Reversible Ruffle Clown Collar Typically, when you think of a reversible ruffle collar, you probably think of clowns. In my world, if a character stands still looking meh more than …
All Things Costume & Halloween
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One of my biggest frustrations when putting together a character is being unable to locate the costume pieces in the colors I envision. This minor irritation is one of the …
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I love when Autumn rolls around, and I start seeing all the fabulous Halloween fabric prints rolling across my social feeds. Often, I will screenshot the ones I want, check …
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I love to have a theme when hosting a Halloween party. Themes keep me on track and make decorating easier.In 2007, the theme was Pirates. It was a relatively simple …
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Halloween Latex Mask Tips A few years ago, I completely gutted the Costume Closet in my studio. I removed every bin, every costume, every accessory and took stock of what …
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DIY Skeleton Hand Prop Ahhh, Spring. The days are longer, the sun is shining, and birds keep attempting to build a nest in my front door wreath. When I’m not …
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You will repeatedly read on this blog that I like to incorporate vintage and second-hand pieces into my costumes. This is a leftover habit from my childhood.Growing up, when the …
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A few years ago, I felt a bit melancholy for my younger years when I could sit around and read all day. I used to love the Hardy Boys and …
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Did you know that a medium-size group of witches is known (among witches, that is) as a ‘woggle’ of witches? I learned that little bit of witchy inside info in grade …
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Ah, the thrift store. A veritable smorgasbord of costume inspiration. Racks upon racks stuffed with abandoned coats, gowns, and other once loved wearables waiting to be rediscovered. And, I am …
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Grab some old books for a quick, creepy craft. Sometimes it’s the simplest thing that adds just that little bit of mystery. And, sometimes, all it takes are a few …
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When you peek into the costume closet at Making Make Believe, one of the first pieces you will see is my witch costume from our Witches Ball, circa 2006. I …
