Post Halloween Post Part 2

Hey everybody! Yes, we know it's a week after Halloween but we couldn't resist sharing these pics.  Up first, we have a cupcake!

For the rings, we used the tutorial from Food Network's Cupcake Costume.  But we found that this tutorial didnt have very much arm room so we made two middle rings cut them in half and sewed up the sides that were open.  Then we took all of the rings, layed them in order and stapled/sewed them together.  We cut 2 inch strips of pipe cleaners and attached them with fabric glue.  Now you have your top. 
For the cup of the cupcake, we bought a cheesy laundry basket and covered it with fabric, and duct taped in place.  To hold it up, clip suspenders to the top of the basket and that's basically it.  For extra pizzaz, paint and styrofoam ball red, stick a pipe cleaner in it and glue it to a headband.

Next up, presenting a chicken!

For the chicken, we used about 3 feather boas and glued them all around a white sweatshirt.  Cut 2 comb shape out of red felt, sew the two pieces together, and stuff.  Then sew the comb on to the hood.  For the beak, cut 2 beak shapes out of yellow felt and sew those together.  Stuff the beak then sew 1/4 inch elastic into it.  Now you've got a chicken!
Coming soon we have a skirt tutorial so stay tuned!

Post Halloween Post

Okay,okay! We know its a few days after Halloween but, we said we would do a post about a Cat in the Hat costume and we don't break promises! So here it is:

Coincidentally, Jillian's sister and I (I being Claire) were both Dr. Suess' The Cat in the Hat for Halloween.
So here I am:

(Face blurred for safety reasons!!!!)

So basically, when I made this costume i was not creative or crafty in any way. I wore jeans, and black shirt, a jean jacket (it was cold!), a store-bought Cat in the Hat hat, (and even though they're not in this picture) some gloves, and a red bow-tie. I also bought a tail that attaches to belt loops and wore that around even though it kept getting stepped on!!! With eyeliner (or you could use black costume make-up) I colored in my nose and drew some whiskers. The End! I'm sorry it wasn't very crafty.

So  if you want a bit more crafty option...you can do what Jillian did for her sister!!!

 All you need is a black t-shirt and some white felt. Here's what you do:

1. Cut out an oval from the white felt

2. Using fabric glue, attach the oval to the  center of the shirt (where a cat's belly might be)  You could also sew the oval on.

Then, throw on some black sweat pants and wear some white gloves and a tall striped hat.

Happy Week After Halloween everyone!

Deviled Egg Costume

Yes, I know, it’s a deviled egg. But this costume is super easy and super cool so let’s get started.


Materials:

• white hoodie (you can use one with a zipper but I think it's harder to sew over)
• yellow fabric
• pitchfork
• devil horns
• devil tail

1. Lay out your hoodie and find something the size that you want your egg yolk to be.  I used this mixing bowl, which is about 15 inches across.

2. Now lay it on the yellow fabric, trace it and cut it out.  Cut 1/4 inch snips all the way around the circle and then fabric glue (or sew) all of the tabs down to create a hem.  In this picture the iron and the weights are just holding down the glue.

3. Sorry I don't have pictures for this but basically pin the hemmed yellow circle to the center of the hoodie and sew it in place.  Leave a small opening and stuff it lightly. Then sew the opening shut and it should look something like this.

4. Now for the hood.  Measure where the horns are and cut 2 holes in the hood.  Put the horns on your head and poke the horns through the holes.  Put the rest of your devil attire on and this is what you get!

  Sneak peek of the next costume!

See ya!

Happy Almost Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Well, not yet… Both of us love Halloween, so to combine Halloween with crafts, we found a bunch of cool projects!

           Candy Corn Garland

           
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

                                                                   
       
 
 
 
 
Girly Ghosts                                                                                                                     

 

            


                                     

A Whole Page of Halloween Cupcakes!

A friend of ours has created a blog for their annual haunted house/basement and we want you to go check it out! Go to Lindsey and Lindsay's Haunted House Spooktacular.  If you live in the area and you want to go to the haunted house read their blog for the info. But wait! There’s more! We’ll also be posting tutorials for some super cool costumes so stay tuned!  See ya!