Theresa's Mixed Nuts: Homemade Hippie

Monday, October 28, 2013

Homemade Hippie

Mariah wasn't sure if she was going to go out Trick or Treating this year, but since her best friend is going, she decided to tag along. They decided they wanted to be hippies this year, but when we got to the costume store the hippie outfits were over $60. No Thank You! I decided we could make one for much cheaper. We hit up Goodwill for some skinny jeans, got a white shirt from Wal-Mart, clearance tie dye, and a scrap of white fabric all totaling less than $20.

Mariah did her own tie dye job.

I sewed the scrap fabric onto the skinny jeans to make bell bottoms and a headband. Then the hippie outfit was complete. Maybe it's me, but I think creating your own costume is so much more fun than store bought ones anyway!

tie dye, halloween, diy
Darn sun, but it's the only shot I got when we went Trick or Treating at the local church this year.
Do you like to make your own costumes, or do you prefer store bought? (We store bought Allison's this year!)
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Your costume looks so beautiful for you.

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  2. Masshole MommyOctober 28, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    It came out awesome!! I am SO lazy, so I prefer store bought costumes - although, I had a homemade hippie one year when was younger, too.

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  3. Z@KickingKilosOctober 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    I am impressed she doing her on tye and dye. I love her name..Mariah, what does it mean?
    My niece's name is Myra
    Happy Halloween

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  4. AdamOctober 28, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    since I'm not creative, store-bought costumes

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  5. Chatty CroneOctober 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    When I was younger and when my kids were younger I would make them too.
    That hippie costume was just right!
    sandie

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  6. Pat HattOctober 28, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Store bought for me, though yippee for the hippee

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  7. An Apel a DayOctober 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    She looks great! I admire the people that make their own. Those are the ones that I vote for. We have a voting contest at my work.

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  8. mail4roseyOctober 28, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    That outfit is cute and perfect for her age! I like homemade better too, though I've only made one once ever (and I loved it!!).

    The place we usually trick or treat at has had a change of plans this year, and so we're opting out and finding someplace new. In fact, I need to go look around now so I don't miss something. :)

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  9. UnknownOctober 28, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    You and Mariah came up with a cool idea and did a great job with the costume Theresa. If Halloween was celebrated in a big way here I would also prefer to make my own costume. Enjoy the rest of your Monday.

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  10. renae October 28, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    When photos like that happen to me I have noticed that my tripod was in the open sun. Next time just place your opposite hand over the camera and shade it like you would shade your eyes.

    Theresa! You are so fun!!! This ensemble of Mariah's is so cool. Have such a great and fun HALLOWEEN!

    Honestly, I can not believe this year has gone by so dang fast!!!!!! (hug)

    and thanks for the snaps regarding my Blog Hop. ~~ yay.

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  11. LeoviOctober 28, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful, fun hippie dress!

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  12. Eat To LiveOctober 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    She is very good at crafts just like her Mom. That outfit turned out very nice... Perfect for Halloween

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  13. DEZMONDOctober 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    such colourful delight!

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  14. Ai SakuraOctober 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    I think the fun for Halloween is in making your own costumes too.. especially when she has a crafty mother in you!! haha.. that's a great costume by the way! :)

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  15. Catch My WordsOctober 28, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Cute outfit. I say the kids need to milk trick-or-treating as long as they can.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  16. yeewittlethingsOctober 29, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Love it! Homemade costumes are the best ones...and it's so unique and one of a kind ;) She looks great!

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  17. Terra HeckOctober 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I think her costume turned out great. I prefer handmade costumes but I always seem to mess them up when trying. Then I end up at the store to buy one.

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