I made my own CURSED vintage pumpkin buckets (a chatty catch up)

I have always wanted one of those vintage paper mache buckets from the 1920's or 1930's bust unfortunately all the real ones in good condition are VERY expensive. So I decided to make my own version from $2 pumpkin buckets from Walmart.
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[@deliawallace4426]

Came for the sewing content, stayed for the chaos. It makes me realise I am not alone.

[@csifan52]

Sameeeeee 🙂🙂🙂

[@ritasantiago1917]

Absolutely!!! 🤣

[@KnitzyKitzy]

Came for the estate sale. Stayed, subscribed and watched a lot of your past content for your personality, chaos, goat, sewing and the lovely dresses. Also the occasionally fur baby cameo.

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@danealconall6527]

Found her because of her collaboration with The Stitchery, but did the same for the same reasons!! Love her so much! ❤😊

[@marthamalone9791]

Don't remember when I first subscribed but always uplifted by your chaos. Good job on the buckets. In unusual circumstances I was fortunate to be in the orchestra for 3 musicals which made me aware of stage managers. I watched your video as such and more clearly understood the intricacies involved. It's a very intense detailed career. I'm sorry most are underpaid. Hope this changes in the near future. May God bless you and your family.

[@missvioletnightchild2515]

Exactly the same for me!

[@arianaodom6601]

Same. Estate sale was the gateway to Stephanie Chaos. Arrived for that’s a lot of stuff! Stayed for that’s a lot of awesome lady and content!

[@juliemeanor6531]

Top tip for crafting on your kitchen table. Get a plastic tablecloth, it covers the whole table, is washable, and with care lasts through lots of projects. Wipe it down let dry and stash away for the next messy project. I’ve had mine about 7 years, not bad for $4.99.

[@connie6545]

" . . . Because I know how much I am worth" BRAVO!! Sometimes it takes lifetime to see it in ourselves; sometimes never. 👏👏❤❤😊

[@MiffoKarin]

I came here for the sewing at some point, and stayed for the chaos and cute vintage outfits.

[@beckycollier-burgess1568]

I, an ex stage manager who instantly identified with you many things you say and do, found you via the Stitchery collab, and have since binged so much content, and become a channel member! Very much has become a comfort channel for me. Xx

[@stevezytveld6585]

_How to Survive Paper Mâche and Look Fabulous_ - For my glue-based papier mâche I a mixture that's basically 50-50 for water and glue. You want it to a thickness where it will adhere to the brush without dripping (you're aiming for a thick liquid rather than thick paste - Add the water to the glue, not the other way around; use the base of your paint brush to stir). Hint - you can also use paper towel if you want to capture a finer layer of detail. I have to try the new clays; I usually use plasticine from the Dollar Store to sculpt what I'm after for the final creation. Then just 'paint' on your glue to the paper that you've precut into smaller pieces. It should take about 24-48 hours to dry (you can use a hair dryer if you're in a hurry). The final and most important part in the process is to wear an apron of some sort and non-latex gloves (you can apparently develop an allergy to latex). Wipe down the bowl of the papier mâche when you're done. Also - you can use very thinned down wallpaper paste for the sticky stuff (generally works better with newsprint). _As for the clay mix..._ - Use a scoop of some sort to measure out how much clay you want to use. And, as Roy Scriber said in that gem of a movie, Jaws, "You need a deeper bowl"... put a damp cloth under the bowl to keep it from sliding around. Oh my goodness the final trick-or-treat buckets are amazing. So well done. All the best of the season to you and yours! - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh thank you! If I give it another try, I will use some of these tips.

