This costume was designed and worn by me. The costume was handmade as well. About 3 hours of makeup was done to create the final result. The makeup involved prosthetic scars and a half bald cap. I used spirit gum to attached the prosthetic scars. A base coat of black makeup was used and textured … Read more
Was entirely too busy preparing daughters costume to do anything for myself. So, while at dollar store I grabbed 3 pieces of poster board totaling $1.50. Two white pieces for heads and one red for dynamite. Since it was Halloween time, I was able to find a “ball and chain” prop. I went home, made … Read more
I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to be for Halloween until one day I was looking through my laptop and I found the anime movie Princess Mononoke. I decided I wanted to be San, the wolf princess. My family thought it was a great idea but they had no idea how I’d do … Read more
I made both the Pebbles and Bamm Bamm couple costume for under $25!! MATERIALS: I was able to find a teal skirt, green tank, brown skirt and a black shirt (cheaper then material) from Goodwill $8.00 Heat’n Bond from Walmart $3.00 Small plastic bones and Caveman Club from Halloween City $10.00 & $2.00 Thread (Tan … Read more
Although the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit came out the year I was born, 1988, it had always been a classic in my home while growing up. I had been set on this costume for years, but couldn’t find a Roger to showcase the lovely bunny years…well until this year. I convinced my ever-so-sweet boyfriend … Read more
My son wanted to be his favorite wildness explorer, Russell from UP. I started out with the general part of the outfit, khaki shorts, olive cuffed socks, hiking boots and a yellow shirt. Added a belt and set to work on the W/E flad, patches and accessories to complete the costume. The hardest part was … Read more
Our son William was born 3 months premature and as a result of complication from his early start he has cerebral palsy. Last year he decided he wanted to be Batman so his dad Matt decided to make a Batmobile to go over his wheelchair. They spent time in the shop working on the design, … Read more
Items used: Victoria Secret bra 1980’s sequined dress 1 yard purple fabric 1/2 yard yellow fabric 2 yards green fabric Square dance crinoline in green Stuffed flounder toy Purse strap Bag of stuffing Cheap fake pearl necklace Rhinestones or sequins Purple flower Starting off I made the fishtail with a stretchy sequined 1980’s prom dress. … Read more
I went online and found a youtube site called “TheHeroTutorials”. The guy there explains all the steps needed to make your own costumes from certain materials step by step and they have a few to choose from. These Iron Men are made from card stock paper and fiberglass resin. I sanded them down, painted and … Read more
My kids love Phineas & Ferb, and l have to admit, l enjoy watching that cartoon with them. When trying to come up with an idea for Halloween costumes this year, l thought of being Phineas & Ferb. l figured that Phineas, Ferb, Agent P. and Dr. Doofenshmirtz wouldn’t be too hard to make, and l … Read more
This original homemade costume from Batman Begins was designed and worn by me. The costume was handmade as well. About 2 days went into designing the mask. The materials used were: burlap, rope, twine, yarn, charcoal pastels/paint, and wild rice. The mask was made out of the burlap I took references from many photos and … Read more
Originally this year I wanted to be Jessica Rabbit from who framed Roger rabbit. But in April I went to a cancer fundraiser and spontaneously decided to shave my head (I raised 1051 dollars in less than 5 min). But this caused me to have to change my idea of what I wanted to be … Read more