Coolest Lion and Tin Man Costumes

Homemade Lion and Tin Man Costumes

I decided before Halloween 2008, that my husband, cousin and myself would be the lion, tin man and the scarecrow. I have a really creative mind and it definitely got carried away. My first inspiration for these Lion and Tin Man Costumes came from lots of research into prosthetic masks. I love not being able … Read more

Fun Wizard of Oz Group Costume

Homemade Wizard of Oz Group Costume

We’re the Homemade Wizard of Oz Group Costume with the Lady Lion! We made these costumes entirely with the exception of the scarecrow shirt and pants – but we added straw onto the costume and embellished it to look more life-like. We attended the Shining Ball at the infamous haunted Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, … Read more

Wizard of Oz Costume

My kids wanted to be the Wizard of Oz group this year. I made the Dorothy dress. I used old pants and shirt for the scarecrow and made a hat and glued hay all over the costume. For the tin man, I just used a piece of cardboard and cut holes out for the arms. … Read more

Coolest Hand-Crafted Wizard of Oz Group Costumes

Homemade Wizard of Oz Group Costume

There was actually 12 of us all of us, different characters from Wizard of Oz but I cant find that picture of the Wizard of Oz Group Costume right now. I made the wicked witch just using a Simplicity pattern. The little flower munchkin was also from a pattern. For the lollipop guild I found … Read more

Coolest Homemade Zombie Wizard of Oz Group Costume

Homemade Zombie Wizard of Oz Group Costume

My friends and I decided this year to dress up as a group: here is a picture of the homemade Zombie Wizard of Oz group costume! The Tin Man decided he was tired of everyone complaining and, since he didn’t have a heart in the first place, took his ax and started wielding it! Let’s … Read more

Coolest Wizard of Oz Family Costume

Homemade Wizard of Oz Family Costume

We decided to go dressed as a Homemade Wizard of Oz Family Costume this year. You wouldn’t believe how much people loved our costumes and they were very easy to put together. The Scarecrow: A green long-sleeved shirt of mama’s and a pair of black sweatpants. I cut raffia and stuck it to duct tape, … Read more

Coolest Wizard of Oz Costume

Homemade Wizard of Oz Costume

First I confess, I did borrow the Dorothy Costume so technically all I did was add some braids and red shoes. But the rest of this Homemade Wizard of Oz Costume is purely from scratch! I do not “sew” really – I just fake it til I make it & I do not use sewing … Read more

Coolest Homemade Wizard of Oz Group Costume Designs

Wizard of Oz Group Costume Designs

We are the official characters of the Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival, which is the world’s largest Oz-themed event. All of our Wizard of Oz group costume designs are handmade by the members of our group and their families. Yes, Dorothy even hand-sequined and rhinestoned her slippers. Every effort was made to ensure that the … Read more

Wizard of Oz Costume

Wizard of Oz Costume

The whole Wizard of Oz costume idea got started when my sister-in-law lent my son a homemade lion costume she had made several years ago for her son. Then my daughter got red sparkle shoes for Christmas and it just seemed like I had to go with it. My oldest daughter wanted to be a … Read more

Coolest Wizard of Oz Group Costume

Homemade Wizard of Oz Group Costume

Our family went as Shrek and gang in 2007 and I was dared to top my Shrek. To do so, I could only think of cross-dressing, but didn’t want to do anything rude. Then one day the Wizard of Oz was on TV and the rest is history. My wife’s lion costume was a simple … Read more

Coolest Homemade Wizard of Oz Costume

Homemade Wizard of Oz Costume

This homemade Wizard of Oz costume idea was last minute that came together well. All costumes were homemade (except Dorothy) by the people wearing them. This was Halloween 2009. Glinda costume, Tin-man costume, Scarecrow costume, Witch costume. We had a lot of fun and took a lot of pics. Tin-man was made of thin cardboard … Read more