What are you going to be for Halloween? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Faye Took · 10-06-2002, 07:57 PM

I probably am going to be a Hobbit or a Ringwraith would be cool! I was at a lotr freak party with my friends and we dressed up as our RPG characters and I wanted to have hairy hobbit feet! So I got some brown yarn out and glued it on my feet with a glue stick. IT WAS SO FUn and funny! Try it, it works!

Artanis · 10-06-2002, 07:59 PM

I'm a Nazgul all the way! My dad has an old acedemic robe that I can use, I am making a hood... Think of all the little kids I can scare... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Faye Took · 10-06-2002, 08:00 PM

MUWAHAHAHA! That would be fun going around and chaseing kids yelling "GIVE UP THE HALF-LING SHE ELF!"

The Fifth · 10-06-2002, 09:58 PM

I am going to be a Ringwraith for Halloween, of course. Somewhere in a box (it has been around 10 months since I moved here and we still haven't unpacked everything) lurks the old ragged, tattered black robes from my old Scream costume. I'm pretty sure it comes with a hood so I will use that.

Perhaps I can wear all black underneath; last time I checked, those robes were pretty thin-looking. Perhaps I can paint my face black, make the hood bigger, and jump in a mud puddle to give the costume the rugged and muddy effect all of the wraith-girls swoon for. Maybe I can go so far as to convince my mother to let me borrow a horse.

It WOULD be quite fun to gallop about, brandishing a plastic sword, and hissing, "Shire? Baggins?" in a creepy voice. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ October 07, 2002: Message edited by: The Fifth ]

Artanis · 10-07-2002, 02:37 PM

Just remember, you are not yourself for the night, and a Nazgul really would TP those houses... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] Have fun, Kiddies!

Losthuniel · 10-07-2002, 04:03 PM

ELVES ALL THE WAY! sorry. Rossiel, Naur, our mutual friend, and I are all being elves.we found these great ears, even though they are a bit big. does anyone have any good patterns for dresses?

gollum*elf*pup · 10-07-2002, 04:09 PM

I will either be and elf or a ringwraith if I can get a costume in time and if I can afford it. Uhh...

10-07-2002, 04:20 PM

Hey all... I was thinking of being aN Elf of a Nazgul for Halloween. Think of the fun possibilities...scaring little children..hehehe...I love Halloween..it is the best holiday we have. I will probly go buy some fabric and **Attempt** to make my Costume..hehe lotz of fun [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Aradaewen · 10-07-2002, 06:16 PM

hey Faye! I'm gonna be an elf, if I can find fake ears. I went to the Rennesiance (sp?) fair yesterday and got a mini-crown called a circlet. It's an elven-drop. (no, really! that's what its called!) and I'm wearing it for Halloween. Maybe I'll be an elven archer.... how do I look in green? *holds up a loose forest-green tunic shirt for Faye to see*

Faye Took · 10-07-2002, 08:30 PM

Sexy! Lol hey what does sp? mean?

Aradaewen · 10-08-2002, 03:39 PM

[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] It means did I spell that right? I just need fake ears and knee-high boots. *musing* I wonder if Joy has any...

Raefindel · 10-08-2002, 03:57 PM

Don't forget to check the second-hand stores, guys, it really helps the budget.

Vala · 10-09-2002, 12:26 AM

i am going to be my own character. she is half elf half hobbit....lol [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] anyways....it could happen

Ithaeliel · 10-09-2002, 04:05 PM

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ELVES ALL THE WAY!

YEEEEAAAAAHHH!!!!!

I'm going to try and make the prosthetic ears, too.

My costume is ivory satin with white chiffn sleeves & drape. It's the same pattern Nevfeniel is using.

Antien · 10-10-2002, 11:49 AM

I'm going to be a ringwraith, if my mom will make the costume. she makes all my costumes.
And i can almost do a ringwraith scream. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Antien · 10-10-2002, 11:53 AM

Salix is being an elf. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] wreck her prosthetic ears! [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] ¿

Losthuniel · 10-10-2002, 02:49 PM

Ith, what pattern is that?

