Hi friends,
Today we have silly mustaches using pistachio shells. My pistachio’s inspired me recently haha. I thought we’d cleverly make mustaches out of pistachios and call them, “mustachios”: mustache + pistachios. What I didn’t know was that mustachio was a real word(they’re fancy mustaches) and there were many kinds/styles of mustaches & proper names for them. WHAT? I mean, who would have known my crazy plan to make and call these mustaches, “mustachios” would ACTUALLY be the correct term for them?! Separate from all this fun, I read about the origin’s of the mustache & word, the different styles & names, and of some of the famous people who had/have signature ‘staches’. Really! For no apparent reason, I just couldn’t stop. Don’t get me talking about beards because that’ll be a whole nother post = ) We ultimately chose the Fu Manchu and Handlebar styles in our search, and had so much fun creating them. Which style would you choose?! Click on the mustache link for some ideas and have a laugh creating these!
*Click on photos for closer look
What You'll Need
White Construction Paper
Colored Paper (eyes)
Pencil
Scissors
Glue Gun/Liquid Glue
(16-24) Pistachio Shell Halves
Craft Paint & Brush(mustache)
Crayons (eyebrows, lips)
Paper Plate/Newspaper
optional: Glue Stick
The Steps
Crack your pistachios and lay shells with opening faced down onto a paper plate or newspaper.
Paint in brown, tan, black, ginger, etc.
Set aside to dry 5min
3. Use your craft paint bottle as the guide for the eyes and trace onto the colored paper.
4. Cut out and glue to the upper part of the paper with stick glue or liquid glue.
5. Choose your ‘stach’ style and position your shells about 3 inches below the eyes.
6. Once you’re happy with the look, carefully apply plenty of hot glue or liquid glue(we opted for liquid glue).
Let dry for about 1o-15min.
7. Use the crayon to make eyebrowns and then pencil in a mouth before using the crayons.
That’s it!
Naomi dediced on the Fu Manchu mustache in tan, blond eyebrows (barely visible), blue eyes, and sparkling teeth : ].]
I chose the Handebar mustache in black, black eyebrowns, brown eyes, and an open smile
: ))
What do you think?! Aren’t they dashing fellows?
Happy crafting!
Amanda and Naomi
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