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@StephanieCanada Hey, I was in mid-edit when you hit the heart button... tips for dealing with clay was added. Just finishing watching the video... Add wet to dry, just like in baking. Use water to smooth out the clay as much as you can. Biggest takeaway is to place a damp cloth under you bowl to keeping it from sliding around. _Plaster gauze tape_ - I cut the gauze into small, about 2" rectangles. Much, much easier to handle. Wear gloves and an apron. Lightly and quickly run the gauze through the water - in a skimming type of move. Use your fingers to smooth out the plaster until it is smooth and the gauze is no longer obvious. You can do a cast of your face with this stuff... smear an ungodly amount of Vaseline over your face. Tie a strip cut off of a garbage bag around your forehead - this will help release the mold you're making of you. Make sure to add more Vaseline to your eyebrows (or you'll be ready for the 1930's). For you're peepers, apply two damp rectangles of paper towels to your eyes. Wet the gauze, run it through your fingers until it's a smooth strip of plaster (probably 2 or 5 times). Slap it on your face. At first it's going to want to slide off; keep going. Wait for about 30 to 45 minutes (time well spent in questioning your life choices...). The gauze is dry when it stops being cold. If you want to, you can then put a layer of Vaseline over the inside of the mold and mix up some plaster and pour it in... ta da, your face in 3D. You can now sculp things to Spirit Glue to your face... Use a cheep tarp as a tablecloth? If you buy a go-pro for the girls holding the camera in place, you could claim it as a business expense? Next time try using a contrasting colour in coloured pencil for drawing on your painting lines? Bunch of years back I talked my way into an exhibit featuring local artists at the Museum of Nature here in Ottawa. "The Nature in Art" show (or "The Art of Nature"; always get that backwards). My contribution was three sculptures and open workshop lino-printing workshop for the weekend. They were figures from nature rendered (see, artist talk, sigh) of local animals transformed into gothic aged copper gargoyles to watch over Centretown. The sculptures were made out of chicken wire, newspaper, wallpaper paste, plasticine, covered in a layer of paper towel, painted with a copper paint that will age when the chemical whatever liquid that's added. Lessons learned? Gloves are a game changer. And if you can manage artist-talk you can talk your way into anything gallery related???

[@lenabreijer1311]

Gloves, gloves, gloves! Especially the nitrile or vinyl ones for the ick factor. They are so easily available these days. And vinyl apron.

[@kimj3981]

I really enjoy your videos. I think I got here via Charlie’s/@TheStitchery’s channel. Like her channel, I enjoy that you really do seem to enjoy your own process. Your sense of humour and willingness to show when things don’t go quite right is delightful. I like that your sewing room and fabric storage is like real life, and not an immaculate showpiece that is so curated it feels fake. I’m looking forward to this next adventure of yours. BTW, I keep an old but sturdy plastic shower curtain around just for messy projects like the paper maché. It keeps the extraneous messes to a minimum.

[@annahackman2539]

Cathy (& accidentally Steve), thank you for your insights. I sent this video to a friend of mine who tried to make a papier-mâché globe a couple years ago. Your words of wisdom are very insightful and so far, every time you have commented on a video that I have watched, it has been a delight. Again, thank you.

[@CallMeAL1]

Came from the ether(algorithm), stayed for the chaos in crafting, shared you with my bestie because y’all are doppelgängers (from the stage managing and little white bichon doggo down to the bottle red hair and cosplay love). Please, should you ever decide to come to C2E2 in Chicago, alert us in advance so I can force her to find you for me because she attends EVERY year in costume 😂

[@sockgoblin2942]

I used to be a stage manager- for one play, a small student production. I was a student as well. And I had no idea what I was supposed to do because I had never been taught on what a stage manager’s duties were aside from a broad idea. And as I sat there, being miserable above the stage as I called the show, I saw my future laid out before me. A career of unstable employment, with too much work for too little pay, which was something I was supposed to do gladly in the name of ART (the theatre community in the city where I was was relatively tightly-knit, so there was always the threat of “if you fuck up or go too hard against what we give you, you will Never Work Again”. We were being taught the ins and outs of different areas of theatre and its production, but we were not taught to advocate for ourselves outside of safety) which was something I was starting to care less and less about. So I dropped out of drama school! So I get why you left stage managing behind. Now I’m in fashion school, and I love to watch your videos while I’m doing my drawing assignments (YT recommended me your Dorothy video and that’s how I got here)! Wish you luck in all your future endeavours!

