Saturday, October 31, 2009

Checkers Anyone?

Everyone always assumes that I should be great at costumes because I'm creative. Or that I could come up with wonderful party decorations or backgrounds for plays. I don't feel a bit of confidence about my ability to do those types of things. But, I have some friends that always awe me with their creativeness on Halloween. In fact, I'm slowly learning how to do it from them.

So my friend called me today to see if I would come over and help her paint her face. She was going to a party as a checker board. I said okay, but thought...you can't draw straight lines on a uneven plane like a face.

And they're not straight...but I don't think it really matters.

The Queen of Hearts, Checker Board, Puppy and Dog Catcher

We are totally different. They are the life of the party. I love my friends. They bring something wonderful into my life.
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14 comments:

  1. HilaryOctober 31, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Oh fun costumes. You did a great job with the checkerboard face. Gotta love that little stray dog. :)

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  2. DaveNovember 1, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    Well done Steviewren. That checkerboard lady looks great. All costumes are great. What a neat idea for a costume, being a checkerboard! - Dave

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  3. ZuzanaNovember 1, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    You did a great job, very well painted face.;) Your friends have great outfits as well. Hope you had a fun Halloween.;)
    xo

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  4. ChaChaneenNovember 1, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Wow her face looks GREAT! People are so clever, she has a fun costume! My favorite last night was seeing Popeye, Olive oil and their baby was Brutas. Cute!

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  5. tincanlilyNovember 1, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    I know what you mean about being creative, I get nervous when friends say I need your help! Yikes, I am an ameture! Love the ckeckers, all the costumes are cute! I love the dog catcher and puppy, so cute! Took a look at Elijah's pictures, they did make me smile!
    denise

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  6. BethNovember 1, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Yes, this little clan has long brought all of us so much laughter and comfort and loyal friendship! Was glad to see these pics. Miss you all...

    And the facepainting was just fine. So fun!

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  7. soulbrushNovember 1, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    i think that face art must be so hard to do, you did a brill job.

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  8. GailONovember 1, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Great job! Great friends!

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  9. CharNovember 1, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    what a cute and clever idea!!!! I love it.

    i know she loved you coming over and helping her get ready

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  10. Betsy BrockNovember 1, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Oh, that looks great! I would have never thought to be a checkerboard! ha!

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  11. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 1, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    This gives a new twist to family game night. tee hee... marvelous!

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  12. DarylNovember 2, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I love that they all got dressed up .. such a fun thing to do

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  13. julie kingNovember 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    such cute costumes. i'm impressed by the checker board face. great work.

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  14. RNSANENovember 2, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    What a marvelous and creative idea! I wish I came up with such ideas.

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