I think I need a new hobby....

**catnapper** · 10-16-2008, 10:24 PM

Because I've officially gone off the deep end!

I have always loved making original Halloween costumes. This year, Cameron is going to be a train conductor. That was easy and cheap to make... obtain overalls (free from Freecycle.org) and get a conductor's cap from the party store ($6). Hubby suggested that I could make his wagon into a train for when we pull him around on Halloween night. I joked, "Nah, I'll make Callie into Thomas the Train"

I still have some detail work to clean up and finish, and I have to get a certain puppy used to wearing it without looking like she's being punished. I'm not sure if I'm going to make a Thomas face medallion for the front of the costume under Callie's chin.

I love being crafty... the whole thing cost me $4! and that was only because I had to buy a new hot glue gun. Mine is somewhere in this house, but after 3 days of searching everywhere, I gave up and bought a new one.

Now.... what should I do to the cats? Perhaps make them a bunch of train cars to tag behind Callie? I have the feeling the choo-choo would be going round and round chasing its caboose!

**prechrswife** · 10-16-2008, 10:28 PM

That is too funny!

**shais_mom** · 10-16-2008, 10:56 PM

that is sooo cute!

**Taz_Zoee** · 10-17-2008, 12:19 AM

That is so adorable! And it being home made makes it even more adorable!!

**Karen** · 10-17-2008, 12:26 AM

You KNOW we are going to need pictures, right? As if Gramma could resist! Poor Callie - she'll get used to it! You might want to warn a couple friends that you'll visit so they have dog treats on hand for her for being such a good pup!

**jennielynn1970** · 10-17-2008, 02:09 AM

You know the train cars would be hysterical! I say go for it!!

**blue** · 10-17-2008, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by Karen

You KNOW we are going to need pictures, right? As if Gramma could resist! Poor Callie - she'll get used to it! You might want to warn a couple friends that you'll visit so they have dog treats on hand for her for being such a good pup!

X2 on pics. Awesome job, cant wait to see the finish on Halloween.

**Laura's Babies** · 10-17-2008, 06:21 AM

You cats would never speak to you again!

**Alysser** · 10-17-2008, 06:35 AM

You KNOW how to torment her, eh? Callie looks so cute though, poor girl. She's like "Mom NO ALL THE NEIGHBORS will see me!!" XD I can't stop laughing right now. Thanks for brightening my morning.