Happy Halloween!

What's that? Did I just wish you a Happy Halloween? On the 4th of July? Well, yes, as a matter or fact, yes I did! That's because I'm already thinking about this October and The First Annual Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! Handmade Halloween Costume Contest!

The title needs work.

But the idea is a good one! Throughout the month of October I will have Guest Bloggers presenting content about handmade costumes for kids and adults. The posts can be sewing tutorials, round-ups, pattern reviews, no-sew costumes or costume elements (i.e. how to make wings, antlers, tails, etc.). I want to cover all kinds of techniques including sewing, papier-mâché, felting, knitting, etc. to inspire you guys to create your own costumes for yourselves and your families.
Then, for week or so after Halloween, I will open up Flickr pools where readers can submit their handmade costumes. Winners will be chosen by popular vote as well as by a panel of judges. And prizes. OH! The fabulous prizes in store for you!

I am still very early in the planning stages, but I would love to have you join in the fun. If you are interested in participating, email me at sadsilver@gmail.com. You don't have to have a solid idea yet, but do let me know a little about yourself, what you're good at, and provide links to your blog and any relevant posts (and/or shop if you're interested in being a sponsor).

Thanks and have a spooooooooky Independence Day!








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