| Growing up, I never wore a store-bought costume. Nor | | | | words and animals and occupations and more. Just |
| did I wear an elaborately-sewn homemade costume. | | | | read the table of contents to your kids and you'll be on |
| My strongest Halloween memories are my mom | | | | your way to a happy Halloween. |
| brainstorming a creative costume out of next to | | | | The costumes are very child-friendly and safe. Many |
| nothing. Rarely did my sister and go out trick or treating | | | | are based on a sweatshirt and pants or leggings. They |
| as the latest trendy character. We were more likely to | | | | use simple supplies like posterboard, cardboard boxes, |
| show up as a television set. My mom's inguenity and | | | | and basic craft supplies like paint, pom-poms, and pipe |
| creativity had a big impact on who I am. I still love | | | | cleaners. One high-tech innovation that I like is how |
| Halloween, and I was tickled by this Halloween | | | | they suggest taking a playing card to the copy center |
| Costumes ebook that I found recently. | | | | and having it blown up to blueprint size to make a |
| I've seen many Halloween costumes books. Most | | | | Queen of Hearts costume. This technique is used in a |
| have color photos and are sold in the big bookstores. | | | | few ideas and costs just a few dollars. If that's not |
| This book is a homemade family affair, like I remember | | | | available to you, they do suggest alternatives. |
| Halloween with my family. It is in pdf format to read or | | | | There are a few extra ideas in this book for last |
| print from your computer. You can download it today. I | | | | minute costumes, sibling costumes, face painting, |
| print the pages that I'll need when I need them. | | | | papier-mache masks and Halloween treats. Plus, this |
| There aren't many color photos with the costumes, | | | | e-book comes with two extra books. One is on face |
| though some have simple diagrams. Some have links | | | | painting. It includes a few popular designs with |
| to websites to show you the idea. Since you'll be | | | | step-by-step photos and instructions. The second |
| making most of the costumes from items you already | | | | bonus is Halloween Food for Kids, with recipes and |
| have or can easily get, your costume will have its own | | | | party foods. |
| unique flair. Reading these pages of costumes, I felt like | | | | If you're looking for a great resource for making easy |
| I was listening to my mom and her sisters figure out | | | | homemade costumes for your kids, you'll enjoy this |
| my costume this year. | | | | book. The Halloween memories from making your |
| There are more than 90 different costumes listed in | | | | own costumes are priceless, and this book makes it |
| alphabetical order with a table of contents. They range | | | | easy. Happy Halloween! |
| from people to characters to objects, to plays on | | | | |