Coolest Ursula and Ariel Costumes

Coolest Ursula and Ariel Costumes

I had been wanting for years to dress as Ursula, as I have always loved the character, and the drag queen Divine which she was modeled after. So when my fiance agreed to be Ariel, I finally had the motivation to do all the work and made these Ursula and Ariel costumes. I love the … Read more

Coolest Last Minute Couple Costume: Tree and Lumberjack

My friend and I had no idea what to wear to an halloween party but I saw his plaid shirt in his closet and realized that we already had everything we

My friend and I had no idea what to wear to a Halloween party but I saw his plaid shirt in his closet and realized that we already had everything we needed to be a tree and lumberjack! I grabbed some eye make-up and some leaves from the yard and made myelf into a “tree”. … Read more

Coolest Tiny Tinker and the Adventurous Peter Pan Costumes

I combed the internet for a Tinerbell costume for my 2 year old and a Peter Pan costume for my 4 year old. I didn't some accross any that I was happ

I combed the internet for a Tinkerbell costume for my 2 year old and a Peter Pan costume for my 4 year old. I didn’t some across any that I was happy with and really looking for an original look. I decided to put my costume making classes to work and make my own Tiny Tinker … Read more

Coolest Big Comfy Couch Costume

I actually kind of regret this big comfy couch costume because now everything I do pales in comparison to it. I don’t really remember how or when I came up with the idea, but I remember I couldn’t find any good how-to’s on it. The most difficult part, though, was only the hat – I … Read more

Coolest Prom Couple Costume

This costume was time consuming, had allot to sew, but of course in the end it was very worth it!I guess you can call this costume a prom couple. I r

This Prom couple costume was time consuming, had a lot to sew, but of course in the end it was very worth it! I guess you can call this costume a prom couple. I really really wanted a long flow-ye dress, so I got red silky fabric and without even knowing how to sew,  sewed … Read more

Coolest Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Costume

As usual, my ideas always start with this website. Then, I just twerk the idea to work for me and my daughter!
I had my mother-in-law make the potat

As usual, my ideas always start with this website. Then, I just twerk the idea to work for me and my daughter! I had my mother-in-law make the potatoes out of brown satin fabric. She used elastic to make it bunch around the bottoms. Then we bought Styrofoam balls for the eyes, cut them in … Read more

Coolest Adult Cast Away Couple Costume

My girlfriend and I decided to mix up our usual Halloween ritual of being different types of food items and went with Tom Hank’s character and Wilson from our favorite movie “Cast Away.” Needless to say the costume was a huge hit, although everyone wanted to take more pictures with Wilson. The Wilson costume was … Read more

Coolest Shrek and Fiona Costumes

My husband and I were invited to a Halloween camping experience and needed costumes quickly, but due to a contest, needed them very creative as well. My husband did not grow up wearing costumes much and I love crafty things.  We both are larger sized, so I wanted something that wouldn’t look horrible on me, … Read more

Coolest Cheech and Chong Costumes

My younger brother and I decided to dress up as Cheech & Chong, but not just the original get up. We handmade them and got so many props on Halloween night, and to add to the touch to Chong I got dust brake on my hands and rubbed it on my arms and face to … Read more

Coolest Dia de los Muertos Homemade Costume

Coolest Dia de los Muertos Costume

Super-easy Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Costume! Just used clothes we already had and found at local thrift shops.  Most time consuming part was the makeup.  I love using Ben Nye facepaint.  It is oil-based and therefore doesn’t rub off.  It also doesn’t crack or make your face feel tight. It was … Read more

Coolest Toddler Mary Poppins and Bert Costume

Here is my Baby Girl and I for Halloween this year. I found a few vintage dress patterns from the 50’s to help lay out her dress. And on my jacket, I got a white tux and taped out some stripes and just painted away. Lots of fun , and everyone around us kept stopping … Read more