This is a picture of my sister and I as Dunkin’ Donuts. We came up with the idea of a Homemade Dunkin’ Donuts Halloween Costume searching the Internet and thought it was awesome. We bought our outfits from Value Village; jerseys, long tub socks, and basketball shorts. We wore sneakers. Our donuts were handmade. We … Read more
We came up with this “Pot Brownie” Couple Costume because we didn’t want the typical slutty costume. We wanted something funny and creative. We got the skirt and shirts from Value Village, bought the socks at Fred Meyer and went to Joanna fabrics and got green and brown fabric and felts. I already wear glasses … Read more
This is for the Hot Dog Vendor costume (the one in the middle). Supplies: White shirt Red Tie Cardboard Box (kind used for carrying canned cokes) Stick on Letters Empty Ketchup & Mustang bottled Hot Dog Buns & Aluminum Foil Rope We took a cardboard box (kind canned cokes come in) and used stick on … Read more
My son loves to watch marching bands. We live in Ottawa and follow the Changing of the Guard throughout the summer. This year our son asked if I could make him a Homemade Grenadier Drum Major Costume. I figured it would be fun to try and make it. I started with the jacket. I used … Read more
One year, my friend Liz and I had waited a little too long to buy a Halloween costume. We were going to a party, and obviously wanted to look a little bit sexy… but neither of us wanted to spend $60.00 on one of those “sexy fill-in-the-blank” costumes. 1) A huge waste of money and … Read more
This is Farmer Mc’Harley. He is a eight (8) year old Chihuahua from Chandler, Arizona. Harley loves dressing up for Halloween, as this is his 7th year entering costume contests. My grandmother helped me make his Pet Dog Homemade Halloween Costume. We were able to even customize a tractor for him to ride.
Since my St. Bernard is too big for normal pet costumes, we tried something different. I bought a child’s size 4-6 1-piece devil costume with attached hood. I cut the back open and put it over his head, then put his feet in the leg openings. I stuffed the arms with Styrofoam so that they … Read more
Winchester, our 4 month old puppy is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever with curly hair. We wanted him to help give out Halloween candy and since we always dress up, thought he should dress up too. We wanted to play up his curly textured hair and make him a costume he would be comfortable in. So … Read more
This Pennywise the Clown Costume is very simply, one of the most frightening clowns of all times. I used a latex bald cap to keep my own hair down, white face with the correct makeup. I unfortunately couldn’t use the razor sharp prosthetic teeth I wanted to use – they were just too uncomfortable. I … Read more
Legion of Doom – Hawk and Animal. World wrestling champs, late 80’s – early 90’s. Shoulders were used football pads purchased from Play it again sports. Spikes were spray painted Styrofoam cones stuck on with industrial Velcro. Pants are running spandex. Championship belts were faux leather with laser cut 14 gauge steel for the plates, … Read more
My little princess decided this year she wanted to be her favorite princess, Ariel the Little Mermaid. We looked at all the costumes ready made, nothing really looked like a true mermaid. Being the somewhat crafty Mommy, I decided to make my own Homemade Ariel the Little Mermaid Costume from the image I had in … Read more
My daughter is a zebra lover. She only wanted to be a zebra for Halloween. The costumes at the store and online were designed for babies and toddlers, she being 5 was not going to fit. So Super Mom to the rescue. After many attempts and failed ideas, EUREKA!!! Needed items… black leotard and black … Read more