I need your huge brains for some brainstorming :)

[Saphellae]

I need to be creative budget wise with my costume this year as a kitty. If you all have any ideas that I can find at a thrift shop or somewhere cheap hit me with em! I am bringing my litterbox cake along to the party to match, so I have to be a kitty!

 

[babetoo]

black tights and t shirt. paint whiskers on your face. can probably find ears at 99 or big lots stores. i would do a tail from fabric, if they don't have one in store. if you decide to do this, i will give you directions for the tail.

 

[Dina]

Get some yellow colored contact lenses. Send us pics.

 

[Saphellae]

That's not cheap Dina... lol
I'm thinking of wearing either a black dress I already have or a shorter skirt with black tights and a black top.

 

[Barbara L]

Don't forget your black gloves--can't forget your paws!

That is such a cute idea with the cake! I would love to see a picture of you in your costume, with the cake!

Barbara

 

[Saphellae]

I'm SURE we will get pictures of it.. LOL! THanks for reminding me of the black gloves. I need to make a list.......

-Tights
-Black Shirt/Skirt or dress (have)
-Black Shoes (have)
-Paws (I'm thinking black gloves with pink felt glued to the fingers and palm
-Ears (I have ears but they are leopard print, so I need to get some)
-Tail (buy or make one)

 

[texasgirl]

Check this out.
How to Make Your Own Cat Ears by ~SedatedArtist on deviantART click on the pic, it will enlarge.
I bet you could just paint the ears, instead of using fur, if you can't find any.

 

[Saphellae]

Thanks Stacy!!

 

[jpmcgrew]

Besides painting whiskers paint the tip of your nose as well.
Oh and maybe a cute collar you can just use some ribbon and sew a couple of bells on the front.

 

[Saphellae]

That is an awesome idea about the collar!!!!!!! I will TOTALLY do that!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jpmcgrew]

A see thru plastic pouch with some fake mice from the pet section at the store in fact you may find a rhinestone collar and rig it to fit your neck.

 

[Saphellae]

LOL I can pin a little baggy of mice to a loose belt. I am definately going to buy a cat toy though, one of those dangly ones on a stick.

I really like the bell idea, I think I will stick with that one... the flashy ones are too dressy I think, and I want to be as close to a normal kitty as possible!

 

[JoeV]

...I want to be as close to a normal kitty as possible!

Act aloof!

 

[jabbur]

Act aloof!

And don't use your litter box! (It'll have your cake in it)

 

[Saphellae]

LOL! I will try to refrain myself from using the litterbox in public...

 

[Barbara L]

When you walk up to someone you know (or want to get to know-lol!) rub your shoulder up on their arm! lol And don't forget to purr and hiss at appropriate times!

Barbara