The whole Wizard of Oz costume idea got started when my sister-in-law lent my son a homemade lion costume she had made several years ago for her son. Then my daughter got red sparkle shoes for Christmas and it just seemed like I had to go with it. My oldest daughter wanted to be a … Read more
I wanted my son to be a scarecrow for Halloween but I wanted something homemade. At least three people I know also chose scarecrow costumes and they all bought the same one from the store. It was nice to have my son in something different. And it meant so much more to me that I … Read more
I made the very furry lion costume but decided to make a back up in case it was a bit warmer and the fur one would be too hot. This one was very easy even for a beginner. I bought polar fleece material that was on sale for $4, a pattern that was on sale … Read more
Our 3 year old decided he wanted to be a pirate for Halloween, so we bought both him and his 1 year old younger brother, Andre, pirate costumes. Since we usually take them trick-or-treating around town and around our neighborhood, we wanted to take them in their wagon… But a red wagon just doesn’t go … Read more
This Homemade Garden Fairy Costume is handmade and has lots and lots of purple and dark purple tulle. There are matching flowers on the bodice, headpiece, and wings.
I wanted to make a costume for my 22 month old son that was something unique. One day he was flitting in between the trees in the yard so much like a little woodland imp; that is when inspiration hit. I know that it is a feminine option but I felt that I could pull … Read more
I made my 10 month old a Homemade Baby Honey Jar Costume so she could be a part of the Pooh gang. My friends and I were pregnant and had our babies around the same time and decided on the Pooh gang theme for their first Halloween. All the characters, except for Eeyore, were taken … Read more
Here is a photo of my two boys as Heat Miser and Snow Miser from the movie, “A Year Without A Santa Claus”. This is an old favorite movie of mine that I shared with my boys and they loved the movie and the songs that Heat and Snow Miser sing. So together we decided … Read more
The whole homemade Zombie Disney Princess Esmeralda costume idea started with my teenage daughter and her friends. They all decided to be princesses for Halloween, to represent all the Disney princesses, but with a twist. With the current Zombiemania that has taken over they decided to be Zombie Disney princesses. I was asked to join … Read more
We wanted something that was not store bought but always wanted to dress as a couple costume… This Chucky and his Bride was perfect! We found most of the clothes at a discount store and even found an actual wedding dress from the 70s. We chopped it up and added some fake blood. It was … Read more
This Homemade Carrie Prom Queen Nightmare Costume is made with a Prom dress of 70-80’s style. Purchased liquid blood and dripped it so it was running down all sides. Silk roses with silk ribbon with droplets of blood. Blood on face, arms and flesh showing. Prom Queen tiara. Prom King, 80’s suit, 80’s hair, king … Read more
This Christmas Story Couple Costumes was such a hit! Here is what I did: Crate: Used a box, covered it in Wood Grain Contact Paper(Home Depot) and added balsa wood(Craft Store) for a 3D effect. Then I stenciled on the words Fragile and This End Up. I then added some packing material(craft store) to the … Read more