More Suggestions for 'Where the Wild Things Are' Costumes for Halloween Night
These Pattern and Sewing Ideas Can Help You with Your 'Where the Wild Things Are' Costume
The book 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak is a classic. This Halloween, try and put together a 'Where the Wild Things Are' costume for Halloween.
This article is the second in a series of articles on putting together a 'Where the Wild Things Are' costume for Halloween night. The first article in this series is available at this link and in that article I provided resources on where to buy cool costumes or costume accessories for a 'Where the Wild Things Are' costume.
Here are even more suggestions for a cool 'Where the Wild Things Are' costume.
Where the Wild Things Are: Costume Ideas and Links from TheFrisky.com
Over at thefrisky.com, you can find a really helpful article titled "The Halloween Inspiration Board: Max from 'Where the Wild Things Are.'" This article provides a nice explanation and links about where to find or buy various parts of a 'Where the Wild Things Are' costume. There are links to where to get the pajamas, the feather crown, the specter and some silver nail polish.
Where the Wild Things Are: Sewing Advice on the Max Costume
For those of you who sew and are good with a sewing machine, you may want to read this article from sewing.patternreview.com. The writer talks about how she made a test pattern of the Max costume before she made the final version. You can see the rest of the photos of this Max costume in the author's Flickr stream of photos at this link.
Where the Wild Things Are: Pattern of the Max Crown from littleturtleknits.com
If you are good with patterns, there is a low-priced pattern for sale called the King of All Wild Things Crown Knitting Pattern. This pattern is available for sale and download at littleturtleknits.com.
Where the Wild Things Are: Photos of Homemade Max Costume
If you are the creative type and want a real challenged, check out this photo of a homemade Max costume. The photo may help inspire you on making your version of the Max costume.
Another photo is available at this link and shows a much different style of a Max costume, and possibly an easier pattern to copy for your Max costume. If you scroll down the page, you will see the suggestions and explanation of how the Max costume was made.
Where the Wild Things Are: Wild Things Masks from Craftster.org
If you are big on masks, you definitely need to check out these 'Wild Things' masks created by a member of craftster.org. Just go to this link to see these big masks made out of papier mache.
Where to Wild Things Are premieres October 16 in Movie Theaters
The movie "Where the Wild Things Are" is scheduled for release on October 16 and is likely to a fun, wonderful and exciting time for children of all ages. Check out the official site at this page.
The book "Where the Wild Things Are" is available for borrowing in most public libraries. You can also find it for sale at nearly every bookseller, and especially online at places like www.bn.com or www.amazon.com.
Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas!
Sources
The 2009 movie 'Where the Wild Things Are', Wikipedia
Where the Wild Things Are, official website
Maurice Sendak, Wikipedia
The book 'Where the Wild Things Are', Wikipedia
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14 Comments
Post a CommentAhh such good ideas
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It was the best film I ever saw in my life!!
I didnt like the moveie very much! I was really disapointed!
i loved the book as a kid!
Excellent ideas! I'm looking forward to the movie, too. ;)
thanks! can't wait for the 'where the wild things are' movie!
Great idea for costume!
Sounds great! Can't wait for the movie. Maybe we should try some of these for opening night instead of just for Halloween.
can't wait to see this movie and I love the costume ideas!