I originally saw this Rooster/Chicken costume on a famous craft women’s “Living” website. It was a child’s homemade costume and I figured I could follow the same directions only larger. I purchased a white long sleeved leotard, and a short sleeve white leotard, yellow tights, white Boa feathers ( from an online discount store) and … Read more
I love the movie Avatar and decided to do a homemade version of the female Avatar costume, since the store brand doesn’t have sizes that fit tall people too well… (I’m 5’11). 1. I ordered a light blue unitard from a dance distributor, and I painted over it with a mixture of dark blue and … Read more
I was 8 months pregnant at Halloween last year and there was no hiding that bump! I needed to be comfortable but still wanted to be clever. The mummy idea popped into my head and I was determined. I found some very inexpensive white lounge pants in XL and a large long sleeve white T … Read more
This original Roxy Richter from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World costume was very easy to make, and super fun to wear! I bought the wig, and found the dress at a thrift store, as well as a black zip up hoodie and just cut the hoodie in half. I got some black fishnets and tore … Read more
I love making my costumes every year. I decided to go as Steven Kings Carrie. So much fun to make. I was so lucky to find a pink long dress at the thift store for under $10.00. Bought a white wig. I went to Michael’s craft store and purchased BRIGHT red fabric paint (can use craft paint too, don’t … Read more
All of my friends call me “red” for Red Fraggle, so for Halloween a few years ago I decided to surprise them and show up. I didn’t like the store bought costume, so I set on a mission to match the costume myself. It was a challenge but ultimately accomplished. I found the orange shorts … Read more
Are you going to a 70’s or disco themed Halloween party? Well here is a perfect costume. Everyone will want to dance and party with you and you’ll be the center of the party all night. The costume was easy but time consuming because you have to let each layer dry thoroughly. Once I got through the … Read more
I started this Snooki Halloween costume by buying a poof wing 10$. A friend of mine had the sneaker shoe slippers so didn’t have to spend any money on those, went and got a spray tan a the salon for 35$ , made myself an appt for fake nails, 45$, bought some hop earrings 5$ at the … Read more
My kids wanted me to dress up as Cat Woman. I found a mask at the Dollar store that convinced me I could make my own. I pulled out some black leggings, a black shirt, belt, black boots and bought some kitty ears and whip. This was in 2011. To complete the look I added … Read more
2010 was one of Katy Parry’s best years, so I decided why not have a little fun with it on Halloween. I decided to use an outfit from her California Girls video, the candy dots. Making the dress was the hardest part. I initially took a XL white pillow case, but it was very thin … Read more
Here’s my giant LEGO costume. It was super fun and super easy to make! I took apart three card board boxes, duct tape, red spray paint and solo cups. My LEGO costume was such a big hit and everyone wanted a pic with me! I also won first place in the contest!!
It took me 3 long weeks to construct this massive 6 ft+ Twinkie man costume! All components were purchased at home depot and Michael’s. Best thing about this was the laughs I got from my co workers as I strolled through my office passing out Twinkies to everyone!! I won first place in our contest!