Costume Contest Winners!

I'm such a happy mama! We took all four dogs (plus my parents' Checkers) to a Halloween Costume Contest and Parade in a small town a little ways away for us. My mom bought Pup and Checkers ladybug and bumblebee costumes from JoAnn Fabrics, and they looked cute, but there were other dogs there with the same costumes (the problem with store-bought costumes :( )

But I had a idea to make Paula, Buddy and Boo into the Three Musketeers (since Pup and Checkers had a theme, I wanted the 3 greyhounds to match each other). We couldn't afford anything fancy, so I bought clearance rack red capes, plastic hats, and feathers at the party/costume store. Then I picked up some felt and fancy gold ribbon at JoAnn Fabrics. We added fleur-de-lis to the capes, and made collars and boots out of the felt. I can't sew a stitch, so I was working overtime with the glue gun last night. I was so pleased with myself that I had an idea, and saw it through, without spending a fortune, and they actually came out looking pretty nice!

And the exciting news is that, out of about 40 animals, including one cat and a half-dozen llamas, Paula, Bud, and Boo won FIRST PLACE!!!!

I was franking hoping that the prize would be a gift certificate to a pet supply store, but I'll be happy with the dinner for two at a nice restaurant!

I have always questioned my creative abilities (coming from a mother who is a craft and sewing nut), but I have a renewed confidence in myself - I feel that I will be up to the task of making kids' Halloween costumes from scratch, when that time comes!

Of course, it didn't hurt that the greyhounds are naturally elegant and eye-catching, and so well-behaved! They are perfect dogs, and I intend to always have one in my home! (And Pup is my perfect snuggle bunny!)

I took pictures, and will post them as soon as I pick them up and scan them in (gotta get myself a digital camera! :D )

:D :D :D

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: 3-greys-and-a-mutt ]

YIPPPPPPPPEEEEE!!!!! Paula, Buddy and Boo! Woooo Woooo!!! The 3 Musketeers! Oh that's so exciting!!!!! How adorable they must have looked! Can't wait to see the pictures! Congratulations to all!!

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]

Horray!!! Hooray!!! Hooray!!! Congratulations to Paula, Buddy, and Boo! Have mommy give you lots of yummy treats!!!

Congratulations! ;)
Lablover & Sadie*

Good job, you guys!! I'm sure the costumes were wonderful, but the beautiful creatures wearing them probably helped to make up the judge's mind too! :D

congratulations!! :)

Congratulations to the creative mamma and her three musketeers! Can't wait to see the pictures! :D

CONGRATS TO PAULA & BUDDY & BOO !!! on winning First Place...

CONGRATS TO THEIR MOMMA !!!
on a PERSONAL BEST moment in life!!!!

WAY TO GO !!! You have every reason to be
proud of your accomplishment.... Liz.

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: lizbud ]

Well, congratulations on a job well done and a very creative idea! You can go have dinner when you pick up the pix (before you scan them in) and decide which ones you want to put in. That is just soooooooo exciting.

Congratulations! What a creative mommy! :) I can't wait for the pictures!

Congradulations on FIRST PLACE wow! I just can't wait to see the photos, the theme was perfect for three perfect dogs.
Jackie

Paula, Buddy and Boo really are the Three Musketeers, one for all and all for one! Actually you came up with a winning idea and were able to carry it out with your creativity. Some of those artsy craftsy genes of your mom's must have been passed down. Congratulations on your win and I too am eagerly awaiting the pictures.

Paula, Buddy and Boo:
What dashing Musketeers you must have been!
Congratulations on your First Prize and also congratulations to your costume designer mom.
I think she deserves an Oscar. ;) Can't wait to see your pictures. I'm sure they will win you entrance to the International Doggie Hall of Fame. :D

Congratulations to the Grey Gang - and their superdesigner! What a fun and fulfilling project for you - I can't wait to see the pictures!

Yeah!!! Congratulations! I'm sure they looked wonderful :D :D :D

YIPEE!!! 1st place to the 3 musketeers and The Grand Champion Prize to theri proud mama!!!
I would have never come up with something like that!!! That is sooooo cooool!!!!! :cool: :cool:

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!