Oct 23 2018

Incredibles 2 Halloween Pumpkins and Treat Bag


It is Incredible when Disney/Pixar gives us one free activity to enjoy for the Halloween season. It is Incredible times 2 when they give us fans even more! In honor of Incredibles 2 coming out digitally today, Disney/Pixar have released two more fun Halloween crafts that pair well with their Superhero costume craft. We now can make an Incredible pumpkin and Treat bag!

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To start off, every household needs the Incredible that can change from cute to monstrous in a split second. That Incredible is Jack-Jack. No longer a normal baby, he is downright cooky-dook scary and funny. The new Printable Pumpkin Templates highlight Jack-Jack in all his crazy glory, from being a normal baby to becoming a monster. I suggest carving them both.

To download the pumpkin templates, click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create for tons of Incredible fun!

After the Pumpkin(s) are completed, it is time to make trick-or-treating a Superhero extravaganza! The Incredible trick-or-treat bag will match perfectly with the Incredible Superhero costume craft. Just Take a Cereal box, wrap it in felt, glue on the pieces, and Tada! you have a trick-or-treat bag. AND…Not only have you completed the coolest DIY Trick-or-Treat bag on the block, you have also recycled a box. Win-Win! Way to be incredible!

The Template comes with designs for the five different Incredibles including: Jack-Jack, Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Violet, and Dash. To download the Trick-or-treat bag templates click the image below and save the PDF to your computer, Then print and create so that the next trick-or-treating event is incredible!


Oct 18 2018

NEW Incredibles 2 Printable DIY Mask and Emblem


This Halloween don’t be normal be Incredible with the help from Disney/Pixar, In anticipation of the Incredibles 2 release digitally October 23rd and onto Blu-ray™ November 6th, Disney/Pixar is giving every fan a mask and emblem so that we can become an Everyday Hero.

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For this DIY costume simply find pants and a shirt in the color red. Then, download, print, and create the mask and emblem (follow the instructions below). Once the emblem is dry, attach it to the chest of the shirt. The mask is placed over the face to hide the superheroes identity. dah dah dah dah dah, we can now save the world from monologuers.

Instructions
Mask

  1. Cut your mask out of craft foam or construction paper.
  2. Attach your preferred strap or elastic band to your mask.
  3. Hide your secret identity!

Chest Emblem (Page 2)

  1. Cut your chest emblem out of craft foam or construction paper

    2. (bonus if you have craft foam or paper in the right colors!)

  2. Glue pieces together and paint if necessary
  3. Attach your emblem with fabric tape or hook and loop to any top.
  4. Save the day!

To get get a copy of this DIY printable, click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then printable and create to become super!

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Pte-order your copy of Incredibles 2 now by heading over to Amazon.com


Oct 16 2018

Printable Follow-Me-Eyes Ghost DIY Paper Craft


I’ll admit it, I didn’t start decorating for Halloween until this last weekend. Sometimes life, and the forgetful brain, get in the way. I had that “Oh No” moment when I walked into a store and saw their Halloween display towering down at me with laughing animatronics, creepy ghosts, and nasty spiders. Oh the eight-;egged creatures of doom, those are never allowed in my Halloween display. nope nope nope.

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On the plus side, I didn’t have the Halloween brain fart last until Oct 30 where I could have been scurrying around in a desperate need to find trick or treat candy and some pull-together costume made from pop cans and a green cardboard box (recycling hahahaha). I have time to be a little creative with the family. So what did I do? Well I sought shelter in my Photoshop program and immediately began to create DIY decorations.

This year I am going simplistically cute with a small factor of creepy with my fun #FollowMeEyes creations. This time, instead of being Cubeecrafts with the Cubee-Follow-Me-Eyes, the printable Halloween Decoration is a Ghost Puppet.

These Ghost puppets can go almost anywhere.

