Thrift store run at lunch?

I commute by bus because parking is impossible here, and there's nothing of the kind within walking distance.

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old pillow case / sheet - solid color.

think rectangular poncho ( cut everything to non trip length) -- rope or extra sheet as tie around waist and head ( to keep scarf ( which is towel or sheet ) on)

I believe in cutting things, not sewing

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OK, they said the big t-shirt with a sash should be fine--"It's not like the shepherds were rich or high-fashion"--and she also thought that the teacher for Annabel's room had some costume pieces she'd borrowed from her church. She closed with, "Don't worry--we'll outfit her just fine."

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I believe in cutting things, not sewing

Yes!

Hot glue, duct tape, and staples are remarkable things too.

I have this one "cape" that I have incorporated into countless costmes. It is an old velvet curtain with a piece of twine run through the top. I tie it over my shoulders and under my arms (does that make sense?). It ALWAYS get compliments.

The beauty of costumes* is that they don't have to hold up or be cleanable.

* Well, not real costumes -- Sophia has to make things that are even more durable than mere mortal clothing.

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some how that reminds me of the Carol Burnett show... "I saw it in the window and I *HAD* to have it"

ION- something for the holiday spirit. Seems to fit well for Bitches: [link]

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I saw it in the window and I *HAD* to have it"

Complete with curtain rods.

Possibly one of the perfect television moments.

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I saw it in the window and I *HAD* to have it"

Complete with curtain rods.

Which reminds me, it's time to start looking at Christmas tree skirts and see if there are any good ones to turn into JilliSkirts.

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GF and I got the cutest tree skirt this year! We do a woodlands theme tree and found a patchwork skirt with corduroy and plaids and stuff with appliques (sp?) of a deer, a moose, and another animal. It is so perfect for our tree. Unfortunately, we don't even know if we'll put the tree up this year due to the remodel mess.

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I don't want Annabel to look shabby and neglected,

So just how spiffy were those shepherds, anyway? They lived in a pre-velcro, pre-zipper and probably pre-button era, and they hung around with sheep.

In the time and place I grew up in, all women stayed home, but there were still a lot of costumes and decorations based largely on glue and glitter. Whatever flaws you see in her costuming will be much obvious to you than to anyone else. As far as I'm concerned, anyone who reads to their child; keeps the child fed, safe and warm; supports her education; and teaches her not to yell in the library or race with shopping carts is a good parent. The rest is gravy.

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or race with shopping carts

I still do this. Heh. I'm going to call my mom and tell her she's a bad parent.

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