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Friday, September 25, 2009

Halloween Costume Ideas

Originally, I sat down to try to compile a link list of cute Halloween costume ideas, especially for the kids. I failed. I failed big time. I can't even find anything that has cute ideas. If you have found a site that has even one good Halloween Costume idea send it my way. I think the internet search for this category is so frustrating because "Halloween Costumes" is such a popular search. It makes it very difficult to wade through all the junky sites to find something good. Please let us know if you have found one! OR share your idea here. I'll post a few things I've done in the past 


Last year the kids were Super Why and Princess Presto. I made both of these costumes by adapting other patterns. The mask was made out of cardboard, hot glue, and fabric. The logo was downloaded and printed on iron-on paper. Throw some capes on and you've got reading super heros!





Here we have a tinkerbell complete with wings from the dollar spot and pom poms attached to her shoes.(I know its not a very good picture but I didn't have many to choose from)


The first kids costume I ever made. Just black pants and shirt with 4 pairs of purple socks. (One for babies feet, one for babies hands, and two pairs for the other legs. Body suit was sewn out of purple fur and four black legs were attached at the sides. Pretty easy as far as sewing goes.

And my personal favorite-The Ewok. This was the best and the easiest costume I've ever made (No sewing involved as long as you can find a bear outfit). Its just a bear costume (from Children's Place I think) with a burlap hood that I fashioned. I just added a few little decorations with beads and leather strips and there you have it-an Ewok.

Ok-If you have a good idea or know where we can find good ideas, post them here!

3 comments:

alise said...

I liked this tutorial for capes
http://pukingpastilles.com/?p=57
I've also done an easy cowboy-jeans and a button up western looking shirt with dollar store cowboy hat and accessories.

Stephanie said...

Wow, I'm impressed. We always made costumes growing up, but I admit I haven't made one for my own kid before. Maybe I'll get inspired this year.

Meanwhile, I love your new layout! Very cool.

Davina said...

I ordered this costume from Kmart this year and found out today that it is out of stock and they are not shipping it to me! Would you be willing to sell this costume? Let me know! davinaleezer@gmail.com