Is that where monsters live? In caves?
Anyhoo...I'm here to share "Happy Halloween!" wishes and pictures of the kids all dressed up.
I'll have you all know that I finished Aurora's Ariel costume a full 24 hours before halloween. You might not know it, but that's pretty miraculous for me. Typically if I manage to get something like that done ahead of time I just keep adding to it. I was very tempted this time, but I resisted...
I do love costumes and I'm so pleased with how this came out. But I may have to rethink my approach next year. Instead of being happy to make something myself that is recognizable and well made, I sort of got caught up in creating more like a "couture" costume. A bit much for a 4-year-old.
And, is it wrong that I'm jealous of her?
I want to dress up. But I really need another reason other than trick-or-treating... Maybe next year is time for another party. Then I can save the "couture" for myself.
I know you've seen the monster costume already, but I had to share Theo wearing it...
Have a great day!
JT
They are just too cute! Love your work - I would totally reserve the couture for yourself next year :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | October 31, 2008 at 02:14 AM
Those are fantastic!
Well done.
Posted by: Jess | October 31, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Miss Mermaid is perfect. She can do couture anytime.
Love how you have waves hiding her feet and the darling shawl.
But Yes, Next year you've got to do an outfit for yourself.
Posted by: Fawndear | October 31, 2008 at 09:25 AM
It's gorgeous! What a lucky little mermaid.
What did you make the shawl out of?
Posted by: Shawna | October 31, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Wow! that is an amazing costume.
Posted by: Blakely | October 31, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Wow those are amazing costumes. They look so cute in them!
Posted by: Celeste | October 31, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Oh so wonderful! You did such an amazing job on the costumes. Have a great day!
Posted by: Janna | October 31, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Oh, Jess, I'm jealous of her too! And I don't think it's "too" much for a four year old, she's going to have awesome memories of her Mom and Halloween.
Posted by: Doris at Threads of Conversation | October 31, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I just love how creative you are! Wonderful work, both costumes are amazing. Any chance of a tutorial on the mermaid tail as I have a 5 year old who is begging me for one; )
Posted by: cols | October 31, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Adorable!!! I just love that furry monster costume too - looks like he stepped out of a Sandra Boynton board book!
Posted by: amylouwho | October 31, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Great job, Mama! :D
Posted by: bean | October 31, 2008 at 05:58 PM
No kidding - Her Ariel outfit is better than the girl who is on Broadway in the show right now (We watched it on the Today Show this morning). And when I showed the outfit to my husband, that was the first thing he said. So if a MAN notices that type of quality, you know it's good.
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Rachael M. | October 31, 2008 at 10:18 PM
That bellybutton looks entirely too real!
Posted by: A-ME | November 02, 2008 at 09:01 AM
They turned out soo wonderful! :) What cuties! Great job.
Posted by: katie r | November 02, 2008 at 11:27 AM
After Halloween these costumes will get endless wear I'm sure - I know that I would have spent hours dressed as a mermaid if I had a costume like that. Maybe, just before the kids get bored of them, you could put them away so that their children can play with them? These are the kind of memories you love to have when you are old and getting nostalgic for your youth!!
And you should definitely have a costume party - but why wait til next year? Throw one for the heck of it.
Posted by: Lesley | November 02, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Wow! That is fantastic... and her eyes... oooh, you are in trouble!! I finally did post some pics of the costume I made for my little one... a little embarrassing next to yours though!
Posted by: Carrie | November 02, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Oh Jessica...they look absolutely fabulous!!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 02, 2008 at 09:58 PM
The costumes look AMAZING. Lucky kiddos!
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | November 02, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I go over the top with costumes too- but I think it's totally worth it!
Posted by: Sarah | November 03, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Perfect! They are lucky to have such a crafty mama.
Posted by: Anne | November 04, 2008 at 12:07 AM
oh that looks fantastic!
love yoursewing
Posted by: jacqui jones | November 04, 2008 at 12:56 AM
They both look fabulous! The accessories turned out wonderful.
Posted by: Jules | November 04, 2008 at 10:34 AM
so cute :o)
~simply~
Posted by: simply | November 04, 2008 at 02:55 PM
oh the costumes are SO cute!
Posted by: Mel Goodsell | November 05, 2008 at 03:00 AM
I just came upon your blog via Sew Mama Sew and their handmade holiday list. Your work and your blog is fantastic! You have great ideas and your craftsmanship is wonderful. I admire all that you are able to accomplish with little ones. I'll definitely be checking back in to see what else you come up with. Thanks for sharing your fabulousness!
Posted by: Katie | November 05, 2008 at 05:14 PM