Brick Layer and Brick Couple Costume

Brick Layer and Brick Couple Costume

My husband has no time for such silly things as costume ideas, so I have, throughout the years, come up with every ‘Couple Costume’. After having gone through the gambit of : Mother Nature & Father Time; Queen Bee & Killer Bee (One of my favorites, although, sadly no pics.) and all sorts of silly … Read more

Cool Brick House Costume

Cool Brick House Costume

I worked for a brick company that was bought by a bigger brick company.  The bigger brick company sent us these HIDEOUS jackets made of fabric that looked like bricks laid in a wall.  I took several of the extra-plus-sized jackets, deconstructed them, and had the fabric made into a dress for Halloween, then took … Read more

Coolest Homemade Brick House Costume

Homemade Brick House Costume

In 2009 I was a Brick House (inspiration was the song “Brick House” by the Commodores). The dress was a red cotton material which I tailored to fit me with a cute cut. I measured about 1in by 3in for each brick square and stenciled out the pattern with a pencil. I then went back … Read more