Coolest Lucy and Ethel Candy Factory Couple Costume

Coolest Lucy and Ethel Candy Factory Couple Costume 8

For our workplace’s costume contest this year, my co-worker (“Lucy”) and I (“Ethel”) decided to dress as our favorite episode of I Love Lucy: “Job Switching.” It’s little wonder why this episode was one of Lucille Ball’s favorites; I had so much fun researching ideas and watching the show to pull this Lucy and Ethel … Read more

Coolest Ricky and Lucy Ricardo Couple Costumes

Homemade Ricky and Lucy Ricardo Couple Costumes

After much antique shopping and crafting at home, our vision was realized for our Ricky and Lucy Ricardo Couple Costumes! Ricky pulled an old skinny tie out of his closet and Lucy found a polka dot dress on eBay. The hoop skirt underneath came from a vintage shop. We found the apron at an antique … Read more

Coolest Homemade Chapulin Colorado Superhero Halloween Costume Idea

Homemade Chapulin Colorado Superhero Halloween Costume Idea

This is a well-known character from a Mexican Sitcom show. He is a superhero named Chapulin Colorado. I created this homemade Chapulin Colorado Superhero Halloween costume idea for my husband by taking a red tee shirt with the Chaplin logo on the front. Next I purchased a red sweatshirt from a local thrift store, and … Read more

Coolest Mama’s Family Costume

Homemade Thelma Harper from Mama's Family Costume

I choose to be something a little different this year. I didn’t want to match anyone else at work or while taking my kids Trick or Treating. I hit up the local Goodwill store and came together with an outfit as Thelma Harper from Mama’s Family. I purchased a floral print dress and some white … Read more

Coolest Homemade Steven Q. Urkel Halloween Costume

Homemade Steven Q. Urkel Halloween Costume

This Homemade Steven Q. Urkel Halloween Costume came together last Halloween when I was invited to a costume party last minute but I hadn’t come up with a costume or any ideas. So I began to brainstorm to try to come up with something original. After a a bit of time had passed, I came … Read more

Coolest Homemade Mr. Wilson and Heidi Couple Costume

Homemade Mr. Wilson and Heidi Couple Costume

What time is it? Tool Time! Everybody loved our homemade Mr. Wilson and Heidi couple costume, and they were a hit! These costumes were very simple to make. For Mr. Wilson, I printed out a pattern of wood and just glued it to cardboard and cut it out. Then, I stapled a stick to it … Read more

Coolest Homemade Drew Carey and Mimi Bobek Couple Costume

When invited to a friend’s 30th costume birthday party, there was no doubt that my husband and I wanted to go as a “couple”; but not the ordinary couple costume; something outrageous and hilarious. We came up with fabricating costumes resembling Drew Carey & Mimi Bobek from “The Drew Carey Show”. Drew’s costume was easier; … Read more

Cool Homemade Ugly Betty Costume

Homemade Ugly Betty Costume

I made this Homemade Ugly Betty Costume for our annual Halloween party. I made the poncho out of red, blue, yellow, and white felt. I printed out “Guadalajara” and the other designs on the poncho on the computer, pinned it to the felt and then cut it out. I used spray-glue to stick them to … Read more

Coolest Homemade Lieutenant Dangle Halloween Costume

Homemade Lieutenant Dangle Halloween Costume

I love the show Reno 911 and had the idea of going as Lieutenant Jim Dangle this year. As I looked around for various costumes on the internet, I didn’t find any that were up to par in my book. I am a college student who has never taken any kind of home-ec class in … Read more

Coolest Homemade Lucy and Ricky Costume

Homemade Lucy and Ricky Costume

Lucy’s outfit is an old black strapless 50’s style dress and I put a black cap sleeve t-shirt underneath. I had a polka-dot and eyelet apron in my closet and it worked great. I also bought a pair of polka dot heels for $10 off a small mall store clearance rack. I looked at pictures … Read more

Coolest Homemade Genie Costume Idea

Coolest Homemade Genie Costume Ideas and Photos

We would like to present to you MARY as “Genie in a Bottle”. Look carefully because at the “Blink of an Eye” Mary can magically disappear! Mary is wearing her Pink Genie costume that she loves with her matching genie shoes. We hand crafted her bottle using spray on foam and for the base we … Read more

Coolest Lt. Dangle and Deputy Johnson Costumes

Homemade Lt. Dangle and Deputy Johnson Costumes

My fiance and I were planning these costumes for months back in the summer of 2006, before all of the Reno 911 costumes were available to buy. We happen to know someone in law enforcement and were able acquire some old uniforms. We created shorts for Lt. Dangle and created a phony seal to go … Read more