Though Halloween is one of our most favorite times of the year, it can truly be difficult to enjoy in the Midwest. It is cold and usually rainy here in October! You will often find that unless you have an indoor party to celebrate at, your costume is typically buried under several layers of cold … Read more
Although my two daughters are getting older, they still love Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch! And believe me, each costume really does fit each one of their individual personalities! Once they decided what they wanted to be this year, I quickly got to work on the patterns, since I knew that I was going … Read more
The basic structure of the Sesame Street mask consists of a balloon, which was covered with papier mache. Cover 3 layers. Then the balloon was pierced and cut open from below so that the head could fit in. The mouth area was formed with chicken wire, after which the whole mask is further coated with … Read more
The basic structure of the Fraggle Rock mask consists of a balloon, which was covered with papier mache. Ca 3 layers. Then the balloon was pierced and cut open from below so that the head fits in. With chicken wire the mouth area was formed, after which the whole mask is further coated with papier mache. … Read more
I have always loved the Muppets and this year I decided to make the Muppets band. These costumes were a great hit at Boston Pizza in Orangeville ON. The whole night was posing for photo`s because everyone wanted one. I made the heads by paper macheing balloons for the heads, stretching fleece over the heads, … Read more
Animal, Beeker, Janice, Dr. Teeth and Abby Cadabby were our family theme for our Halloween costumes this year. First, let me just say that I do not know how to sew very well. Therefore, my method of construction is usually the fabulous glue gun. My youngest son (8 yrs old) was Animal so let’s start … Read more
We decide to dress up as Yip Yip Aliens from Sesame Street for Halloween this year. If you don’t know who they are, then look up ‘yip yip Aliens’ on YouTube and prepare to laugh! We thought they would be good costumes cause they are good for any weather (particularly in Cold Canadian Halloween), and make … Read more
I made the head from paper mache, felt, cardboard, mountains of yarn, plastic, foam a hard hat, and lots of hot glue! I fashioned his outfit from thrifted and recycled materials. We used foam tubing to cut each link in his chain then used silver spray paint to make them look like a real chain. … Read more
My girlfriend Gem and I are avid Halloween costumers, and always have some big elaborate costumes we scramble to do at the last minute (inevitably calling out of work a day or two after getting a late start). For years, we’ve talked about doing Muppet versions of ourselves that we could wear and be ridiculous … Read more
When my two year old became obsessed with Elmo I knew that was what she was going to be for Halloween. So I decided that my husband and I would join in on the fun too! I handmade Count Von Count and Big Bird, but bought Elmo at a thrift shop for 8 bucks. To … Read more
To make the heads of the costumes I researched how to make foam character heads on instructables.com and after a few paper prototypes I had the basic shape for each of the characters, Animal & Gonzo. Animal I covered the foam in orange felt, used colored wool for the hair, styrofoam balls for the eyes … Read more
After a month of trying to figure out a group costume, this year me and my friends decided to go as sesame street characters! Elmo just found a cute red tutu & tank top, made her headband with marabou hot glued to a headband , also glued some to her shirt and skirt. The eyes … Read more