THE STONE RABBIT loves to dress up for Halloween . . . this year is no exception!!
When he made his decision on what he wanted to be, he thought it would be great fun to show you how we created his costume!
He's a real thrifty guy. . . . he LOVES to use items we have around the house to for his costume each year. . . .
so on the day of THE COSTUME CONSTRUCTION, he quickly assembled the necessary items!
The first step was to determine the proper length of the garment. That was very simple!! I just tossed the fabric over my rabbit, then . . .
I CAREFULLY started snipping away. . . all around the bottom of the future outfit!
I am sooooo lucky to have a rabbit that holds still, as this could be a very stressful time if I had to deal with a wiggling subject!
In no time at all, we had the PERFECT length! This is very important for costume safety. . .we don't want the Trick or Treater to trip over fabric that is too long!
I tried to convince him to leave his ears covered, but he insisted I make a spot for them to come out!
NO PROBLEM! I just snipped, snipped, snipped........ever so carefully.......until . . . .
The next step was the scariest part for me. . . it was time to cut out. . . . .
the holes for his eyes.
OMG! That rabbit MOVED just as I was making my final cut on one of his eyes.
Can you tell which one it was?
I told him I'd make it look OK . First. . .
I cut a strip of the fabric to use as a little tie around his neck. . .it would keep his costume from slipping, then I . . .
See, those eyes look pretty even now, don't they?
THE STONE RABBIT wanted me to put a sign on him that said "TRICK OR TREAT". I asked him why he needed that. He told me if he had the sign on he wouldn't have to say the words! That way no one would know who he was when he was out Trick or Treating . . . otherwise they would recognize his voice!
He's pretty clever!
I used PINK for the sign for our PINK SATURDAY friends!
Sometimes I'm pretty clever, too! :)
I told them both to "smile" for the picture. As you can see, Twiggy wasn't in a smiling mood.
I'm sure glad THE STONE RABBIT was!
Please visit Beverly's, at HOW SWEET THE SOUND, for a long list of bloggers just waiting to share their PINKS with you!
DANA
I would have never known the Stone Rabbit was under that costume if you hadn't shown us....lol. Twiggy is so cute having to get into the photo. Hope you and your family have a fun Halloween!....BOO!!
Posted by: Darlene | October 29, 2009 at 03:44 PM
lol, too funny!
Posted by: heather | October 29, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Chuckle, chuckle, chuckle... Those teeth made his costume!
They look kinda like Mr. Ed's toofies! Did anyone else call teeth this when you were a kid or had kids? or am I just weird?
ok, don't answer that...
Posted by: Sue | October 29, 2009 at 04:25 PM
LOL LOL LO!!!!
I think he looks like a horse with one o those face covers on!!! I LOVE it.
Stone Rabbit, you are quite the dashing fellow.
Posted by: Keetha | October 29, 2009 at 05:43 PM
His smile is so contagious...made me smile :)
Have a Happy Halloween - especially the grand girl.
Posted by: Sandy | October 29, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Love the ghost costume. ....Your cat looks like my tabby
Posted by: Ealine Goodburn | October 29, 2009 at 07:06 PM
How darling, he always has great ideas for himself, you are so lucky to have him.
Happy Halloween!
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | October 30, 2009 at 03:54 AM
LOL! thanks for the smiles this morning Dana... I can always count on you! (and the Stone Rabbit!)
hugs. Dixie
Posted by: Dixie | October 30, 2009 at 05:41 AM
Love The Stone Rabbit's costume, Dana!
Will he be Trick or Treating tonight and Sat at your booth? Hope to see you this eve!
Thanks for posting on my blog and all of your lovely comments- they mean alot!
Sharyn. :-)
Posted by: Sharyn | October 30, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Are you being a cheapskate Miss Dana? Poor Stone Rabbit. I bet he really wanted a glitzy classy far out kind of costume, but no... he got a piece of felt and a marker. lol I'm sure he just wanted to make you happy. lol
Cute as a button.
Did you hear I might be going to meet Jeanne? and stay in her neat little guest cottage? It's my birthday in March and I'm heading South. Yeah!!!! and I'm meeting Mrs. Magpie and hopefully other fine ladies.
Happy PS Dana
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | October 30, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Hi Dana; My goodness; the Stone Rabbit looks so spooky in his costume... you both did a great job on making it... I love the Pink Trick or Treat sign, very cleaver indeed.. Now you have a safe and fun Halloween Stone Rabbit,,umm Mr. Ghost...
Hugs;
Alaura
Posted by: alaurajane | October 30, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Love the smile! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Donna | October 30, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Love it! I bet the Stone Rabbit gets lots of candy....did he have a trick?
Posted by: Caren | October 30, 2009 at 09:14 PM
So cute!!
Happy PS and trick or treat..
I am sure it is all about treats,laughing and blessing others at your house?!!!