[@FallacyBites]

For my first SM experience, my training was literally: "just watch the rehearsals, and if you notice the actors doing anything that will affect the set, let the set designer know." Yeah... 4 Opera/Musicals like that. Later on, I learned that basically I was an Assistant SM who also called the show...

[@moondreamerpublishing4036]

I was wishing gloves for you to help with all the texture! As well as a mask for the clay during the powder portion and perhaps a plate or platter under to catch the drips. 🎃👻🎃💀

[@ushere5791]

stephanie dear, you are way underrated! you are freakin' hilarious and delightfully chaotic. i was rofl'ing at the beginning of your video. looking forward to seeing lots more cosplays! :)

[@hannzapie]

I made my way over via your collab with the Stitchery, and stayed for the sewing, vintage pattern discussions, and managed chaos (the cute dogs are an added bonus). I've also really enjoyed your videos when you talk about stage & event management!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

This reminds me of my son's assignment from a High School teacher (over 25 years ago). He needed a punch balloon, lots of newspapers, lots of white school glue, a map of the World, washable paints, brushes and his mother (me) to read and follow the instructions to get the job done. We spent a whole Saturday making an uneven large paper ball. Later (the next weekend) when the paper mache was dry, I ended up reminded my son to finish this project for his grade. Bobby used a thick safety pin to break the punch ball inside the paper ball (he should have left it alone). He then spent very little time painting a very child like map of the world on that paper ball; however, the dining room table, chairs, kitchen sink, floor and everything he touched was left for me to spend many hours scrubbing up after him again. Monday morning he took the home made globe to the High School. Weeks went by and he told me nothing. I finally asked about the grade he received for that globe. He told me, "NOTHING". I asked, ""Why?" He said, "Because someone used the globes to drop-kick in the hall; and, no one got a grade."

[@gigi3242]

If you ever work with the "clay" or plaster again, or anything that has dust, please wear a mask. Love your pumpkin creations. Love how into Halloween you are. If you are going to get more into cosplay, maybe do a colab with Ash LG; they do cosplay, larp and are bonkers for Halloween. Thanks for the content, have a lovely week. May you stay safe from Milton.

[@buzzy.bee.crafts]

Thank you for this comment! I was cringing with worry seeing her breathe it all in 🫣😟

[@gigi3242]

@@buzzy.bee.crafts Yeah, it's scary how many people don't wear masks when using these and similar substances; either because they don't know, or they don't take it seriously. Have a wonderful week buzzy.

[@Mommamacnz]

As a recent recipient of a plaster art piece (I broke two bones in my foot three Saturdays ago and was in a cast from toes to knee) I can relate to the amazingness of the plaster strips. They go on wet, smooth amazingly well and dry astoundingly quickly. And with the number of layers that my foot and lower leg were wrapped in I can say it was heavy. Loved the words from your husband at the end. You both are great

[@chaostiverdant6196]

Suggestion for other crafters: Vapour barrier (with table cloth clips) to protect your table, and nitrile gloves (Costco) to protect your hands.

[@VintageVermilion]

Came for sewing content plus the promise of chaos and snark- my kind of vibe. Subscribed before the great vintage estate haul, during which I kept thinking “Girl, you needed a bigger U Haul”🤪

[@m.maclellan7147]

Bravo ! A fun romp ! These turned out great ! That glow in thr dark paint was a fantastic idea. Loved all your outfits ! Pretty sure you nade them all ! Worth staying up late for.

[@gemmaswain2251]

Thanks, Stephanie, for helping me learn a new craft. And a new word; "lottle".

[@StephanieCanada]

Happy to share my weird created words with the world.

[@teelehansen4995]

Lol, we used flour and water for paper mache when I was a kid. That stuff needed to be slid off the paper so it wasn't too soupy. That feeling was similar to what yours... Ahem, looked like at the start. 😂

[@PamWillis-o4v]

I came for the sewing. Love all things sewing, vintage patterns and your approach to projects! I am proud of you- as instructed!😂 Also, the ick was palpable and brought me back to elementary school projects. I’m not a fan of that feeling myself. We love you too, Ned.

