Cool 50’s Barbie in a Box Costume

Cool 50's Barbie in a Box Costume

My daughter wanted a unique and girly costume this year. We wanted to think outside the box, but ended up literally putting her in a box. At first I wasn’t sure if it would work but ended up being a total hit! This year we decided to make barbie in a box 50’s style. We … Read more

Hilarious Homemade El Chapulin Colorado Costume

Hilarious Homemade El Chapulin Colorado Costume

Here’s my El Chapulin Colorado costume from bottom to top. I bought used Chuck Taylor’s off of EBay for $10. I painted them with spray paint. I then order a red body skin spandex suit. I had the hood removed and the heart and letter put on by my mother. I did the wings on … Read more

Frozen Group Costume: Elsa, Anna and Olaf

Frozen Group Costume: Elsa, Anna and Olaf

My girls have known what they wanted to be for Halloween for almost a year. After 3 weeks of sleepless nights their costumes are finally done! I knew I had make them look legit after the Despicable Me costumes I made two years ago. Seeing how excited they were to wear them made all the … Read more

Not Just a Minifig – A Headless Lego Guy!

Not Just a Minifig - A Headless Lego Guy!

This is my 8 year old son Colin in his Headless Lego Guy costume. The idea originated with us wanting to make a standard Lego Guy costume. Once we had the idea, we were looking everywhere for ideas and thoughts on how to create it. We then came across his Lego bucket from a past … Read more

Awesome Transforming Optimus Prime Costume

Awesome Transforming Optimus Prime Costume

My son is absolutely obsessed with Transformers and he wanted more than anything to be Optimus Prime (the leader of the autobots). he also wanted his costume to be able to transform. I told him that i didn’t think they made costumes like that. He insisted that I make him one. Not wanting to disappoint … Read more

Super Awesome Homemade Transforming Transformer Tank Costume

Super Awesome Homemade Transforming Transformer Tank Costume

My costume is a homemade transforming transformer tank costume that I built for my 7 year old son Jaiden. This Halloween he asked for a costume totally outside the box (no pun intended lol) He asked me if I could make him a transforming tank costume! The challenge was on!!! I love to create things … Read more

Cool Family Halloween Costume: Adorable Minions

Cool Family Halloween Costume: Adorable Minions

When starting this costume I was determined to make it a no sew costume let me tell u the hot glue gun became my best friend. I spent about 8 hrs on each costume and less then 40$ each but it was all well worth it. My kids and I could not walk anywhere with … Read more

Awesome Functioning Zoltar Costume

Awesome Functioning Zoltar Costume

We came across one of these classic fortune telling machines while on a family vacation.  Our oldest daughter thought it would be a hoot to dress as one for Halloween.  Whoa boy, was she right.  With 5 kids to costume, we knew we needed to keep costs down as much as we could so wherever … Read more

The Adventures of Kitty and Keroppi Couple Costume

The Adventures of Kitty and Keroppi Couple Costume

How did the awesomeness that is Kitty & Keroppi’s California adventures begin? Well, me (Anthony) and my awesome boyfriend Joe are goofballs. I personally am not a fan of sexy costumes that are supposed to show off your body more than the costume, so being a sexy caveman or sexy police officer were out of … Read more

Slow Cookin’ Turtle Burger Costume

Slow Cookin' Turtle Burger Costume

Toa is my 10 year old African Sulcata. He is very friendly and loves going on walks. I have had him for 8 years. I decided to make him a costume this year so others can enjoy seeing him. He is getting so big it has become a huge task taking him places. I really … Read more

Seven-Foot-Tall Mechwarrior “Warhawk” Costume

Seven-Foot-Tall Mechwarrior "Warhawk" Costume

One of my favorite games is Battletech, which is a wargame played on tabletop. There is also a video game based off of the wargame called Mechwarrior. The community for these games is large and doesn’t lack in artistic ability, but had yet to produce a large, well proportioned costume. I wanted to change that. … Read more

Cool DIY LEGO Costumes for Siblings

Cool DIY LEGO Costumes for Siblings

Everything is AWESOME now that the costumes are almost complete! We just need some minor tweaking so heads aren’t bobbling and feet aren’t scraping the concrete and a dab of touch up here and there from wear and tear. With an average of 30 hours per costume, this was an undertaking I had no idea … Read more