Cool Homemade Shark Boy Costume

Make the Most Unique Costume

My son is a huge fan of the Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl so he asked if he could be Shark Boy for Halloween. I suggested how about a shark he was sold! I went on a hunt to find the right type and color of fabric for this unique costume. I wanted … Read more

Coolest Homemade Hammer Head Shark Costume

Homemade Hammer Head Shark Costume

My 3.5 year old son insisted on being a Hammer Head Shark; a regular shark would not do, it had to be a Hammer Head. Naturally, we searched for examples but found very little. I started with a grey hoodie sweatsuit and created fins from foam and grey felt. The head is grey felt stuffed … Read more

Coolest Shark Attack Victim DIY Halloween Costume Idea

Homemade Shark Attack Victim DIY Halloween Costume Idea

After five years of being a pirate for Halloween, I decided to do something different and more creative. I had the scuba gear, rash guard, board shorts, and leggings, and was originally going to just be a scuba diver but that isn’t very creative so I decided to add a shark to my costume due … Read more

Coolest Homemade Surfer Costume

Homemade Surfer Costume

MATERIALS NEEDED for the homemade surfer costume: * Swim trunks * Rash guard or swim shirt * 1-1/2” thick Styrofoam sheet ($2.50) * Yellow and black spray paint ($2 each) * Shark stuffed animal We did an “undersea” theme for our costumes in 2009. My husband was the surfer. This is the easiest and fastest … Read more

Coolest Homemade Surfer With Shark Costume

Homemade Surfer With Shark Costume

Dad and Mom were easy to do on this costume. I bought gym shorts and a whistle at Academy. We had the Lifeguard shirt screen printed on a trip to the beach. Add some sunscreen to the nose and flip flops and he was done. I bought the shark costume used on eBay. It had … Read more