Cutest Handmade Corn Costume Ever!

Cutest Handmade Corn Costume Ever!

I asked my 4 year old son what he wanted to be for Halloween and he said “a corn!”….. So I started sewing! I had no previous sewing experience, just an old one stitch sewing machine, but I had a blast learning! Every one who sees this costume loves it and wants to wear it … Read more

Easy Last-Minute Goldfish Crackers Costume

Easy Last-Minute Goldfish Crackers Costume

My childrens’ all time favorite snacks are  Goldfish crackers. This costume is a simple inexpensive design that can be put together in a couple of hours or less. I wanted to create a clever costume that would appeal to the children and would not require sewing skills or a lot of money to create. All … Read more

Nerds Girls Couple Costume

Nerds Girls Couple Costume

So, first off we bought 2 boxes and paint. we painted the box exactly like the real box of nerds, pink on one side and purple on the other. It took us a while for the paint to dry. After that we had white cardbord to cut out the nerds letter, the nurtition facts and … Read more

Cool Homemade Hamburglar Costume

The inspiration for this Hamburglar costume idea was the black and white stripped dress I already owned (from Target). I try and make my costumes every year. Something the average person can make; I am not a sewing genius. The hardest part about this costume was making the hamburgers for the tie. The felt pieces … Read more

Cool Popcorn Costume Made in 3 Days

Cool Popcorn Costume Made in 3 Days

Hey ! First, you must know that I’m a french student of 17 years old, so excuse me for my inaccurate english.  So, last year the main theme of our class photo was ‘Cinema’. At first, I hesitated between making a costume of Hulk or Wolverine, but I wasn’t so sure about how I would … Read more

Cool Mac-n-Cheese Costume for Any Age

Cool Mac-n-Cheese Costume for Any Age

So what you’re seeing here is NOT JUST a store-bought football uniform. Digging deep into my creative depths I had to use up to THREE safety pins to adjust the jersey for a slightly better fit. Reactions to the Mac-n-Cheese costume you ask? “Mommmmm, it’s still too big!” Oh wait, you probably didn’t mean the wearer’s reaction. … Read more

Pink Cupcake Toddler Costume with Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top

Pink Cupcake Toddler Costume with Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top

For the cupcake costume, I started by purchasing an accordion style lampshade from a thrift store.  I spray-painted it silver and removed the metal “spokes” inside. Then I flipped it upside down and hot-glued padding around the rim (so the icing would have a rounder look), and I attached suspenders for my daughter to wear it. For the … Read more

Original Family Costume Idea: “Party of Five”

Original Family Costume Idea: "Party of Five"

I really wanted to make a cupcake costume, but we also enjoy dressing up together as a family every year. So I started brainstorming about how we could incorporate a cupcake into a theme for all of us, and the “party of 5” concept grew from there. My youngest daughter was the cupcake, my oldest … Read more

Coolest 7-Up Cool Spot Costume

Coolest 7-Up Cool Spot Costume

This year I went as the 7-Up Cool Spot.  It was one of my favorite costumes to make and one of the easiest. I have been hand making my costumes for the past 10 years. After the last Halloween party of the year, ideas for the following year are already flowing through my head. When … Read more

Cool Cupcake and Pastry Chef Couple Costume

Cool Cupcake and Pastry Chef Couple Costume

My wife is a very talented baker. So much so, that after many suggestions, she finally decided to start a cupcake side business out of our home. She is well known for her gourmet cupcakes. After losing out to a couple who were dressed as a loufa and soap at last year’s Halloween party, my … Read more

Tapitio Sauce Man and Burrito Girl Couple Costume

Tapitio Sauce Man and Burrito Girl Couple Costume

Halloween is my favorite holiday and every year I always see amazing DIY couples costumes. This year I finally had a great idea for my boyfriend and I. It all came to me as we sat at a Mexican restaurant eating dinner. My boyfriend grabs the Tapitio Sauce to put on his burrito and it … Read more

Deliciously Easy Sour Patch Kid Costume for Women

Deliciously Easy Sour Patch Kid Costume for Women

Every year for Halloween, I would go to the costume stores and try on a MILLION different versions of the same exact costume… a “sexy cop”, a “naughty nurse”, and so on and so forth. I am 22, and thought I want to look cute on Halloween, I no longer feel the need to dress … Read more