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    How to Download Instagram Reel with Grabfy for Your Next Costume or Craft Project

    October 13, 2026 - By Alison Blaire

    Instagram Reels can be downloaded through Instagram's Download option or by using Grabfy's online tool with a copied link. This guide details methods for various devices, highlighting tips for organizing content and respecting creators' rights. Downloaded videos aid in crafting projects by providing offline access for instructions and inspiration.

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    Slave Leia Cosplay Tutorial Part 3: Making the Top

    May 12, 2026 - By Candy Keane

    I made the costume Kristen Bell wears in the movie Fanboys. So, this tutorial is about how I made that one. It is not screen accurate to the Slave Leia costume in Return of the Jedi, but it's something you can DIY, and it's easy to custom-fit and make adjustments for different top sizes.

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    Making Slave Leia Costume Part Two: The Skirt

    July 3, 2025 - By Candy Keane

    It took me well over a year to get to the second part of making the Slave Leia costume, but I finally finished it and published the video to YouTube. If you've seen the movie Fanboys, I made the costume Kristen Bell wears in the movie.

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    Jawsome DIY Shark Valentine Cards

    February 6, 2025 - By Candy Keane

    We’ve got a free printable for DIY Shark Valentine cards! Have a Jawsome Valentine’s Day this year with these cards that are a fun alternative to cards with sweets. Have a Jawsome Valentine’s Day! DIY shark Valentine cards are a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, especially for kids who love ocean animals. My son likes sharks, so we went with a Great White theme for Valentine’s Day and made shark cards with two real shark teeth attached. You can find real shark teeth in bulk on both Etsy and Amazon. (click here to see them on Amazon)…

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    Slave Leia Costume Pattern Part 1: The Gold Skirt Plates

    February 5, 2024 - By Candy Keane

    I've made over a hundred Slave Leia costumes over the years that have ended up on TV, in a movie, lots of magazines and two documentaries. And now that I no longer make them for sale, I'm sharing my patterns and tutorials on how to make the iconic costume for yourself.

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