Homemade Edward Scissorhands Costume

Edward Scissorhands

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

Coolest Mario and Luigi Costumes

Homemade Mario and Luigi Costumes

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

Homemade Golfer Struck by Lightning Costume

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

Cool Shower Costume

Boy Caught In The Shower Costume

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

Coolest Homemade Pirate Costume

Homemade Pirate Costume

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

Coolest Trailer to Her Trash Couple Costume

Homemade Trailer to Her Trash Couple Costume

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

Coolest Homemade Gene Simons and KISS Group Costume

Homemade Gene Simons and KISS Group Costume

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

Homemade Mr. T Costume

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

Coolest Homemade Barbie and Ken Costumes

Barbie Luxe

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

Coolest Pregnant Queen and Jester DIY Halloween Costume

Pregnant Queen and Jester DIY Halloween Costume

Queen and Jester! The pregnant belly is the Jester! I came up with this pregnant queen and jester DIY Halloween costume idea when I saw a tattoo made to put on a pumpkin, which is just the same as a stick on tattoo for kids. You could also draw or paint the Jester’s face. Then … Read more

Coolest Confucius Mother to Be Costume

Homemade Confucius Mother to Be Costume

I was 7 months pregnant and rather large and in charge when Halloween came around. I was trying to think of a clever costume that would take advantage of my big belly and that wasn’t something that EVERY pregnant person has done. So I had the robe and the hat, they were gifts from my … Read more