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Sunday, 12 October 2014

Cutest Baby Costumes EVER!!!

Today I am looking for inspiration before I immerse myself into the world of costume making for kids. I've scoured Pinterest and I thought I would share my favourites with you!

Queue the "AWWWWWWWS" - there are no more words

Baby Duck - Homemade costumes for babies

Duck Costume from Costume Works

If you can find a baby grow with a hood then this is an easy costume to get started with - remember Barney was purple so think colourful :)

Dinosaur Costume from Hello Bee

I love this Kermit costume, pretty simple but sooo effective and it's an easy one for your little one to move around in as well

Kermit the Frog - Homemade costumes for babies

Kermit the Frog from Costume Works

In contrast this one isn't as easy to move in but gosh isn't it gorgeous...and if you baby is too young to move anyway then don't let that put you off!! I love the colours in the wing and guess this could be adapted into an owl as well

Flamingo Costume from Elise Blaha Cripe

Every time I see this costume I just start singing "Because I'm happy..." and isn't that just what your little one should make you want to sing

Minion Costume from PDS113

If I ever get pregnant I'll be suffering from withdrawal symptoms from sushi - so much so I might end up making this costume whist pregnant!

Sushi Costume from She Knows

This costume is too cute but I can see it being a bit frustrating for your little one when they can't move any more

Shark Costume from Dear Goodness

Gizmo is the perfect choice for all those who get geeky over movies. This costume is super cute and will keep your baby cosy in the cold autumn weather (or at least it is cold for us Scottish folk!!)

Gizmo Costume from Costume Works

and I couldn't show Gizmo without sharing this cutie! Marshmallow man is one of the more difficult costumes on my list but I think you'll agree the results are worth it

Marshmallow Man Costume from Brit + Co

Have another bun in the oven? Well this is a cute way to match yourself to your wee one so that both kids can take part in the fun

Skeleton Bump Costume from Little Us

And if you want to go all out then start sourcing those feathers and get crafting to make this piece of art.

You're baby would definitely be belle of the ball!!

Big Bird from Dollar Store Crafts

I'll be back,

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Wallpaper Bunting

So you have maxed out your Halloween budget on your costume and you still have to decorate your house before your friends turn up. This tutorial will show you how to make a really cheap and simple bunting that you can jazz up your living room for any occasion!!

Materials

wallpaper samples (you can pick these up for free at any DIY store)
scrap of cardboard (but you can use a piece of wallpaper if you don't have any)
twine or ribbon
double sided tape
pencil
scissors

Step 1 - Make your template

Draw your design on your scrap of cardboard. I use a diamond kind of shape so that you can fold the top over the twine. Carefully cut out your template and put it to one side.

Step 2 - Draw your flags

Unroll your wall paper and place your template on the underside. Draw round your template and repeat the process until you can't fit any more on your piece of wallpaper

Step 3 - Cut out your flags

Then cut out each of the flags and separate them into piles of the same design. Mine were a bit curly from the wallpaper being rolled so I lay books on top of them for a while to flatten them.

Step 4 - Add flags to your twine

Taking 1 flag at a time, place a piece of double sided tap just under the largest part of the flag, then place your twine on top, before folding the flag over the twine. Repeat the process until you get your desired length.

Step 5 - Hang your bunting

it really is that simple - all that's left is to hang your bunting for your friends to admire. The best bit is you can easily remove the flags and reuse the twine for new bunting to match your next occasion.