[@phranerphamily]

I think I came early-ish on to your channel with some of the unboxing that was suggested to me and stayed because even though you're a bit younger than I am our sense of humors are very in line. The plaster that you used on the cat I got my leg wrapped in things that look like that twice once when I was three and once when I was 21 because that's what doctors used prior to the fiberglass wraps to deal with broken bones. Stuff is dang heavy and they would wrap it up many many layers. I always watch to the end of your videos because being a paid KZbin memember you get more money from me if I watch to the end. I'm here for it also cosplay sewing crafting whatever you want to do I'm here for it.

[@annetteavery3349]

I love your KZbin’s, they are informative, useful and eye opening. It’s lovely to see the old fashions of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, cosplay outfits and the chaos we sometimes get just proves there is always more than one way to get the result ❤🇬🇧

[@lighteningbug]

I've done a lot of papermached pinatas and I find newspaper (flyers from the mail) work much better. We also use a much thicker glue mixture than you did. The cat is adorable in regular light, but both are AMAZING glow-in-the-dark. That is so cool!

[@crinolinegremlin]

I am VERY proud of you for the restraint you showed! And as someone who left technical theater due to the (lack of) pay, along with the sexism and harassment from male actors, I fully understand how bitter sweet it is. I miss it but I love having enough creative energy to work on my own projects

[@margotmolander5083]

I can over when your video on the reproduction walkaway dress was linked in the comments on a Rachel Maksey video, stayed for chaos sewing and an education in vintage patterns. I hope you and your family are safe in all the hurricanes!

[@victoriaringeisen3352]

So I craft quite a bit- a few tips since my kiddos love to craft as well😊 1- metal trays /plastic trays just for crafting. Paint, glue: everything can go on, dry and then peel off later. I have old divider plastic plates that are great for beads & other projects that have small rollable bits. 2-gloves can be a saver. While I personally like the feel of water/glue/dirt, it’s not everyone’s jam so I keep food gloves on hand for that (and also to make various foods that need to be done by hand but for food safety reasons, I feel better making with gloves). 3-plastic tablecloths or trash bags. Honestly, it just makes clean up easier. I personally like the ones with a fabric back so I reuse them but I have absolutely used what’s on hand in a pinch (old grocery bags, the single use tablecloths). If you’re really lucky, you can find vinyl (thick, almost hard to bend) that’s able to be cut to size. I found mine at teacher supply store that were intended to be used on desks in place of white boards but I use this puppies for any craft that I don’t want on any surface. A tad late to help at this point but hey, give it a try if you want something like these I the future.

[@kellyngrey4950]

I showed up because YT kept suggesting your vintage/new pattern comparison video. I don't even sew? But then it autoplayed your Deadpool Taco Shirt Dress and I stayed because you're ridiculous and hilarious. My granny would say you're a hoot! Admittedly, I'm not into holiday crafty crap, but my sister loves this stuff and she's been talking about doing paper mache pumpkins. She's also a crazy cat lady. Soooooo, this is perfect! Because all your mistakes will save her some headache! I guess this is a terrible way of saying that I'm glad you'll be making more content.

[@Dove-qj1cd]

My brother also worked in technical theater, at the community production level, and he made decision to leave for similar reasons and he is so, so much happier. It's absolutely devastating to see how people with such passion and skill get treated in that industry. The show doesn't go on without it!!!

[@littlespottedgecko]

I started watching for the sewing and pattern comparisons and stayed for the wonderful variety of projects and your energy and humour! Both my daughter and I love your videos and will be looking forward to all the chaos to come! Also with you on the texture thing, we made a full head wolf mask out of Papier mache for my daughter a couple of Halloween's ago, handling the glue was definitely uncomfortable for me, although my daughter was happily sticking herself to everything with no issues whatsoever.

[@anne-marie339]

So exciting seeing your channel continue to grow! I only discovered you this year through Charlie at The Stitchery (who I also discovered this year) as part of my journey back to sewing after many years. Your chaos and humour have kept me watching and exploring your backlog 😊

[@laurad431]

I’ve been watching you since your 80 pounds of free patterns video. I’m so glad more people are finding you! It doesn’t matter what you do your personality always shines through and that’s why I stayed. Gloves. Get thee gloves.

