halloween

Handmade Halloween Costume Round Up

by Stacy on November 2, 2011

I usually highlight handmade costumes throughout the month of October, but this year the whole month just sort of seemed to pass me by. I didn’t want to break from my tradition entirely, so before we put Halloween behind us for good I wanted to spotlight a few of my favorites this season.

Frosty the Snowman
Little Artiste
Pig in a Blanket
Optimus Prime
Red Riding Hood & the Big Bad Wolf

My Cakies has been wowing me with her Halloween costumes for years and her mini barber shop quartet did not disappoint!

But the first place winners of this years Handmade Halloween Costume Contest have got to go to Erika of Yellow Pear for her family of Star Wars characters. Her costumes were simple to do, easy to recreate, but oh-so-chic.
Just look at little Luke & R2D2
But wait, there’s another blue ribbon waiting for the epic Darth Vader Princess.
Cool as cool can be and hopefully I will have a chance to recreate all three of these costumes when my guys get just a little older. I can already tell it’s going to be GREAT!!

Got a great Handmade Costume I should know about? Send me a pic or shoot me a link, I’m always cataloging great ideas on Pinterest.

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KSW’s Handmade Toddler Costumes

by Stacy on October 29, 2009

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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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 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.

Update: I got an email from the DAD who made this costume, he assured me he made plenty of air holes and installed a giant hole for her to grab candy (good thinking Dad). I can’t imagine coming up with anything this awesome, I’m thinking this Dad needs to go into the costume business. How about you?

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KSW Loves Halloweenies

by Stacy on October 23, 2009

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Witches and Pirates and Ballerinas, Oh My! I’m swooning with delight over these FREE adorable downloads Babalisme is so graciously sharing with us for Halloween. What a fun activity for children at a Halloween Party, or as a take home gift, or even as an alternative to Halloween candy if you’re a zealous paper cutter. I’ll be cutting my own version soon, but these were way too cute not to share. Pass on the cuteness, then stop by Babalisme and tell her all about it