Crispy Critter
Okay, big kid is going to be the Human Torch for Halloween. I let him pick out a store bought costume (ewwhhh.... gasp) because even though I'd love to make him something unique and interesting- he'd rather be just like the other kids in their store bought costumes. So here I am, helping my kid manage his world of aspiring for mediocrity. It isn't all bad- he's too young to really get the point of being different and at least he's not the kind-of kid wanting to be different just to get negative attention. So anyway, the days of me picking out his costume are over.
Now, my 3 year old is another story. I have complete control (or at least another year before he wants to make up his own mind on what he wants to be for Halloween). That and I have plenty of backup costumes if the one I decide on doesn't work out. So here's my idea- the older is the Human Torch so why not make the younger a Crispy Kritter? He'll be all burnt up. I'm trying to think of something I can do to make it interesting. Like maybe get a black hoodie and glue on Black curly ribbon with red and orange on the ends- and have him completely covered? Or maybe get some black "fur" material and make him a vest type overlay thing and use black and gray dust for his hair and face (not sure where to get that but...).
Any suggestions? I generally ask and then go my own direction so don't get your feelings hurt if I don't take what you say to heart but know I'll consider it and it will at least contribute to the overall thought process.
Your thoughts? My disclaimer isn't very welcoming but don't let that discourage you.
posted by Krit @ Sunday, October 09, 2005
5 Comments:
Can't wait to see pics of them in their costumes. :)
You know I'll post them. Now that I'm all into the scary ideas for the cookoff, I'm going to carry that over to lil' ones Crispy Citter costume. I'm stoked.
I wish Jack would wear a mask- I can pick out the costume but not force a mask. But maybe a hoodie- a hoodie might work (and then decorate that too). It will look more homemade than most of the other kid's costumes but I feel good about the prospects of a good turnout. We'll see. I'm excited to get started.
Since he won't wear a mask, paint his face or just use black eyeliner pencil and make him look more like a "critter". I think you have the right idea with the fur but I would use gray not black, its too dark. If you make him a tail you could make it look like it's on fire or something like that. One more thing, the boy will not keep anything on his head so I would forget the hoodie and just do his hair with black and grey hair dye.
Ree- that tail idea IS AWESOME. I would have not thought about one. I will use gray fur- that way he'll be more visible. I will try make-up but he may not have it. Hopefully I can do his hair and decorate a hood so we'll have options.
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