Luxurious Burlesque Female Ringmaster Costume

Luxurious Burlesque Female Ringmaster Costume

I have been making my own costumes since the age of twelve. Some have them have been cute, some have been not so complicated, some of them had been really good, but halloween 2013 was a special year. I have always loved the circus, loved the lights, the glamor,  and the excitement. I knew for … Read more

Day of the Dead Bride and Groom Couple Costume

Day of the Dead Bride and Groom Couple Costume

We both put these day of the dead outfits together for the Hard Day of the Dead festival. We decided to be a dead bride and groom, wearing matching colors (red and black). I also put an A initial (for Alain) over my heart and he put a D initial (for Debbie) on his hat. … Read more

Simple and Fun Wheelchair Couples Costume

Simple and Fun Wheelchair Couples Costume

This was our first Halloween dressing up together so I wanted to do something unique and it worked!  We got a small fold away table added a table cloth and secured it to the foot rest of his wheelchair.  Then we used Velcro to secure the other items to the table cloth.  The only thing … Read more

Voodoo Doll and Witch Doctor Couple Halloween Costume

Voodoo Doll and Witch Doctor Couple Halloween Costume

My husband and I host a Halloween party every year with a couple of our good friends.  We have been many characters/costumes over the years and the only rule we have is… we can’t be something we have already been.  Over the time we have been dressing up, we have made a contest with ourselves … Read more

Coolest Technicolor Bride of Frankenstein Costume

Coolest Technicolor Bride of Frankenstein Costume

I decided that I would go as the Bride of Frankenstein for Halloween this year. I am getting married in a few weeks, so it seemed fitting. I started by buying 3 yards of muslin fabric and 3 yards of the mesh fabric. I folded these in half and sewed a seam along the edges, … Read more

Awesome Homemade Adventure in Wonderland Group Costumes

Awesome Homemade Adventure in Wonderland Group Costumes

Every year my husband (Mad Hatter) and I (Queen of Hearts) host a Halloween party for our friends and neighbors.  I have always loved Halloween growing up and had some really awesome homemade costumes, plus my parents used to build and host a haunted house every year for a local organization.   You could say that … Read more

Deliciously Easy Sour Patch Kid Costume for Women

Deliciously Easy Sour Patch Kid Costume for Women

Every year for Halloween, I would go to the costume stores and try on a MILLION different versions of the same exact costume… a “sexy cop”, a “naughty nurse”, and so on and so forth. I am 22, and thought I want to look cute on Halloween, I no longer feel the need to dress … Read more

Homemade Peacock Costume with a Creative Twist

Homemade Peacock Costume with a Creative Twist

I decided to be a peacock with a creative twist. I bought tule,3 yrds of each, (0.80 per yrd)white &(1.20 per yrd) green and tied them to a piece of (0.79 per yrd) gauze material. that became my tutu. I used a old corset top and hot glued 3 bags of (1.99 ea) blue, white and … Read more

Cool Headless Bride Halloween Costume for a Girl

Cool Headless Bride Halloween Costume for a Girl

My daughter and I made this headless bride custome for a halloween custome parade and for trick or treating.  I found a vintage 1970’s bridal gown and made a simple slit in the middle.  We found that a horizontal slit worked best.  I had her use a old back pack and attached lightweight wooden dowls to … Read more

Fashionable Couple Costume: Manolo Blahnik Shoes

Fashionable Couple Costume: Manolo Blahnik Shoes

I saw the costume for the nike high top and since my favorite thing is shoes… I figured we could do it!! We started out with construction paper.  We used it to cut out parts and make templates since it is cheaper to use and mistakes were definetely made!! WE found a place that sells … Read more

Coolest Ninjini Costume from Skylanders

Coolest Ninjini Costume from Skylanders

First i have to explain that every my child decided what they want for costume…but this year  i think they made a pack to give me so hard test. First my son want a Assasin’s Creed costume and my daughter Ninjini from the Skylanders game. I began by the torse and the cuddler, this was … Read more

DIY Purple Minion Halloween Costume

DIY Purple Minion Halloween Costume

I was the talk of the party! Purple is my favorite color! What way to celebrate Halloween with my favorite characters (The minions) but the evil purple minion!  A perfect match for me. My coworkers know I love my minions so I came up with an idea for our employee Halloween party/costume contest.  My coworkers … Read more