  • Display them on a shelf so when people walk by they are watched
  • Cut the ghosts off their bases and hang them on the wall
  • place them on festive tables for that added touch of cute creepiness
  • Or whatever you find fun and decorative

    • The Ghost Puppet/Decoration is pretty simple to create and will be fun for the whole family. Simply follow the instructions below. Be sure adults do all the cutting.

    Instructions:

    1. Print on cardstock
    2. Cut out the ghost along the outer solid line, be sure not to detach from base.
    3. Wrap the base around to form a circle and glue together.
      The circle should form behind the ghost.

    4. EYES:
      • cut out the desired eye rectangle along the outer boarder.
      • fold on the lines closest to the eyes. It should partly cover the eyes
      • Fold on the next line outward so that it forms a zigzag. (see image for help)
      • Glue each tab to either side of the eyes behind the ghost
      • Trim the excess
    5. Display Ghost and Enjoy

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    To get a copy of the Ghost Paper craft click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print, create and Display.


    Oct 10 2018

    Vampirina and Demi Sugar Cookies Recipe


    image from Disney Family

    As the new kid in town, Vampirina is learning how to make new friends with those who are just a bit different than herself. This wonderful Disney Junior cartoon teaches kids that while we may be different, that doesn’t have to keep us apart. We can be friends and respect each others differences.

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    Vampirina has certainly become a very popular addition to Disney Junior’s line up, with parents and children enjoying the quirky scenarios and life lessons. I enjoyed the cartoon enough to make an epic Printable Party Pack featuring Vampirina and her family. Disney Junior has also created their own activities to share. Click the images below to learn more about the activities and party printables.

    In addition to these wonderful party printables and activities, Disney Junior has released a fun cookie recipe. Display Vamipirina and Demi as delicious treats for any party, including Halloween. Simply follow the recipe below and/or go to the recipe on the Disney Junior’s website.

    Vampirina and Demi Cookies

    • Servings: 10
    • Difficulty: easy
    • Print

    Ingredients

    • Vampirina and Demi cookie template
    • Scissors
    • Cardstock
    • Piping bags
    • Black edible food coloring marker

      • SUGAR COOKIES:

    • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
    • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/4 Tsp salt
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 Tsp baking powder
    • 2 Cups flour

      • ROYAL ICING:

    • 6 Tbsp warm water
    • Light blue, lavender, dark purple, pink, black gel food coloring
    • 1 Cup sugar
    • 4 Cups icing sugar
    • 3 Tbsp meringue powder or cream of tartar powder
    Photo and recipe from http://disneyjunior.disney.com.au/
    Directions

      Download and print Vampirina and Demi cookie template (see below).

      SUGAR COOKIES:

    1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
    2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until combined. Then beat in the egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
    3. Slowly, add the flour and mix until dough is formed.
    4. Roll out dough about 6mm thick with a rolling pin. Cut out cookies using a pairing knife and the Vampirina and Demi template.
    5. Line cookie sheets with baking paper. Space out cookies on sheets so they have enough room to rise. Then bake for 6-8 minutes.
    6. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with royal icing.

      image from Disney Family

      7. ROYAL ICING:

    7. Beat all ingredients until icing forms peaks (7-10 minutes at low speed with a stand mixer).
    8. For stiffer icing (used for outlining), use 1 tablespoon less water. For the thinned (flood) royal icing add an additional teaspoon of water at a time until you reach a good consistency. Separate frosting in bowls to mix in different colors with food coloring. Place in frosting bags, and cut a small hole in the corners.

      image from Disney Family
    9. Before decorating the cookies, use an edible food marker to outline some of Vee and Demi’s features.
    10. Next, decorate them with icing. First start with the main features and allow them to set for a couple of hours. Then add all the details.

      image from Disney Family
    11. After decorating, allow the icing to set overnight


    Oct 01 2018

    Freaky Friday Mother & Daughter Spa Day


    A brand new rendition of Freaky Friday was released Sept 25, and this time it’s a Musical. While there are several different versions of Freaky Friday out there, the creators of this newest form decided to go vastly different and create it with a cast that can sing. With the popularity of musicals, why not.

