Every year, I ‘m challenged with what my kids will be for Halloween. Being a stay at home mom to 4 kids is very expensive when you ‘re faced with store bought costumes. So I figured why not make them like we used to in the 80’s? I try to find project costumes that won … Read more
We wanted to do a couple costume as we are newly married and thought a take on bride and groom would be apt, preferably a really spooky one. Have always been somewhat fascinated by Mexican Day of the Dead ‘Dia de los Murtes’ here in Ireland, the birthplace of Oiche Samhain (Halloween in Irish) we have … Read more
This Violet Beauregard Blueberry costume from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was the talk of the town! Exercise ball, newspaper, flour and water coated 3 times, let it dry and coated it 2 more times. I duct taped where it tore. I cut a hole in the bottom so I could let the air out of … Read more
Our Wonderland Costumes…Don’t call me crazy, just call me “Mad”. Disclaimer: Just know that I am NOT a super seamstress…creative, maybe…but I cannot sew more then a straight line! It may also be added that my hubby is NOT a “dress up and go out” for Halloween kind of guy! BUT, he thoroughly enjoyed this years … Read more
Materials Needed tall large cylinder laundry basket/hamper camping foam mat purple felt material black materials old bowl to cut for eye goggle white craft foam 2 purple wigs hot glue gun/lots of glue sticks scissors, cutting tools silver paint material measuring tape Directions Measure where the arm holes should be on the laundry basket and … Read more
This was actually for one of the Toronto Zombie Walks. My friend and I usually decide to go as a pair or group set of themed zombies, this year was fireman/woman zombies that were half burnt! I have the process documented on my friend, as I was doing her makeup. A few things you will … Read more
The Steampunk Bird Woman, Miss Ava Fortune, was crafted from re-purposed cast-off materials. Miss Ava Fortune was a former high wire artist who sought the help of a disreputable doctor to employ the use of genetics to imbue her with bird-like traits that would enhance her performances. Alas, the experimental treatments only left her disfigured … Read more
I was inspired after seeing Cirque du Soleil’s OVO to make this costume. I loved everything about those costumes, but I wanted to be fancier! Therefore: GOLD. The legs are made of layered cardboard, paper mache, and PVC running down the center, like a hollow bone. They attach at the hips and ankles and through … Read more
Halloween is a time we can dress as anything, in any fashion we want. But on every Sunday in Japan around the Harajuku Station District young people dress however they want just because, they don’t need a holiday. The best part about the Harajuku style is that there is NO cookie cutter recipe, or certain … Read more
This Genie of the Lamp costume was tedious but the outcome was perfect. I started with a simple tee shirt, cut it across the middle, cut off the sleeves and split it down the middle to make a vest. I adorned it with rhinestones, cheap chain, upholstery trim, felt and chrome poster board to cover up any logos. … Read more
This crying girl face painted based on Roy Lictenstein’s lithograph was a last-minute costume that required very little effort. I wanted something quick but high-impact. I used tempera and acrylic paint I had around the house (not usually recommended but worked fine for me), and followed the painting as best as I could. I am an artists, … Read more
This costume was inspired by Tim Burton’s Film “Nine”. There were a lot of workarounds to make this costume, so measurements should be used as a guide. Also, it was made based on my body measurements. Hopefully, this will give you an idea of what process I went thru to create your costume and you … Read more