[@EtchedInTimeLLC]

They turned out great! Such a vintage vibe!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you! I thought so too!

[@karen4you]

I was yelling at the screen, you need a much bigger bowl and a dust mask! Also maybe add a little water to the glue in a mason jar and mix. Then I got out my mini screaming goat 🐐 for additional sound effects. Do enjoy a craft project and the suspense watching if you survive the process without ruining your clothing. I have some destroyed clothing for messy crafting. If I check my mailbox and neighbor sees me they ask if I am painting a room! I watch because you do a great job making entertaining informative videos.

[@marilynhylenski9948]

Was looking to watch some sewists as I had recently retired and wanted to start sewing again and came across the walkaway dress challenge (no I didn’t make it) and decided to click on your channel. Very glad I did😊. I enjoy all your videos and have ordered several items from your back room finds store. Love these pumpkins you’re making.

[@Tri_AgainProject]

I love vintage & creative expression, seeing people go through the process of designing start to finish. :)

[@kfries1282]

The "Rejected" reference warmed my heart in measures I cannot describe!

[@linannrowat348]

lol🤣 i love you creative chaos and how you used what you had at hand to get that one shot. even if you did not use your hands! thanks you for sharing yourself with us it has help me look at the world in a better light.🥰

[@anniejonsson7963]

I found my way here from The Stitchery and your collab with Charlie. Since using patterns make me nervous I figured your pattern videos would be good to "un-nervous" me. Now I'm here for your personality, the chaos and anything you are up to 😊. Also, my fingers and my brain are so happy that they are not crafting with you (same stickiness ick as you have).

[@mooshuswitch2910]

I love your channel! Also... you know what isn't fun? Watching someone hit the buy button to order $300 decor pumpkins... What is fun? Watching someone make pumpkins!!! I love the struggle! I love that I can do my own crafts while watching this! And I love the inspiration I get from watching everyday people making things while in complete chaos!!! Go forth and make whatever your heart desires because we are all going to gobble it up!

[@kristinemunchkin]

I stage managed as my core hobby till about 6 years ago when I moved. I miss it very much but I do think that I get a better balance with family time not doing theater, and less money. Now I get to enjoy going to the community shows than having to deal with all that comes with.....that....I am thankful to found the sewing community

[@maribrown1361]

These are super cute!! Add that project to my list! I'll be looking for pumpkin buckets on clearance for next year 😂 How sweet is Mr Canada!? Hi Ned! I think it's safe to say that we all love you too!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you! You should make one, it is actually super fun once it is all done.

[@dagnolia6004]

came for your crazy cute face in unremembered thumbnail. stayed for the rollercoaster of your emotions; up, down, and sideways. also like the evil laugh, the screams of frustration, and the i am angry, but trying to be an adult, eyebrows!

[@NesjeNahr]

I'm sorry to hear you're not a stage manager anymore especially when you love it so much.. Thanks for bringing the fun joy and chaos for us to watch. The pumkins turned out great.

[@custoMary.designs.creations]

I showed up after searching for sewing youtubers and then I went down the rabbit hole and here we are. I watched under my first account and now the business account. Happy to see you growing and changing and embracing that. Now I shall judge you. as a crafter with many many messy things (it's me, I'm the messy things) and a sensory sensitive goblin, I CLUTCHED my PEARLS when -you touched the glue water, you poured the clay, all of the textures you touched all of 'em. lmao I love every minute of this. It's so exciting to get to see you grow and explore stuff, your chaotic joy is contagious and infectious. genuinely appreciate you choosing to share your light with others.

[@custoMary.designs.creations]

the only thing I would say as even a suggestion, only because you mentioned the eyes on the cat, you could outline the pupil slit in black paint and it would blend that into the darkness inside the cat's sooooooul.

[@kathibarnard5223]

I truly appreciate your making a huge mess in your home just for my entertainment.😛 I joined you WAY before the estate haul. I do love your sarcastic sense of humor. It is very similar to mine.

