I've started working on my Halloween costume. I can't say what it is because someone likes it to be a big surprise (sorry for the glimpse, Kate).
I will say it involved dying garments black. I love how the different fabrics (with their different fabric contents) took the dye. It was exactly the effect I was going for. I want it to be various shades of plummy greys.
I never realized how stinky Rit Dye is and how hard you have to scrub your sink to get it off after you are done.
One last hint about the costume - It started with an accessory. The Nicole method of coming up with a Halloween costume. I found this perfect object and am creating a costume around it.
I finally got around to putting out some Halloween decorations today. Didn't I say I was going to do that weeks ago.
I had to take a trip up into the attic and poke around in my Halloween box. I had stored the crow away and some wonderful black and orange harlequin candles. Here's a tip for you - don't store candles in the attic if the temperatures routinely get over 100 degrees during the summer. At least I had them in a plastic bag.
I did find replacements though. Sparkly pumpkins!
I love you decorations and can hardly wait until you show the finished costume. I actually have my halloween decorations in the living room in the box. Maybe this weekend I'll actually take them out. I'm getting kind of tired looking at it.
Posted by: Judy | October 03, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Your project looks so very intrigueing! What could it be? I love the quilt under your bird cage and the display itself. UI am working up the gumption to try a little quilt myself. Love getting inspired by other projects I see, like yours!
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | October 03, 2008 at 12:22 PM
I featured your pumpkind on the candlesticks today on Tip Junkie. Don't forget to grab your "I was featured" button.
Posted by: Laurie | October 03, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Love the dyed lace your have teased us with....you must post a photo of you in all your Halloween glory at the proper time! pat
Posted by: Patricia Eaton | October 03, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Can't wait to see the reveal of your costume. Probably after Halloween, huh? Your decorations are nice. I was awake very early this morning and as I snuggled further into the covers I came up with a plan for a quilted Fall-colored table runner I'd like to make. But it won't be this year! If I start soon after the holidays I MIGHT have it done for next year, though. ~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | October 04, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Hi, it's QueenofStarbucks from BB! How weird I would stumble across your blog via the tip junkie, but I realized it was just via the avatar. Love the pumpkin idea... I might have to steal it. ;)
Posted by: Andrea | October 04, 2008 at 09:03 PM
I love your tall black candlesticks, and your little pumpkins look just perfect on top of them. I like how you put everything together on and above your little table! So cute! :)
Have a great day! :)
Posted by: Jenni- nest to keep | October 05, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Love your Halloween decor,and hope to see your costume when you post it!
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | October 05, 2008 at 11:10 AM
I can't wait to see your costume!
Posted by: Alexis | October 06, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Can't wait to see what your costume is!!! Love your Halloween decoration!!!
Hugz,
Michele
Posted by: Michele | October 07, 2008 at 11:14 AM
I love your blog! Love that quilt under the bird cage, and I like what you did with your candlesticks and the pumpkins. The whole thing looks great. Can't wait to see what you do with the costume...forthcoming!
Blessings,
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Booth | October 07, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Ummm - note to self....Never store candles in the attic!
Posted by: Julie Size | October 08, 2008 at 12:37 PM