brand) We thought about springing for personalized M&M's, but found them kinda pricy and not worth it--since we had so many other types of candy, I doubt anyone would have noticed. If we were JUST doing M&M's, we probably would have done it, though I remember the shipping time taking awhile (at least in late April, during the start of wedding season)

Our candy was out the entire time, and at the end, all the chocolate was gone, most of the gummies were gone, and the licorice was eaten the least. The most popular of the unique candies were Gummy ice creams. We had about 10 or 15lbs left over, which we ate for a few days, then gave the remainder away.

All our glass jars came from various thrift stores and Michael's, and were a range of sizes, heights, and shapes. We got the scoops, bags, and a few plastic risers from Amazon, some trays from Ikea for the scoops, and then gave everything to our coordinator to set up and lay out, and let them figure out what looked best. It was a HUGE HUGE hit,and one of my favorite things to plan.

One thing I should've mentioned... run this idea past your sister/MOH first, in case she's doing something already similar to this. Just say something like "I want to make a little something for everybody as a Thank You, what do you think of ____?"

And since your sister would "know" what your idea is for the rest of the girls, and because she is planning this, get her something extra or different as a Thank You :) Maybe like a necklace, fav perfume, wristlet, gift card to her fav store, OR an extra large bottle of wine haha. Besides the alcohol, Amazon (Prime, if you have) is awesome in terms of your timeline right now.

Not sure what your budget is, but here are some ideas:

Gift Bags

Totes

Temp Tattoos

Hair ties


Have fun!

I was looking for some gag gifts, and this little gem popped up. It’s only a box, but still fun!

For the Pole in your life:

Prank Pack “My First Fire” - Wrap Your Real Gift in a Funny Joke Gift Box - by Prank-O https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0757WW6KB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_y3W8BbP1NND0T

^a. Tis' the season to be creepy
^b. I draw good
^c. THIS WAS FUN. I love drawing :) -especially when I just organized all of my pencils and pens.
^d. this is awesome

Thank you for the contest!

Here you go! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QNRY1P4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DBQHzb80B5J02

I can't remember if they were always listed as an add-on item but at least this can be a good start! They've worked out well for me and I haven't noticed any scent merging as I store everything together (bath bombs in one jar, bubble bars in another, soaps in another). 😊

I know you mentioned you want to avoid waxes but I swear by this specific “wax” from Gatsby.

My hair is naturally thick (Islander genes) and unlike pomades and most waxes, this stuff has a matte appearance and pretty creamy consistency. What’s great is that the following day, it will keep its hold but have a more natural look. It doesn’t flake at all either. I’ve tried most brands - Crew, Murray’s, Paul Mitchell, etc.

I’ll usually use argon oil to weigh down the back of my hair and then Gatsby for the front. If there is a Japanese supermarket near you, they sometimes have sample containers set out for customers to try.

Lived in a room like this and made it work well. For cheap get frame like this http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29007794/ they look nice. Then get some bed roller things for storage. Those picture frames look like a bit too much and the mirror. Get a wall one with a thin thin frame. Just avoid blocky black frames. A lot of stuff you see is designed for big houses.

Keep colors lighter white, muted earth tones, with the occasional muted pastels for contrast. Think earthy or cool light grays with the occasional muted teal or muted salmon. Match that with a jute rug maybe or a rug that isn't busy.

Make sure you have good smells in the room. Throw some lavender in a bag. Good standing lamp with a warm light. You might need something for the windows so you can sleep. Get blinds instead of curtains. Again something that is light.

Just in general avoid anything black, vibrant colors, big patterns, or heavy textures. Avoid these things, but if you find something down the line that looks good you can work it in without it being overwhelming.

Toast your spices in a separate pan, and then add them in a bouquet garni. This is especially useful for spices like green cardamom and whole peppercorns, which are harder to remove after cooking. For any recipe that calls for whole spices, I usually multiply the amount by 1.5 if using a bouqet garni, since the flavors don't permeate the dish as efficiently as if just put in as is.

I use these bags from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A4GRZNK

They're cheap enough that you can just toss them after a single use, but if you want to go the extra mile you can rinse, wash and reuse them if you're dedicated.

By using a bouqet garni, you get the flavor from your favorite whole spices, but not the undesired texture.

