Moss Monster Mansion Craft

The Moss Monster!! 

They are the new inhabitants of a spooky Victorian mansion I found at a yard sale this past spring. Here's the mansion:

 Spookiness, eh?? I adore it. I think it's meant for little porcelain trinkets, but I am not a little porcelain trinket kind o' woman. I appreciate things a little more wild. A little more funky. And...a little more....

Moss Monstery!!!!

Yaaaaaa!! 

Wanna make some of these?? They are super doopery easy.

You need:

wooden bead (with single hole through it)

reindeer moss

hot glue

green floral wire

black eyed peas

~Thread two pieces of wire through the wooden bead, one for the top half of the body (the arms) and one for the bottom half (the legs). I looped them through twice to get them to stay for the moment.

~Hot glue the wires into place by squirting some right into both sides of the hole. 

~Hot glue the reindeer moss on.

~Take two black eyed peas for eyes and hot glue them on as well.

Done!!

 Told ya. Easy.

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Three or More Tuesday
Do It Yourself Fall Festival
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Frugalicious Friday

Skeleton Family Tape Resist

I'm at it again with the heavy duty tape, this time the electrical. Like my Skeleton Family?? SOOOOO easy to do. Here's the drift:

White cardboard

Black paint

Electrical tape

Black Paper Twists

Hot glue

Dowel

~Take the tape and, using thin pieces (you'll have to tear it), make a black skeleton on the white cardboard. I made a whole family, including the cat and dog. :-) 

~Paint the whole thing black. You can go over the tape, it will resist the paint. 

~Once dry, you can lightly scrape off the tape and you'll have a skeleton looking back at you. 

~Take a wooden dowel and wrap it with the paper twist, securing it with the hot glue. I also made two little paper twist rosettes for either end of the dowel. 

~Hot glue the pictures into place on the dowel. Once cool, put that baby up on the wall somewhere!!

Simple, right?? This is a good craft for kiddos and adults alike. 

I joined these linky parties, check them out and be inspired:

Three Or More Tuesday
Topsy Turvy Tuesdays 

Do It Yourself Fall Festival
Works For Me Wednesdays
Get Your Craft On

StaphAseptic Review and Giveaway

I was recently given the opportunity to review StaphAseptic, an "antibiotic free" first aid antiseptic. StaphAseptic  kills 99.9% of antibiotic resistant staph (MRSA). Staph infections, once only an occurrence at hospitals, are now becoming more common outside of the health care community and have made their place in the general population. Parents, schools, and sports teams need to be aware of the dangers of staph infection.

"Staph" are bacteria carried on the skin or nose of healthy people. Around 30-50% of us are colonized with Staph bacteria that is not causing an infection. There are, however, new staph bacteria that have mutated and become resistant to antibiotics, therefore much  harder to treat: some infections can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or even death. It is these bacteria (MRSA) that this product helps to prevent. StaphAseptic provides advance wound care for cuts, scrapes, and burns and helps to prevent skin infections caused by MRSA, staph, strep and other germs. StaphAseptic does not treat or cure an exisiting infection, it is preventative only. If you think you may have a skin infection, contact your doctor immediately.

I chose this review because of the multitude of cases I have heard in the news about Staph infections and how they are becoming a much more regular occurance. With the Munchkin in school, I am taking more precautions with my families health.

Here are some tips to help prevent MRSA Staph infections (along with the use of this product):

• Treat and cover wounds
• Properly clean gear and equipment
• Don't share personal items (like towels)
• Keep hands clean
• Shower after physical activity
• Consult your physician/trainer for all active wounds

There is concern that antibiotic resistance could continue to develop to the point where some bacteria are resistant to all antibiotics. Doctors are now being encouraged not to prescribe antibiotics for viral infections and to insist that the patient finish the complete dosage for the anitbiotic, not ending it early if the symptoms are gone.

My Take on the Product:
I love the fact that the antiseptic is antibiotic free. And, most importantly, I love that is takes preventative measures against Staph infections. Stories of staph infections have been beeping more and more on my mommy radar, and I am so glad to have a product (and some great tips) to help ease my mind a bit.

I'd love to share this product with you as well!! I know we'll be using it. So, if you would like to enter for a chance to win a tube of StaphAseptic, go to the site here and come back here to leave me a comment about something that you learned!!

This giveaway ends Thursday, October 28th, at Midnight EST.

I received product from StaphAseptic for the purpose of a review and giveaway. All opinions in this review are my own. As with any medical product, you should always consult your doctor first.