Super-Green Homemade Ruby Rhod Costume!

Super-Green Homemade Ruby Rhod Costume!

I usually do something dark or twisted for a Halloween costume but last year I decided to go a little more fun. So who is fun? Who’s off the wall? Who has one of the best costumes in a Sci-Fi/Action movie? RUBY RHOD of course! BZZZZZ! I decided to do a complete female version of … Read more

Cute Camilla Cream Costume from A Bad Case of Stripes

Cute Camilla Cream Costume from A Bad Case of Stripes

Each year, my daughter’s school holds an event around Halloween time called Literature on Parade. Students are able to choose a popular literary character to dress up as, in lieu of dressing up as a witch, ghost, or superhero. The skill feels as though this is more educational than celebrating Halloween. So my daughter and … Read more

Original Costume Idea Based on the Children’s Book: Caps for Sale

Original Costume Idea Based on the Children's Book: Caps for Sale

This original costume idea based on the Children’s Book: Caps for Sale was inspired by one of my son’s favorite storybooks by Esphyr Slobodkina”. I referred back to the book often when making this costume, for various details. I was able to borrow most of the clothing for the costume because the actual clothing is … Read more

Homemade Atom Robot Costume from Real Steel

Homemade Atom Robot Costume from Real Steel

When I saw the movie Real Steel, I thought it would be pretty cool to make my own version of the main Atom Robot . The main things you need to make this costume are foam floor mats, a hot glue gun, a heat gun, a dremel, and poster boards. What I did was I … Read more

Awesome Homemade Cthulhu Costume with Full Latex Body Suit

Awesome Homemade Cthulhu Costume with Full Latex Body Suit

In searching for an idea for a costume to make this year, my brainstorming led me to H.P. Lovecraft, and naturally my mind immediately thought of Cthulhu. Now there was great potential for a unique and challenging costume. In H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, Cthulhu is described as vaguely humanoid, with wings and scales, and writhing tentacles … Read more

Awesome DIY Sinbad Pirate Dog Costume and Amazing Cardboard Ship!

Sinbad Dog Costume

Here’s the story of how we created this Sinbad pirate dog costume for my dog Kalin. This spring Kalin lost an eye to an infection from a cat scratch. It was heartbreaking to go through but also amazing to see how my family and community came together to support us through the healing process, raising … Read more

Cool DIY Little Shop of Horrors Costume – Audrey and Dentist

Little Shop of Horrors Audrey and Dentist Couples Costume

My boyfriend and I created a Little Shop of Horrors costume – Audrey and the Dentist! For the Audrey costume, I just bought a leopard print dress from Amazon and used eyeshadow to make it look like I had a black eye. I bought a blonde bob wig online (it was actually a Sia/Lady Gaga … Read more

Cool Homemade Harry Potter Group Costume

Harry Potter Group Costume

Having visited the Wizarding World in Orlando in early October we knew we wanted to dress as characters from the movies for Halloween.   For Luna I already owned the skirt, coat, tights and shoes.  I purchased the Quibbler at the theme park and wore the Spectre Specs that came with it as much as … Read more

Homemade Winnie Costume from Hocus Pocus

Homemade Sanderson's

My 7 year old loves Hocus Pocus. Who doesn’t right?  This was my childhood fav movie in October. And I was very happy and excited to hear my daughter wanted to be Winnie OMG I was ecstatic..  I looked online for costumes but was very sad I couldn’t afford it. Since I recently lost my … Read more

Coolest Ever Homemade Groot and Rocket Costume

Groot and Rocket Costume- my greatest creation to date

I love creating Halloween costumes and this year I went for my biggest challenge yet. I created a nearly 7 foot tall Groot and Rocket costume that I wore all day at work as a nurse educator.  I used project foam, kids foam mats, fur, paint and a ton of glue to create it.  I … Read more