Nevfeniel · 10-10-2002, 03:26 PM

This one:
(The one with the big sleeves)

[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ October 10, 2002: Message edited by: Nevfeniel ]

Lady_Galadriel · 10-10-2002, 05:04 PM

Hey! Awsome! I got that pattern too, butIm not using it... Im gonna be a ringwraith! allready have the costume, and a black plain hood thing, and a cape, and a plastic sward, but i need boots. reall big clinky ones with lots of chains on them... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] *wonders if dom will let her borrow them* (hint. hint) [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]
Im gonna run around and screech at all the frodo lok alikes and ask for the one ring. And mysteriously show up behind people and creepily wisper "shire, baggins" and that famous quote "give up the hafling she elf!!!
ooohhh i cant wait! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

VanimaEdhel · 10-10-2002, 05:14 PM

I'm being Galadriel. I have the clothing and the jewelry, I just need the ears!

People have been telling me I should be Galadriel for the longest time, so: I'm finally taking them up on it!

Eruwen · 10-10-2002, 05:33 PM

Well, I'm trying to put together an Elf costume, but I'm not having much luck. I might be going to Michaels tomorrow and see if they have any fake ears. But as for the costume costume, I'm still working on it. I might have it by Halloween. maybe.

Losthuniel · 10-10-2002, 05:40 PM

oooooooh. pwetty! I want! thanks Nev, Ith.

EDIT: If it does not seem rude, how much did it cost you to make your dresses? ($ US)

[ October 10, 2002: Message edited by: Losthuniel ]

Artanis · 10-10-2002, 07:30 PM

YAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYYAYAY [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I got the robe from my dad and it is awesome! I just need to make the sword and hood now! This is gonna be so cool! Also, the robe is so big, I can sneak out some TP and shaving cream real easy! I am gonna have so much fun! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Eruialiwen · 10-10-2002, 08:52 PM

Being a Ringwraith would be awesome!!!! I guess I'll go with being an Elf [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I love the dress pattern!!!!! I'd like to be an Elven archer, but I want my bow and quiver [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] And of course gotta do my hair pulled back of sorts, with braids... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] And my ears look pointy, so...*grin*

Nevfeniel · 10-10-2002, 09:55 PM

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how much did it cost you to make your dresses? ($ US)

I just asked my mom, but unfortunately, they "haven't discussed it" yet. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
But anyhoo. . .
To those who want pointy ears, here's a link to a site that I have given many times; it gives step-by-step instructions on how to make your own pointy gelatin ears.
WARNING
These instructions include making a plaster cast of your ears before you make the actual gelatin ear and this could/probably will get messy!

Thengise Greenleaf of Mirkwood · 10-10-2002, 10:13 PM

Kewl!!! I'll need to use that! Yeah, I was one of the people who attended the Lord of the Rings freak party with Faye! I wore an elegant dress type elf thing. So I just need to get pointy ears and straighten my hair(It's curly and I hate it!). Faye looked like a really good hobbit! She fits the part perfectly!

Losthuniel · 10-11-2002, 07:09 AM

Ungh. My mom refuses to pay for my "silly obsessions" (while she absolutly MUST get that new designer skirt). I probably have enough money (I've been saving all summer, and i have my bank account to fall back on)

Faye Took · 10-11-2002, 07:21 AM

Aww shucks Thengise! You fitted well too. I want the dress damn it!

Brinniel · 10-11-2002, 05:52 PM

I'm using that pattern too, Nev. Except I hope to use the one on the left. But the instructions say to use the fabric Jacquard, which is expensive. The only cheap Jacquard I found was turquoise. Would turqoise be weird for an elven costume? (It's pretty bright.) Please let me know.

Lady_Báin · 10-12-2002, 12:44 PM

I am going to be Maia, the half dwarf half elf chick! yay! i have (and i've stated this many a time) a red velvet cloak with The Gates of Moria beaded on the back wich i sewed myself, but i spent so much time on it that i don't even have a dress!! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

turquoise for an elf has both good and bad qualities. turquoise is a very elf-like color but i don't know if you'll want to be running around in a turquoise dress alll halloween [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img].

Elenna · 10-12-2002, 02:21 PM

I actually have an elf costume my mommy made me - she's a sewing genius! It was originally intended to be a Juliet costume, but it's white, with big sleeves and gold trim. It has a maroon velvet bodice and a cape of maroon "velvet" (the real thing's expensive!) with roses embossed on it.

VanimaEdhel · 10-13-2002, 03:40 PM

I found ears! Okay, y'all: just go to a costume store and look for "little space ears". They look like Elf ears. And pick up stuff to glue them on with, of course, and maybe some sort of makeup to change them to match your skin color. But they look really real! I'll have to take a picture and somehow put it in here to show you guys after I'm done with Halloween!

