Thing One & Thing Two
November 10, 2009 by Shelley
Is there a reason for this post other than to show off how ridiculously cute my girls looked on Halloween?! Absolutely NOT! 
{Okay, and it shows off Missy’s amazing photography skills}.
Alright, I suppose I could make some reason for this post. How about the wigs? I used a blue feather boa and hot glued it to their little beanie hats. Easy.
I know they are mine,…so of course I think they are adorable!! But hopefully this made you smile too!
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Oh absolutely adorable! Made me laugh~
Oh my! I would just love to pick these cuties up and smooch those cute Thing 1 & 2 cheeks!
That really is adorable! Great idea with the blue feather boas!
I think these are the 2 cutest little girls (aside from Olivia) ever. Love the costumes!
I’ll never think of Cat in the Hat without Thing 1 and Thing 2 again. I must say they really ARE the cutest twins ever!
That made my day! They are too cute
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Ohhh they are sooo cute!!!
I had to click to see how you could repurpose a feather boa, and seeing this picture was such a shock! Those are the cutest thing 1′s and thing 2′s I’ve ever seen! And their expressions are hilarious!
Missy is the master of photography!
It does help to have such darling little twins.
I need to introduce them to my twin 17 month old boys…too cute!
Where is the adorable poem you made up?? Don’t be modest!
OMG!!! this is the CUTEST I’ve seen!!!!
That is just awesome! What a clever idea-and I love the wide eyed surprised look. Too cute!
So freaking cute! Love it
How did you do the leggings? Adorable!
Hi Shelley, those are simply the most adorable costumes ever! I’m currently working on a post for my blog, http://rookno17.com, featuring the best homemade costume ideas for children. I’m featuring an amazing hot-air-balloon costume made by a friend, and a really sweet cotton candy costume as well. I would love to spotlight your Thing #1 & Thing #2 creations and was hoping to have your permission (and Missy’s too) to use the photo, which I’d like to accompany with a link to your original post, so my readers would end up on your site. I noticed above that you gave a tip for how you made the hats, and would love to share your ideas or sources for the shirts (onesies?) and leggies too. Not only is your project phenomenal, but I know that my readers would enjoy the rest of your blog as well. I thank you, in advance, for your consideration! Warmest wishes, Jenn
Yes! Thanks for asking. I emailed you details.
Hi Shelly! I LOVE your twins costumes and I am currently trying to copy you.
I have my wigs complete and ordered the onesies. How did you do their pants/leggings? Did you buy them or sew them? And is that material a red and white print or did you sew seperate strips together? (P.S. everyone I show your picture to has the same reaction, “AWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!”)
Oh I am so glad! You HAVE HAVE to send me a picture after Halloween. Promise?! I’m counting on it.
-THe leggings were actually just women’s knee highs that I bought from walmart. I just cut of the feet. I am sure you could find white and red striped knee-highs online, or even better you might be able to find pre-made red and white leggings on etsy? Hope that helps. 
Something like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51739092/white-athletic-socks-with-red-stripes?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=red+white+leggings+baby&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=2&order=&includes0=tags&includes1=title
or this:
http://www.buy.com/prod/red-and-white-striped-knee-highs-stockings-and-stripes/q/sellerid/14960765/loc/64935/217030117.html
would work? Check walmart too. They might have the same fuzzy ones they did last year (although they were a PAIN because they SHED).
Hello! I came across your website by a google search for twin costume ideas. I am trying to convince my son (5) to be the cat in the hat and allow my 18 month old twins (boy girl) to be thing 1 and thing 2. Any chance you have these costumes for sale? OR would be willing to make and sell the wigs? You are so created. I am a party planning freak too, but not good with throwing costumes together. When my son turned 5 he had an insane pirate party and my twins’ first birthday was a mickey and minnie mouse these. It was amazing. Everyone said, “I felt like I was in disney!” Lf you send me your email address, I will send pictures if you want to use for ideas on your website.
Such darlings I have teenage son Who Loves Dr Seuss and says your twins are the best thing’s he’s ever seen ;0)
Love Dawn xx
Awww! Your teenage soon just made my day!
Thanks for sharing. I think they are pretty dang cute too. 
Shelley,
I just had twin girls this year and this is what Ive been wanting to do for thier costume!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!Im having the hardest time finding this stuff!!! I love the leg warmers…the wigs…Okay so i just love everything!!! I cannot find those leg warmers ANYWHERE or the wig!!! Please e-mail me and help me out if you don’t mind!!! I have fell in LOVE with this!!!
Do you have a tutorial for those adorable hats? We had twin girls in February and my husband has had this costume idea planned since before they were born. So thrilled to stumble on your fabulous version. Love this blog. Just spent 2 1/2 hours browsing!
You are so so sweet. I’m so glad you liked browsing around. Feel free to stay…. FOREVER.
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—The hats were just baby beanie hats with blue feather boas hot glued around and around the hat. Easy Peasy. Send pictures our way!!!
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You so don’t need any other reason! They are so gorgeous!
Your girls are adorable…this is definately the beat twin costume I’ve seen. I was wondering what material were the leg warmers…those look warm for our Chicago Halloween
thanks again for the idea!
They were just women’s socks I found at Walmart. I just cut the feet off and made them into leg warmers.
Could you tell me where you got the onesies?
I got them off ebay. I think Disney sells them?