Tag Archives: costumes

Flapper Halloween Costumes

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Melissa Mortenson

Last week we were able to have a little “dress rehearsal” for Halloween at Disneyworld’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. If you follow me on facebook, you may have seen the photo of us there last week.

Make your own Witches Hat Fascinator

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Melissa Mortenson

Last week I guest blogged over at eighteen25 for their Spooktacluar September series… here’s my post in case you missed it!

Hello eighteen25 readers. My name is Melissa Mortenson and I blog over at The Polka Dot Chair. This is the 3rd year that I’ve had the privilege of contributing to Spooktacular September! I think I can consider it an annual tradition now!

Today I wanted to share with you this tutorial for making your own Witches Hat Fascinator. Read more... (344 words, 7 images)

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Mr. Horseman & Mr. Crane

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Melissa Mortenson

I could not convince my family ALL to match for Halloween this year (I know, I’m horrible… I always try to match the costumes). So the girls were Witches & the boys went as,

Icabod Crane & the Headless Horseman

I didn’t make my husbands costume. Just “refashioned” it from some previous costumes and cut off some pants he didn’t like. He found the hat at Disneyworld & we picked up a scarf at Target for him to wear. Read more... (356 words, 5 images)

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3 Witches

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Melissa Mortenson

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Normally I don’t have Halloween costumes done until about 5 minutes before the trick or treaters arrive… but this year we were going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, so they had to be done early.

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I was so proud of my kids this year, because they picked out EVERYTHING themselves and just gave me sewing instructions. I was amazed at the way they could pull fabrics together and the creativity they put into the design… much better than I would have come up with on my own. Read more... (491 words, 10 images)

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Are you my Mummy?

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Melissa Mortenson

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Hope your Halloween was Spooky… but not too Spooky :)

ours was a little goofy.

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A Quirky Crafter

Posted on November 4, 2009 by emily

Hello all! My name is Emily and I am Melissa’s little sister. Melissa has asked me to share a little bit about myself and tell you all the secrets of my kid’s quirky Halloween costumes.

Before we begin, take a moment to see them in action for the full effect:

RObot Halloween from emily millard on Vimeo. Read more... (779 words, 2 images)