Marillanna Sarnie · 10-13-2002, 05:58 PM

I need some suggestions! I want to be Gollum for Halloween! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] . I'm thinking i'll dress in all black, but i'll paint my face and hands silver (I found some cool silver cream for that!) to make it complete, i'll get a ring, and obsess over it! What do you think? I'm not sure about the silver face and hands... would they seem Gollum-like? Give me some suggestions if you have them! Thanks!

Wow! I hope I run into some ringwraiths! I could have some real fun taunting them with my ring.... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] heehee! Haloween is going to be great!

Faye Took · 10-13-2002, 07:16 PM

Hmm Gollum seems like a difficult project. You should carry a fake fish around to a hit little kids with it and be like 'Have you seens my prrrreeeesssiiiooouuuss?' MUWAHAHAHAH evil [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] !

Losthuniel · 10-14-2002, 07:26 AM

Fabricland has a sale on fake satin right now (do you get Fabricland in the US?)The materials for my costume cost exactly $47.00 (CAN). The trouble is, I can't sew, so I;m wheedling my grandmother in to making it.
MY Mother, on the otgher hand is driving me crazy. she describes my costume as.... BRIDAL ELF!!! OUTRAGE! grrrrrrrrrr

VanimaEdhel · 10-14-2002, 02:17 PM

Question: is there somewhere that any of you know of (I live in New York) where I might find Nenya for a reasonable price? Because I don't have $190 to spend on a ring...well: yes I do, but I'm not willing to spend it because I would have no money after buying it...

I was thinking more...along the lines of $50 or cheaper? I've been looking in every costume store I pass (dragging my mom in too), but no one has any rings (strangely enough)...

Okay: I have to officially say: costume stores scare me to death. All the robots of monsters moving around every turn...I spend the whole time clinging to whatever is nearest in fear...

Robin Headstrong · 10-14-2002, 02:48 PM

I was thinking of going as a Hobbit, maybe Sam, even though I'm a girl and I'm 5'5" tall. I've got this old hand-me-down vest that looks kinda like Sam's, only I lost it- like I do with a lot of stuff. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img]
I sorta had second thoughts about going as a hobbit... You see, up here in Pennsylvania we're starting to have cold evenings, which means I might have very blue feet if I go barefoot! But after seeing how to make hobbit-feet in the site Nev provided (thank you soooo much!!), I might be going out as a halfling.

Brinniel · 10-16-2002, 05:26 PM

I'm so happy! On Saturday, I found the perfect fabric. It's light green and cream colored with a dark forest green tie around the waist. Then I'm going to make my own headress with wire and buy hair extensions. The only problem I have is the ears. I might not be able to find the supplies to make them, and then if I do, I will probably end up making them incorrectly. I might have to buy ears, which is unfortunate because the ears at the costume shop look like hobbit ears (they're big).

I do have a question. WHAT DO I DO WITH SHOES? No one seems to know what type of shoes the elves wear. And I don't think I should go barefoot. I'm going to a dance and I don't want to get stepped on!

Coral · 10-16-2002, 05:49 PM

I'm going to be Hannibal's evil sister. Very cool in my opinion

Durelin · 10-16-2002, 06:06 PM

Im gonna be a killer rabbit! No seriously I guess Im gonna be an elf I mean I've already got the kind of hair! You should know Coral! I could be Galadriel with my hair just crimp it and maybe lighten it some. And Im tall and Ive got some great ideas, might as well. A 1st grader I know says he's gonna be Bilbo and he's gonna dye his hair white! hehe!
(Coral-you remember Greg dont you-little 1st grader!) [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

10-06-2002, 07:57 PM	#1
Faye Took Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 343	What are you going to be for Halloween? I probably am going to be a Hobbit or a Ringwraith would be cool! I was at a lotr freak party with my friends and we dressed up as our RPG characters and I wanted to have hairy hobbit feet! So I got some brown yarn out and glued it on my feet with a glue stick. IT WAS SO FUn and funny! Try it, it works! __________________ Dream-of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. My Blog

10-06-2002, 07:59 PM	#2
Artanis Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Wild (I just love solar powered computers, don't you? Posts: 53	I'm a Nazgul all the way! My dad has an old acedemic robe that I can use, I am making a hood... Think of all the little kids I can scare... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Gandy!