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    Those who know the theme of Freaky Friday know that it usually features a mom and a daughter who are unable to get along and can’t see life from the other’s perspective. Some magical wooshing happens and they eventually switch places. Thus the movie follows their lives as each discovers that their mother/daughter’s life may not be as easy as originally thought.

    While this is a classic comedy, it is fun to watch with the girls and sing along to the songs. In fact, Thanks to Disney, My Sister and nieces made a day of it by having an awesome spa day and watching Freaky Friday. What a great way to spend time with the girls!

    To pull off this fantastic mother/daughter spa day you will need:

  • Freaky Friday: A New Musical
  • Large Carrying Tote Bag
  • 2 Face Masks
  • Lip Mask
  • 2 Bath Bombs
  • 2 Lip Balms
  • Manicure Kit
  • 2 Nail Polish sets
  • Lotion

    • Be sure the tote bag will hold all the spa day items so that everything is in one place and can be grabbed at a moments notice. There is no need to have a stressful search for something that is supposed to inspire relaxation.

    Now that you have a bag of holdings and all the items are inside it is time for that much anticipated spa day.

    Have a relaxing bath with some fun bath bomb bombs, use a face mask to exfoliate, make those nails shine, and keep those lips glowing. Then you and your daughter(s) sit down and watch Freaky Friday. Trust me when I say, the daughters will love the pampering as much as you do. 🙂 I mean just look at my happy nieces.

    More about Freaky Friday: A New Musical
    From the Network That Brought You the Teen Beach and Descendants Franchises as well as the Latest Hit Zombies! FREAKY FRIDAY: A NEW MUSICAL On Disney DVD September 25th Featuring Exclusive Bonus Content Including Bloopers, Deleted Scenes, and Audition Tapes!

    Synopsis: A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday” is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Sixteen-year-old Ellie Blake and her uber-organized mom Katherine, are constantly at odds about Ellie’s messy room, sloppy clothes and seemingly careless attitude. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fiancé, Mike – tomorrow. As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they magically switch bodies. Now, Ellie and Katherine must trade places at work and at school, and, during one crazy day, they’ll learn to understand and appreciate each other.

    Cast: Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Ellie; Heidi Blickenstaff as Katherine; Ricky Heas Adam; Alex Désert as Mike; andJason Maybaum as Fletcher.

    Director: Steve Carr

    Choreographer: John Carrafa


    Sep 25 2018

    Spooktacular Dracula Activities for The Family inspired by HT3

    Drac and his pack are back in a brand new movie, Hotel Transylvania 3! This time everyone goes on a fun vacation as to see some of the spookiest spots in the whole ocean, including Atlantis. However, this hotel on water may just become the Love Boat for Drac. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 is available TODAY, September 25th, on Digital HD and arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on October 9th!

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    In celebration of Hotel Transylvania 3, Columbia Pictures & Sony Pictures have released a couple fangtastic Dracula inspired goodies the whole family will enjoy.
    1. Follow the instructions and make your very own DRACUSTRAWS
    2. Make a delicious DRAC’S SPOOKY SMOOTHIE (Blood substitute free)

    to get the awesome craft and recipe click the image below, save the PDF to your computer and then create for a fangtastic good time.

    For more info about Hotel Transylvania 3 click here: hotel transylvania 3 coming to dvd and blu-ray/


    Sep 20 2018

    Take Flight with the Millennium Falcon!


    SOLO: A Star Wars Story is now available on Digital HD and arrives on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on September 25th! Thanks to Disney and Lucasfilm we are celebrating the release of SOLO with a scoundrel’s bounty of treasures! Enter for a chance to win a Millennium Falcon xBox One, Download some awesome printable foldables and check out the fun concept art featuring the Millennium Falcon.

