Hindu Goddess Kali and God Shiva Costumes

Hindu Goddess Kali and God Shiva Costumes

“Kali” is the Hindu Goddess of destruction and rebirth. She represents darkness, while her partner “Shiva” represents light. Without the dark, there can be no light. Kali also slays demons and the human ego. RAWR!  I decided on this costume because I wanted to learn more about the Hindu God stories and in honor of … Read more

Awesome Lego Benny Costume from the Lego Movie

Awesome Lego Benny Costume from the Lego Movie

After watching the Lego Movie, something I really identified with since I grew up playing legos in the 80s, I had the idea to make a cheesy music video with Lego Benny and some other characters. It is hilarious, because I had a Lego Benny man at home that I played with, and I actually … Read more

Amazing Wild Animal The Muppet Costume

Amazing Wild Animal The Muppet Costume

I started the costume early September, however I’ve had the idea since about may. Every year I try to out do my costume from the year before and last years was pretty good so I had to come up with something eye catching, fun, wild, one of a kind, get the crowds attention and applause … Read more

Awesome Homemade Falcor the Luck Dragon Costume

Awesome Homemade Falcor the Luck Dragon Costume

The story of this costume begins with the dress.  I found this amazing piece at a local thrift store and the iridescent beaded bodice was too much to resist.  It was worthy of a Ru Paul runway show and I had to have it!  Already having a closet full of sparkly stuff, I needed a … Read more

Coolest Kia Ganster Hamster Group Costume

Coolest Kia Ganster Hamster Group Costume

I’ve always loved Halloween and done pretty detailed costumes and always at the last minute!  I wasn’t going to “do” Halloween the year the Ganster Hamster Kia commercial came out but on Oct 1st I decided I wanted to use that theme for my costumes. We were a pretty big hit walking around town and … Read more

Sexy No-Sew Costume for a Woman: Energizer Bunny Comes to Life!

Sexy No-Sew Costume for a Woman: Energizer Bunny Comes to Life!

I wanted to do something that was recognizable, but different.   I was thinking I would be a bunny of some-sort, yet that seemed too ordinary.  The Energizer Bunny, now that was going to be something different. I bought the standard ear and puffy tail.  For my body part I bought a pink too-too with … Read more

Awesome Homemade Groot Costume

Awesome Homemade Groot Costume

I was looking for a way to challenge myself by creating something out of this world. The Groot costume idea came to me as a challenge. My peers said I would not be able to re-create such an intense character before halloween. There was a lot of trial and error with this costume since there … Read more

Homemade Jimi Hendrix Costume for a Boy

Homemade Jimi Hendrix Costume for a Boy

I wanted to make an awesome costume for my 2 year old son before he grew up and wanted a cheesy super hero costume from walmart. I spent less then $20 on items i didn’t already own for this. His jeans were bought second hand and we already had them. Chucks were bought at Target, … Read more

Sexy Devil’s Playmate Costume

Sexy Devil's Playmate Costume

Where do I start? My mother once told me, “If you look in the mirror at night, the devil will come out of it in the form of you.” She told me that when I was 5. ;) So, here we are over 20 years later and I created what I use to dream up in … Read more

Coolest Marshmallow Snow Monster Costume

Coolest Marshmallow Snow Monster Costume

To make this Frozen movie inspired Marshmallow Snow Monster costume, I enlisted the help of my family. This year I decided not to be the dad that just stands on the sidewalk watching while my girls have fun.  Since my three girls and their mommy chose to be either Elsa or Anna from the Disney … Read more

Coolest Simpsons Family Costume

Coolest Simpsons Family Costume

I wanted to dress my daughter as Maggie for her first Halloween and ran with the idea by having my husband and I dressing as Homer and Marge. Although it seemed to be a fairly easy costume to make, it took me about 2 weeks to make. I made everything except for Homer and Maggie’s … Read more

Handmade Ursula The Sea Witch Costume

Handmade Ursula The Sea Witch Costume

I have thought about attempting Ursula for years. This May, I came across the perfect black fabric. It happened to be last years Halloween supply. I was a little nervous that I wouldn’t find enough. I had to have extra shipped from another store.  This fabric is silky black but has an iridescent rainbow pattern. It almost like someone blew bubbles … Read more