One of my favorite things about being a parent is getting to make Halloween costumes. This year my son wanted to be Link from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (For those of you not familiar with this video game, give me a call and I'll let him tell you all about it!)

As you know, I love a creative challenge, so I was all about making this costume as authentic as possible. He already had the sword... and the bow and arrows... and the shield (which we just put a false front on to match the Hylian Shield).

The tunic and hat came together quickly from a big piece of green felt. I collected some old belts and punched new holes in them to fit, added a pouch to carry his Rupees, and a quiver to hold his arrows.

The Sheikah Slate—Link's tablet—essential for navigating the kingdom of Hyrule—also had to be connected to his belt. I made it out of Perler beads (those ones you put in a pattern and then iron to melt together). Finally, I added some boot cuffs made from poster board covered in faux leather.

And he's off, into the night! Beware any bokoblins or lynels that dare cross his path.

Now that this project is done, I've got some time for new ones! Let me know what you've got coming up that I might be able to help you out with.

And please share your Halloween costume pics with me! Already looking for inspiration for next year.

Happy Halloween!