[@leahc8042]

Aww that was too cute. I like how your kitty and pumpkin turned out! Crafting in chaos! I found your channel through a sewing reddit comment about modern patterns sucking so much and I love your take on crafting!

[@roxiepoe9586]

I first saw you when you went thrift shopping with Lady Rebecca Fashion. I laughed so much. So, I started watching you here. If you do small 'stage manager' gigs, some of the really large, flashy, modern churches actually use professionals for their 'community worship experience'. It is not ever a full time job, but most of them have learned that using the volunteers available in their congregation leads to mega costs in broken equipment and dissatisfaction among the supporters who pay the bills. Anyhow, it is a steady small time investment income for a guy I know in Texas who has lots of small jobs to pay for his passion job. Just thought I would mention it. :)

[@winifred1407]

Absolutely loved the craft night! I caught one of your vintage pattern videos a couple of months back - watched you make an awesome vintage outfit (as I always wanted but thought I couldn’t). I have a small vintage pattern collection and you inspired me to break open a pattern and make a dress. Your thoughtful, inspiring Stephanie-isms are why I keep coming back. You are beautiful in everything you sew!!! Thank you and continue being your awesome self!😊

[@donnacoleman4624]

How cute those buckets are!! I love that u just jumped in and did your own thing with the ooey gooey. Halloween has always been my fav, and these buckets remind me of my childhood. Im only 64, but in my childhood neighborhood everyone made their own decorations and i remember buckets much like these. Great memories for me. Now that I see the "how to" basics, ill be trying it myself. Im so pleased u will be making more cosplay videos, i loved dorothy❤ I love YOU and your sewing videos, your cosplay, and your CHAOS. 😂😅

[@mauryamm2154]

Oh, my gosh! GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES!!! Nitrile gloves are your best friend to keep your hands clean but also to protect you from the icks! 💜

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

For cutting out specific shapes in plastic I tend to put on some painters or masking tape then draw the shape then cut. It tends to help me keep things even. Bonus points if you can take the tape from the piece you cut out and put it on the second spot for better symmetry

[@donnasdelights6417]

I love watching every thing you do! Thank you for entertaining us as well as teaching, informing and making us smile.

[@Inlelendri]

For me, it was the review of that one craft fair/convention thing, and I actually find your chaos soothing. Due to a traumatic brain injury, there's a lot of things I can't do (and being a perfectionist about shit just...adds to the fun), so your approach to doing things actually help a whole bloody lot in me still doing things (as I write, I just realise that I've messed up on a crochet bedcover, but I'm not panicking, I'm not). Also, you put in the cheeks because the cheeks highlight the grin whether it goes there or not. So, you knew what you were doing even if you didn't.

[@Susanfuzz]

Literally as you announced the reveal, KZbin cut to a Meow Wolf ad and I was “damn girl that’s excellent decor” lol Your punkins turned out so cute!!

[@kaelynharris1895]

I LOVE how these turned out! The cat is simply adorable and mischievous :) you endured so many terrible textures

[@janebaker745]

Love them both, love hearing you chat, brilliant thank you... I haven't watched your estate sale video... as I came across your channel as I love costume making ... wish I was closer but all my love to you and your family from over the pond in West Wales In the UK xx

[@tammymcc327]

I just love watching you for your quirky sense of humor, and the fact that you are not perfect in what you do. You are funny and entertaining. When I start my own channel when I figure it out) l, I will most likely utilize some of your style. Keep up your Kaos!!

[@g.cosper]

I ADORED your Dorothy dress video! And I stay for the chaos - you get me. Oh yeah, and of course, the goat the first time I saw you I couldn't stop laughing. I've been an addict ever since

[@BiankaBowman]

They turned out so cute! I love the use of the glow paint. 🎃🐈‍⬛Hello Mr. Canada. We love you too🎃

[@AmPlant]

The pumpkin is adorable! I love the face you gave it

[@amysgraham]

I love the black dress with the white Halloween center! We are proud of you for not making it harder than it needed to be!

