We decided to go as the Addams Family for Halloween. I talked my 10 year old daughter into being Cousin Itt. A Cousin Itt costume is REALLY hard to find, so I decided to whip one up on my own. I had a black bowler hat already, so I just needed everything else. I spray … Read more
So, as I started to get to get bigger in my pregnancy, my sister’s boyfriend would jokingly say ” it would be soon time for cow tippin’ ” and would sometimes “moo” at me LOL. As Halloween approached I knew I would have to something, as I always dress up to take my eldest son … Read more
I LOVE skunks, so I decided I wanted to be a skunk for Halloween. I looked up costumes to buy, but all of them were very expensive, so I decided to make my own costume. I had a black dress already; so I had to buy boas (for the tail), white faux fur for the … Read more
Last year we decided (well…I decided) my husband and I would dress up when we took our daughter trick-or-treating. My 3 year old wanted to be Minnie so I went off that. Its always cold here in October so we had to make sure to layer up. For my daughter’s costume I used black sweatpants, … Read more
After being invited to a Halloween party last year, my husband and I decided that we wanted unique – and homemade – costumes. Eventually, we decided on the Muppets, Beaker and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. First, we bought two white lab coats, and used fabric dye to lightly tint mine (Beaker’s) green. Add khaki pants, a … Read more
I’m an English guy living in a small town in Slovakia, every June the town hosts the biggest carnival in Slovakia, I think over 2000 costumes normally (mostly kids as its held on the last day of the school year in the afternoon). Last year I managed to pickup 4th prize with the “man in … Read more
I was about 8 months pregnant and the theme of our party was famous couple throughout history. So I knew exactly who we needed to be, Mary and Joseph! I got fabric for really cheap at Walmart. They had bolts of fabric on sale so I bought two different colors of fabric. I had my … Read more
Me being the cheap person that I am did not want to buy Halloween costumes for my twins. I figured they were going to be in the stroller because they’re too heavy to carry around and heaven help up if we let them walk…they’re quick little boogers…so why spend money on costumes they’re only gonna … Read more
So, I had been away for 4 years serving in the United States Marine Corps. Every year, I always managed to miss my favorite holiday: Halloween! Once I came home for good, I had just enough time to prepare my Halloween costume. I figured a mummy would be easy enough to make and I can … Read more
It all started with a love for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Pure Imagination. Standing at just 4’11 and 3/4″, I often turn to short things for Halloween costumes. Of these have been a gnome, leprechaun, smurf, and of course and Oompa Loompa. I had my costume all ready to go for my … Read more
The basics of princess bubblegum is the pink hair, crown, and a pink dress. I found a plain pink dress at a bargain outlet along with pink tights. A pink wig came from five and below. Together they cost only about $15! The crown was made from a Capri Sun box and printer paper. All … Read more
I love dressing up for Halloween! But 2012’s Betty Boop costume/makeup has got to be my favorite…so far! I love Betty Boop, have her tattooed on my forearm and it was inevitable that I would dress up as her for Halloween one day, I just wasn’t sure if I would be able to pull it … Read more