10-06-2002, 08:00 PM	#3
Faye Took Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 343	MUWAHAHAHA! That would be fun going around and chaseing kids yelling "GIVE UP THE HALF-LING SHE ELF!" __________________ Dream-of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. My Blog

10-06-2002, 09:58 PM	#4
The Fifth Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mordor Posts: 427	I am going to be a Ringwraith for Halloween, of course. Somewhere in a box (it has been around 10 months since I moved here and we still haven't unpacked everything) lurks the old ragged, tattered black robes from my old Scream costume. I'm pretty sure it comes with a hood so I will use that. Perhaps I can wear all black underneath; last time I checked, those robes were pretty thin-looking. Perhaps I can paint my face black, make the hood bigger, and jump in a mud puddle to give the costume the rugged and muddy effect all of the wraith-girls swoon for. Maybe I can go so far as to convince my mother to let me borrow a horse. It WOULD be quite fun to gallop about, brandishing a plastic sword, and hissing, "Shire? Baggins?" in a creepy voice. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ October 07, 2002: Message edited by: The Fifth ] __________________ - Ringwraith #5, Servant of the Eye

10-07-2002, 02:37 PM	#5
Artanis Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Wild (I just love solar powered computers, don't you? Posts: 53	Just remember, you are not yourself for the night, and a Nazgul really would TP those houses... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] Have fun, Kiddies! __________________ Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Gandy!

10-07-2002, 04:03 PM	#6
Losthuniel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Helcaraxë- aka Canada Posts: 261	ELVES ALL THE WAY! sorry. Rossiel, Naur, our mutual friend, and I are all being elves.we found these great ears, even though they are a bit big. does anyone have any good patterns for dresses? __________________ ~* Losthuniel "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" Puck, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Abhorsen's House -- Lirael/Sabriel fanboard

10-07-2002, 04:09 PM	#7
gollumelfpup Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: big...scary...castle... Posts: 277	I will either be and elf or a ringwraith if I can get a costume in time and if I can afford it. Uhh... __________________ ~elfpup~ PI's evil family dog!!! I have found the chicken who is not a chicken!

10-07-2002, 04:20 PM	#8
Kyla Worden Guest Posts: n/a	Hey all... I was thinking of being aN Elf of a Nazgul for Halloween. Think of the fun possibilities...scaring little children..hehehe...I love Halloween..it is the best holiday we have. I will probly go buy some fabric and Attempt to make my Costume..hehe lotz of fun [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

10-07-2002, 06:16 PM	#9
Aradaewen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: stars and space before Earth was made... Posts: 80	hey Faye! I'm gonna be an elf, if I can find fake ears. I went to the Rennesiance (sp?) fair yesterday and got a mini-crown called a circlet. It's an elven-drop. (no, really! that's what its called!) and I'm wearing it for Halloween. Maybe I'll be an elven archer.... how do I look in green? holds up a loose forest-green tunic shirt for Faye to see __________________ )(A Real Freestyler)( *I am Elf, Hobbit, Man, and Dragon-my children are the peoples of the everlasting world-my hands made the trees and rivers- I am Heriel Aradaewen-Kemen'mamil, the Earthmother.*****

10-07-2002, 08:30 PM	#10
Faye Took Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 343	Sexy! Lol hey what does sp? mean? __________________ Dream-of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. My Blog

10-08-2002, 03:39 PM	#11
Aradaewen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: stars and space before Earth was made... Posts: 80	[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] It means did I spell that right? I just need fake ears and knee-high boots. musing I wonder if Joy has any... __________________ )(A Real Freestyler)( *I am Elf, Hobbit, Man, and Dragon-my children are the peoples of the everlasting world-my hands made the trees and rivers- I am Heriel Aradaewen-Kemen'mamil, the Earthmother.*****

10-08-2002, 03:57 PM	#12
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	Don't forget to check the second-hand stores, guys, it really helps the budget. __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

10-09-2002, 12:26 AM	#13
Vala Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shire Posts: 20	i am going to be my own character. she is half elf half hobbit....lol [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] anyways....it could happen __________________ I wish I knew who I really am. but in side myself I hide. waiting for the day when my true love comes to take me away. but even then do I realize I am not me. but i hope through time you will learn to love me. Valamara

10-10-2002, 11:49 AM	#15
Antien Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 49	I'm going to be a ringwraith, if my mom will make the costume. she makes all my costumes. And i can almost do a ringwraith scream. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ and is crazy a bad thing to you¿

