SCBWI Costume Contest - Tina Ga Ga

This is a repeat from a few years ago.  2014 contest is ITALY...pictures of me to follow.  

 

The SCBWI Costume Contest has turned into my one performance piece of the year. I usually try to incorporate children's literature into the theme, but this year was difficult. The Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland was the obvious choice for Heart and Soul, but that wasn't creative enough for me.

What really struck me for this theme is that the Heart and Soul of the fabulous SCBWI are Lin Oliver and Steve Mooser. I have attended 12+ summer conferences, and I am always touched by the generosity and kindness of Lin and Steve. I decided that one very small way I could thank them was to make them part of my costume. 

With a $15 bridesmaid dress, a hot glue gun, and a bunch of sparkly do-dads, this is what I came up with.

Comments

[sweedkati]

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[valerie hobbs]

It was fun to follow you out into the admiring crowd wearing my $3.00 red mask (clothes as well, folks!)and capturing some of that stardust and glitter. You're the bomb, Tina. I could feel the expectation in the crowd--"What's she wearing this year?" I like that you did it all as a tribute. Lin and Steve are such generous, lovely people. Where would we be without them?

[Caz Williams]

Oh my goodness! I'm sure I saw you in this outfit, but did not recognise you! Well done, and thanks for your great session on 'making the most of your first conference'. I sure did! I think I may have to schedule another Perth-LA flight next year.

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And Tina's friend passed out small white "Heart & Soul" buttons showing Lin & Steve's pictures, a nice memento, completing the clever package. Congratulations!

[Dianne White]

I don't know how I missed seeing you at the party, but I'm sooo glad I got to see your costume here. As, always, it's terrific!

[Anne Broyles]

I always love to see what you come up with for the Annual Conference costume. You're a dangerous (and creative) woman with a glue gun!