Coolest Canine Dr Frank-N-Furter Costume

Homemade Canine Dr Frank-N-Furter Costume

This is my adopted (senior) boxer, Pearl. Our local Dogtopia (doggy daycare and boarding) has a yearly dog Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and this Homemade Canine Dr Frank-N-Furter Costume was Pearl’s entry for Halloween 2009. She ended up winning the local competition and went on to the national competition! Pearl’s make-up was done by me, by … Read more

Coolest Homemade Electricians Couple Costume

Homemade Electricians Couple Costume

The idea for this homemade electricians couple costume evolved through several phases. Initially we thought we would be Chilean miners wearing hard hats and the green jumpsuits. However, our “jumpsuits” were going to be dyed green, size XL 180-230 lb Home Depot painters suits. We really needed to let the creative juices start flowing again. … Read more

Cool Tampons Costume

Homemade Tampax to the Max Super Plus Costume

Well, I wanted to be different, shocking without too gross, funny and spend less than $30. I ended up spending $21 and winning a lot more. Needed: Big Box – free Blue poster board (1-3 sheets) – $1 each at $1 store Clear or white contact paper – 4 rolls – $3/roll 1 bundle of … Read more

Coolest Richard Simmons Costume

Coolest Richard Simmons Costume

Although Richard Simmons has been done before, I wanted to go for authenticity. The shorts are the key to the entire costume…they must be red and white striped and very (very) short. This was easier said than done, as you can’t buy red and white striped shorts online (there is probably a good reason for … Read more

Coolest Labor and Delivery Group Costume

Coolest Labor and Delivery Group Costume

When we were trying to find a cool Halloween costume this year we came across a picture online of a giving birth costume and thought we would try to replicate it. We built a hospital bed on wheels with plywood and 2×4’s with things we had laying around our garages. They also built a chair … Read more

Coolest Homemade Tampon Man Costume

Homemade Tampon Man Costume

I was struggling to figure out what to be for Halloween, so I decided to use some resources around the house. My mother recently purchased a mirror for the bathroom, and the box had to be used. I couldn’t resist since it was in the bathroom, to use another hygiene product. I quickly went to … Read more

Coolest Worms Costume

Bucket of Fishing Worms

To make the giant bucket of fishing worms is very cheap and inexpensive. First we bought a silver 30 gallon trashcan and cut the bottom out of it. We bought some paint and painted “Fishin Worms” on the outside, we added a little paint to look like dirt to the trash can. We bought a … Read more

Coolest Publishers Clearing House Winner Costume

Coolest Publishers Clearing House Winner Costume

I saw this idea for this Publishers Clearing House Winner Costume on this website and thought it was so cute. It was very easy to put together. My husband wore a suit and tie he already owned. I made him a badge that said prize patrol using vinyl and felt. We picked up some balloons … Read more

Coolest Homemade Holy Cow Costume

Coolest Homemade Holy Cow Costume Ideas and Photos

I am always looking for new and unique ideas for unusual Halloween costumes. I LOVE Halloween!!! Last year I came across the Holy Cow costume idea whilst Googling. Now, being a person of ample size and girth I thought “how challenging could this be?” So I went out and bought a black long-sleeved tee, sewed … Read more

Coolest Homemade Baby’s First Halloween Costume

Homemade Baby's First Halloween Costume

This Homemade Baby’s First Halloween Costume is morbid, light-hearted and kind of cute, all in one. When you are pregnant it is difficult to not only find an outfit that fits for Halloween but also one that celebrates the time of life you are in. I made this costume “Baby’s First Halloween” because it fits … Read more