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
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
I made this costume for a 1st annual Comic Con in Grand Rapids Mich. I already had a Bender costume from last year’s Halloween party. So I just needed to make him into Super Bender. He was a huge hit with the fellow Cosplayer’s. Everyone seemed to relate to Bender, even more so as the … Read more
It’s been a few years ago that I made the R2D2 costume for a friend of mines daughter, but it has been by far one of my favorite creations. So many people have loved it I wanted to share for those looking for ideas. The most difficult part was finding the cardboard drum. I probably … Read more
This is my 9 year old daughter Taylor in her Disco Barbie costume. I started by getting a wardrobe box from uHaul. I then cut out a hole in the front of the box where she would stand. I flipped it over so the bottom of the box would be open for her feet. I … Read more
A few summers ago I got a pair of big sorta nerdy glasses that I love and wear every day. Definitely cuter than Velma’s traditional square frames though I never intended to compare to hers. Then I needed a change and chopped my hair off to a bob slightly shorter than my shoulders and suddenly … Read more
This is my son Landon. He plays the claw machines a lot! We make videos playing the claw machine and we put them on Youtube! We have over 1.6 million views on our channel! He got the idea for this costume because he has his own candy claw machine in his room and wanted to … Read more
Every comic book fanatic or movie lover knows about “Hit Girl ” from Kick Ass. All you really need is a purple short bob wig, a black mask, gloves, a sweet vest or top, black boots, and a creative mind. And do not forget a kick ass attitude. The best part of this costume is … Read more
I’m a Rainbow Brite collector — I collect pretty much anything I can get my hands on having to do with this awesome 80’s cartoon. I found some awesome rainbow knee socks on sale at a Halloween store and suddenly knew exactly what I wanted to dress up as for Halloween. A few years ago … Read more
I love food. I love my Mexican-American heritage. But above all, I love humor. In keeping with my theme of modeling my yearly Halloween costume after an inanimate object, Ipod and a piece a sushi to name a few, I had been searching for a good idea. Then, late last month while in the lunch … Read more
So my 4 year old decided he wanted to be coffee, coffee, really what the heck crazy kid. So after scowering the internet I found some ideas but none that I really liked, bought or wearable for a kid so I got to thinking. We went to Joann’s fabric, bought some light brown fabric, some … Read more
Every year our school has a book character parade. I teach kindergarten so I am always looking for a costume that my kids can relate to. My assistant and I try to always pick characters that the two of us can do together. Last year we decided to recreate the David character in the collection … Read more