Not Just Another Batman Costume!

Not Just Another Batman Costume!

My brother’s son, my nephew, was having a superhero theme birthday for his 4th yr party, a week before Halloween. I wanted to do a batman costume that he would find super fun. I love the “pop” series toys, basically pop culture characters, small body big head. I am 6ft and 255lbs, so the head … Read more

Tiny Miley Costume

Tiny Miley Costume

My daughter always wears two pig tails and I wanted to work with that, or do something that worked with her short hair. This was one of the first things that came to me. So, I went to a craft store and got her a plain grey onsie, and several colors of felt. (You will … Read more

Awesome Two-Face (Batman Villain) Costume

Awesome Two-Face (Batman Villain) Costume

We emulated the Two-Face from “Batman: The Animated Series.” THE SUIT: I ordered a little boy’s five piece suit from blacknbianco.com in white. It came pretty quickly, but I ordered it over a month in advance to assure we got it in time. I didn’t know what the best fabric paint was to use and … Read more

Creepy Super Scary Masquerade Women’s Costume

Creepy Super Scary Masquerade Women's Costume

When I decided that I wanted a shocking and disgusting Halloween costume, I ordered a latex mask from amazon. The first one  ordered was sold out so I went with a back up one. I bought liquid latex, black and red makeup, black out eyes, spirit gum and remover. The gown and gloves I bought … Read more

Pretty Unicorn Costume

Pretty Unicorn Costume

To make this unicorn costume, you’ll need: 1. White unitard. 2. Two pairs of white tights – convert one of the pairs into sleeves by cutting off the feet and the center that passes between the legs. This will be where you head comes through (arms where legs usually go). 3. Two white or silver … Read more

Corporate LEGO Minifigure Costumes Extravaganza

Corporate LEGO Minifigure Costumes Extravaganza

First, I should give you some background about how crazy the Halloween competition at my work is. I’ve been at my current job, a graphic designer for Coupons.com, for about five years now. When I first joined, Halloween was very small, as was our company. Some people dressed up, and we had a little walk … Read more

Awesome DIY Female Mad Hatter Costume

Awesome DIY Female Mad Hatter Costume

Inspired by the Johnny Depp Mad Hatter.  This costume took several weeks to put together.  I live in the middle of nowhere Alaska with few shopping options, so almost all of the items to make this costume were ordered online (thread, buttons, lace, hat, paint, beads, tulle etc). Mad Hatter costume Skirt:  I loved the … Read more

Awesome Couple Costume Idea: Peter Pan and His Shadow

Awesome Couple Costume Idea: Peter Pan and His Shadow

We saw a shadow costume online and we talked about what would be a good costume for us as a couple – costumes that people would recognize, that wouldn’t frighten little children, and just be fun. We decided on Peter Pan and his shadow. My wife, Donna, adapted a store-bought, pirate shirt pattern. Since I … Read more

Awesome Illusion Costume: Duck Cowboy

Awesome Illusion Costume: Duck Cowboy

Last summer, our family took a vacation to Gatlinburg TN where we went to the Dixie Stampede. There was a character named Skeeter who had a chicken costume that made everyone laugh and my husband told me “I want that costume!” He decided that day that he would make his own costume for Halloween. We … Read more

Awesome Space Marine Costume

Awesome Space Marine Costume

I made this costume mostly from cardboard, hot glue, and floor foam. The gun and the entire suit is all handmade. If you look closely you can see a grenade hanging from my belt. This was made by wrapping a soda can in floor foam then cutting out some more pieces and gluing them for … Read more