As I consider the importance of Halloween in my life, I am forced to truly ponder what Halloween means to me. As a Halloween romantic, I discovered that all of my love for the day stems more from my belief of what Halloween ought to be rather than what Halloween actually is. Captured so beautifully by the images in the Dennison's Bogie Books, Halloween should be one big, spooky, Cole Porter musical with Jack-O-Lantern footlights and costumes reminiscent of Erté!
I had the materials, now I just needed a face. I took to the internet and reference books but was having difficulty deciding on a pumpkin face that I loved well enough to commit to dollar-store lantern. This was to be a huge decision; once the paint was on, there would be no turning back! I had considered adapting one of those leering faces found on vintage, German, papier-maché candy containers, but after flipping through one of my favorite Halloween resources, Halloween in America, I knew I had found my face!
I couldn't get beyond the lovable Jack-O-Lantern face of this Dennison's crepe-paper Halloween apron, dated 1918. (Source) |
With better light and less chance of overspray, I do all of my spray painting in the front yard; given the kind of wacky tacky crafting I am wont to do (see: Pickles the Pink Piggy Purse), I spend quite a bit of time painting in the front yard. If my neighbors had a questionable opinion of me before, they must have serious concerns over my mental capacity after watching me play a one-man game of ring-around-the-rosie, applying several coats of glossy, black spray paint to a seven-foot pole stuck in the ground.
I may perform a few minor tweaks/additions before All Hallow's Eve but for a two-dollar investment, I think I did pretty well!
Cheers!
Mr. Tiny
I may perform a few minor tweaks/additions before All Hallow's Eve but for a two-dollar investment, I think I did pretty well!
Yes, Mr. Tiny's Halloween threads will be built in stylistic conjunction with his Jack-O-Lantern walking stick, but you'll just have to wait until the day draws nearer before the entire costume is revealed. How about you? Are you gearing up for the Halloween season? Are you feeling crafty? Do you have a great idea for your costume? Whatever you decide to be this October 31, remember that it's Halloween...
LET'S MISBEHAVE!!! |
"Let's Misbehave" as performed by Irving Aaronson
Written by Cole Porter
Cheers!
Mr. Tiny
I'm so excited (as always) for the best holiday of the year!!
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DeleteI LOVE IT. I loved it when I thought it was just decoration, but with cape and in context-- what a pip!! Well done as usual. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! I like Halloween so much more as an adult; it inspires me to get the festivities started as early as possible!
DeleteHalloween is definitely the best part of the year Its the ultimate in kitsch holliday goodness with Christmas a close second
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I love it! I hope I get a few chances to wear my costume this year! Please stay tuned for more Halloween-themed posts!
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