Bringing Mr. Potato Head to Life: A Journey of Creativity and Craftsmanship

Mr potato head

Inspired by Mr. Potato Head costumes gracing the internet, I embarked on a mission to create a costume that not only captured the character’s playful essence but also exuded maximum realism. Little did I know, my creation would evoke both amusement and tenderness in those who encountered it. Constructing the Potato Body The foundation of … Read more

Coolest Homemade Halloween Costume Inspired by the RMS Titanic

The RMS Hudsonia, a homemade Halloween Costume inspired by the RMS Titanic

Hudson, my 8 year old son has a fascination with old ships like the RMS Titanic, the Olympic and the Mauritania. When asked what he would like to be for Halloween, he said, without a doubt, “a ship! “ Once that was settled we began searching high and low for boxes. (The one we really … Read more

Cool DIY Participation Trophies: A Family Costume Adventure

Participation Tropthies

My 3 boys started sports this last year and our schedules gut even crazier then they were. At the end of each season, they would get a participation trophy and my husband and I would argue that we the parents should get one too. The boys wanted to be trophies for Halloween and make a … Read more

Cool DIY Voodoo Doll Costume

Voodoo Doll

I put together this Voodoo doll costume a few years back for a Halloween party and got so many positive reactions. Lots of people wanted to take pictures. The costume was actually super simple to make but not going to lie the one downside it that it was pretty difficult to use the restroom. I … Read more

Bringing Springfield to Life: A DIY Simpsons Family Costume

Thhhheeee Simpsonss!

Halloween has always been an exciting time for our family. We usually start brainstorming family costume ideas towards the end of summer, taking advantage of Labor Day sales at thrift stores. This year, I proposed The Simpsons, a show both my husband and I grew up watching and one that our kids have enjoyed as … Read more

Cool Homemade Prince Halloween Costume for My Grandson

Prince Halloween Costume

I was super excited about this costume. I googled some ideas but didn’t see a whole lot of inspiration, and my sister had sent me a picture that kinda inspired me. I’m a huge Prince fan (probably one of the biggest ones) lol I’ve done Prince Derby hat contests, Prince Christmas trees, I sing Tons … Read more

Awesome Homemade Living Hand Sally Costume!

Living Hand Sally Costume!

I have always wanted to create a costume that makes people do a double take. And this year was hands down my year! I absolutely love The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Sally has always been my favorite character. I wanted to create a Sally costume that could bring some of that Tim Burton magic to … Read more

Coolest DIY Steampunk Tinkerbell Costume

Steampunk Tinkerbell

I actually made this Steampunk Tinkerbell costume for a past Halloween, but my youngest daughter loved seeing it on her older sister so much, she wanted to wear it as well. I made a few adjustments and upgrades, and it was as good as new. This costume consists of so many different parts. I was … Read more

Cool DIY Operation Game Costume

Amazing Operation Game Costume

My daughter Katherine is wearing this Operation game costume. We drew the picture on pasteboard then painted it and cut out the game piece parts then cut the same parts out of the cardboard box and then glued the paper to the cardboard. Then we took a top to an understoarge box and painted it … Read more

Invisible Kids: A Halloween Costume with a Twist

The amazing invisible man and woman

My kids were adamant about having unique costumes this Halloween. After exploring ideas online, they settled on invisibility. The challenge now fell upon me to figure out how to make them disappear. I had my doubts about their enthusiasm for these costumes, as their faces would be completely covered. Undeterred, we embarked on a journey … Read more

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