Enchanting Magical Mystical Genie Costume

Enchanting Magical Mystical Genie Costume

I created and designed this Mystical Genie costume all by myself. My idea came from a Mardi Gras theme!! It took me 3 hours to apply my gold, bronze, black and glitter make up! I designed the gown by adding gold material purchased from an arts n craft store. People loved my costume as I … Read more

My Furry Costume Creation – Geo

My Furry Costume Creation - Geo

Well, I named my creation Geo. I started off making what is called a fursuit head out of old furniture foam. Her head shape was purely experimental. I wanted to make a species called a Sergal and hopefully sell the head at an upcoming convention. While Geo was still being “foamed” I started looking at … Read more

Easy and Hilarious Couples Costume: Gallagher and his Watermelon!

Easy and Hilarious Couples Costume: Gallagher and his Watermelon!

This costume was an absolute hit and so much fun to wear on Halloween night! There wasnt a single “what are you?” question from anyone! It was obvious that my boyfriend was dressed as Gallagher and I was his watermelon to smash. The costume was simple. I found the sexy watermelon dress and head piece … Read more

Epic Pixar Lamp Costume

Epic Pixar Lamp Costume

Introducing “Luxo” the cute and quirky lamp from Pixar pictures. My inspiration for this  Pixar lamp costume came from my grand daughter. Like most young children, she loves all things Disney. But, she gets obsessed with one or another film or character for weeks. Her latest favorites are the Toy Story movies. However, she gets … Read more

Original Needle in the Haystack Costume

I found it! The “Needle in the Haystack”!! This costume is an idea I came up with for a last-minute and inexpensive costume. The tulle costume have been very popular the last couple of years. I wanted to try making a few different ones. This is a great beginner costume and needs no special skills or … Read more

Adorable Last Minute Scarecrow Costume

This adorable  scarecrow  costume was one that I put together last fall for my grand daughter’s first trip to the pumpkin patch. The costume consists of a tulle petticoat over a seersucker yellow sundress. I made both the dress and petticoat, but a dress from a thrift store would work just a well. To fashion a … Read more

Out-of-your-Mind, Scary, Gravity-Challenging Bone Dress

The out-of-your-mind, scary, gravity-challenging bone dress This project was a very learning experience as a lot of other new materials were used such as latex (for molds etc), expanding foam (2 components and normal version) worbla and paper maché. The rest was fabric, wood (mainly mdf), different types of glue, wire, craft foam, paper, clay, … Read more

Lost Drummer Girl Costume

Lost Drummer Girl Costume

Throughout the year I tend to collect bits and pieces of Halloween accessories and costume parts before actually deciding on “what” I will be.  Local thrift shops and swap meets/flea markets tend to provide the best potentials, like the single drum I found one day.  Then weeks later came across an authentic marching band hat … Read more

Palim Palim Fantasy Head Paper Mache Costume

Palim Palim Fantasy Head Paper Mache Costume

For this homemade Palim Palim fantasy  head costume I used a large balloon for the mold – and several little balloons. I fixed them with adhesive tape together. I bought wallpaper paste from the store and employ a lot of daily-journal paper. I cut the paper into strips that are about 8 inches long. To make the … Read more

Striped Birthday Candle Costume with Lighted Flame

Striped Birthday Candle Costume with Lighted Flame

I created the body of the candle using a collapsible laundry basket covered with white fabric and a white turtleneck sewn to the top. I added the candle stripes with blue duct tape. I used paper mache to make the flame. I started with a balloon as the base and attached a cone to get the … Read more

Original Family Costume Idea: “Party of Five”

Original Family Costume Idea: "Party of Five"

I really wanted to make a cupcake costume, but we also enjoy dressing up together as a family every year. So I started brainstorming about how we could incorporate a cupcake into a theme for all of us, and the “party of 5” concept grew from there. My youngest daughter was the cupcake, my oldest … Read more

World’s Cuddliest Vampire: Authentic Bunnicula Costume

Be a creature with character. Reread Bunnicula to pick up clever clues for your vampire-bunny costume. Warning: Costume description contains spoilers for your 4th grade reading list! Step 1: Match Bunnicula’s hairstyle to look the part  Bunnicula is a white bunny with a large black spot down his back. Chester, the cat who positions himself … Read more