Monday, October 7, 2013

Arts and crafts...

So my Gentleman Friend called me last week and informed me that his work was holding a pumpkin decorating contest for Halloween.  I immediately informed him that we had to win (competitive much?) and we started brainstorming ideas.  He wanted to go with a dragon theme, in keeping with the fantastical nature of Halloween.  I was reluctant at first, but when I heard what he wanted to do, I jumped on board.

On Friday, we went shopping for supplies.  We spent about $30 (never mind the top prize is a $25 gift certificate to a certain coffee chain--it's all about the bragging rights, people!) and finalized the details of our plan.

Saturday we focused on construction.  We spent a few hours painting, gluing, and braiding pipe cleaners.  Then came the moment of truth as we put everything together....

Et voila!
So what do you think?  Personally, I think we have a decent shot at winning (or at the very least, placing in the contest) but I'm a little biased. Regardless, it was fun, and that's what counts!

How did you spend your weekend?
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  1. Yolanda RenéeOctober 7, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    So very, very cool! Love it and if you don't win, the judges were bought! LOL

    Isn't Halloween fun, the best time of the year!

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    1. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 11:30 PM

      It's my favorite time of year, that's for sure! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  2. Sarah MeralOctober 7, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Very cool! Hope you win!

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    1. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 11:31 PM

      Thanks, Sarah! Keep your fingers crossed for us! :)

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  3. Diana WilderOctober 7, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    That is utterly deliciously fabulous! How can you not win? Er... Well, I've known miscarriages of justice - but this is great! Get photos of the others (if Gentleman Friend is comfortable with a camera...)

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    1. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 11:31 PM

      I will--from what he's said, I think we have a decent shot. [fingers crossed]

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  4. Deborah SmallOctober 7, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Very cool! I hope you win!

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  5. Deborah SmallOctober 7, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Very cool! I hope you win!

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  6. S.P. BowersOctober 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    That must have been so much fun. It's been so long since I've done anything like that. Good luck in the competition.

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    1. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 11:32 PM

      We had a good time, and didn't make too big of a mess (which made it even better, since clean-up can really suck the fun right out of a situation) :)

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  7. M.J. FifieldOctober 7, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    That looks awesome.

    And I agree...it's all about bragging rights.

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    1. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 11:32 PM

      Thanks, M.J.! Here's hoping we impress the judges! :)

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  8. JossOctober 8, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    It's brilliant I love it. If you don't win, it must have been fixed. I will have to show my son this later, he will love it. :)

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    1. UnknownOctober 8, 2013 at 11:34 PM

      Thanks, Joss! It wasn't that difficult--I'm sure you and your son could make something similar! :)

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  9. Liz BlockerOctober 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    That's fantastic!!! I'M impressed... does that count??

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  10. Deniz BevanOctober 10, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    That is awesome! So original! Hope you guys win! Coffee $ sounds like an awesome prize...

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    1. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 11:05 PM

      Thanks, Deniz! Voting is tomorrow, so I'll let you guys know! :)

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