Hey guys! My name is Nichole and I have always dreamed of being a mermaid. Every since I was little I have been fascinated with the idea of these beautiful creatures under the sea. I spent the last few Halloweens searching for a good mermaid costume, but came up empty handed every year. They were … Read more
I made my 2 year old daughter Vivian a goldfish costume this year inspired by her little puckered lips that look so fishy when she gives me kisses and her unique hue or red hair. The costume was a blast to make, very easy and super affordable costing under $10. I made the mask the … Read more
I was asked to make 8 Octopus Costumes for a school play. I made the Octopus Arms out of pool noodles cut in half covered in shiny fabric and made the octopus tentacles out of felt. I attached them to a black t shirt with room for the arms in the sleeves. The head was filled with pillow stuffing. The … Read more
My baby was 6 weeks old for his first Halloween, and it was only my second ever Halloween in the USA (I grew up in a country where Halloween wasn’t really celebrated, yet we saw all the “trick or treat” stuff on TV, so I was making up for lost time!). I wanted to do … Read more
I used a laundry basket as the base for the shell. Started with an old sheet cut into 8″ wide strips and sewn into long tubes. Stuffed them with paper and then sewed them to the basket using fishing line.( I tried to hot glue but they wouldn’t stay on.) Next I used paints to decorate the … Read more
Well, the costume was simple and quick to make but super effective. Everyone clocked straight away that we had come as mermaids, whether it be Ariel or not. I just purchased myself a hi-lo skirt from eBay, which was about £5 so rather cheap. I didn\’t want to wear a bra on top as I … Read more
My daughter is 14 years old and no longer participating in Halloween so just about the time I think I’m done making costumes my brother has his 1st child. Fisherman are born and raised in my family so what a better way to join my brothers 2 loves. Fishing and his Daughter Kai. The costume … Read more
I bought a white seashell bra, a green ruffle bottom angled skirt, and after several stores a bright red wig. The wig was the hardest part to find since it needed to be long, have the right kind of bangs, and be the perfect shade of red! The wig was also the most expensive part … Read more
I love Halloween! I love to make costumes for my kids that take time, planning, and attention to detail. Luckily, my kids love to dress up and do not mind their crazy mother putting them in outrageous costumes. I start planning each year in August for the big night. I have this years’ costumes all … Read more
Wanting to bring back a little of our childhood as my best friend and I were about to celebrate our 20th Halloween, we knew from the start we had to get Disney involved. Of course little girls love dressing up as Disney princesses from a young age but WHO SAYS there’s an age limit when … Read more
This sail dress was my very first time making/sewing my own cosplay dress (no patterns were used.) I believe the only reason why I was able to finish this dress successfully is because, there was no rules to follow in order to make this dress. After all it’s only a big sheet of ripped sail … Read more
Ariel from The Little Mermaid Cosplay There’s a video at the bottom of the post if you guys are interested to know a little bit more about my Ariel cosplay. I’ve always wanted to be Ariel ever since I could remember and finally my dream had came true. I believe this outfit took about a … Read more