Flintstones!!!! We’re just the modern stone-age family, of course. 🙂
I’ll have to admit, these costumes were SO easy. I knew I needed to make them, when I got the idea from some website. Thank you internet. And without further adieu, I’ll even provide instructions. 🙂
Miss Pebbles was pretty darn simple. Just put one of her large shirts on a piece of flannel and just made a little pattern out of it. Then sewed-up the edges and left arm and neck holes. I sewed on the black triangles to everyone’s costumes. Since they’re made out of fleece, I didn’t think glue would work as well — plus I like to keep everything as washable as possible. 🙂 The bone is stuffed and just glued onto a clip. The adorable baby is also by me, with a bit of help from Drew. Aren’t I talented? 🙂 I just used leggings for her bottom. The extra nice thing is that you can add layers pretty easily under these, depending on the weather.
And here we have Mr. Barney himself. Sad, Conner’s an awfully skinny Barney but his height is just about the right size compared to Fred. His is the same as P’s (I took shoulder and waist measurements on everyone and then figured out the length and then just kind of cut squares of fabric out, sewed the sides leaving arm holes and a neck hole. On his top I cut a longer V-neck and then put some string to make it look more like Barney, and add a small bit of detail.
Conner kept wanting to do this crazy cartoon face. Super Barney-like, right? Well, he thought so. Here you get your first glimpse of Dino. The hardest member of our family, but I’ll get to him later.
Oh Bam-Bam, how did you get so cute? His is a skirt, a white T-shirt, I Sewed a strip of brown fleece and a bone, and stuck it through it. His hat (I could only find a plain orange hat on Amazon) has traingles also glued onto it and I made him a white pom pom to go on top. His hair is spray painted white, but you can hardly tell. Caveman club is also courtesy of Amazon. Thank you super saver shipping. 🙂
Here are Fred and Wilma. Mine was the hardest person costume because I had to figure out the dape on my (unlike Wilma’s) totally flat chest. It wasn’t too bad, and I gathered up the other side with just some ribbon. I found those awesome beads at J’s and the hairspray is from Sally Beauty. Delicious, isn’t it? Sadly, I just don’t have Wilma’s figure. Crying shame.
Fred is same as Conner’s pretty much. The tie is also out of fleece, I did 2 layers though, just to make it a little more firm. Looks pretty great, if I do say so myself.
Here’s Dino. I just made him like a broomstick horse. Honestly, I’m not sure how it all came together. The mouth is sewed on, and the spots are sewed, I glued the eyes so I Coudl be sure of plaement. Umm… he looks ingenious, but he wasn’t really all that bad. Now, if I can just get the kids to stop fighting over Dino’s head. Darn you stone-aged kids. Or maybe they’re sone-brained…. There’s a really great picture of ME and Drew riding Dino, but i like to keep this blog G rated…
I am guessing our totaly cost was about 60 bucks for all 5 costumes. The main purchase was fleece at Joann’s (bought at 50% off on a sale day)– I think that was around 47 (and I always buy too much). Spencer’s extras were about 10 bucks, and the dowel was like 3.
And, there you have it. AND no one hates music on blogs more than me, but i just thought this special day shouted to have a little theme music. I hope it didn’t wake the wee ones. Happy Halloween everyone!
Maryanne says
SO awesome! I totally guessed- the necklace gave it away in your preview picture. I can’t wait to see them in person! You’re a rockstar! (haha, rockstar, flinstones…)
Reynolds Family says
I love it! You are fabulous-I wish my family would humor me and let me do a theme.
Laural says
Totally fun and cute! Good job!
Rochelle says
So impressive!! Everyone looks fantastic!!
Denise says
LOVE hill. you’re awesome.
Tansy says
A-mazing. Nothing else to say.
Except bravo for having a great family tradition. Way to be a fun mom. 🙂
Allison says
You’re freakin’ amazing. What more is there to say! Love it!
ladyozma says
Ok, the Flintstones is a super cute idea!!!! I love what you did. Pebbles is beyond cute. It’s a good thing Bam-Bam is already family!
Jessica says
Wow, that is be-awesome! You are so very clever AND talented!
P.S. Our previous place of employment was THE best place ever to work at during the Halloween season. They (specifically one Dr. in particular) took celebrating Halloween to a whole ‘nother level! I can completely understand why it would take over your dreams this time of year. Earlier this week, I searched for old pics of Halloween celebrations there to post on fb, but am too unorganized after moving a gamut of times over the last 10 years. Miss you and hope you have an exciting Halloween! 🙂
Shawnie says
Your family looks great together, that’s my favorite photo, with all of you at once. Hope you have a LOT of fun!
Kara says
You all look fantastic! I’m sure your kids are going to have great memories of Halloween which is what makes it worth all the effort, right?
Lara says
Awesome! I love it all.
And YOU Miss Wilma, definitely look 30 pounds lighter. If you don’t see it in these pictures, we’re going to have to get your eyes checked.
(And yes, the music scared the crap out of me, thank you.)
NatureGirl says
those are such great costumes…I love it! Happy halloween and alphabethursday all at once! Thanks for commenting on my AT post!
Brittany@Love Stitched says
WOW! so impressed! love this!!
feel free to link it up to my HALLOWEEN COSTUME party going on now!!! there will be a prize for the top three costumes 🙂
http://lovestitched.blogspot.com/2010/11/costume-linky-contest.html
Jess says
awesome costumes!!
Anne-Marie says
You guys look fantastic! Wish I could sew…probably could if I tried, but I’m too lazy.
Charlotte says
You guys look great. Good idea for a family theme.
Corine says
That is just AWESOME!