Last Halloween I decided to make my own Homemade Avatar Costume because I thought the ones online were too obvious and cheesy, and making you’re own is cooler because no one else is going to have it. This is everything I bought to make it: 1. 16 oz of turquoise body paint (I can’t remember … Read more
My husband and myself were driving back from Disney World and while the kids were sleeping, we were brainstorming on ideas for costumes. Every year we have a big Halloween costume party and wanted to be something different. I thought I wanted to be something cute, so I said what if I were Tinkerbell & … Read more
My daughter Linda saw the scary maze game online while her sister was having a slumber party. She told me that she wanted a Homemade Excorsist Girl Costume off the original movie. I figured okay, sounds like fun. I found a picture online and went to work. With a little make-up, some liquid latex, scar … Read more
This homemade Leeloo from the 5th Element Halloween costume cost me $30; the wig was the most expensive part ($25). I then bought a roll of white duct tape and used a white bikini bottom I already had. I folded up paper underneath the duct tape in the slightly more “sensitive” areas, so that removal … Read more
A few years ago I wanted to be Davy Jones from “The Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. However, my mom forbid me from making it, as his beard reminds her of snakes, so I had to think of something just as awesome to make from the movies. One day it came to me: I would … Read more
This Frankenstein DIY Costume was fairly easy. First, I went to the thrift store and purchased the suit jacket and suit pants and his shoes. I cut the bottom of the pant legs and cut the cuffs of the cost and a few snips around the collar. Next I took a milk jug and cut … Read more
I really wanted to do a costume that included my newborn son. I always called him a monkey, so when I was looking for monkey suits online, I couldn’t find one that I wanted. I then came up with the idea as him being King Kong! I thought, if he was King Kong, then I … Read more
First, I’m gonna start off by saying that this was last years Halloween costume that I made all by myself because (at the time) they didn’t HAVE a costume out for her…(new for 2011 however there IS one…go figure lol). Anyway..sooo what i did was I bought a $3.00 blue gown from the salvation army … Read more
Who doesn’t love a great Jim Carey movie? It was time to brain storm for costumes, my husband and friend were sitting around being their normal selves. And *Ding* the light bulb went on! You guys should be dumb and dumber, and at that point it was decided. I searched eBay and many thrift stores … Read more
My sister and I have built a reputation for having awesome Halloween costumes and this one was a HUGE hit. We created our Forrest Gump and Lt. Dan Couple Costume using clothing from our own closets and a few pieces found at a thrift store. My sister played Lieutenant Dan and sat on her legs … Read more
My husband and I as Captain Spaulding and Baby from House of 1000 Corpses or Devils Rejects. We actually won 2 contests for this Homemade Captain Spaulding and Baby Costume! They were super easy to make, all I purchased was the blood, wig and face make up. I only spent a total of $20. I … Read more
I’ve been wanting to create Satine’s “Black Diamond” costume from Moulign Rouge for a few years, but hadn’t had the time or the ability to do so. I was so excited this year when I knew I’d be able to do it. I don’t have much experience with sewing, but I’ve been blessed with a … Read more