Op Art Spy (DIY Bazine Netal Costume)

Jawa Java with C-3PO Creamer

Jawa Java with Stormtrooper Coffee mug and C-3PO Coffee mate creamer/ Check out our blog for lots of Star Wars Party food recipes and downloadable labels! Great ideas for a Birthday Party or a May the Fourth be with you Party. / #starwars #starwarsparty #theforceawakens #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarsbirthday #starwarsfood #jawa #coffeemate #coffee #c3po #stormtrooper #blaster #foodart #recipe #costume #breakfast #beverage #maythe4th #maythefourth / maythefourthbewithyoupartyblog.com

I have mentioned that my son wants to be a Jawa for this year’s May the Fourth be with You Party.  With the costume (almost) done, I could finally do my planned Jawa Java post!  There were just a few problems:

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All I Want for Christmas!

Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy & Dressing a Galaxy /// Check out our blog for lots of Star Wars gift ideas /// #starwars #starwarsgift #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarsbirthday #shakespeare #christmaspresent #starwarsbook #read #starwarscostume #halloweencostume #cosplay maythefourthbewithyoupartyblog.com

All I need are these 2 books.
Well those, and a relaxing family Christmas with lots of hugs and laughter. 
And the bracelet my daughter hinted at making.
And for my dad to feel better.
And world peace…
And this lamp…
…and this thermos… (I do so love Steve Martin. If you have not seen it, ask for The Jerk for Christmas!)

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Fortunately, we made a Bib! (DIY Bib Fortuna Bib)

DIY Bib Fortuna Bib. Check out all our other Star Wars clothing, and costumes on our blog! #bibfortuna #starwars #starwarsparty #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarsbirthday #starwarscostume #halloweencostume #cosplay #bib #lego #legominifig maythefourthbewithyoupartyblog.com

There are bad guys, and there are scary, snarly, nightmare inducing guys.  Bib Fortuna always gave me the creeps more than any other character….  I think even more than Darth Maul. 

This creates an interesting dilemma when making children’s clothing…  On the one hand there is the opportunity to use a pun like Bib,  on the other hand you don’t want to scar your young child for life.

(and yes, in case you are wondering, we are not quite done with the candy yet.  …so 1 last post about Bib… See Monday’s post)
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Happy Halloween!

These ARE the Droids I was Looking for!

C-3PO and R2-D2 DIY Costume and Cosplay / Check out lots more Star Wars Halloween costumes and cosplay ideas on our blog / #starwars #halloween #maythefourthbewithyou #maythe4thbewithyou #costume #ducttape #cosplay #diy #pattern #sewing #theforceawakens #c3po #r2d2 #droid #geek #nerd #spraypaint / maythefourthbewithyoupartyblog.com

The Big Reveal!
M4P 2015 DIY Star Wars Costumes:  C-3PO and R2-D2.

C-3PO and R2-D2 are just like our kids.  They fight, argue, bicker, they insult and occasionally even kick each other…  Don’t believe me?  Here are some side-by-side comparisons from A New Hope, and our house.

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