[@Christine-vu4ej]

Love it..glow in the dark paint is a fab touch. Stuff of nightmares for my past 6 year scaredy-cat self 😆

[@helenleonardi7785]

I believe I found you searching for sewing videos and found the walkaway dress challenge. I have since made 3 walkaway dresses, I know you're not a fan but I love playing with the contrast option and it seems to fit me well. I love your content and can't wait to see your cosplay ideas ❤

[@josi_k.]

This is the first video I saw on ur channel, and I've subscribed as well! The process was very fun to watch, and I love the outcome, especially the glow in the dark twist! I need to go to the Dollar store tomorrow, I need to make my own now!

[@atorres8760]

I can’t remember how I got here but I stayed because I love seeing someone as chaotic as me. And your projects turn out great! I used to love putting on plaster casts back in the day. I think we used a lot less water so maybe less ick 😂

[@LaLayla99]

As a former theatre jack-of-all-trafes, I feel you on missing it. I especially miss stage mgmt and directing. Sadly, I too, had to give it up due to lack of adequate pay and the need to pay bills (including student loans for the theatre degree that allowed me to work in theatre...) Hopefully I can return at some point in the future. Love your channel!

[@blaaaaaaarrrrr]

Came here for the estate sale, was hooked by your personality. I watched pretty much all of your sewing and pattern content even though I don't sew clothes. Wouldn't have the patience. I do sew quilts though.😅 I'm looking forward to future content you will be creating. Just because I like your humor and your personality. 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@HadleyLily]

If I'm honest I don't remember how I got here but I truly love your channel and humor so whatever you decide to do I will support it ❤

[@brendasorenson6186]

The cat 🐈 is my favorite! Brought back (good) memories of 5th-6th grade art class. We paper-mached using newspaper (when people actually read real newspapers) and wallpaper paste (I have no idea where to find real wallpaper paste anymore). You soaked the paper to soften it. Also, I read that you can actually lightly sand paper mache after it dries to eliminate a few bumps. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@CraftsyPenguin]

Great job with the buckets, I am amazed you were able to fight that ick factor and win :) Congrats to the big crowd of subscribers! I'll keep watching every single video (time to return to the Box numero duo actually, I'm catching up), trying to comment and like. I just love the honest, fun, chaotic vibe around here :)) It's kinda sad that the situation around stage managing jobs is not great, I can see why it suited you... wishing you great success and joy on these different paths, you're doing awesome with the shop and channel already :)

[@kiryanna]

They're both delightfully unhinged and I'm so here for it. I'm not usually big on seasonal decor, but this is really making me want to make my own

[@ljshaw8516]

Enjoyed the fun and humor of it all! You never have a dull moment and I love that about your channel. Yes, you got me at the huge purchase video - hadn't seen you before that. Congrats on all you do and accomplish. I can only imagine all the work that goes into a content creator. Keep me smiling 🙂 because otherwise my life is pretty dull 👏

[@ushere5791]

omg, they're both adorable!! love them both--they're perfection! and this whole video was hilarious!

[@ruthcollins7734]

😂 Actually turned out better than I thought it would. Love your videos. You ALWAYS make me smile.♥

[@bravehearticus]

Kudos for the Stanley knife cat eye skills. Perfectly symmetrical. I could never do that

[@lindaanderson3366]

Love them both. And the chaos is awesome, feels so homey and comfortable.

[@KenZchameleon]

My first order from your shop was December 2022, but I honestly don't remember which video was the first because I went back to the beginning and caught up. I know I watched your estate sale and then stacking all the fabric up to the ceiling when they were posted. I love all your videos because I always learn something. From this video I learned that the clay-covered pumpkin is heckin creepy and I will never make one. Yay for creepy Halloween!

[@kida4star]

I absolutely love this. You are absolutely my kind of chaos. Absolutely looking forward to your further adventures in whatever.

[@rabbitlovesraven]

I came for the sewing vids, stayed for the chaos

[@thejaneymac6385]

What a cute project! Loved watching and seeing your Halloween dresses too 😊

[@velvetvert9431]

I can't stop shaking my hands out to try to get the sensation of papier mâché off them just watching this. You're so brave.

