I started with paper mache to 2 balloons and used brown paper towels to cover it. I made a hat out of cardboard and black spray paint. She wore black leotards, white gloves and carry a cane. She won first place in school

Wicked? In the photo above I’m having too much fun for the actual menacing look, but I’m supposed to be the wicked queen from Snow White. The occasion was a ‘W’ Party for my husband’s 40th – big bash and I was the hostess. The Wicked Queen Costume had to be something good and handmade, … Read more

This Halloween I dressed up as Edward Scissorhands. I had a left over black PVC catsuit from a previous Halloween costume that i wore and then made some modifications. I bought a black pvc corset to go over the catsuit instead of wearing all the buckles around my waist. I had been collecting belts for … Read more

Here is what you’ll need to make these Mario and Luigi Costumes: – Blue high-waist pants or blue overalls (We were just so lucky we found those DESIGNER pants at Ross for like, $20…) – American Apparel t-shirts (we just cut the V neck) – White gloves and mustaches from Party City – Hats from … Read more

I love Halloween and always make my own costumes. After man different ideas I decided to go as a golfer who was struck by lightning! It was so easy to make and I think my shoes are what cost the most ($20). I went to the thrift store and found a white polo, pink vest … Read more

I am a fan of STARGATE ATLANTIS and love the WRAITHS on the show. I look at many pictures and decided to make my own WRAITH

From the movie “The Karate Kid”. I had always loved the scene where he went as a shower. It was a little difficult to fabricate. Materials used for this shower costume: Irrigation Piping, air duct tape, duck tape, plumbing pipes, Christmas tinsel, wooden rods, wooden stick, shower curtain, shower organizer, loofahs, shower cap, bath towel, … Read more

It all started with my wife making me go to a “Work” pirate party, so I figured if I had to dress up I was going to use my ADHD and make the best Pirate costume there. I did buy costumes and almost every pirate item on the web and then took pieces from each … Read more

I have been coming to your website for the last two years to help me come up with ideas for Halloween costumes. I will have to say that I always get comments on how cool they are and how did I come up with that. This year I was able to come up with a … Read more

I actually made all three costumes and it took me around 2 months of work 3 nights a week for around 2-3 hrs at a time. The only thing that was purchased and not custom made was the Gene Simmons boots, the other boots were brought and customized. I started with Unitards and broke out … Read more

Whole costume cost less then 60 bucks. Lots of makeup and fake hair to put on though. Took over an hour to get dressed.

I got the idea for this costume in July when browsing the prom dress clearance at Dillards, and I got the jewelry and shoes on mega clearance there are well. The clip on ponytail came from Sally Beauty Supply. The fact that the items in the costume were intended to be worn for prom gave … Read more