Hopping Halloween time:)
KayEllen
Posted by: kayellen | October 30, 2009 at 11:24 PM
A happy halloween to you all! Cute costume for the Stone Rabbit...
Posted by: Jillian | October 31, 2009 at 03:54 AM
LOL...LOL...LOL
Happy Pink BOO Saturday!
xo
Posted by: lynn | October 31, 2009 at 06:19 AM
ha ha! cute idea!!
Happy Halloween and Happy Pink Saturday!
Chris Verstraete
Searching for a Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystey - bff's, a missing mini painting and a nosy Dachshund = a fun kid's mystery!
Posted by: chris v | October 31, 2009 at 06:53 AM
How very cute. Stone Rabbit is all set for Halloween and Pink Saturday. Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Mary | October 31, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Halloween!
What a fun post!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | October 31, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Welll he makes for a HOPPY
HALLOWEEN!
Posted by: ladyjane | October 31, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Stone rabbit is just quite the handsome guy. Even his costume could not hide that. Your posts are so cute..I'm not kidding, you should write a childrens book. Happy Pinks and have a Happy Halloween.
Posted by: CC | October 31, 2009 at 08:52 AM
I've been out of town and away from my computer, so I scrolled down to visit your previous Pink Saturday post as well. As always you are so clever. Each of your post made me smile. Thanks for sharing! ~ Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | October 31, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Hi Dana, the stone rabbit is a terrific ghost. How do you think up these fun posts?? You should write stories. Twiggy doesn't look very interested but she sure is cute.
We are in Jax, FL. for the football game. Florida/Georgia, a real rivalry. I hope we win.
I am spending the week with my daughter. She is our youngest daughter. We always have fun together. Next weekend is another game and Bill will come back here for the game and we pick up our puppy on the way home. We saw her on Friday on our way down to Fl. She is sooooo cute. I will post her current photo next week. We are in love!!!
Happy Halloween my friend.
Hugs and love, xoxo, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | October 31, 2009 at 12:35 PM
That's the Stone Rabbit??? I never would have known! He's a scary ghost!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Claudia | October 31, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Rolling on floor laughing at Stone Rabbit being a ghost. You certainly have a sense of humor. Happy Halloween!
Joyce M
Posted by: Joyce | October 31, 2009 at 01:30 PM
I love it!!! I hope he shares his goodies with you.
Mary Lou
Posted by: Mary Lou | October 31, 2009 at 04:30 PM
What a cute bunny. He's so accommodating and loves his new costume. Tell him I said hello.
I posted my first Pink Saturday on my blog and the response has been wonderful. Come on over and visit me.
I'll be back to visit you and Mr. Rabbit!
Posted by: Sissie | October 31, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I bet you are glad the weekend is over. I love the Santa's you made for the craft sale. Hope to see you at John Knox.
Can't wait to hear about War Eagle
Posted by: nancy clifton | October 31, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Now that's clever! I would have made an idea for the costume so complex that it'd never turned out or been finished in time! Good Pink Saturday to you! Hope Stone Rabbit didn't scare the trick-or-treaters too much! Suzie
Posted by: Suzie Button | October 31, 2009 at 07:36 PM
The Stone Rabbit should have hopped on over to my house! I'm sure I could have gave him some carrot cake as a special treat for his creative costume!!
I hope you all had a HOppy Halloween!
Judy
Posted by: Judy | October 31, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Boo! TSR gave me a fright! I never realized he could be so scary.
And, my poor Theodore didn't get to dress up for Halloween. I hope he isn't feeling rejected.
Happy Pink Saturday, Dana. How was your Saturday?
Posted by: Beverly | November 01, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Oh Dana, Dana, Dana You are cracking me up girl. I am so glad I waited to visit you until this morning as it truly stood apart and made my day. What's not to love about the stone one? Hope you monitored his sugar intake. He could be a feisty little handful with too much of a candy thing going on! Hugs, Mollye
Posted by: Mollye Self | November 01, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Dana,
I just love the thrifty way of making costumes! Some of my favorite and most successful costumes were homemade. The S.R. looked great!
Hugs,
Jean
Posted by: Jean | November 01, 2009 at 12:50 PM
So cute!!
Happy Pink Halloween!!!
Posted by: Charo | November 01, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Dana, you crack me up!
Love the Halloween costume you made for the Stone Rabbit!
Happy Belated Pink Saturday! (better late than never!)
~Ann
Posted by: Anne Fannie | November 01, 2009 at 10:10 PM
LOL and away Mr. Rabbit goes . . . or is it float?
Mizpah,
Li
(oh, and I bet his friends didn't recognize him too :-) )
Posted by: MyThoughtsMyVoice | November 01, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Good morning Dana, just stopping by to say hello and how are ya! The Gators won their game. Go Gators.
I know you are soooo busy so please stop and get some rest girl. I remember how exhausting it can be.
Hope all is well with you and yours my friend.
Love and hugs xoxo, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | November 02, 2009 at 07:02 AM