I put together this Voodoo doll costume a few years back for a Halloween party and got so many positive reactions. Lots of people wanted to take pictures. The costume was actually super simple to make but not going to lie the one downside it that it was pretty difficult to use the restroom. I … Read more
Marvel is proudly showcasing her DIY Samsung washing machine costume. Halloween has become a cherished tradition for us, where we embark on a creative journey to craft a unique homemade costume each year. Inspired by several washing machine costumes we encountered, we decided to put our own spin on it. The result was a remarkable … Read more
Halloween has always been an exciting time for our family. We usually start brainstorming family costume ideas towards the end of summer, taking advantage of Labor Day sales at thrift stores. This year, I proposed The Simpsons, a show both my husband and I grew up watching and one that our kids have enjoyed as … Read more
For over a month, my son and I embarked on a creative journey to bring Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting, “Starry Night,” to life through a captivating Halloween costume. This ambitious project involved transforming a backpack into a wearable masterpiece. Constructing the Starry Night Backdrop Our foundation was a backpack and a six-foot collapsible Chinese … Read more
Halloween, for me, is a time to unleash my creativity and have fun dressing up in unique and eye-catching costumes. Since high school, I’ve been designing and making my own costumes, not only to save money but also to reap the compliments that come with putting in the extra effort. This year, I decided to … Read more
Lia, my sister, has a deep-seated passion for participating in local Halloween costume contests. She relishes the opportunity to showcase her creativity and have fun. However, the odds were often stacked against her due to the contest’s unique voting system – audience applause. Since the winner was determined by the loudest cheers, contestants who had … Read more
This Mother Nature costume has been brewing in my mind for two years. I envisioned myself as a force to be reckoned with, representing the power and beauty of nature. Over the past 12 months, I meticulously refined my sketches and gathered all the necessary components to bring this vision to life. Gathering Flora and … Read more
This Halloween, we decided to celebrate our four-month-old baby’s first Halloween by bringing one of our favorite childhood books to life – Maurice Sendak’s beloved classic, “Where the Wild Things Are.” Let the Wild Rumpus begin! Crafting the Wild Things Masks To create the Wild Thing masks for Carol and K.W., we started with an … Read more
Gathering Inspiration and Materials I’m not typically skilled at following instructions (I’m a visual learner), so Halloween is my chance to let my imagination run wild and create something unique that my kids will love. This year, I embarked on a DIY project to make a sun goddess costume for my daughter. Drawing inspiration from … Read more
The idea for our costumes was sparked by a patient of mine, given the obvious height difference between my husband and me. After some research, we got to work! Herman’s Transformation For Herman’s attire, we hit the thrift stores and scored a classic black t-shirt, suit jacket, and pants. To add a touch of Munster-esque … Read more
I was super excited about this costume. I googled some ideas but didn’t see a whole lot of inspiration, and my sister had sent me a picture that kinda inspired me. I’m a huge Prince fan (probably one of the biggest ones) lol I’ve done Prince Derby hat contests, Prince Christmas trees, I sing Tons … Read more
I have always wanted to create a costume that makes people do a double take. And this year was hands down my year! I absolutely love The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Sally has always been my favorite character. I wanted to create a Sally costume that could bring some of that Tim Burton magic to … Read more