My son has always been creative in his choice for Halloween costumes…thinking if he can think it mommy can buy it/make it for him. As well from the age of 1.5 years his most favourite movie ever was The Grinch that Stole Christmas (the Jim Carrey version) so not surprisingly he wanted to be the Grinch when … Read more
I’m the Weeping Angel. (DON’T Blink! Blink and you’re dead!) My 6 year old son, who is a big Whovian, is the 10th Doctor. I made both costumes. My dress is polyester covered with spray paint (black, gray, and white sprayed in that order) for the stone texture and look. I have nylons on my … Read more
This Hi-C Ecto Cooler juice box costume is a very simple costume to make. I have been making my homemade Halloween costumes since 2004. It is always a secret until I reveal on Halloween or at a party right before Halloween. Friends are always looking for hints and trying to guess what I will be. … Read more
My adventure began with my two nieces’, Kate and Stephanie, wanting to be “Sea Stars” for Halloween 2012. My sister, Rosemary, and I had been making the girls costumes for quite a few years, but this time Rosemary was going on a month long vacation during the construction of the costumes. Before she left we … Read more
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My son loves How to Train your Dragon and desperately wanted to be Hiccup for our town’s Halloween parade in 2011. I thought that Hiccup should have his dragon, Toothless, at his side, and volunteered his dad for the role! After spending so much time on their costumes, I elected to go as a photographer! Hiccup’s … Read more
This costume was fairly easy to make, and didn’t take a lot of time or money. The response to this costume was fantastic! Both young kids and parents recognized the character, and were happy to shout “PacMan!” even from across the street when we went trick-or-treating on Halloween. At school, one girl in his class … Read more
Here’s the story behind making my child’s DIY toddler spider costume. She may only be three, but she knows exactly what she wants. Long before Halloween, I anticipated she wanted to be Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony. She loves that show. But then two months prior to Halloween, she decided that she wanted to … Read more
This homemade Energizer Bunny costume was a last minute costume idea. I stressed out quite a bit about what I was going to be for Halloween, then the light clicked on! I figured, its easy, well known & not too crazy! I liked the costume because it was something everyone would know and recognize.. A majority … Read more
This was a last minute idea as I procrastinated and the parties snuck up on me! It got me first place at party #1 of the season. I first applied a liquid to powder cover up that was a few shades darker than my skin color (not necessary but helps to ‘disguise’ yourself more). Then … Read more
Here’s the story behind our scary doll costumes. I received a message from my sister asking if I could come up with a fun theme for her and her friends to use. After some thought it grew from a fun group costume to a large scale costume that grew and grew! I have always loved … Read more
My daughter was obsessed with Monster High but we both knew there would be a million Monster High characters and we wanted something more creative. So one day, as we were cleaning out an old closet at my paren’ts house, we found my mom’s old First Communion Dress. It was yellowed and tattered. After all, … Read more
While trick-or-treating, watch out for this 7’5” One Eyed One Horned Flying Purple People Eater! With a pair of purple scrubs this monster came to life one night in Grandma’s sewing room using recycled materials. The black “eyebrow” is made using privacy screen from a screened door or porch, so he can see out, but you can’t see … Read more