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I was thinking that too...but I also saw some Retro Bowling shirts on Amazon for about 25 with shipping included...and I kind of like that idea. My DH said...he didn't mind Charlie Sheening it
But going to check with Wolfhunt tonight and see what he thinks...
And the slick back hair would be okay...if they both didn't shave their hair real close to their scalps....DH could have pulled it off last week...but he got a cut to prep for the trip. He didn't want to be in the Florida sun with it shaggy.
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As you can see...I've started on fireworks for around Maleficent. My belief is that I will be able to get both skirts done with fantastic beading/sequining...by Monday.
So then next weekend...will be available for our local Oktoberfest and Apple Picking (two of my favorite fall events).
So...we went out to dinner last night and discussed the fella's possible costumes.
They both agreed...they like the idea of bowling shirts...that way they won't get too hot...as it is likely to be warm down there...and the 50's theme will work if we get retro style bowling shirts!!!
So...went online and found a local place that we can get them from...not too badly priced 25-27 bucks. Then Wolfhunt said he could put an iron-on image on each of them for their favorite characters. Dew already picked Donald duck...well because he is Dewey...right.
But Wolfhunt is having a hard time picking his favorite character...I guess he likes them all.
So...it looks like we will be ready. I've got to stay focused and get those skirts done...only problem is...well I stabbed myself good in my left hand middle finger...and now it's tender. My right hand middle finger got a seriuos cut last week while trying to disassemble the food processer from making salsa. So...it's hard to sew...but I'm pushing through.
I am a Vacation Villain and I can handle the pressure and pain.
So...in other news. Our local new DISNEY store...opened at Kenwood Towne Centre yesterday...first 250 people got Mickey Ears. I was disappointed we had to work...but I will be heading over there this Friday night to check it out!!!
It's supposed to have some great interactive features...and I can't wait to see what it is like. Fortunately...it is right across from the Apple store...so DH will give me plenty of time to look around
Well...I'll keep checking in with updates on the skirts and then updates on the Bowling shirts...two weeks and counting for this crew...
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Wow only two weeks to go! I have a little over four and am planning how much I need to get done this weekend. I have about 15 more shirts to make so hope to finish them up. I love the skirts and wish I was that crafty. I can print things off and iron them on, then that is it. Great job!
Wow only two weeks to go! I have a little over four and am planning how much I need to get done this weekend. I have about 15 more shirts to make so hope to finish them up. I love the skirts and wish I was that crafty. I can print things off and iron them on, then that is it. Great job!
If you can do the iron-ons...you can likely do this. I just printed out the pics I wanted to do...pinned them to the felt. You can even by felt that has adhesive on the back. I handstitched them on...but that is pretty easy.
You could put the sequins on with hot glue if you wanted. It doesn't take being crafty...just a little ingenuity. I believe anybody can do it if they really want to.
Thanks for all the compliments on the skirts...I can't wait to finish them up and take pics of us in them so you can see the overall look we are going for!!!
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Got started on Captain Hook last night. Got him cut out and partly attached. Did some more fireworks around Maleficent....this weekend should see me finished with those.
We are going after work to a local manufacturer with a showroom to see if they have the bowling shirts that we want. Then heading to Kenwood for the new Disney store and dinner somewhere.
Wish us luck on finding the retro style bowling shirts...I don't want to pay overnight shipping but we will if we have to, to get the right style. They also need to fit them pretty comfortably...and be loose enough so they don't get to hot in them. That was the point of wearing bowling shirts and not greaser jackets or letterman sweaters.
Nixed the saddle shoes idea...Puzzlewoman says they are very uncomfortable. They are also about 35 bucks to order plus shipping. So we will just go with some comfortable shoes...but I am going to wear Bobby socks with my tennis shoes...might even be able to make some spats to go over our tennis shoes...plus need to get the chiffon from the fabric store for our neck/head scarfs.
We both (girls) have long hair...so we can easily do the traditional ponytails. The guys are both short/close cropped haircuts...so no luck with the greaser style...but it will be fine.
I'll hopefully update with some pics of our new Disney store tonight. Can't wait to see if they have the interactive displays that I've heard so much about!!!
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