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Jean-Cloud: the enthusiastic tennis...racket

October 24, 2015

When Jean-Cloud said he was going to be a tennis racket for halloween, we thought he meant a tennis player, but sure enough, he dressed as a racket. If that's your bag, you'll need a large sheet of cardboard, and X-acto knife, some string, cloth duck tape for the handle and some fluorescent tempera paint. You might also want a co-operative dog willing to dress as a tennis ball to accompany you, but they're trickier to come by.

If you'd rather be a tennis player you just need some white clothing, a pair of sneakers and some terry bands. If you cannot find the right stripes for your whites, draw them yourself with a sharpie (on the socks, too). It's much easier than you would think. If it's chilly where you live, a white V-neck sweater is always appropriate on the courts. Pictured here: a little inspiration from Wes Anderson.

Pro tips: mind your footwork on dark streets, use a powerful forehand to extend your treat bag, and please, try not to make too much of a racket out there.

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Canzine West this Saturday

October 22, 2015

Judith & Robin will be speaking about developing their series of print books into apps and keeping it all handmade at Canzine West this Saturday. Joining us will be Talent Pun, the super fantastic designer at Loud Crow that we worked with. We love Talent!

"Interactive Storytelling: Bringing Illustrated Books to Life through App Technology"

2PM Saturday October 24 at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, in the World Art Centre

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Mellow: a starry (and gentle) witch

October 20, 2015

We are beginning to make our Halloween costumes and we love to go shopping in our own homes and backyards when we can. The classic witch is Mellow's choice. With a homemade newspaper hat from Cardboard Collective, a broomstick made with a small branch and leaves or grass like this or try this easy lightweight broom made from a paper towel tube and re-usable dress and cape, this costume is very gentle on the environment.

For Mellow's dress, we used a star patterned canvas, but our dream fabric was the beautiful starry Adelajda print from Liberty of London. You can still find it on etsy and at some quilting and fabric shops, but may need to be sourced online. Other ideas: a lovely star patterned lightweight corduroy or a starry jersey fabric would be cozy and appealing to wear after halloween is over. It's often easiest to see what's in stock locally, isn't it? 

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The super-simple Tip Top Pattern from Petit à Petit is a good pattern for whipping up a quick dress or tunic. Layer over warmer clothes, then all you need is a black cardigan, cape or poncho to complete the costume. We're seeing lots of ponchos and capes in the shops right now, it's a good time to be a witch!.

Happy sewing... and remember that our Halloween costume ideas can also be found on our Pinterest Halloween board.


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Watch Foggy's Halloween story on YouTube

October 19, 2015

We've transformed our interactive Halloween story, Foggy's Big Fright into a YouTube episode perfect for watching. Find it on our new channel. We'll be adding new videos each month, so don't forget to subscribe!

And here is a sample of the bonus games which come with Foggy's Big Fright. The story and games are available in French, too.

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Windy: A Rainy Day Bird

October 18, 2015

This is the second in our series of DIY costume ideas, inspired by our Halloween story!

With your socks of yellow, you won't mind the weather, especially if you happen to have some nice yellow or red gumboots. Since it usually dry in Windy's paper Orchard, she's wearing her usual buckle shoes, but if you live somewhere rainy (like we do) why not wear some bright yellow tights with your wellies. If you like, you can even wear the wings over your raincoat! You will stand out on a drizzly day with your beautiful bright wings (use light fabrics that won't soak up too much water). If you want to keep your wings dry, perhaps a sky blue umbrella will do the trick.

The wings are easy to make, see this great roundup by Handmade Charlotte and the original post with template by Llevo el invierno. 

All our costume ideas are on our Halloween pinboard, too.

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Our Halloween wallpaper is back and updated!

October 16, 2015

Only for October, our special edition Halloween wallpaper is back, featuring little Mellow as in her witch costume, available for your mobile device for free!

We've got new iPhone 6 and 6+ dimensions and added in Mild in his Sherlock costume, too!

Free Halloween Wallpaper
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