Tusken Raider (aka Sand Person) from Star Wars Costume

Back in June 2012 , I attended the Joliet Illinois Public Library’s 3rd annual “Star Wars Day.” Part of the fun that day was a charity raffle drawing for a Tusken Raider head display, with proceeds going to purchase toy gifts for some local sick children. Earlier that day, I had ran into a friend … Read more

Awesome Star Wars Death Star Costume

Awesome Star Wars Death Star Costume

This is the Death Star. It is not yet fully operational. She was built from a papier mached large beach ball. I let it sit and dry for about a week and then I cut the balloon out and spray painted the outside. I took crazy foam paper and spray painted it a darker color … Read more

Coolest DIY Star Wars II Acklay Costume

Coolest DIY Star Wars II Acklay Costume

On this year, I wanted to be the acklay, the crab-like arena beast from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. It was going to be life-sized, standing nearly 10 feet tall when the neck was raised. This costume took more than 4 months, and much of the space in my garage, to complete. … Read more

Cheap DIY Yoda Costume

Cheap DIY Yoda Costume

I  had a hard time decideing  what to make this year .. since i  work in a  family store  ,the costume  couldnt be too scary .. so  after  alot  of thinking ..YODA   seemed  to be  the prefect  costume this  year . I found the perfect  robe  at  a  value village  7.99 $  not bad  then … Read more

Cool R2-D2 Costume for a Boy

Cool R2-D2 Costume for a Boy

“What do we want to be for halloween?” My wife asked as she was browsing pintrest.  A click here and a click there and a image of a “R2-tu-tut” costume lead us to the family starwars costumes. It was decided that we would go as, Anakin and Padame Skywalker with our children Luke and Leia. … Read more

Cool Hand-Sewn Star Wars Tusken Raider Costume

Cool Hand-Sewn Star Wars Tusken Raider Costume

Two years ago this club in Los Angeles was having a Star Wars themed night, so I asked some friends on Facebook what I should be and their reply was a tuskin raider! So I had about 7 days till the event and had to think and act fast to make this costume happen! I … Read more

Despicable Star Wars: Return of the Minions Group Costume

Despicable Star Wars: Return of the Minions Group Costume

I sat in front of my computer screen for what felt like hours looking for the right theme to match with the size of my family(2 girls, and 1 boy.). I had a couple ideas, but they were shot down by my younger(and girliest) daughter for not being “girly” enough. Toy Story? “No.” Monsters Inc? “No.” Power Rangers? … Read more

Homemade Star Wars Family Costumes

Homemade Star Wars Family Costumes

I started making my 2 year old Jedi costume.  Once the adults saw it everyone wanted a costume.  8 people later we had Obiwan Kinobe, Darth sidious, Darth Maul, Ahsoka, queen amadala, queen Amadala celebration gown princess lea, and Luke Skywalker.  All made by hand,  every detail.  We couldn’t walk any where with out lines … Read more

Cutest Handmade Ewok Costume for a Toddler

Cutest Handmade Ewok Costume for a Toddler

Our 4 year old son is a huge Star Wars fan. We finally got a hold of all the Star Wars movies. After he saw his first Ewok, he was hooked on wanting to be one for Halloween. I work full time and go to school, so Mommy was to busy to make his costume. … Read more

Cool Homemade LEGO Boba Fett Costume Idea

Cool Homemade LEGO Boba Fett Costume Idea

My son is obsessed with Star Wars right now.  So when I asked him what he waned to be for Halloween, there was no hesitation to pick Boba Fett.  He says Boba Fett is way cooler than any Jedi because he has a blaster gun and a jett pack. When I was thinking about how … Read more

Homemade R2D2 Halloween Costume

Homemade R2D2 Halloween Costume

Creating this R2D2 was fun and exciting!  First we took a regular light weight trash barrel and cut out the bottom and flipped it upside down. Next it was spray painted white and then the detail painting was done and holes were cut. For the dome, We covered a yoga ball with paper mache about … Read more