• [Amazon] Set of 10 Kraft boxes (very good quality) 5x5x3.5 inches - $8
  
• [Amazon] Kraft Crinkle Paper Filler - $6
  
• Used tissue paper I already had
  
• [Anthropologie] Mini Latte Bowls, Set of 6 - $18 (ON SALE RIGHT FOR $14.40 ENDS TONIGHT 4/7)
  
• [Costco - in stores] Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Lotion, set of 6 - $5
  
• [Nordstrom Rack - in stores] LORAC Mod of Goddess Lip Gloss Set Vol. II, set of 6 - $13
  
• [Nordstrom Rack - in stores] Hair tie, set of 7 - $5
  
• [Marshalls - in stores] Washi Tape, 8 rolls - $4
  
• [Target] Blank cards, set of 10 - $4
  
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  The hair tie holder was super easy to make! I just used one of the kraft boxes I had leftover and cut out 6 pieces. Then used the washi tape and stickers I had to decorate, wrote the name (highly recommend using a pencil/erasable pen first if you have no calligraphy skills/terrible hand writing like me LOL), and stuck the hair tie on!
  
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  I also purchased a label maker ($10) but didn't include it in the final price because I was planning on buying one anyways!

I was thinking about it and the closest material I could compare it to is the plastic wrapping they use for bouquets... this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Adorox-Inch-Clear-Cellophane-specifications/dp/B0170H8TL2/ref=pd_sbs_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TQTYE9NQ5W2Z2YASN58E

I think you'd have to try to find the thinnest version of it you could though so the box closes properly. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. Super curious now :)

Maybe bird netting might be easier to work with than chicken wire. If you have a small area and a fence, it's easy to tie the netting to posts or tall poles you can use the fence to support. I've been using electrical conduit with metal stakes for trellises and it's held up for the most part. Here's the video I got the idea from. More expensive than just wood, but should last longer:


https://youtu.be/9RPLtYpWkg8


Another thing you could try for fruit-like things would be organza bags.



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VTD8T2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fm6gzb3RWT6BV


They come in different sizes and you just use the drawstring to tie it off. I never used them, but I recently bought a bunch from Amazon (not the one I linked). They probably sell it at Ben Franklin. There's a craft shop in Kalihi I remember getting these things from for our wedding, but that was 7 years ago and I can't remember the name of the place.



Did your tomatoes have any symptoms prior to dying? Ewa is really hot, so it could have been the heat. If it was too hot, maybe try giving it some shade with a tall plant or tree, or plant it on the north or east side of your house.

About the product:

• GIFT BOX appears to contain ridiculous products from clueless companies
  
  Just pack your real gift inside, sit back and watch the expressions
  
  6 sides of real graphics and jokes will have everyone passing it around
  
  Size: 11.25 x 9 x 3.25 (About the size of a giant phone book)
  
  PLEASE READ: This is an empty prank GIFT BOX.
  

For me it depends on the item, generally an appropriately-sized kraft box (flat like a jewelry box), with this kind of stuff as a bed inside. Outside I use a wax seal and stamp and then tie the box with leather lace. Honestly this was kind of the first thing I came up with but I will likely change it at some point. Looks like this all together.

Cellophane bags can help! Cellophane is made from cellulose (plants) and is what you will find used at bakeries or food facilities to package cookies and such. It has low permeability to air, oils, greases, bacteria, and water, which means it should help with your humidity issue. Tupperwear and Ziploc bags are made of different plastics that can suck the scents from products.

I use these for bombs/bigger bar soaps: 6x9 Clear Resealable Cellophane Bags

and these for smaller bubble bars, soaps, etc: 4x6 Clear Resealable Cellophane Bags

Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase if you shop by going to smile.amazon.com instead? Over $50,000,000 has been raised for charity - all you need to do is change the URL!

Here are your smile-ified links:

Gift Bags

Totes

Temp Tattoos

Hair ties

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My first thought for a simple inexpensive package would be these little organza bags since they come in large bundles and look nice. They would still fit in your bubble packaging with a card too.

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I don't know anything about LED strips; but for LED-in-hilt blades you can make them yourself for cheap (well, cheap in bulk, for a one-off it'd probably be more expensive):

- Blade tips like this: https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Shouldered-1-thick-walled-blade-tip-with-reflective-disc--P139.aspx

- Polycarbonate tubing: https://usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=35302&clickid=search

- Diffuser: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0170H8TL2/

Gag gift box

But im tempted to get one and fill it with matches, kindling and a small gas can.

It's an empty box used as a gag gift. Prank Pack "Pet Butler" - Standard Size Prank Gift Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07583LC29/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lW9TAbGZ7WSQW

This is not a real product. It's a prank box.

There are 2 amazing ones if I remember for kids. Toddlers first fire had a picture of a Toddler sitting next to a camp fire with a plastic gasoline hose on it. There was another one for baby weights that attached to their legs so they cant run as fast, and they had a picture of a baby with SHREDDED legs on the box.

Found some

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Generally it's not. Wrapping paper just doesn't hold up to the shipping process. You can wrap it in kraft paper but that only comes in a particular shade of brown (for identification purposes).