To Infinity and Beyond: A Buzz Lightyear Halloween Costume

Coolest Homemade Buzz Lightyear Costume from Toy Story/2022 Lightyear movie for a Plus Size Woman - and with some PIZZAZZ!

Ever since I saw the first Toy Story film in a movie theater as a ten-year-old on December 31, 1995, I have been a fan of Pixar and Disney films. In the first movie, Andy Davis receives a Buzz Lightyear toy for his birthday, and at first, Buzz is unaware that he is a toy. … Read more

Miss Frizzle: A Blast from the Past

MISS. FRIZZLE - MAGIC SCHOOL BUS

I crafted this Miss Frizzle costume from an old dress and felt; I purchased the wig and shoes. I cut a men’s dress shirt and sewed it onto the sleeves and collar. This costume was met with tremendous enthusiasm – it evoked major nostalgia for 80s and 90s kids. My only regret is not constructing … Read more

Frida and Victor: A Doggone Artistic Duo

"Victor" Van Gogh

Upon rescuing our Schnauzer mix, we were instantly captivated by her bushy eyebrows, leading us to name her Frida. With this effortless, primarily homemade costume, she truly embodies her namesake. Embroidered blouses being a prominent trend this year, it served as the inspiration for this costume. The top was sourced from Target, and the headband … Read more

Orkin Man and Baby Mouse in Trap Costumes

Orkin Man and Baby Mouse in Trap Costumes

This costume is super easy to make. We had pretty much everything we need with the exception of the mouse costume which we purchased on Amazon for around 25 bucks. The wagon which the baby is sitting in we already had we just got a box big enough to cover the wagon. Printer out the … Read more

Cap’n Crunch and Cereal Costumes: Crunch-a-tize me Cap’n!

Crunch-a-tize me Cap’n!

We create homemade costumes every year for our annual Halloween camping weekend! The cereal box was hand-painted on cardboard that was spray-painted yellow. The captain’s hat was made of foam and covered in blue and yellow felt. The cereal was created from cardboard, a white tablecloth, yellow felt-covered boxes (teachers in the family used math … Read more

Sexy Lil’ Kim Jong-il Mashup Costume

Lil' Kim Jong-il

I have a penchant for mashup costumes, particularly those that blend elements of seriousness with a hint of sensuality. The idea of merging the persona of musician Lil’ Kim with that of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il struck me as an intriguing concept. Upon realizing that no one else had attempted this costume online, I … Read more

Lego Family Costuming Adventure: A Halloween Masterpiece

LEGO Family!

My son, William, is a Lego enthusiast. He wished to be a Lego for Halloween and requested that his family match his costume! I am an avid Halloween enthusiast, so I readily agreed, unaware of the undertaking I was about to embark on. Three months of dedicated effort later, we proudly unveiled four complete Lego … Read more

Cool DIY Spaceballs Family Costume

Spaceballs

My family and I are avid Spaceballs fans. We were thrilled to have our boys wear these costumes. We thoroughly enjoyed scouring secondhand shops and craft stores for the perfect clothing, fabric, and accessories. We dedicated a significant amount of time to researching, shopping, cutting, gluing, applying makeup, and so forth, but in the end, … Read more

Sweetest Ever Baby Costumes: Raggedy Ann and Andy

Raggedy Ann & Andy

My great-aunt creates handmade Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for all the new babies in the family. I wished to transform my daughter and nephew, who are nine days apart, into real-life Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for a Halloween-themed wedding we were attending, and she made my dreams come true! These two sweethearts stole … Read more

Handcrafted Wood Witch and her Reanimated Scarecrow Couple Costume

Wood Witch and her Reanimated Scarecrow

This is one of our favorites! Also, the first year in which pretty much 95% of both costumes were handcrafted. The whole idea started with a farm girl and scarecrow but took a wild turn as we brainstormed it. Total production was probably a little over two months for this one. Luckily, almost every square … Read more

Easy Last-Minute Costco Sample Person Costume

Costco Sample Person

Our family so appreciates those Costco Sample People. As soon as we thought of the idea our son said YES!! What an honor of being the newest member of the team. Costco employees gave our boy the Costco badge and it took no time to throw together a couple supplies from hobby lobby!

Cool DIY Lego Man Costume

Lego man

I decided to challenge myself to create a cool costume using only dollar store items. The result was this impressive Lego man costume, crafted from cardboard display boards, colored poster boards, and a generous amount of packing tape. To complete the look, I added a bucket for the head and Styrofoam circles for the hands. … Read more