10-10-2002, 11:53 AM	#16
Antien Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 49	Salix is being an elf. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] wreck her prosthetic ears! [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] ¿ __________________ and is crazy a bad thing to you¿

10-10-2002, 02:49 PM	#17
Losthuniel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Helcaraxë- aka Canada Posts: 261	Ith, what pattern is that? __________________ ~* Losthuniel "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" Puck, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Abhorsen's House -- Lirael/Sabriel fanboard

10-10-2002, 03:26 PM	#18
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	This one: (The one with the big sleeves) [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ October 10, 2002: Message edited by: Nevfeniel ] __________________ Consider the purr a variety of audible tranquilizer. [. . .] For a few of us, there is one more purr, a secret purr. When we combine our secret purrs, we produce the Purr of Power. And that is simply the amplified amity we feel as furred and purred beings.

10-10-2002, 05:04 PM	#19
Lady_Galadriel Wight Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Shire, Hobbiton, Middle Earth Posts: 135	Hey! Awsome! I got that pattern too, butIm not using it... Im gonna be a ringwraith! allready have the costume, and a black plain hood thing, and a cape, and a plastic sward, but i need boots. reall big clinky ones with lots of chains on them... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] wonders if dom will let her borrow them (hint. hint) [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Im gonna run around and screech at all the frodo lok alikes and ask for the one ring. And mysteriously show up behind people and creepily wisper "shire, baggins" and that famous quote "give up the hafling she elf!!! ooohhh i cant wait! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ " You can't toast me!"

10-10-2002, 05:14 PM	#20
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	I'm being Galadriel. I have the clothing and the jewelry, I just need the ears! People have been telling me I should be Galadriel for the longest time, so: I'm finally taking them up on it! __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

10-10-2002, 05:33 PM	#21
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 892	Well, I'm trying to put together an Elf costume, but I'm not having much luck. I might be going to Michaels tomorrow and see if they have any fake ears. But as for the costume costume, I'm still working on it. I might have it by Halloween. maybe.

10-10-2002, 05:40 PM	#22
Losthuniel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Helcaraxë- aka Canada Posts: 261	oooooooh. pwetty! I want! thanks Nev, Ith. EDIT: If it does not seem rude, how much did it cost you to make your dresses? ($ US) [ October 10, 2002: Message edited by: Losthuniel ] __________________ ~* Losthuniel "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" Puck, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Abhorsen's House -- Lirael/Sabriel fanboard

10-10-2002, 07:30 PM	#23
Artanis Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Wild (I just love solar powered computers, don't you? Posts: 53	YAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYYAYAY [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I got the robe from my dad and it is awesome! I just need to make the sword and hood now! This is gonna be so cool! Also, the robe is so big, I can sneak out some TP and shaving cream real easy! I am gonna have so much fun! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Gandy!

10-10-2002, 08:52 PM	#24
Eruialiwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mirkwood, Virginia Posts: 71	Being a Ringwraith would be awesome!!!! I guess I'll go with being an Elf [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I love the dress pattern!!!!! I'd like to be an Elven archer, but I want my bow and quiver [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] And of course gotta do my hair pulled back of sorts, with braids... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] And my ears look pointy, so...grin __________________ ~'%From the mouths of the Sea the South Wind flies, from the sandhills and the stones; The wailing of the gulls it bears, and at the gate it moans.%'~

10-10-2002, 10:13 PM	#26
Thengise Greenleaf of Mirkwood Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mirkwood, my kingdom Posts: 404	Kewl!!! I'll need to use that! Yeah, I was one of the people who attended the Lord of the Rings freak party with Faye! I wore an elegant dress type elf thing. So I just need to get pointy ears and straighten my hair(It's curly and I hate it!). Faye looked like a really good hobbit! She fits the part perfectly! __________________ Thengise Greenleaf daughter of Legolas Greenleaf. My heart and soul belong to Judge Simon.

