August 2016 Archives

Shared today on Twitter

Hey @asmallorange – I like you guys, but this is 2nd time I’ve had to resort to Twitter when a support ticket stays open for 2+ weeks. 🙁

RT @cmclymer: That moment when @DrNeilTyson shuts down your sexist joke about women in science.

#WomensEqualityDay https://t.co/gGwDICp9lS

How to: Cotton Candy / Fairy Floss Costume. One of our best costumes ever! https://t.co/VDCs8hjny3 https://t.co/9CsZpGfbX7

@gilmae Stupid Sydney weather wouldn’t cooperate, so I sacrificed some brain cells. Worth it.

@simonraikallen Jealous! I had a chance to pick up tickets to see him in Sydney tomorrow but they were gone before I could pounce. 🙁

August 27, 2016

Shared today on Facebook

One of our greatest costumes ever! I took photos of how we did it.

How to: Cotton Candy / Fairy Floss Costume

August 27, 2016

How to: Cotton Candy / Fairy Floss Costume

Cotton Candy Costume Yesterday was Canva’s third birthday, and the plan was to have a “Carnival” themed party to celebrate. As you all know, the Snook and I don’t mess around when it comes to costumes. We wanted to do something original and fun. (No “sexy ringmaster” for us, thank you!) I searched Pinterest for ideas, and I even looked through a gallery of freak show performers.

Me: I had a hilarious image of you as a bearded lady
but that might be offensive
The Snook: well, I’m offended 😛

In the end we decided to play it a bit safer. The original plan was to be sideshow performers – either plate spinners or bottle balancers – until I stumbled across this: DIY Cotton Candy Costume. We both laughed at the idea and decided to go for it. I documented the entire process and figured I’d share it here.

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August 27, 2016