Coolest Handmade Zebra Costume

Homemade Handmade Zebra Costume

I work at an Elementary School and our theme was “Wild About Reading” so I created a Homemade Handmade Zebra Costume to go with my friend who was a giraffe. I used a zebra mask from an online store, a black wig, zebra eye makeup purchased from a local retailer, black tights, a black long … Read more

Lion Costume #8

One day, I was just browsing through the costumes at the local thrift shop. I came across a short lion costume (no legs, no arms, just a body with tail and hood). It was only $6, so I bought it. Originally, I had planned to just allow my daughter to use it as a costume … Read more

Coolest Tiger Costume Idea

Tiger Costume Idea

Well my friend was having a “touch of animal print” themed night out… so I decided to go all out and go as a Zebra. As you can clearly see zebra print was more a challenge to get hold of so a tiger costume was the answer! The body piece is made from an all … Read more

Monkey Costumes

We always teased that my son was a little monkey. So, for Halloween my mother made him a little monkey with a long curly tail and all. She went to the fabric store and got some brown corduroy and batting. And with the help of a $2.00 pattern we had the perfect costume. She even … Read more

Coolest Zebra Costume

Homemade Zebra Costume

My idea to be a Zebra stemmed from loving animal print clothing. However, when I scanned the available costumes online I was very disappointed in the selection that was to be had. The only thing that would identify me as a “Zebra” would be the fact that I was wearing Zebra print. Which in my … Read more

Coolest Barrel of Monkeys Halloween Costume

Homemade Barrel of Monkeys Halloween Costume

This Barrel of Monkeys Halloween Costume I made when my son was 5. I just took some light brown material and created a cylinder out of it. You can hot glue or sew. Took 4 rings of metal (2 different sizes) and glued and stitched the metal inside the material. From top to bottom, small, … Read more

Monkey Costumes

I was shopping online for a monkey costume for my 11 month old. I fell in love with the Tom Arma Monkey and bought it on Ebay for almost $80.00. When I got it in the mail and opened it, it was nothing like the picture on the package and made so cheap. I decided … Read more

Coolest Homemade Elephant Costume

Homemade Elephant Costume

I wanted to have a large, grey bum for Halloween so my husband and I created this elephant costume for the big night. It started with a fat suit from a Big Bertha costume, then a large, grey homemade dress with pink paw pads and a tail with the fuzzy black tip. The head was … Read more

Monkey Costumes

From the time she was born, it seems, Morgan has been curious about everything around her. She was also very hairy when she came out, hair on her shoulders and back. We just started calling her our little “monkey girl”. We decorated her room in baby safari animals, so she has animals everywhere. It just … Read more

Cool Homemade Giraffe Costume

Homemade Giraffe Costume

The challenge of this Homemade Giraffe Costume was to make a long neck that wasn’t so top heavy that it pulled the little guy over. The shoulders, neck, and head were all made of paper mache over a chicken wire base. I lined the inside with polar fleece to make it more comfortable. Giraffe fabric … Read more

Coolest Dancing Ballerina Elephant Costume

Homemade Dancing Ballerina Elephant Costume

This year (2008) I made my daughter a Ballerina Elephant costume. I live in Ohio and needed something that would be warm for her but also pretty. I got the elephant costume from a sale. I bought the tutu off of eBay. I then bought a bunch of pink roses to match the tutu. I … Read more