Back in the day, when littlepeach#1 was the only little peach in our lives, I was one of those moms that went overboard making the halloween costume each year. By the time littlepeach#2 rolled along I was SO over that.
Looking back though, those were some great costumes.
She was a cute Raggedy Ann. They aren't showing but I took white tights and with a red marker made horizontal stripes. I can't remember but that must have taken me a long time, I was nuts back then.
Remember Xena - Warrior Princess? We were big fans of that show and this was a fun costume to create. I used black vinyl and a lot of gold fabric paint.
I Dream of Jeannie. Hands down, this was my favorite! I made this to go over a pink leotard. I created the pill box hat by covering cardboard and sewing it together and then adding a blonde ponytail coming out of the top. I think I convinced her to wear this one two years in a row because I loved it so much.
Littlepeach#1 is off to college now. She has to make her own costume this year.
I didn't have girls or I would have been doing this every year.
I made one costume for my oldest boy(he was 4yrs old) and then, after all the hard work, he didn't want to wear it. That was the last time I "made" a costume.
These are very cute pictures.
Posted by: Farmlady | October 12, 2009 at 06:56 PM
And as I recall Xena had Hercules with her that year! Your costumes are so amazing!~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | October 12, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I always wanted to be Jeanie, Never had the blond hair or costume to pull it off. She was so lucky and didn't know it then. Might not know it now either, but when she has to make a Halloween costume she'll appreciate it and you.
--Kelly O
Posted by: Kelly O'Neill | October 13, 2009 at 07:33 PM
That warrior princess costume is too cute and your little peach looks pretty delighted ... love the details like the arm bands and gold scrolly things - very authentic looking! -amy
Posted by: Amy | October 14, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Oh so cute - such fun looking back at the kids when they were little
Aison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | October 15, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Not only are you an amazing costume maker, but your wreaths are breath taking. Wish list forever!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 15, 2009 at 07:17 PM
oh my GOSH! My little girl was Raggedy Ann and I painted the stripes on her white tights! She had the wig and everything...then the next year she was a Jeanie! I used gold lame and it was horrible to sew on! They must be about the same age! By the time kid number three came along all creative costuming was OVER!
Posted by: Robin | October 25, 2009 at 09:19 PM
What great costumes and MEMORIES you made!
I too would go overboard making costumes...now my kids are 11 and 13 and like to create their own.
Posted by: val | October 29, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Your little Georgia Peachez are adorable in their Halloween Costumes!
Raggedy Ann was my daughter's favorite, too!
Hera
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Posted by: Santa | March 16, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Very impressed by the costumes. I was never that creative when I was little. What will you be this Halloween?
Posted by: Dolly Pardonez | October 20, 2011 at 09:44 PM