10-11-2002, 07:09 AM	#27
Losthuniel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Helcaraxë- aka Canada Posts: 261	Ungh. My mom refuses to pay for my "silly obsessions" (while she absolutly MUST get that new designer skirt). I probably have enough money (I've been saving all summer, and i have my bank account to fall back on) __________________ ~* Losthuniel "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" Puck, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Abhorsen's House -- Lirael/Sabriel fanboard

10-11-2002, 07:21 AM	#28
Faye Took Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 343	Aww shucks Thengise! You fitted well too. I want the dress damn it! __________________ Dream-of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. My Blog

10-11-2002, 05:52 PM	#29
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	I'm using that pattern too, Nev. Except I hope to use the one on the left. But the instructions say to use the fabric Jacquard, which is expensive. The only cheap Jacquard I found was turquoise. Would turqoise be weird for an elven costume? (It's pretty bright.) Please let me know. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

10-12-2002, 12:44 PM	#30
Lady_Báin Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 250	I am going to be Maia, the half dwarf half elf chick! yay! i have (and i've stated this many a time) a red velvet cloak with The Gates of Moria beaded on the back wich i sewed myself, but i spent so much time on it that i don't even have a dress!! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] turquoise for an elf has both good and bad qualities. turquoise is a very elf-like color but i don't know if you'll want to be running around in a turquoise dress alll halloween [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]. __________________ pæling.

10-12-2002, 02:21 PM	#31
Elenna A Ghostly Light Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: My private bubble of innocence Posts: 563	I actually have an elf costume my mommy made me - she's a sewing genius! It was originally intended to be a Juliet costume, but it's white, with big sleeves and gold trim. It has a maroon velvet bodice and a cape of maroon "velvet" (the real thing's expensive!) with roses embossed on it. __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."

10-13-2002, 03:40 PM	#32
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	I found ears! Okay, y'all: just go to a costume store and look for "little space ears". They look like Elf ears. And pick up stuff to glue them on with, of course, and maybe some sort of makeup to change them to match your skin color. But they look really real! I'll have to take a picture and somehow put it in here to show you guys after I'm done with Halloween! __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

10-13-2002, 05:58 PM	#33
Marillanna Sarnie Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ummmm....can this be multiple choice? Posts: 21	I need some suggestions! I want to be Gollum for Halloween! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] . I'm thinking i'll dress in all black, but i'll paint my face and hands silver (I found some cool silver cream for that!) to make it complete, i'll get a ring, and obsess over it! What do you think? I'm not sure about the silver face and hands... would they seem Gollum-like? Give me some suggestions if you have them! Thanks! Wow! I hope I run into some ringwraiths! I could have some real fun taunting them with my ring.... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] heehee! Haloween is going to be great! __________________ The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.

10-13-2002, 07:16 PM	#34
Faye Took Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 343	Hmm Gollum seems like a difficult project. You should carry a fake fish around to a hit little kids with it and be like 'Have you seens my prrrreeeesssiiiooouuuss?' MUWAHAHAHAH evil [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] ! __________________ Dream-of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. My Blog

10-14-2002, 07:26 AM	#35
Losthuniel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Helcaraxë- aka Canada Posts: 261	Fabricland has a sale on fake satin right now (do you get Fabricland in the US?)The materials for my costume cost exactly $47.00 (CAN). The trouble is, I can't sew, so I;m wheedling my grandmother in to making it. MY Mother, on the otgher hand is driving me crazy. she describes my costume as.... BRIDAL ELF!!! OUTRAGE! grrrrrrrrrr __________________ ~* Losthuniel "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" Puck, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Abhorsen's House -- Lirael/Sabriel fanboard

10-14-2002, 02:17 PM	#36
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	Question: is there somewhere that any of you know of (I live in New York) where I might find Nenya for a reasonable price? Because I don't have $190 to spend on a ring...well: yes I do, but I'm not willing to spend it because I would have no money after buying it... I was thinking more...along the lines of $50 or cheaper? I've been looking in every costume store I pass (dragging my mom in too), but no one has any rings (strangely enough)... Okay: I have to officially say: costume stores scare me to death. All the robots of monsters moving around every turn...I spend the whole time clinging to whatever is nearest in fear... __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

10-14-2002, 02:48 PM	#37
Robin Headstrong Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In front of a computer Posts: 52	I was thinking of going as a Hobbit, maybe Sam, even though I'm a girl and I'm 5'5" tall. I've got this old hand-me-down vest that looks kinda like Sam's, only I lost it- like I do with a lot of stuff. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] I sorta had second thoughts about going as a hobbit... You see, up here in Pennsylvania we're starting to have cold evenings, which means I might have very blue feet if I go barefoot! But after seeing how to make hobbit-feet in the site Nev provided (thank you soooo much!!), I might be going out as a halfling. __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of Robin Headstrong, for she is quick to anger and knows karate. Kya!