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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Halloween Costumes - A Walk Down Memory Lane

My mom made all of my Halloween costumes growing up.  Looking back, the memories I cherish from Halloween, are those of my mom lovingly creating and transforming me into whatever I requested.


Two years ago, I attempted to start creating these same memories for Grace and I made her a Martha Stewart inspired chicken costume. 


And, I set the bar HIGH with this chicken costume. 

Last year, the pressure was on.  Again, I turned to Martha Stewart for inspiration and transformed Grace into a sheep.   


This year, I'm not relying on Martha for inspiration.  This year, I am hoping this beautiful material will be inspiration enough.  


Any guesses what Grace will be transformed into this year?
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22 comments:

  1. Our Pinteresting FamilyOctober 2, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I love her costumes! I'm sitting here wondering what it could be. It looks like a princess related. I'm not good with guessing...obviously! :)

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  2. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapOctober 2, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    very creative indeed! I transformed my 2 girls into grape clusters! they really turned out super cute...

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  3. Mel@Mellywood's MansionOctober 2, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Given the farmyard theme that seems to be going on I'm going to say pig!

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    1. Mel@Mellywood's MansionOctober 2, 2012 at 6:29 AM

      Oh and the costumes are very cute - learn to set the bar low, it's a headache later on :P

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  4. Danni@SiloHillFarmOctober 2, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    I'm guessing pink poodle! You make an adorable child witch by the way!!

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  5. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    She is so stinkin' cute! My first thought was a pig because of the pink, but I know how much Grace loves her princesses though. I'm sure she'll look adorable and love it too.

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  6. Erin~Just*GrandOctober 2, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I'm guessing a flamingo....

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  7. ErinOctober 2, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    A piggy!

    That chicken costume is beyond adorable.

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  8. Kirby CarespodiOctober 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    My mom made all my costumes until my sister was born; then we went for the Collegeville boxes. I made my kids' costumes,as well--ever try to make a dragon costume? It's a bee-otch, I tell you! You are a good mom.

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  9. Liz @ Quirky VistasOctober 2, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I'm a terrible guesser. I do, however, just loooove your costumes. What a great mom and what fun memories for your daughter. My daughter was just reminiscing about the chicken costume I made for her for a thing at school when she was in kindergarten. She was so mad at me and didn't want to wear it because it was a chicken with a fat gut and she was so sure the kids would laugh at her. It was soooo cute, and I told her the other day that if it was perfect and she loved it she'd probably have forgotten. Now she has a story. Ha!
    Liz

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  10. acasarellaOctober 2, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    It would be unfair if I guessed. ;) I just can't wait to see the finished product. Lucy was Little Bo Peep a few years ago. How cute would they have been if they'd gone together (she as sheep and Lucy as Peep)? :)

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  11. Night Garden DesignOctober 2, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Unicorn! Can't wait to see!

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  12. Dwell on JoyOctober 2, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Grace is a lucky little lady to have such beautiful costumes! I remember growing up in hand me down boy costumes. One year, I was even a clown who looked more creepy than cute! {I'll try to share with you.)

    I'm guessing...a pink poodle?

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  13. DanaveeOctober 2, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    POODLE?????????? Or pig!?!?! The previous two are OUTSTANDING! Um, sell costumes on Etsy!!!

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  14. MaysemOctober 2, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Wow both costumes totally rocked! You just keeping setting the par high for yourself;) Since I already know what you are making her, I guess I can't play along:) Loving the fabric and can't wait to see the finished product!

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  15. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Ooh, I can't wait to see what it is! Maybe a big or a bunny? The first two are adorable!

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  16. BlissOctober 3, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    OK, that sheep photos is a whole bunch of serious cute. I love it. It's baaaaad in a good way.

    Pink.... hmmmmm, a cotton candy cone? Or can you only make farm animal costumes?

    ~Bliss~

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  17. Di JinxOctober 3, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Amy,
    Grace probably looks cute in a paper bag!
    I love these costumes, my mom made all of mine too, brings back such memories. My favorite was my queen costume complete with homemade aluminum foil crown!
    I'm going to guess pink hippo or elephant:) I'm sure it will be just as cute as the rest you've done, you talented thing you! Thanks, Di

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  18. Carla from The RiverOctober 3, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    So cute! I love all your costumes! Can not wait to see this years. :) Have fun!

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  19. Gen @ Color Me DomesticOctober 4, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Pink Flamingo! No wait, a piglet!! Yes, a piglet is my final answer!! The first 2 costumes look so incredibly adorable, I'm sure this one will be too. Especially if it's a piglet, there's a soft spot in my heart for piglets :) Can't wait to see it :D

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  20. Full Circle CreationsOctober 4, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Such sweet costumes! I can't wait to see this year's!

    Holly

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  21. aimymichelleOctober 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    that is super cute. i never really grew up with halloween so i am not really into it much but sometimes the costumes are cute.

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