Coolest Godzilla King of the Monsters Costume

Coolest Godzilla King of the Monsters Costume

Making of Godzilla King of the Monsters Costume: I started with a tiny 7 inch tall plastic model of the king of monsters. I covered the model with aluminum foil and a thin layer of masking tape. I added parting lines on the mummified model and then cut off patterns that could be flattened out … Read more

Coolest Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein DIY Couple Costume

Coolest Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein Couple Costume

My fiance and I recently got engaged and wanted to do our first couples Halloween costume. Saving for a wedding has been our first priority so we wanted something that wouldn’t cost a fortune but still look great! I found a 1980’s wedding dress and a suit jack at a second hand store. I tore my dress to bits … Read more

The Ultimate Bride of Frankenstein Costume

The Ultimate Bride of Frankenstein Costume

My last minute costume hunt was on, October 31st, lunchtime.  Nothing in mind, but looking for inspiration at Goodwill for my teen.  They had the usual cheap costume capes, but I wanted something special. I found a vintage wedding gown and immediately decided on the costume, Bride of Frankenstein Costume.  Add a $2.99 dust ruffle … Read more

Spooky Frankenstein and Headless Bride Homemade Couple Costume

For Halloween 2012, I was the Headless Bride of Frankenstein and my husband was Frankenstein.  My costume was made from a thrift store wedding d

For Halloween 2012, I was the Headless Bride of Frankenstein and my husband was Frankenstein. My costume was made from a thrift store wedding dress, a rolling back pack, LOTS of zip ties and hot glue and stuffing. First, I extended the handle of the backpack, attached a hanger to the top with zip ties … Read more

Coolest Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein Couple Costume

Coolest Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein Couple Costume

After doing some brainstorming for my costume I decided that I wanted to go with a classic Halloween monster and be Frankenstein. Unbeknownst to me my boyfriend had wanted to do a costume as a couple. When I told him what I wanted to be, he simply said “I guess that means I am going … Read more

Coolest Little Bride of Frankenstein

Homemade Little Bride of Frankenstein

This Little Bride of Frankenstein was a “night before” Halloween costume with very little money to be spent! First we filched an old twin sheet from my husband’s grandma…ok “filched” is a strong word, she knew we were taking it so I guess that isn’t filching. We soaked it in strong coffee for a couple … Read more

Coolest Frankie and Freak Costume

Homemade Frankie and Freak Costume

Here on this Frankie and Freak Costume you can see i slapped on one of those latex prostetics for my face and painted it green. Then I cut up some black patent leather fabric and some shorts. As for Frankie’s freak, she bought an outfit and we made some minor adjustments like the iron on … Read more

Coolest Frankenstein Costume

Homemade  Frankenstein's Monster and the Bride of Frankenstein Costumes

For Frankenstein, we bought an over sized suit coat from a thrift store. He wore black pants and big black shoes. We patterned his make up after a photo from the original Frankenstein’s monster movie. We made the neck bolts out of tin foil and used duct tape to attach. We sprayed his hair black. … Read more

Coolest Homemade Bride of Frankenstein Halloween Costume

Homemade Bride of Frankenstein Halloween Costume

I had bought two (yes 2!) old wedding dresses from the local thrift store. Because I didn’t realize how much weight I gained recently, I didn’t bother trying them on. On “party” day, I tried each dress on, neither fit. So my very clever sister took me to BigLots, bought a $5 white bed sheet … Read more

Coolest Lego Frankenstein Costume

Homemade Lego Frankenstein Costume

We love Legos at our house. My son came up with the idea of being a Lego minifigure. After some research, and finding this website, I agreed to make it! He chose a Homemade Lego Frankenstein Costume. The body and legs are made out of cardboard, covered in brown paper. Head is made out of … Read more