Sandwiched by beautiful, fall evenings, our October 31st left much to be desired, weather-wise. blech. We made the most of it and ventured out with our neighbors.
Andy and Harlow were both feeling pretty crummy that day, so I left them home snuggling and watching …can you guess? The Music Man, of course. I left them home because I needed to make a quick run to JoAnn Fabrics for costume supplies.
Yes. I know — it was definitely a procrastination situation. Harlow and I had decided a while ago that she would be a pink fox this year, but of course I decided the day of was the day to put it all together! After some CTG, I found this little mask outline that worked perfectly as my base — I then drew the additional smaller pieces I needed. I also used 4 layers — front soft felt, fleece, stiff felt, and another soft layer against her face. I wanted it to be comfortable, but not flimsy.
For the tail, I had about 45 minutes before it was time for us to turn into drowned rats, so I free cut a quick tail from 1 piece of felt. I cut it corner to corner, so I could make it as big as possible. Then I added some leftover, white felt to the end. Sew, sew, stuff, and sew onto an elastic band … we were out the door! Well, not before she yelled at the buses going by, of course.
{And her sweater was knit by my über talented mama — isn’t it gorgeous!?}
I had plans of making LowLo a matching outfit, but… yup. That didn’t happen.
But what did happen was the accidental tradition that we stumbled upon last Halloween. When we returned home last year, Harlow had no idea what was inside the shiny candy wrappers, she was just enamored with them. I dumped them into a bowl, and we turned around and handed the candy right back out again. She had more fun “twick or tweating” back to everyone than she did going door to door–and, I must add, our trick-or-treating guests got a kick out of the “baby handing out candy!” at our door.
This year we did the same! She didn’t ask or show interest in eating any, so the tradition continued. Y’all. She was hysterical. Well, at least I thought she was. I’m totally about to be a “my kid is so funny and awesome!” mom right now, so quit reading if you need to. (Believe me, I could fill up many pages about Harlow’s tantrums and meltdowns and my mishaps and mistakes — believe me.) Not only did she say “twick or tweat!” as kids came up to our door, but she would think about which candy to give each guest. And then she quickly thanked them. Most of them weren’t quite sure what to say, since she was doing everything they were “supposed” to be doing–the trick-or-treating and saying thank you. Due to the weather, we didn’t have a ton of visitors, so when we found ourselves sitting and waiting, she would start yelling, “where the people!?!?” over and over again. A few times she yelled “trick or treat” at a few strangers passing by who weren’t stopping for candy…I mean, how dare they!?
All in all, we had a short, but fun evening. Harlow was the cutest pink fox I ever did see, and I am loving our tradition of handing the candy we received back out at the end of the night. I know as she gets older, we probably won’t be handing out all the candy we picked up prior, but putting smiles on kids’ faces as they come to our door has been an awesome way to end the night.
xo.
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Um, cutest costume ever. I so *wish* my daughter knew that tradition. Shes about the same age and I found her inside emptying her bucket of candy. She shoveled in as much as possible. ;)
Believe me – the girl has had plenty of sugar and candy! For some reason though, she has more fun handing it out!! hahaha!
xoxo!
Her outfit is adorable!!
Thanks, Christina!
What a unique, clever, and adorable costume for a little girl! You are one talented lady. My boys insist on dressing as things like Ninja Turtles, so I’m not sure that I could get away with something so cute!
HAhahaha! I do not know what to do if I have boys someday! I came from a family of girls — i’m clueless!!!
So so sweet and what a perfect way to not end up with mountains of candy in the house. Love her shoes too!
Exactly! I don’t like candy — i’m just a chip/salt gal! — so I wouldn’t have known what to do with it! Nice to get rid of it on the first night :)
xo!
Hi Harlow,
You sure are a cute, foxy, little sweetie. I love your costume! Did you save Memaw some dark chocolate? Love you, Memaw
We miss you!
Oh my word I DIE from the adorbs!!
Kacia, you are awesome! Harlow looks so cute and great as a pink fox!!! We had a short night too for trick or treat which we were totally fine with. I am glad to have your creative influence, I might not be making a fox mask from scratch any time soon but maybe one day. I will learn :)
My little boy was a wolf for Halloween and we made a similar mask :) http://www.themomcreative.com/2013/11/halloween-costumes-link-up.html Love the imagination of our kids.
Jessica! I cannot even compare my fox mask to the wolf mask you made: INCREDIBLE!!!! I’m seriously still picking my jaw up off the floor!!! I don’t know how I missed your link up — off to do that now! xoxo! We need to collaborate on something sometime!!