Cool Voodoo Witch Doctor Costume

Cool Voodoo Witch Doctor Costume

For the last few years, I have made my own costumes. I like to bring an original twist on any basic theme, such as a mermaid. This year, I decided to be a witch doctor. I Googled a lot of witch doctor themes, and many times Diablo 3 kept coming up. I also looked for … Read more

Top Gun Fighter Jet Wagon Costume

Top Gun Fighter Jet Wagon Costume

I thought I’d build my son an iconic 80’s movie wagon/small float, and since one of my favorite movies as a kid was Top Gun, I wanted to build him an F16 fighter jet so he could be ‘Maverick’. It started with a piece of plywood as the base, and I added an old wagon … Read more

Creepy Ghosts Illusion Costume

Creepy Ghosts Illusion Costume

I made this for my 7 year old son. It only took 30 minutes to make but was a smash hit wherever he went with this costume. Hoe I made: Roll news papers into a size of a head and wrap it with a plasic bag.  Tape a stick pn the head-ball, cover with a … Read more

Cool Rocket Raccoon Costume From Gaurdians of the Galaxy

Cool Rocket Raccoon Costume From Gaurdians of the Galaxy

After seeing Gauardians of the Galaxy, I knew I HAD to make a Rocket costume! He’s just so furry, sarcastic, and amazing! Just like me! Well, minus the fuzzy part, ha ha ha ha! There was a convention happening in my city in just over a month and I set a goal to make it … Read more

Cool Homemade Olaf Costume

Cool Homemade Olaf Costume

My grandson Landon loved Olaf from the movie Frozen.  One night he called me enthusiastically and asked “Grandma will you make an Olaf costume for me?”  I said absolutely!! not realizing what I was getting into… I had yet to see the movie Frozen.  First I watched the movie.  Then I spent hours combing the … Read more

Beautiful Marie Antoinette Costume for a 5-year old Girl

Beautiful Marie Antoinette Costume for a 5-year old Girl

My 5 year old daughter loves princesses and accessories.  We decided together to go a different route since every other little girl will be in a Disney inspired costume. After looking at tons and tons of pictures, she settled on Marie Antoinette.  We wanted to keep it clean since she is only 5. I am … Read more

Bringing Back the 90s with a Fruit Stripe Gum Costume

Bringing Back the 90s with a Fruit Stripe Gum Costume

I love anything DIY and especially love making my Halloween costumes! I also love to thrift shop! June 2014- One Saturday during the summer, a friend and I both had off (We never get weekends off) and decided to go out for lunch and then hit up a Goodwill that was next door. It was … Read more

Easy Energizer Bunny Costume!

Easy Energizer Bunny Costume!

Just keep going, going, going! This Energizer Bunny costume was a total hit this year at a Halloween party and was pretty easy to make! I had the shirt, shorts, tights, and flip flops already. I bought a bunny accessory kit for the ears and tail. All that was left was the drum and the … Read more

Everything is AWESOME about this Emmet Costume

Everything is AWESOME about this Emmet Costume

This year, my nine year old son decided he wanted to be Emmet from the Lego Movie. Last year I made him a Lego Ninjago costume, but it was very last minute and I knew I could improve upon the design this year. Since ideas of how to put it together were all I could … Read more

Amazing Jack Skellington Nightmare Before Christmas Costume

Amazing Jack Skellington Nightmare Before Christmas Costume

I have always loved the Nightmare Before Christmas! I know there are many fans of the movie and over the years, have seen some great costumes. At the same time there are some pretty cheap ones you can buy which just don’t do justice. Five years ago, I saw a great Jack Skellington costume walking … Read more

Coolest Viking Family Costume

Coolest Viking Family Costume

While I was pregnant, my husband and I struggled to agree upon a name for our son. Knowing my family is from Iceland, my husband thought it would be funny to come up with a Viking name as a joke for our unborn child. Ragnar became his term of endearment for his unborn son. This … Read more

How to Make a Groot Mask for Under $10

How to Make a Groot Mask for Under $10

Groot is the lovable protector in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Since my last name is De Groot, I had to find a way to be him for the holiday! But there were no Groot adult costumes anywhere in stores, so I had to make it. I wore this outfit out for a large … Read more