As some of you may know, we decided to be Monsters Inc. characters for Halloween this year.
For more than a year now people have told us that Bridget looks like Boo from Monsters Inc., so we thought it would be a fun thing to do.
You may remember my previous post, and the call for help from Fabric people.
Well, things are moving along.
But I am WAY BEHIND.
With a week left to Halloween, I don’ know if I’ll make it.
Anyway, I thought I would show you my progress so far…
Boo – Bridget’s costume
This one is basically done. If I have time there are a couple of things I’d like to fix/adjust on it. Otherwise, totally wearable!
Foam cylinders with arm holes…
The head is scored, so the top can be rounded.
Body. Cut and covered in purple material, then reassembled.
The head… 2 dollar store mops, 2 sink hoses from Lowes, and 2 four-inch Styrofoam balls
Body assembled, and arms added.
First wear with arms…
Teeth added, and feet covers…
Mike – Tina’s costume
This one still has A LONG WAY TO GO. I’ve barely started it… Sigh!
Foam shaped around a large exercise ball.
Exercise ball, paper machae-d. Intended to be placed in the foam to help hold its shape.
Sully – Dave’s costume
I think I can, I think I can… chugging along on this one. Lots of progress, but still lots to do. Haven’t started sewing the body suit yet.
I know… this one looks kind of alien-ish. Lol. It was hard for me to envision the finished head at this stage.
Um… did we just make a clown?!?!
Teeth…
More teeth, and hollowing out the eye sockets…
This one will give me nightmares…. Scary!
Getting there… Notice all the fur stuck to my shirt. The stuff was EVERYWHERE.
This is what happens when spray adhesive meets shag fur. It was a pain to work with at times.
Ta Da! Still needs some finishing touches, but the head is just about done! Hooray!
(Dave will be looking out the mouth. His face will be concealed with black metal screening)
The back…
Side view…
The hands (gloves), Part I
Hands, Part II
As you can see much has been done, but much work is still needed. I feel like the little engine that could… “I think I can, I think I can…”
I find that I spend between 3 and 6 hours a day on these things lately. My dining room regularly looks like this:
And my poor family eats many of their meals on a corner of the table while being starred down by a giant paper-mache head (among other things). Everyone is anxious to have the kitchen/dining room back, and to have a less frazzled wife/mother. Ha! …why do I do these things to myself.
Anyway, not only have these things consumed my time and my dining room, but they are costing quite a bit. I will say that I did expect the price tag, but still… Anyway, I figure I’ll enter every costume contest I can find and see if I can’t earn back everything I’ve spent. Wish me luck! (And feel free to send me any contest links you know of).
Oh… and if anyone wants to play with a two-year old… I’m sure she’d much rather visit her friends than watch me neglect her for these costumes. Or… if anyone is feeling especially crafty or bored, and wants to help… Haha. Um… Seriously.
I better stop there. Costumes to make. Messes to make.
“I think I can… I think I can…”
Those look great so far. Very creative! I wouldn’t ever even attempt to go that far. Currently I am trying to figure out how to make a hat for Dan that would be “the Man in the Yellow Hat” from Curious George. You are doing great!
I am in absolute awe. Your costumes are amazing. I can’t wait to see the finished pictures!
Thanks for the kind words. Its a project that is totally consuming me lately. I feel a bit overwhelmed sometimes.
Michelle – Yellow felt maybe?
Felicia – I think “absolute awe” is a bit overboard. Especially coming from the crafty sewing lady herself. It is YOU that always makes the cute and creative stuff. But thanks!
They are looking great! I wish I could help out..by watching Bridget but with a sick one in the house I’m sure you don’t want that to be brought back to you. I just hope the rest of us don’t get it. Sorry to cancel this morning but it completely freaked me out that he passed out. I guess it was a good thing too, the kids all woke up around seven. Good luck finishing them up!
Wow, Tina. Seriously amazing. You are so creative and they look so good. You are definately going to win a costume contest or two, or three…
The head looks amazing!!! If you don’t gt your costumes entered in contests this year, you can enter them next year. Hopefully, you got the emails to those contests. If you wants us to take Bridget with us to Lowe’s or the homecoming parade, just let me know!!! i can take her next week or I can bring Cadence over to play with her while I assist you!
Wow, I think ‘absolute awe’ is right, those are amazing!!
Looks good Tina! Sullys teeth seem different. When I look at the pictures they are more rounded. You can always modify them next year. I think it would help if you just rounded off the corners a bit this year.
As for the yellow hat referenced above. Try to find the hat you like at the DI then spray paint it yellow. It is much easier and will look good. If the hat is to big you can take some foam rubber and make a ring to go around the inside of the hat to help it fit more snugly.
I think everyone should post their halloween picts then have people vote on them just for grins.
You’re doing awesome with making those costumes. They look great so far. You sure have a lot of ambition to do all that. Pretty impressive. I’m sure you’ll get it all done in time. Good luck.
Sorry, I somehow spelled my website wrong. Got it right now, though, so you can check it out.
Of all the costumes we did when you were growing up, NONE involved the kind of time and money you’ve used. It’s in the blood–sorry. You will, no doubt, be happy with the end result. It was fun seeing the pictures and the head made me laugh.
Much love,
Mom-
P.S. I know you can, I know you can!
Holy Cow! I’ve been looking forward to seeing the pics of the costumes since you posted about trying to find the right fabric. My mom always made our costumes, but they were never that involved. I’m sure you’re driving yourself crazy with all that work – but just pin a tag on your shirt that says, “I’m the coolest Mom in the world!” because you deserve it. Really – I buy my kids’ costumes 🙂
Wow, Tina!! Those look great!! I wouldn’t have even had a clue where to begin…amazingly ambitious, and it looks like they’re going to work out great!! The paper mache process for Sully’s head is super impressive!! Huge kudos!
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