I had four days to come up with a great costume for a party I was going to and I didn’t want to spend a ton of money. My first stop was the local Halloween stores and it was the same old, same old stuff, I wanted something different. I knew I wanted to build … Read more
This headless Marie Antionette costume was so much fun. I started with a dress that was cheap and looked like something she would wear. Then I cut a hole through it right in the bodice area. I added material for length. I glued the little dress to a plastic mannequin form and then stuffed the … Read more
I started the costume early September, however I’ve had the idea since about may. Every year I try to out do my costume from the year before and last years was pretty good so I had to come up with something eye catching, fun, wild, one of a kind, get the crowds attention and applause … Read more
The story of this costume begins with the dress. I found this amazing piece at a local thrift store and the iridescent beaded bodice was too much to resist. It was worthy of a Ru Paul runway show and I had to have it! Already having a closet full of sparkly stuff, I needed a … Read more
To make this Frozen movie inspired Marshmallow Snow Monster costume, I enlisted the help of my family. This year I decided not to be the dad that just stands on the sidewalk watching while my girls have fun. Since my three girls and their mommy chose to be either Elsa or Anna from the Disney … Read more
Every year I attend a local Pub Crawl and go all out with my costume! Last year I created a decomposing Cheshire cat costume; this year, I knew I needed to go bigger and better. I decided to make my own bobble head nurse costume from Silent Hill. I made the mask out of plaster; … Read more
I made these Sleeping Beauty fairy costumes because I have three girls, three very girly-girls, each in need of a costume. Instead of giving in to all three girls being Frozen Elsa (no offense) I set out to search for a creative and coordinating costume idea that would allow the girls and myself to have … Read more
After much thought, my daughter decided she’d like to dress up in a peacock costume, and celebrate Halloween as her favorite animal. I almost fainted at first, but then I decided it would be a challenge. The funniest thing was seeing my husband’s face when I told him I needed about 90 peacock feathers. Then … Read more
I love Star Wars and for years I wanted an adult Ewok costume. I saw several kids and pet Ewok costumes, but never anything for adults. Then one day I saw on Pinterest that someone had made one, but it was for a child, so again another no go. So, this year I decided on … Read more
I have always enjoyed hand-making themed costumes for my kiddos, so when they all came up with the idea of Minions I couldn’t say no to the challenge… not only did my kids want minions, but all of my nieces did as well. So the challenge was ON! I am huge on reusable materials rather … Read more
This costume was the biggest hit at one of the largest Halloween party schools in America. Every single person who walked by me complimented me on it! This costume was fairly simple to make, taking only a few hours, considering how intricate it looks. Here are the supplies I used: Hot Glue Gun Corset (I … Read more
To make this Pirate ship, I started by taking sheet wood and tracing and cutting out a pirate Ship, did that twice one for each side. Then I added 3 wood pieces to the front and center and back to hold the side of the pirate ship together. I then spray painted everything. I then … Read more