Week in review

What a week!! Life has been crazy fun... I have so much to share. This weekend I was able to head to Utah and enjoy of Bloggers Night Out at Gardener Village with 100 other bloggers. Talk about fun.  These ladies were so wonderful to meet.  There were blogging celebrities everywhere.  Do you have a favorite Blogger??? Come back in a week and find out who mine is...

Here are a few items of business....

Just 2 more weeks until the Masquerade Ball starts. Are you ready?  I still have a few costumes to make. Time is going to fast.  If you want information on the Masquerade Ball click the link. I have soem great prizes to give away and one may go to you.  If you are interested guest posting please leave a comment or email me. cosettescloset {at}gmail.com.  I will get you all the info you need.

Over the next couple of weeks I will be looking for Pattern testers to test 2 new patterns I am working on.  If you are interested in reading , making and giving feedback on one of these I would love to hear from you.

*Testers must be willing to sew project and get back to me in 10 days or less. 

* Pattern is for girls sizes 4-10

* One is for a Dress and the other a shirt and pant.

* Materials needed: Knit or cottons (outfit only)

* Tester will provide there own fabric and supplies.  

* I would love a picture of your child or grand child wearing the clothing.  

* Each pattern is expected to take 1-2 hours or less. Depending on your sewing skills.

If you are a blogger and want to try this pattern I would love to send it to you and get your feedback. Once the pattern has been reviewed, updated and ready to print I would love to send you a free copy and one to give away on your blog.  If you are interested in working with me I would love to hear from you!

Have you ever wondered how many ways you can use corn??  I have. So i decide to make a week out of it.  Be sure to come back tomorrow for Corn Week.  Projects you can make, decorate and eat all out of corn. You won't want to miss it!!

Costumes of Halloween Past–Pikachu

This is my little Pikachu.  My boys went through a Pokémon phase.  I think many boys do.  He begged for weeks for a Pikachu costume.  So I came up with this.

I used a costume pattern to give me the 1 piece outfit.  We made his zip down the back so you wouldn’t see the zipper.

Then I added Dark Brown Ric Rac across the back.  I cut a tail out of Peltex and fleece.  I sandwiched the peltex  in between the 2 pieces of fleece and stitched around the edge. I sewed  the tail onto the back of the costume. 

The hat used a basic winter hat pattern and I added the ears.  That was it.  He loved that costume.  He asked to wear it the next year.  But I think he was to tall.   He was toasty warm for trick or treating and as happy as can be.

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Halloween Costume - Dinosaur

My Green  and yellow polka dotted Dinosaur. This little dinosaur is super simple to make and cute to boot.

I started with a pair of green sweat pants.  I cut a bunch of yellow circles.  I hand stitched them on while watching my favorite show one night. 

Next I made an aviator hat out of green fleece.  Make sure to add a few triangles to the hat to match the triangles on the back.

For my tail I cut yellow and green fleece squares.  I used a few different sizes. I folded them in half to make triangles. Overlap your triangles making a chain.  I stitched along the edges.  I then pinned them to the back of the shirt. To attach permanently, line up your squares on the angle and stitch down the center. Attaching the squares to the shirt.  Proceed to fold the squares into triangles and stitch the edges. 

Add a few painted dots to their face and your little dinosaur is ready to go.  

Halloween Costumes - Butterball Turkey

For my baby boys first Halloween he was a Butterball Turkey.

I started with a brown shirt and pants. I cut a yellow oval from felt.  I used my Silhouette to cut the word Butterball.  I ironed the words onto the felt.  I then stitched the yellow felt onto the shirt.

For the hat I made a basic winter hat in brown.  I used a small piece of cream felt to make a turkey timer.  I stitched it onto the hat.

I used cream to make the leg cuffs.  I cut a 6x12 inch piece of felt.  Fold it in half making it 3x12.  Stitch the top and make a casing. Thread a 1/4 inch piece of elastic through the casing.  Stitch ends together and stitch felt to the elastic. 

Your Turkey is done.

Epic Makeover and Masquerade Ball

Have you seen Mandi's Epic Room Makeover??? Well I entered.  Please go vote for me.  It only takes about 5 seconds.  I would love you forever! I am number 67.  Just click on the start and your done.  You can do this everyday.  Please, please vote.  Having Mandi come to my house would be a dream. She is like a Blogging T.V. star.    Not to mention my bloggy friends would love to meet her too. And I would be a beautiful room.

  Did you see my room post.  Well here it is. Epic Brown room.  BLAH  We need some help.  I would be so grateful.  My Husband would {Love} a little more romance and relaxation too.  

 

 

So here is the link to Vintage Revivals.  Share it with anyone who would go adn vote.  Friends, family, Facebook, Twitter, G+ whatever you have.   Please vote. Please Call me Mandi!!!!
If I will you will see all the goods via facebook and the big reveal on Vintage Revivals

 Also this week I announced my Masquerade Ball.  So get those costumes ready.  The prizes are ready to ship.  Maybe to your home!!Here are a few quick links to all the info...
 

 Announcement

Judges and Sponsors

Rules and Guidelines

Spread the love and come back Monday. I am starting my costumes of Halloween past.  You won't want to miss these beauties. 

 

 

 

 

 

Masquerade Ball Rules and Voting

Are you attending the Masquerade Ball??  Want to learn more about it?? All the rules and info you need. Hold onto your Broomstick cuz here we go!

This competition is all about creativity and your mad skills. Everyone loves a homemade costume.  Show your best and create something great. 

--Enter up to 2 costumes, new or old. It must be made by YOU. It does not have have to be your original idea or tutorial, and it doesn't matter if it was made with or without a pattern.  

-- Costumes do not have to be sewn.  They can be made of any materials you can find.

--FAMILY FRIENDLY costumes only.

-Costume must be 50% handmade. You may buy supplies or reuse old items to make your costume but the bulk must be produced via your handy work. Example: you are going to make a cowboy.  You buy or reuse jeans, t shirt and hat. You make the accessories. vest, chaps, holster, bandana and boot covers

--Entries will be accepted September 26th- October 20th in the form of a link party. 

--You can link your entry from your Blog or from your Flickr account.

--The Top 10 will be chosen by the Masquerade judges.  Judges will email me their Top 15 picks, and I will take the top 10.

--Big Tip: Take the very best pictures of your projects that you can!  Presentation always helps--This is not my favorite rule, but you must be a US citizen (or at least have a US shipping address) to enter. This is because the prize sponsors are only able to ship to a US address. Thanks for understanding!

--If you have a blog, please post the "I'm attending the Masquerade Ball" button on your sidebar and blog post!

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--To enter, you must be a follower of Free Time Frolics  via Facebook and RSS.

Voting
--The Top 10 will be chosen by the Masquerade judges.  Judges will email me their Top 15 picks, and the top 10 will be taken from their picks.

--Voting for the TOP 10 will be open from Monday 5pm -Saturday 5pm The "audience" (readers) will vote by poll.

--The top 10 Projects will be unveiled on Monday October 22nd by 5pm.  Each costume will then be open for voting.  They will not be linked to blogs or flicker accounts.  You are welcome to advertise your costume on your blog, Facebook, Google+ or Twitter to promote your costume. 
  
--Poll Daddy will be used to conduct the voting.Voting will close on Saturday October 27th at 5pm MST the winner will be announced October 29th by 12pm
Final voting breakdown will go as follows:
Poll daddy votes 60%
Judges final vote 40%

Judges will base there decision on:
Creativity
Presentation
Use of Materials

I hope all this is clear as Witches Brew! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment. Others may have the same question.  Please come join us.  It will be so much fun!  I can't wait to see what you create.