Cool Ronald McDonald Costume

Ronald McDonald Costume

This is a twist on a Ronald McDonald costume. The costume was super easy to make and very affordable. All the clothes were bought at the goodwill and then spray painted. It consists of a suit vest, khakis, and a white collared shirt that went underneath which was taped with duct tape and then spray … Read more

Coolest Colonel Sanders Costume

Homemade Colonel Sanders

I decided to be Colonel Sanders after driving through the drive-thru and seeing Colonel Sanders on the sign. I thought it would be pretty easy and very funny! I’m always something silly for Halloween and this one is by far my favorite! I got an old white suit which my mom had and a white … Read more

Coolest Jolly Green Giant Costume

Homemade Jolly Green Giant Costume

My son Jacob wanted a Jolly Green Giant Costume. I bought a green costume for under $10 and then covered it with leaves. The leaves were on a vine and I cut them off to sew them all laying flat like the Giant. For his head we cut a baseball cap that was too small … Read more

Coolest Homemade Mr. Peanut and Bag of Sweets Costumes

Homemade Mr. Peanut and Bag of Sweets Costumes

Mr. Peanut was made out of burlap pieces that had been starched and put on a form. The pieces were then glued together and armholes cut. The bottom of the costume was held together with Velcro so that my son could slide it on and off over his black shirt and black pants. I made … Read more

Coolest Homemade Slim Jim Costume

Homemade Slim Jim Costume

I came up with this Homemade Slim Jim Costume idea months before Halloween. I wanted to be something different. It was such a simple costume I bought a the yellow overalls from a home improvement store. I could not find a red turtle neck in the men’s department so yes I am wearing a women’s … Read more

Cool DIY Jack in the Box Costume

Jack in the Box Costume

I had the idea to be Jack from “Jack in the Box” for Halloween. The head was a plastic dome from a Halloween fortune teller globe decoration and I wrapped it in a stretchy white see-through cloth that I glued down. I cut the mouth, eyes, and hat out of colored foam sheet from the … Read more

Coolest Mr. Peanut Costume

Mr. Peanut Costume

I originally got this idea from this site: https://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/peanut-costume.html but thought it could be done a little better and with more explanation. I started using garden wire for the frame. You can pick this up at any big box home improvement store. I used 4′ x 50′, and used probably 30′ worth. The costume is … Read more

Coolest Homemade Wendy’s Costume

Homemade Wendy's Costume

Through the years, when I wore my hair in braids, all my friends said I looked like the girl from Wendy’s fast food restaurant. When it was time to decide what I wanted to be for Halloween I just knew my friends would be happy when I told them I was going to be Wendy. … Read more

Coolest McDonald’s Characters Group Costume

Homemade McDonald's Characters Group Costume

We decided to make this Homemade McDonald’s Characters Group Costume this year for a friend’s costume party. After going through several group costume ideas, we all fell in love with the idea of making costumes from our favorite childhood restaurant. I made my boyfriend’s Grimace costume with felt, a hula hood, and safety pins. I … Read more

Coolest KFC Costume

Homemade KFC Costume

I needed something I could fix up quick and rather original so went for the KFC Costume. Everyone loved it and couldn’t believe how cheap it was put together. Head- Grey Hair Spray for hair and beard. Stick on beard and Harry Potter style glasses. White shirt and white trousers. some black ribbon for round … Read more