This costume idea came from seeing a child’s picnic table costume and developed into a much scarier idea. First, I ordered an orange 120″ round banquet size table cloth. I wanted the costume to go all the way to the floor. My husband cut a large round,about 36″, piece of heavyweight cardboard from an appliance … Read more

I decided to go as the ever popular Joker this year. Enjoyed it and think it scared a good few people.

I started by buying a red bra and covered it with red with white polka dot fabric. I bought stretchy red sequins (about 1 1/2 inch width)and sewed along the bra. I tied thick black ribbon in a bow and pinned it in the center. For the skirt I pleated the bottom of the skirt … Read more

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