DIY Wall-E and E.V.E. Costumes for the Happiest Kids Ever!

DIY Wall-E and E.V.E. Costumes for the Happiest Kids Ever!

Every year we creative loonies have the challenge of coming up with original and fun Halloween costumes.  Once we have children, that tradition gets passed down to them (whether they fully appreciate it or not.)  Thankfully, I have a 4 year old daughter who genuinely seems to love crazy costumes, and definitely loves being unique.  … Read more

Homemade Jack Skellington Toddler Costume

Homemade Jack Skellington Toddler Costume

My daughter is two and a half, and this year would be her first time really trick or treating. When I asked what she wanted to be for Halloween, she said “JACK!”( from the nightmare before Christmas-> her favorite movie, she watches it everyday) so naturally, I started trying to find a costume online. I … Read more

Cute Nacho Libre Toddler Costume

Cute Nacho Libre Toddler Costume

My girlfriend had done a search online for ideas for baby and toddler costumes. She has not seen Nacho Libre and has no reference to the character, only the look and it’s simplicity to duplicate. I was sent to accomplish this using as little money as possible, and “hurry, it’s a week before Halloween”. Naturally … Read more

DIY Toddler Astronaut Costume and Space Ship

DIY Toddler Astronaut Costume and Space Ship

This is my creation from duct tape. I love arts and crafts but one thing is for certain, I never learned how to sew and so this is where the duct tape came into play. This is a toddler astronaut costume, made head to toe out of duct tape. I used hand me down snow … Read more

Coolest Railroad Crossing Gate and Railroad Worker Costumes

Coolest Railroad Crossing Gate and Railroad Worker Costumes

Every year it’s a challenge to come up with a good idea for a Halloween costume, especially for my 3 year old boy who is now influenced by boy things: superheroes, cars and trains. I prefer to stay away from superheroes and movie characters when making costumes for my son. This year I wanted to … Read more

Cute Rodeo Clown Costume for 2-Year-Old

Cute Rodeo Clown Costume for 2-Year-Old

First I took a pair of old blue jeans that were several sizes too big for her and cut them jagged on the edges to the length I needed. I then took flexible water pipe and made a circle, such as a hula hoop, the same size as the jeans when buttoned. I secured the … Read more

Top Gun Fighter Jet Wagon Costume

Top Gun Fighter Jet Wagon Costume

I thought I’d build my son an iconic 80’s movie wagon/small float, and since one of my favorite movies as a kid was Top Gun, I wanted to build him an F16 fighter jet so he could be ‘Maverick’. It started with a piece of plywood as the base, and I added an old wagon … Read more

Jake and the Neverland Pirates Family Costume

Jake and the Neverland Pirates Family Costume

It took two and a half months to make the ship. Made entirely out of cardboard and duct tape, and put together using a hot glue gun and super glue. I came up with the idea when my then four month old started to “watch” the Disney show “Jake and the Neverland pirates”. I got … Read more

Cool Hot Air Balloon Costume for a Toddler

Cool Hot Air Balloon Costume for a Toddler

Items you will need to make a hot air balloon costume! 2 wire wreath frames 5 dowel rods sculpture balloons strap and harness to make a buckle felt and elastic to make a flame hat basket ribbon uncooked white beans brown paper tape drill hot glue gun You will start by cutting the bottom out … Read more

The Littlest Toddler Ghostbuster Costume

The Littlest Toddler Ghostbuster Costume

I was born in 1986, the year the animated series “The Real Ghostbusters” premiered, so to say I’ve been a lifelong fan of Ghostbusters would be quite accurate. Last year when my daughter, Jennifer, was born in January, I told friends and family I’m pretty sure I get to pick her first two Halloween costumes, … Read more

Mason Jar Costume

Mason Jar Costume

For Mason’s first Halloween, we wanted to incorporate his name… so last year, he was “Mase Ventura Pet Detective”. This year, Mason dressed up as a “Mason Jar” for Halloween! It was super easy to make! 1. Get a 5 gallon paint bucket liner 2. Cut holes for the arms and legs 3. Print on … Read more

1960s Batman and Robin Child Couple Costumes

1960s Batman and Robin Child Couple Costumes

I created Batman by purchasing boys compression pants and shirt, then I simply cut out the Batman emblem and added it to the shirt. I then purchased girls seamless panties and blue rainboots for boys. I also purchased the Batman mask and the utility belt. I then found a sewing pattern that matched Batman’s cape … Read more