Archive for the 'Halloween' Category

I’m a big holiday fan. It’s not that I go all out, but rather I really, really enjoy the Holidays. I love the thought put into everything, from the food, the the clothing, to the decorations and so much more. It’s a fun time to be creative and expressive. Imaginations run wild with the possibilities.

Now, as a mom to a 2 year old, it’s kind of giggly fun. Everything is new through her eyes. I find myself wanting to try things I haven’t done for years, just because Iz will get to experience it.

Here’s a sneak peak into our decorating for Halloween this year (more as we get closer):

I wish I had found *cuter* skulls. These are kind of gross in their mean-ness. She still loved them. Has anyone found *cute* skulls? Oh do tell!

This is part of Iz’s costume. We are all going to be pirates. I’m making a little apron-ish thing for her to wear as part of her costume. One of the rules this year is to use only what we have (it’s a great rule, might just as well be a standing one forever, makes it more fun!)

These are all the pieces. All rectangles. I had envisioned something a little different than what I sketched below, but as I’m working on it, I’m in love with it.

This is what most of my flat sketches look like. Actually, they have a lot more writing on them with different colors and numbers crossed out and re-written over and over again. (I keep all of them, in little books and folders – great for referring to later.)

I showed it to Iz this morning in progress, explaining that it was for her pirate costume, and she said, ” No, it’s too bling”. I kid you not. I’ve never said the word bling to her, except for when she was just a few months old and in love with the bling someone was wearing in the office I was working in.

There’s lots of great costume inspiration out there:

Sew, Mama, Sew! Halloween Pool

Intructables Costumes

Makezine Halloween Archives

And if you are nearby – don’t forget out getting some help with your costume at LuckyStitches this weekend:

Costume Night (a LuckyStitches and Art Star Event)

Skill Level – ALL WELCOME!
$35 plus the cost of any supplies

Session A – Wednesday, Oct 17 6pm-9pm
Session B – Wednesday, Oct 24 6pm-9pm

Are you putting together your costume and need a little help? Starting from a commercial pattern? Making it up as you go along? Come stitch, sew, paint, glue, you name it, get help and advice.

Supplies Needed: It will vary. Are you planning on sewing? Then bring your machine and kit and all needed materials. Are you planning on using glue and paint? Then bring your base costume and the items needed for embellishing and we’ll warm up the glue guns!

Costume Emergency (a LuckyStitches and Art Star Event)

Skill Level – ALL WELCOME
Suggested donations starting at $10

Session A – Saturday Oct 20 9AM-12PM
Session B – Saturday, Oct 27 9am-12pm

Come for 10 minutes or come for 3 hours. Spread out and work in the space, get advice, a helping hand, use the glue guns or a sewing machine.

Supplies Needed: Bring whatever you are working on, including embellishments