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    To start the celebration Lucasfilm and Xbox are excited to announce the Xbox One X Solo Custom Console Sweepstakes! Each custom console includes a physical copy of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” on 4K Ultra HD. Enter now for your chance to win at https://soloxboxsweeps.com from now until September 30, 2018. Open to U.S. and Canadian (excluding Quebec) residents only. Be sure to enter daily!!!

    Next, let’s keep the celebration going with some fun free printable crafts featuring Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon! These foldables are perfect for a little SOLO fun or with family (see what I did there). SImply click the image below, download the PDF to your computer, and then print and create!

    Let’s finish off the celebratory flight with some awesome concept art and a couple of videos featuring the Millennium Falcon. Click each image to make it larger.

    BONUS CLIP: Jumping to Hyperspace

    BONUS CLIP: New Falcon Design

    Grab SOLO: A Star Wars Story from Amazon.com and watch the adventure and the flight of the Millennium Falcon!


    Sep 14 2018

    “Solo” is the Perfect Story of Han Before the OT


    Once the Expanded Universe became Legend, many questions faced us Star Wars Fans: What incident caused the Millennium Falcon to look like a hand flying through space? How did Han meet Chewbacca and is the Life Debt still in play? What is so special about the Kessel Run? Thankfully Solo: A Star Wars Story actually highlights many of the questions about our beloved fandom. Today, Solo: A Star Wars Story is released digitally, and it will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD September 25.

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    FYI, there will be SPOILERS below, so don’t read if you have been holding out for months waiting to see the film.

    As a die-hard fan for all things Star Wars…Yes even the pre-trilogy… I couldn’t wait to see the new Solo movie. I wanted to see where Han Solo came from, how he met Chewbacca, and just what choices led him into deep water. Solo: A Star Wars Story did not disappoint.

    The movie starts with Han on Corellia, stealing in order to survive. It isn’t long before he and Qi’ra plan an escape, which goes completely wrong. No surprise there, we are talking about Han after all. This theme of failed attempts at escaping flows well into the original trilogy with Han. Word of advice…Never follow Han in an escape plan. It a;ways winds up with the Empire and a certain amount of pain. Or ending up down a space slug’s throat. Han certainly never has a dull moment.

    Han and Qi’ra attempting to escape Corellia

    Of course the connection to the original trilogy doesn’t end there. Once Han swears to come back and save Qi’ra, He goes on a massive introduction to the original trilogy adventure. We find Han becoming an imperial officer, finding Chewie, joining a band of galactic smugglers, meeting Lando, falling in love with the Millennium Falcon, and even making the Kessel run. To top it off, we even have a surprise guest at the end.

    Making the Kessel Run

    I enjoyed the movie Solo: A Star Wars Story immensely. It brought back so many feeling of my childhood when I first sat down and watched A New Hope. I found myself Laughing, crying, and totally immersed in the Star Wars Universe. Solo truly feels like a Star Wars story and it belongs in the movie lineup to be watched right before the Original Trilogy begins. Who could ask for more when it comes to Star Wars? I give it a well deserved 5 stars!

    Actually, I know exactly what us fans can ask for…how about some hilarious concept art. I think Chewbacca may need a hair cut in some of these. hahaha

    Concept Art – Han and Chewie

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    More about Solo: A Star Wars Story:
    For more about Solo A Star Wars Story See my blog post by clicking the image below. You will find the bonus extras, actors, synopsis and more.


    Sep 10 2018

    She-Ra and The Princesses of Power New Trailer!

    The savior of Etheria is here as DreamWorks She-Ra and The Princesses of Power brings to life a story of magic, friendship, loyalty, and an epic battle for peace. Inspired by the popular ‘80s series, DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power tells the story of an orphan named Adora, who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the mythical warrior princess, She-Ra. Set in a world where women are unabashedly at the forefront, the series brings forth indomitable female characters each with their unique abilities and flaws to empower and entertain audiences everywhere.

