From the monthly archives:

October 2009

KSW’s Handmade Toddler Costumes

by Stacy on October 29, 2009

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I’ve gotten alot of requests recently to share my personal creations here on the website, and there’s something I must confess — while I have no issue publishing all the creative things I find during my countless hours scouring the Blog World, I’m a bit camera shy when it comes to publishing my own endeavors. Nevertheless, I’ve been working up the courage for quite some time now and I guess if I have to make a personal debut … what better time then now!

These were my toddlers handmade costumes last year and they were quite a hit with my kids and the neighborhood. I made them, literally, at the last minute {at work even, shhh}. In fact, I got about halfway through with them and was called away to an important meeting {I spent the entire meeting imagining my fate as the Worst Mother Ever and my kids not having any costumes for trick-or-treating}. Fortunately for me, I happened to work with the best darned group of people in the entire Air Force {world even} and when I got back to my office – well after quitting time, I found these sitting on our conference table – THE MOST ADORABLE CARDBOARD HORSES I had ever layed eyes on. I still get teary eyed just thinking about my team of Airmen cutting templates, gluing eyes and ears, and curling ribbons together ~ all in the name of Halloween.

Now that’s a great Halloween story, don’t you think? I can make this template available if anyone should request it.

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Hoo wants to be an owl?

by Stacy on October 29, 2009

I DO! I DO!

Ellen from The Long Thread has long been a hero of KSW since sharing her Scrappy Owl Treat bag last year. I’ll go as far as to say, she has outdone herself this year with this simple, DIY owl costume. I want to make one for everyone in my family {except the baby – he’ll still be the superhero owl posted below}

Happy Halloween!

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Martha to the Rescue

by Stacy on October 26, 2009

By now, you all know I have somewhat of an infatuation with all things {Owl} and {Handmade} … which is why I am swooning over this Masked Baby Owl costume from Martha Stewart.

Go on, admit it ~ you’re taken by this one too!

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DIY Onesie Costumes

by Stacy on October 26, 2009

No reason you’re little one should miss out on all the Halloween fun … and if you’re in a warmer climate, there’s no need to dress them in all those warm fleece options that are all the rage. Check out these DIY onesie costumes from PBS Parents

World’s Strongest Man

World’s Tiniest Witch {In Training}

Thanks Makes & Takes for turning us on to these cuties!

*Didn’t find what you were looking for here? Not to worry, we’ve featured tons more DIY Halloween costumes and we’re confident you’ll find something you’ll love!

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DIY Snow Globe Costume

by Stacy on October 24, 2009

Have you seen this handmade Hawaiian snow globe costume?

Now that’s creative! My only concern … how does she grab the candy? Read all about how this Mom pulled it off on Flickr.

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