[@lesleyplage-rohrman5945]

This was so much fun to watch. Love your style and personality and the cat and pumpkin look great. subscribed

[@pkmnmastertash]

I believe I came over from Charlie from The Stichery because when I hear 'Canada' I always want to check out frllow Canadian creators, then realized my mistake 😅 but stayed because your personality resonates with me! 😁 It's funny to me that the ick for you is the glueing of paper on fake pumpkins, because that's exactly why I can't carve real pumpkins. The texture of the insides is an absolute nope for me. But I can't stand sticky either, so once that glue starts to get tacky on my fingers, it'd be awful for me too. 🫠 Much love from Ontario, Canada 😂

[@karengoldie6801]

LOVE the kitty! He definitely gives a vintage vibe. I might have to give it a go!

[@jessiepfeiffer210]

So glad you're ok! Was concerned when I heard about the cyclone that ripped through Florida (I'm an Aussie, sue me 😂) I'm loving the pumpkin & cat; though the cat is giving me Alice: Madness Returns vibes and some of the music used earlier sounded like a variation of the game theme 😁 so cool, love the work Steph ❤

[@ginninadances]

Cannot remember how I found you, but glad that I did. You do the human thing in a way that vibes well with me 😊

[@bethknapp4935]

These came out adorable!!!!! You did a great job!!!!! Your videos make me happy!!! ❤😊

[@lunalou3489]

Have to say I would have midge podged it and used a paint brush. Ick factor gone lol. Loved this video.

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh that would've been a good idea too!

[@eileenhildreth8355]

Stephanie, i have been watching you s8nce covid times, always look forward to yoyr cotent for your personality, the fun, the doggos, the memories the vintage stuff bring up. Will watch all you ceate. . Ih and glives and a mask fir plaster, clay stuff. Blessings from Aotearoa

[@KatieRae_AmidCrisis]

Dear Stephanie - greetings and warm wishes from me in the UK. I have been watching your channel for a number of years, now - since well before the estate sale video. I can't remember what brought me to it... I think it was in Times of Covid. I don't sew; I greatly admire those who do. I enjoy vintage - and particularly how YT has given me a window into the world of American vintage. But the charm of your channel is *you*. The unique you-ness that you bring to your delightful content. You deserve your channel success - long may it continue ❤️

[@thecalicoheart7946]

This, except that I do sew and also I loved the walkaway dress series. 😁 Thank you for all you share. 💝

[@subliminalphish]

Love the cat ! Reminds me of my childhood . Being a young girl in the 60's i saw that cat in many comic books . It's what they advertised for us kids . Thanks for the retrospect... Love it !

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianegraydon1143]

I wasn't sure how this would work ...but watching you go through all these products was fun and an eye opener to what I don't want to use...happy Halloween

[@lilmousechan]

Thumbs up for the husband helping while his chaotic wife crafts! ❤🎃🐈‍⬛

[@belindacoba5158]

i found before the state sale, I liked that even though I don´t buy patterns, I make my own I got curious and I though you are charismatic and likeable and then the state sale happend and make the office jokes and got me glue on, no pun intended.

[@dschriv2]

I really enjoy your channel. Love your personality! Congrats on reaching 50k! 💗

[@aquaaurora2747]

"WE DEMAND.. A SHURBBERY!!' Awesome pales. The pumpkin's texture reminds me of cheese puffs though.

[@Kara_25]

I love your pattern drop videos. So glad you’re going to keep doing them! ❤

[@dianemiller7994]

It’s got to be a heck of a lot of fun living with you. Those decorations came out great!

[@miaochs7716]

Plastic wrap under craft paper or plastic table cover under project to protect wood table

[@StephanieCanada]

I thought of that too late, but thankfully my table did come clean.

[@m.maclellan7147]

I use a garbage bag cut open. The large heavy duty type ! I once was a very poor young gal & used several taped together for a shower curtain when I first moved into an Apt. I was poor from the "First, Last, Security" apt costs ! Worked fine. A couple paychecks later got a real one ! P.s. actually, shower liners are pretty cheap at 'Dollar stores', might be a good thing to have for crafting if you do a lot of it !?