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How to make your own Pumpkin BB-8 Lantern (it’s not that hard)

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This amazing Pumpkin to BB-8 transformation with easy step by step directions is brought to you by a reader on the popular image sharing website imgur.

It does require some carving skills, but seriously, the original poster makes it look kindda easy. Or it could be that I am just looking at the pictures and thinking — “I can do that”. My daughter just saw it and thought that as well.

And with the new Star Wars Movie trailer upon us, the Star Wars mania has just started. Or is it the Halloween mania? Oh well.

Oh well. Guess what I am making for this Halloween?

You can get all the details here.

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Okay, so let me just say, I’m obsessed with these spoon cameo pendants from Sadie Seasongoods! If you’re into unique jewelry that has a vintage vibe, but with a modern twist, then you have to check these out. Seriously, I’ve been wearing mine non-stop, and every time I do, someone asks where I got it from. It’s definitely become one of those signature pieces for me.

If you’re wondering what exactly a spoon cameo pendant is, let me explain. Sadie Seasongoods takes actual spoons and transforms them into these beautiful pendants. Yes, you read that right—spoons! They’re upcycled, which is such a cool idea, and the designs feature intricate cameos. The mix of the shiny metal and the detailed artwork gives it such a timeless, charming look. Plus, each one feels totally one-of-a-kind.

I don’t know about you, but I love accessories that can make a statement. These spoons have this vintage charm to them—think retro with a little bit of modern edge. The cameos on the spoons range from cute florals to more abstract patterns. Each pendant feels like a piece of art, and you can tell a lot of care went into crafting them. You can see the full tutorial here.