Scrumdiddlyumptious Willy Wonka Costume

Scrumdiddlyumptious Willy Wonka Costume

My son asked for a Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder version) costume this year and I wasn’t happy with anything I found, so I started brainstorming. I scoured Goodwill for pieces and searched the fabric store for suitable materials. Here’s how I put it all together. Coat – I found this at Goodwill, in women’s size … Read more

Cool Edward Scissorhands Costume

Cool Edward Scissorhands Costume

He actually wore regular clothes he had in his closet, black sneakers, the suspenders I bought and the hand accessories was the only thing else I had to buy. The wig is a older wig that was cut up and the makeup was done by his aunt. Really simple and fun costume.

Contest-Winning Mad Hatter Costume

Contest-Winning Mad Hatter Costume

Here’s my husband in his Mad Hatter costume from Alice and wonderland. I originally started with the theme when I decided I wanted to be the Alice character, so I thought it would be neat to add the Mad Hatter which was homemade. Both of my daughters wanted to get in on it so one wore a rabbit … Read more

Edward Scissorhands Halloween Costume

Edward Scissorhands Halloween Costume

I made this Edward Scissorhands Halloween costume for my 9 year old son. Every year I try my hardest to do something different for my son Ethan’s Halloween costume other than the typical costumes found in the big box stores. This year I wanted to do a throwback of one of our favorite movies, Edward Scissorhands. … Read more

Awesome Edward Scissorhands Costume for a Girl

Awesome Edward Scissorhands Costume for a Girl

It took me two months to make my daughter’s Edward Scissorhands costume, but it was so worth it! She loved it and we had the best time. Everyone loved her costume and complimented the work we put in. It took lots of belts and black duck tape and different jewels from craft stores but after sewing … Read more

Willy Wonka Costume – The New Version

Willy Wonka Costume - The New Version

My son proclaimed that he wanted a Willy Wonka costume (the new version) after being on a Wonka movie-watching kick. I gathered bits and pieces for his costume, and put together a close replica. I managed to find a ladies coat at a thrift store that fit the look. We did order the hat, glasses, and … Read more

Cute Baby Costume: Raoul Duke

Cute Baby Costume: Raoul Duke

Here’s my son’s cute baby costume: Raoul Duke from Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I put a bucket hat on Wes this past summer and observed that he looked like Hunter S. Thompson (or more accurately, Raoul Duke, I suppose). We were able to piece the costume together fairly easily -khakis, loafers, Hawaiian-print … Read more

3 Year Old Edward Scissorhands Halloween Costume

3 Year Old Edward Scissorhands Halloween Costume

This Edward Scissorhands Halloween costume is an easy costume to make and requires no sewing needed (no skill… lol), just fabric glue. Edward Scissorhands Halloween Costume Instructions I loved the Edward Scissorhands film when I was younger. I wanted my son to be something cool, but not too scary, so this was the perfect idea. I had a leather jacket and trousers that … Read more

Coolest Edward Scissorhands Costume for a Toddler

When my son Ryan was three, for some reason every time Edward Scissorhands was on TV, he always wanted to watch it. After watching the movie millions of times he said he wanted to be Edward Scissorhands for Halloween. At first I thought where am I ever going to find this at a store but then decided to … Read more

Coolest Handmade Edward Scissorhands Costume

Coolest Handmade Edward Scissorhands Costume

I made this Edward Scissorhands costume 100% from scratch! This is How the Edwards Scissorhands Costume was Built: I sculpted the gloves out of plexiglass, Apoxsee Clay, leather, and hardware. For the costume I bought three leather jackets, cut them up and Hand-stitched every piece together with leather lace. I brought about 15 belts and … Read more

Cool Edward Scissorhands DIY Costume for a Boy

Cool Edward Scissorhands Costume

This Edward Scissorhands costume was made for a Cadiz (Spain) carnival in February 2012. I always loved this movie and, of course, Johnny Depp!) By the time my son was 12 years old, I thought this costume was going to fit him perfectly. I bought cheap faux leather pants and jacket at a Chinese store. … Read more

Coolest Ever Edward Scissorhands Costume

Coolest Ever Edward Scissorhands Costume

I’m the type of person that gets more excited about Halloween costumes than Christmas. I’m the type of person that wishes it could be Halloween everyday. I’m definitely the girl who plans next year’s costume a week after Halloween ended. This year was totally different. October 1st came around and I still had no clue. … Read more