Halloween: a scary prospect?
I don't think we do halloween in the UK like you do in the US. It's basically kids (under 10 years old) dressed up a witches and ghosts. That's kind of it. We might also carve a pumpkin, although this is a new idea, when I was young we just carved a swede (!).
So I would love to know your thoughts on what you have made in the past for halloween and what we could be aiming at for the upcoming challenge..........
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Permalink Reply by Kat on
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Brits don't eat pumpkins? But then, we use swede's as food for farm animals here in NZ. Go figure. *shrug*
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Permalink Reply by charlotte tilley on
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No, we eat pumpkin. In soup etc. But I don't even remember seeing them when I was small, now they are all over the place at Halloween. I certainly didn't eat any when I was a child in the 70s. For me it is a newish thing.
Swede is lovely mashed with carrot and butter. As a lantern it's not so great. They are really hard and solid so it took my Dad ages to hollow it out. Then the candle makes them smell weird. I don't think we did anything else for halloween much as a child apart from the swede lantern! Maybe my family was just odd ;0)
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Permalink Reply by margueritedesigns on
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Swedes and pumpkins are a new idea - I never saw them around as a child and it's only since living in Norfolk that I've noticed them significantly - also growing in fields (that's quite amazing to see for me). It's definitely an American thing that's gradually made its way over here.
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By the way, I've just been in town and found myself some Halloween accessories - they're all over the place...
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Spooky! Love your pink challenge skirt - are you doing this week too or skipping straight to Broadway? x
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I am doing this week but it's not an item of clothing - it's an accessory and it involves making felt. I'm busy at the moment with squeezy bottles full of water and a rolling pin!
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All sounds very Blue Peter - good luck! I made a scarf and a flower corsage myself last week and STILL made it onto the main page highlights! I was super chuffed.
Actually I am skipping Broadway and going straight to nightwear and Halloween, although I have been in the last four in a row so I don't feel too bad. Broadway didn't suggest anything to me that I want to make right now.... I have sleepwear plans and this thread has given me a plan for Halloween....
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Permalink Reply by Judy Roberson on
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Blue Peter??????????????/ what in the world.hahahhahahah
I am chuffed to find out.hahahha
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Tee hee! I knew I'd get you with that one Judy: it is a long running children's tv programme on the BBC (British tv channel) that has been on since the 50s I think. It is famous for a bit of the show where they would make something out of old yogurt pots and so on (usually a present for mother's day or something like a pen pot for father's desk!) - so what I was saying to Diane was that she was making something using bits and pieces from the house.... there isn't a British person who doesn't know Blue Peter!
Glad you are chuffed... I'm off to my stool of do nothing with a cuppa now xx
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Permalink Reply by Rosemary on
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Don't forget the Sticky Back plastic!
Actually I've found a good use for it - make your own oilcloth for waterproof coats and bags
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Thought you might all like this photo from today!
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You look great - especially like the shoes with it.
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