The Craftiest Night of the Year
Spent the weekend in Chicago, recording some new songs for the band. When this photo was taken, we’d been in the studio for three days, with no shower. Seriously, be happy you don’t have smell-o-vision.
But today? Today was the day before Halloween, which is by far my most favorite of all holidays. So I ignored all other deadlines (academic, professional, personal, crafty — and there were a lot of ‘em), put duty aside, and spent 8 straight hours working on my costume.
And I loved every minute of it.
No photos of the finished product til tomorrow, but click here for a hint about what it is.
And in the meantime, I’ll try to distract you with a pretty picture of the leaves and litter in my back yard.
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October 31st, 2007 at 6:36 am
Awesome! My sister in crafty procrastination–I looked just like you putting together my submission–splayed on the floor with supplies scattered all around me. Happy!
And three showerless days…hat off, lady, I would go insane.
October 31st, 2007 at 11:58 am
Very impressive! I can understand the all-consuming drive to finish a project. Usually for me that happens with quilts, though. I’ve never been very big into Halloween (just the chocolate, yum!).
October 31st, 2007 at 12:13 pm
I’m looking forward to seeing the results of your day of costume couture! Happy Halloween!
October 31st, 2007 at 12:49 pm
When i saw your halloween crafting pic on flickr i got so excited and actually for a [split] second was sad that we don’t really have halloween here in Australia. The holiday is not really on the calendar so to speak. There are some festivities in some parts of the country and [cough*pesky*cough] kids do come a knockin, but i generally pretend that i am not home. Grouch that i am.
I did say the thought only lasted a split second…
October 31st, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Happy Halloween, dear Pam! I hope it is a great one!
xo
October 31st, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Ha! That should be hilarious! Can’t wait to see the finished costume!
October 31st, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Happy Halloween! I can’t wait to see your costume.
October 31st, 2007 at 3:03 pm
I totally can’t wait to see your costume. So creative and out-of-the ordinary. In a good way!
October 31st, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Wow, you are seriously dedicated to Halloween. Bravo! Can’t wait for modelled costume pix.
October 31st, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Oooh! I’m looking forward to seeing your finished costume! It looks fabulous. Is that gold fabric I see?!?!
October 31st, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Dude, that’s awesome. In grad school there was a Lebowski-themed Halloween party one year, and a good friend went as Maude in Viking gear. Can’t wait to see your version!
October 31st, 2007 at 4:11 pm
I have to come out of lurking to say awesome! And, if you happen to have a Lebowskifest near you, you’ll have it ready for another wearing.
October 31st, 2007 at 4:21 pm
I love Big Lebowski! It’s one of my favourite films of all time. Can’t wait to see you in the costume. Happy Halloween!
October 31st, 2007 at 4:26 pm
I love the Dude, thanks for reminding me of that!
October 31st, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Oh, that is Mr. Frick’s very favorite movie (after Raising Arizona of course). That rug really tied the room together!
By the way, I owe you a BIG HUGE THANK YOU. That package was incredible. I second your thoughts on the yarn. WTF? I will try to do it…justice. The t-shirt is amazing and totally perked up Mr. Frick’s bad day. Seriously rockin’.
October 31st, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Any costume that involves power tools has got to be way cool! Can’t wait to see it…
October 31st, 2007 at 6:45 pm
Oooo, I can’t wait to see the finished costume!
October 31st, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Chicago…yay! My hometown.
Can’t wait to see your costume!
October 31st, 2007 at 9:00 pm
that leaf shot is GORGEOUS! love it.
October 31st, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Happy Halloween! Can’t wait to see your finished costume!
October 31st, 2007 at 9:01 pm
Looking forward to seeing the costume in all its glory!
Happy Halloween!
November 1st, 2007 at 12:10 am
Haha — I’m going as the same thing! I laughed when I saw your picture, since that’s exactly what I’ve looked like for a few days — surrounded by gold fabric and spray paint. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
November 1st, 2007 at 1:05 am
That costume will blow all other costumes out of the water!! Can’t wait to see pics.
November 1st, 2007 at 2:37 am
Ooohhh….can’t wait to see what it is! Happy Halloween!
November 1st, 2007 at 6:31 am
I am generally not into the whole Halloween thing, (this is changing due to the presence of the kid, of course, seems like a rule of some sort); but, if I were going to a BL-themed party, I could definitely be convinced to partake in the costumery fun. Just sayin’.