I came up with the idea of a Peanut Butter and Jelly costume so that my daughter and son would be a good match. For the basic shape of the costume, I purchased an old soda can costume sewing pattern from eBay. More importantly, I looked at the various brands of PB and J in the store, to see which would be most recognizable and most easily re-produced freehand.
The actual Jif label came with me to the fabric store so the colors could be matched exactly. I created the word Jif by making patterns of the letters with pieces of cardboard, traced onto the white fabric. The fine writing below the label I used fabric paint and did freehand. The lip of the jar I used ribbon that had the fine ridges.
As for the jelly, I simplified and incorporated a few different models of the Welch’s jelly labels. The fine writing under the Welch’s is purple fabric paint. The grapes were my favorite. I went to the quilting section of the store and bought three different shades of purple in the pre-cut squares. One was splotchy, one glittery and one solid, to try to give the illusion that the grapes were damp with dew. I also used 3 similar, but different household objects to trace the shape of the grapes. I used a quarter, the end of a child’s toy, etc. The edge of the jar cover was a smooth purple ribbon. I had also brought the Welch’s label with me, so that I could copy the colors exactly.
The costumes truly had a timeless appeal to everyone, and were so much fun, as they were something everyone could relate to.
Oh, I love that idea! So adorable!
I love it. I wish I was that creative. The kids are cute too.
Amy As always another awesome costume. Thanks for sharing them with me.
Kathryn
Really original and very well done. Cute kids too.
Thanks. Very cute. This gives me some ideas and a start on the Peanut “Budder” and Jelly costumes I have to make for my daughter and our dog “Bud.” They are going to be in a costume contest for kids and their pets at Petco. I just have to figure out how to make a mini jif costume for our dog (who, of course, is peanut butter colored).
Jif is best with Smuckers though
My girlfriend and I are doing the same costume!!
Soooo cute! me and my BFF are doing the same thing but with smuckers!
It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!!
i want to be peanut butter for Halloween but i don’t know how much it will cost! could you write me back on here and tell me thank you.