When I decided that I wanted a shocking and disgusting Halloween costume, I ordered a latex mask from amazon. The first one ordered was sold out so I went with a back up one. I bought liquid latex, black and red makeup, black out eyes, spirit gum and remover. The gown and gloves I bought … Read more
I started thinking of what to wear last year when I won the office costume contest. I had a few ideas and then in July I started working on my Genie on a flying carpet. I worked on it while my 86 year old mom was visiting and she loved the idea and could not … Read more
I have been pretty much obsessed with anything Disney, mermaid, Ariel and the ocean pretty much my whole life, and with my red hair I figured it was about time I was Princess Ariel from The Little Mermaid! To make this costume I enlisted the help from my friend to sew the tail as my … Read more
To make this unicorn costume, you’ll need: 1. White unitard. 2. Two pairs of white tights – convert one of the pairs into sleeves by cutting off the feet and the center that passes between the legs. This will be where you head comes through (arms where legs usually go). 3. Two white or silver … Read more
My costumes for Halloween are chosen each year by my little cousin, Kira, who is currently “almost 4”. This year, she insisted that I dress up as “Poison Ivy”. For a kid, she really likes villians. So, the thinking process instantly went into DIY mode and the excitement to wear a one-of-a-kind costume was in … Read more
First, I should give you some background about how crazy the Halloween competition at my work is. I’ve been at my current job, a graphic designer for Coupons.com, for about five years now. When I first joined, Halloween was very small, as was our company. Some people dressed up, and we had a little walk … Read more
The idea for my Dr. Chernobyl costume came from an action figure called twisted oz and the movie Chernobyl diaries the mask is a painting mask modifies with fuel line tubing and led rope light. The side carbon filters were removed and plastic sprinkler tubing was painted and hot glue gunned in its place. The … Read more
I normally do very sexy costumes, but this year I decided to try the scary look. My boyfriend and I decided to do Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Krueger. I loved it. I put a slash on my face using scar putty and then two other marks on my neck. My boyfriend did his very own … Read more
This was a mother-daughter project. We got the idea from a Dancing Queen of Hearts video on Youtube, by Christopher, and modified it to a halloween theme, with 4 glow in the dark skeletons attached to the Queen by PVC pipe we got from the hardware store and spray pained black. I had to use … Read more
Inspired by the Johnny Depp Mad Hatter. This costume took several weeks to put together. I live in the middle of nowhere Alaska with few shopping options, so almost all of the items to make this costume were ordered online (thread, buttons, lace, hat, paint, beads, tulle etc). Mad Hatter costume Skirt: I loved the … Read more
Well, I was determined for whatever reason to have an epic Halloween celebration this year. I was also determined to WIN a contest. Between my husband and my daughter cheering me on as I prepared a month in advance, I KNEW I had this one in the bag;) I bought my feathers from eBay. For … Read more
I decided to look through pictures for make up ideas this year. White make up has always been a challenge for me. I found a similar picture and went with it. This is How the Creepy DIY Costume with Orange Hair and Wicked Face was built: I purchased contacts, a hat, gloves, and a lot … Read more