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    Eisner Award-winning author and executive producer Noelle Stevenson (Lumberjanes, Nimona) and executive producer Chuck Austen (Dawn of the Croods, Steven Universe) present a modern take on the ‘80s girl power icon by giving a generation of young fans a warrior princess that is tailor-made for today. The series will debut Friday, 11/16/18 exclusively on Netflix! Check out the Trailer!

    TEASER TRAILER

    Created by an amazing production team, this Netflix original series features a talented voice cast, starring Aimee Carrero (Elena of Avalor) as Adora/She-Ra, Karen Fukuhara (Suicide Squad) as Glimmer, AJ Michalka (The Goldbergs) as Catra, Marcus Scribner (Black-ish) as Bow, Reshma Shetty (Royal Pains) as Queen Angella, Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black) as Shadow Weaver, Keston John (The Good Place) as Hordak, Lauren Ash (Superstore) as Scorpia, Christine Woods (Hello Ladies) as Entrapta, Genesis Rodriguez (Time After Time) as Perfuma, Jordan Fisher (Hamilton: An American Musical) as Seahawk, Vella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) as Mermista, Merit Leighton (Katie and Alexa) as Frosta, Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) as Castaspella, and Krystal Joy Brown (Motown: The Musical) as Netossa.

    She-Ra and The Princesses of Power Cast
    She-Ra and The Princesses of Power on Netflix
    She-Ra and The Princesses of Power

    Check out the official website by clicking the image below and be sure to tun into Netflix on Friday, 11/16/18!


    Sep 10 2018

    Free Smallfoot Movie Printables!


    What happens when a Bigfoot discovers a smallfoot? Chaos, conspiracy, and uproar. “Smallfoot” switches the roles and features a village of Yetis that think humans are a myth, they don’t exist. That is until one crashes on their mountain throwing the whole village into chaos. “Smallfoot” is set to debut in theaters September 28, 2018.

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    In anticipation of Smallfoot coming to theaters, Warner Bros. Pictures has released several fun printable activities. The activities include:

  • Migo Word Scramble
  • Meechee Hidden Message
  • Kolka Word Search
  • Gwangi Which one is different
  • Percy Maze
  • Coloring Pages
  • Square Game
  • Answers

    • Click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create for tons of Smallfoot fun.

    More about SMallfoot From smallfootmovie.com:
    An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, “Smallfoot” turns a myth upside down when a bright young yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human.

    News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in an all new story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.

    “Smallfoot” stars Channing Tatum (“The LEGO® Batman Movie,” the “Jump Street” films) as the yeti, Migo, and James Corden (“Trolls,” “The Emoji Movie”) as the Smallfoot, Percy. Also starring are Zendaya (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”), Common (“Selma”), LeBron James (upcoming “Space Jam 2”), Danny DeVito (“The Lorax,” Oscar nominee for “Erin Brockovich”), Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”), Yara Shahidi (TV’s “Black-ish”), Ely Henry (TV’s “Justice League Action”), and Jimmy Tatro (“22 Jump Street”).

    “Smallfoot” is directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, Annie Award-winning director of “Over the Hedge” and Annie nominee for the screenplays for “Chicken Run” and “James and the Giant Peach.” The screenplay is by Kirkpatrick and Clare Sera, screen story by John Requa & Glenn Ficarra and Kirkpatrick, based on the book Yeti Tracks, by Sergio Pablos.

    The film is produced by Bonne Radford (“Curious George”), Glenn Ficarra (“Storks,” “This is Us,”) and John Requa (“Storks,” “This is Us”). Serving as executive producers are Nicholas Stoller, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Jared Stern, Karey Kirkpatrick, Sergio Pablos, Courtenay Valenti, and Allison Abbate. The creative team includes editor Peter Ettinger, and composer Heitor Pereira. Animation is by Sony Pictures Imageworks.

    “Smallfoot” is set to debut in theaters September 28, 2018.

    From Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group, a Zaftig Films production, “Smallfoot” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. From smallfootmovie.com