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My daughter’s birthstone is a sapphire, but the type of gem can easily be changed by using a different color paper. (Purple=amythest, red=ruby, green=emerald, etc.) We started with a piece of cardboard (18 x 13 inches, for a larger person use a bigger piece), then cut the corners to make a gem shape. Next use … Read more
I dressed up as IKEA for Halloween 2008, and it was a real hit, people thought it was fun, and sexy without being slutty, which I am very happy about.. This IKEA Costume was sort of a last minute idea, and didn’t even take an hour to make! I started out with two IKEA bags, … Read more
I actually got the idea for my homemade Irish Stew costume this year from the Human and the Witch costume on your website. I decided to add a bit of whimsy and color, since I am Irish, and particularly wanted to wear these big funny ears! The witch thinks she’s got me, but she’ll never … Read more
I love making costumes that challenge me to think. With this Homemade Lady with Baby Optical Illusion Costume, I wanted to be the baby and the mom simultaneously. So, I am the mom’s extremities such as her hands and legs, but I am also the baby’s face. The mom’s face is a mannequin head onto … Read more
I did this costume 3 years ago for the WOW – world of wearable arts awards in New Zealand. At that time I was still a student of a Fashion design course, and was eligible for student category. And this costume indeed won me the second price for tertiary education section. The inspiration came from … Read more
I’ve updated my old costume to make it more of a superheroish character now. I got a one piece ballet tights off ebay (it has the feetzies built in them), it was 50 bucks. I got a black pair of underwear for 10 bucks to go over my suit. The cape is from Joann fabrics … Read more
I decided to be a Sexy Unicorn this year BECAUSE of my love of … unicorns and all things glittery… haha, it started out with the idea to make a horn. So, my roommate and I went to Michaels craft store, and I had eyed an ornament that was “horn-like” but we would have to … Read more
I wanted to create a costume that embodied the true spirit of Halloween. Jack o’ Lanterns and skeletons fit the bill, so I combined the two. I started with a black turtleneck shirt and slacks. Bought these at the Salvation Army for a few bucks and picked up some naugahyde (pleather) at the yard goods … Read more
What would happen if a first grade student was exposed (accidentally) to radiation and grew to twice the size of an average first grade student? This was my therory when I decided on this Halloween costume, a clever disguise naming myself Priascylla Krystal James, the biggest first grade student in the history of St. Dominic … Read more
My son has been learning about multiverses and black holes. He wanted to go as some sort of multiverse/parallel universe and we decided the best way was to show all the different possibilities of how he may progress in the various universes. We used styrofoam, black webbing, printer, and popsicle sticks to design it.
This homemade upside down clown Halloween costume was a hit at the Halloween Party! It may look as if my daughter is standing on her hands,but her hands are actually at her sides. It is just an illusion! The clown’s legs and feet are made of light weight wood that is fastened to a belt … Read more
I was a Chandelier, not Bjork or a gold Christmas tree as many people asked. old school wire hangers formed to my head and braided my hair around it then sprayed my head. Bought the cheapest dress I could at the thrift store and spray painted it gold. Hung Clear Christmas ornaments off the ends … Read more