Artistic Thunderstorm Costume

Artistic Thunderstorm Costume

This costume was inspired by a picture of a storm figurine statue I saw online. I like original ideas and felt this was it. I was always into art but never did anything with my talent. I became an RN and felt like I lost myself and the things I truly enjoyed. I’ve recently tried … Read more

The Best Minions Costumes with Scarlett Overkill

The Best Minions Costumes with Scarlett Overkill

Since my 5 year old daughter loved the Minion movie this last summer, she wanted to be a minion this year. We always love doing family themes like, Arial and Sebastian and Flounder from little mermaids, and the frozen gang, and Dora boots and Swiper, and the Flintstones, so why not a family of Minions … Read more

Trenta Pumpkin Spice Latte Costume

Trenta Pumpkin Spice Latte Costume

I am wearing the costume. I got the inspiration from all the ladies that love Starbucks. I made the costume by buying a 32 gallon trash can, white spray paint, pool noodle, and some poster board. I already had the helmet, cardboard, and zip ties. I cut out the bottom of the trash can then … Read more

Trick And Treat Scary Halloween Clowns

Trick And Treat Scary Halloween Clowns

The costumes for Trick And Treat were imagined by my wife Ana Conlin.  We took off the shelf items and molded them to what we wanted for a look.  for instance the neckwear on Treat (green clown) is a child tutu with blue and greens balls we glued to it.  the costumes are off the … Read more

Boy On a Penguin Ride Illusion Costume

Boy On a Penguin Ride Illusion Costume

This year my 7 year old son Luke wanted to be a penguin and a shark. After racking my brain for what I could make that would incorporate both a penguin and a shark, I decided to try creating an illusion costume of a penguin (his favorite animal) carrying him (the boy), while being attacked … Read more

Genie on a Flying Carpet Illusion Costume

Genie on a Flying Carpet Illusion Costume

I grew up in a country when at that time, Halloween is not about costume but a holy day to remember the departed loved ones. But when I got to the US and had my family, the tradition of dressing up got me more excited than my kids, a chance to put my creativity to … Read more

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Couple Costume

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Couple Costume

The idea for this costume was inspired by both Pixar and the original Potato Head toys. Inspiration also came from coming up with themed Halloween house parties we would host in the past with our friends where we would always have a specific theme for everyone to be a part of. This year several of … Read more

Office Space Movie Couples Costume

Office Space Movie Couples Costume

We decided to go with a simple couples costume for Halloween this year, and dressed up as Bill Lumberg and Joanna from the movie “Office Space”. This is a very easy costume that we made out of basic clothing and colored duct tape. We even ended up winning a Halloween contest at a local bar … Read more

Homemade Water-Hero Costume

Homemade Water-Hero Costume

1) How did you come up with this costume idea? WaterHERO! To save California from drought. WaterHero insists everyone not to waste water, and save water. A much needed thinking for the Bay Area. 2) What items did you use to make this costume? And how? Felt – Red, Brown, Dark Blue & Light Blue … Read more

Mexican Pinata Couple Costume

Mexican Pinata Couple Costume

For this costume, I made a pinata. I did this by free hand cutting felt and hot gluing it onto a shirt and a skirt that I already had. I got two party hats, cut the felt into smaller sections, using the same color order as my outfit and hot glued them to the hat. … Read more

ECO-Princess Costume

ECO-Princess Costume

Eco Princess — When I was thinking about reducing plastic usage at home, I took that as the concept for this Halloween for my daughter, who co-operated well with me, instead of throwing tantrums for a princess costume. Store bought plain black dress Felt flowers Felt leaves A Happy face & Sad faced Earth – … Read more

Google Chrome and Facebook Couple Costume

Google Chrome and Facebook Couple Costume

These are family themed costumes for both of my daughters based on the Google Chrome web browser and Facebook.  I made them by hand out of old clothes using stitching and glue.  Thus, the costumes did not cost anything and actually recycled things that we normally throw away.  The most difficult part of making thse … Read more