Our Own 4 Year Old Maleficent

Our Own 4 Year Old Maleficent

My daughter’s Halloween school party is fast approaching, she wanted to be beastly Maleficent, we’ve looked in every shop near us, amazon, ebay, american website NONE! Either sold out or not in her size. My wife said “we will make her one” not to mention none of us have any sewing experience. To cut story … Read more

Zazu and Rafiki Lion King Costumes

Zazu and Rafiki Lion King Costumes

It took about 2-3 days to make these Zazu and Rafiki costumes. Zazu is made out of different color felts from a craft store and clothing articles we already had. We made the beak from a thick cirlcle of felt and cut it to size. For the beanie we used smaller pieces of felt and … Read more

Day of the Dead Bride Makeup and Costume

Day of the Dead Bride Makeup and Costume

So I just got engaged and I wanted to incorporate my soon to be bride veil – with something extra spooky. I created this look using dollar store eye pencils eye shadow – fake flowers and a little imagination. I call it Day of the dead bride or Dia de la Novia Muerta. Remember ladies … Read more

Original Homemade Queen of Hearts Costume for a Girl

Original Homemade Queen of Hearts Costume for a Girl

You ever have an idea so good  that you don’t have time to write it down you just do it?  Well that is what happened to me lol. My daughter originally wanted to be a chess piece then she wanted to be a peacock, and then finally the queen of hearts.  Being a stay at … Read more

Coolest Thrift Shop Pippi Longstocking Costume

Coolest Thrift Shop Pippi Longstocking Costume

My first-grader was just reading the Pippi books and loved the idea of dressing in a Pippi Longstocking costume for Halloween. I wasn’t sure how to go about putting together the costume, so I followed many of the instructions on this website. How We Made the Costume Bought a too-big denim jumper for $5 at a … Read more

Cute Homemade Marvin the Martian Costume for a Woman

Cute Homemade Marvin the Martian Costume for a Woman

I am in ZTA at UF and we have about 3 socials a month, which gives me the perfect opportunity to dress up and get creative.  We recently had one with the theme “Space Jam”.  Three of my friends were bunnies with the Tune Squad jerseys and I chose to be Marvin the Martian.  I … Read more

Cute and Easy “Up” Costume for a Toddler

Cute and Easy "Up" Costume for a Toddler

With little money and this being my son’s first Halloween it was stressful trying to think of a costume. I was thinking what would interest him enough that he wouldn’t take it off or cry long enough so we would change him into regular clothes. He is use to wearing church clothes each week, he … Read more

Villainous Lego Movie Lord Business Costume

Villainous Lego Movie Lord Business Costume

The idea to create a Lord Business costume as my son’s official Halloween 2014 costume was not an easy task. In fact, once I realized exactly the type of character I was dealing with, I was worried.  I kept eyeballing those cheap $5 dollar store costumes every time I ventured out for supplies. This all … Read more

Homemade Jimi Hendrix Costume for a Boy

Homemade Jimi Hendrix Costume for a Boy

I wanted to make an awesome costume for my 2 year old son before he grew up and wanted a cheesy super hero costume from walmart. I spent less then $20 on items i didn’t already own for this. His jeans were bought second hand and we already had them. Chucks were bought at Target, … Read more

Cute Jail Bird Baby Costume

Cute Jail Bird Baby Costume

My son’s name is Bentley A. Doiron, so his initials are BAD. This made me decide to go with this costume. He is seven months old and this year will be his first Halloween. I am super excited and cant wait to show this costume off . I love the idea and I think it … Read more

Epic Mom and Son Costume: Cheech and Chong

Epic Mom and Son Costume: Cheech and Chong

Every year I dress up with my son. Last year we were buzz lightyear and woody. This year is epic though. For the last two month I’ve been convincing my four year old how cool we could be as Cheech and Chong. From showing him pictures, pieces of Up In Smoke, and dancing to low … Read more

Sexy Costume Idea: Bud Light Never Looked So Good!

Sexy Costume Idea: Bud Light Never Looked So Good!

For this Bud Light costume, wrap your body in plastic wrap from chest to mid thigh. Then wrap with blue duct tape. When being taped make sure you have enough space for your legs so you will be able to walk comfortably throughout the night. Then, add silver or gray tape on top and bottom … Read more