Monday, October 26, 2009

Up to my ears in EARS?

Today I've been working on making BAT ears, for a Halloween costume of course. I can't believe this costume is even a possibility (the reality of it is yet to be determined). You wouldn't think a pair of ears could take so long... The added factor is an opinionated five-year-old who says things like,
"Too bunny-ish."
"Those look like bones."
"It's not ears for a bear, Mom."
"How am I (the bat) supposed to hear anything with those?"

Oh and did I mention the only other thing I have done for this costume is disassemble an umbrella and cut it in half. The logistics of attaching the wings are still pending.

Anyone need any spare ears?

7 comments:

  1. BeckyOctober 26, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I want to see pictures of the finished product!

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  2. Rainy Day FarmOctober 26, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Good luck with thos ears. Addison wanted to be a cat this year, and I got really lucky and found ears, and a tail already done.
    Looks like I have been missing a lot of fun projects. I have to come back and wander around a bit.

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  3. JoannaOctober 26, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Oh my! that looks complicated. Good luck and definately post the photos!

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  4. TraciOctober 27, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    sounds so cute! I can hear the boys now, they really tell it like it is eh? Good luck, if someone can do it,it is certainly YOU!

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  5. JamieOctober 27, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Ha ha! 5-year-olds can be the biggest critics! I'm sure your costumes will turn out awesome. It reminded me of a costume my friend made last year: http://loco-in-the-coconut.blogspot.com/2008/10/some-batty-business.html - just in case that helps at all...
    Good luck with your little bats!

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  6. TracyOctober 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/bat-hat-785211/
    We did this bat hat from Family Fun. It was actually pretty easy. I used black foam for the wings. But I guess if you already have wings that would be weird.
    OH, well, good luck!!

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  7. Elisha and ScottNovember 1, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Too funny and I'm with Bec, want to see pics!

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