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How a rainy weekend and “The Bear” led to our most fun Halloween product yet
Oct
A Rainy Weekend Discovery
Picture this: a rainy weekend in Florida with a Nor’easter rolling through. My usual beach plans were canceled, so I did what any reasonable person would do – I dove into my “to watch” list and stumbled across The Bear on Hulu.
If you haven’t watched it yet, stop reading this and go watch it NOW. I’ll wait.
Seriously though, I was immediately hooked. The intensity, the kitchen chaos, the character development – and yes, Carmy’s iconic tattoos. As someone who doesn’t have any tattoos (yet!), I’ve become increasingly fascinated by them as they’ve become more mainstream and artistic. There’s something about the personal stories behind each design that draws me in.
The Temporary Tattoo Paper Experiment
That fascination led me down a rabbit hole researching tattoos, which somehow landed me on temporary tattoo paper. Wait – you can print your own temporary tattoos at HOME? Game changer!
I ordered a pack immediately.
That first weekend after it arrived? Let’s just say everyone I knew became my canvas. Friends, family, neighbors – I was like a kid with a new toy, testing different designs and seeing how realistic they could look. (My apologies to everyone who had to explain their random temporary tattoos at work on Monday!)
From Obsession to Product
Fast forward a few weeks, and Halloween was approaching. I couldn’t stop thinking about Carmy’s character and how his tattoos are such a recognizable part of who he is.
So naturally, I decided to BE Carmy for Halloween.
I printed his iconic arm tattoos on my temporary tattoo paper, threw on a white t-shirt and navy apron, and voilà – instant costume! The reaction was incredible. People immediately recognized the character, and I must have been asked a dozen times, “Wait, how did you do the tattoos?!”
That’s when the lightbulb went off: if I wanted to dress as Carmy, other people probably did too. Why not make it easy for them?
That’s how our Carmy The Bear Costume Temporary Tattoo Set was born – straight from my own Halloween experience!
We designed a complete tattoo sheet with Carmy’s iconic arm designs, pre-mirrored them so they print correctly (because trust me, figuring out printer settings is annoying), and created a simple step-by-step instruction guide. Basically, I packaged up everything I wished I’d had when I was scrambling to put my costume together. Now anyone can transform into “Yes Chef” Carmy without the trial and error!
Want to Try It Yourself?
The secret ingredient? Printable temporary tattoo paper. This stuff is seriously fun to experiment with – not just for Halloween costumes, but for trying out tattoo ideas before committing to the real thing, testing designs, or just having fun at parties.
Quick tip: Get the inkjet printer version (that’s what most home printers use) and make sure to let the printed design dry for a few minutes before applying. Trust me on this one!
For the complete Carmy look, you’ll also need a plain white t-shirt and a navy blue apron. Simple supplies, big impact!
Our Mission Continues
As always, a portion of every purchase from CraftsThatCare.com – including our new Carmy tattoo set – goes toward supporting causes we care deeply about. Learn more about our mission to give back through:
- Breast Cancer Support and Research – Fighting for a cure and supporting survivors
- Pet Adoptions – Helping rescue animals find their forever homes
- Hunger Relief – Ensuring no one goes to bed hungry
- Veterans Support – Honoring and assisting those who served
So when you grab our Carmy tattoo set for your Halloween costume, you’re not just getting a fun DIY project – you’re also contributing to these important causes. That’s what “Crafts That Care” means to us.
Ready to Channel Your Inner Carmy?
Who knows? Maybe you’ll get as hooked on temporary tattoos as I did that rainy weekend. Just maybe warn your friends first. 😊
What about you? Have you watched The Bear? Are you dressing up as anyone from the show for Halloween? Drop a comment below – I’d love to hear your costume plans!
Happy crafting (and yes chef-ing!),
Tracy
CraftsThatCare.com