2012 I wanted to do something big, i made Ironman last year and Master Chief the year before. It is a 1:6.5 scale of the original and very large, i didnt get all the detail i wanted but here its is anyway. I built the frame from 1/2 in PVC and glued it together. Some … Read more
Well where to start. Like most children of the 80’s and 90’s I grew up watching the Ninja Turtles in one form or another. Also like most children I collected toys and played Ninja Turtles with friends. So this Halloween I decided to try and accomplish a goal I’ve had for many years, build a … Read more
This year we decided to make Buzz Lightyear and Jessie the Cowgirl costumes. We started early in September. We had a ton of fun in these costumes. People were asking to get their pictures taken with us (or trying to sneak them and getting caught so I would pose). My favorite part of the night … Read more
A friend of mine wanted her and her husband to be the Kia Soul “Hamstars” (the hamsters in the Kia commercials.) I think we had great success with these ones – I know they had a great time at the party, they even won the prize for the most creative costume. It took about 2 … Read more
I love to dress up. No matter the holiday, theme, or occasion I will find a way to costume-it-up. So, obviously I love Halloween. Each year, I commit days, weeks, (and this year) the past few months to putting together my Halloween costumes. I put blood, sweat, and tears into designs for myself and my … Read more
Okay, must say Greta Gremlin costume came to mind during Covid, having to stay home more, working remotely, this costume was my therapy and distraction from all the craziness. I needed something epic to wear, something fun and amazing to make everyone smile. Gremlins, who doesn’t love Gremlins? You people out there are so talented, … Read more
Another one of my favorite costumes to make and wear, and is always a huge hit with the crowds at my events is Friday the 13th Part 7 Jason The New Blood Voorhees costume. I get all the clothes and then I weather them all up with lots of cutting, sanding, dremeling, fraying ect. I … Read more
I love Steampunk and I wanted an original Steampunk Assassin Halloween Costume that would be elaborate, but fun to make. I have listed here every item and how it was made by order of completion. Copper Spinning Gear ring: Description- A copper ring which has a cog that spins on top of a base gear. … Read more
Every year I try to find a costume that has been done before, and then take it to a whole new level. This year was inspired by a ridiculous unicorn costume you can find on Google searching for “unicorn costume”. A sad man with tap shoes and a fake horse rear end. I knew I … Read more
This awesome homemade costume for your dogs: Mario Kart Dogs took over 100 hours with 2 people but it was worth it! We used a pull wagon and built around it with cardboard and Styrofoam pieces. After cutting the correct shapes we used duct tape to put it together and to give it some color. … Read more
I work on my Halloween costume all year, gathering from various sources like Joann’s Fabrics, Michaels, garage sales, my closet etc. My costume usually doesn’t end up with my original vision. It morphs into something much better. I will change things as I go. I started this winter theme Ice Queen costume with the mask. … Read more
Hello people of the world! I am an unemployed woman who loves her hobby! Costume making! I love my hobby so much that it constantly takes over at least half my room at a time (usually my bed so I have to sleep next to cello tape and pencils!) But enough about me! Lets get to … Read more