Halloween Costumes

Let it snow! Making costumes can take only a few minutes, and you can get a lot of mileage out of a snowman costume. Your snowman costume can see you through Halloween, school events and holiday...

"Ben 10: Alien Force" is a popular cartoon television program that is a sequel series to "Ben 10." The main character, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson, wears blue or army green pants, a white and black...

Children will often become interested in dinosaurs, and what better way to encourage their interest in these prehistoric creatures than to create a dinosaur costume for them? This is a costume...

One of the delights of Halloween is the opportunity for children to dress up. The Halloween costume allows a child to change her identity for a few hours and indulge in her fantasies to become...

Halloween costumes can be fun, but also incredibly expensive from year to year. Instead of shelling out big bucks for a store-bought costume, make your own costume at home for a fraction of the...

In the same category as police officers, firefighters and cowboys, astronauts are American icons your children can emulate. A child-sized astronaut costume can be easily made with items already in...

Creating a shipwrecked pirate costume is a quick, easy trick for Halloween revelers young and old who are short on time and money. This creative costume can be put together with items found in...

With the original movie released in 2001, and sequels following in 2004 and 2007, the "Shrek" movie franchise became a hit with kids and adults alike. The lovable ogre and his band of misfit...

When pressed for time and money, a mime costume is an ideal choice for adults and children alike. You most likely have all of the materials for a homemade mime costume around the house already, so...

It can be difficult to find simple, inexpensive yet original costumes for children. One original and simple costume is a fall tree. Your child even has the chance of using this costume more than...

Halloween can be a fun time for a pregnant woman to get creative with her belly, and homemade maternity costumes are a great way to show off your belly at Halloween parties. Some costumes take a...

Curious George is a mischievous fictional monkey whose stories have been read and loved by many generations. A Curious George costume can easily be put together for Halloween or dress-up play. For...

Homemade costumes are perfect for any time of the year, but especially at Halloween. Store-bought costumes can be expensive (approximately $20 for a minimum-price child's costume), and they often...

The precocious Pippi Longstocking is a fictional character from Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Pippi is the central character in Lindgren's children's book series about a young pigtailed girl...

An old fashioned nurse's cap is the perfect accessory for a nurse costume or a child's dress-up playtime. While you can purchase a nurse's cap costume accessory, you will save money by making one...

Applying the proper makeup for a pirate girl costume can make the outfit. By using a makeup technique of smoky eyes and bronze shadow, you can give a pirate costume just the right combination of...

Alice in Wonderland is one of the most popular characters from a children's book and movie. A lot of people like to dress up as Alice for Halloween, conventions or other costume parties or events....

You can decorate a T-shirt or create a shirt resembling one Dracula wore to show your love for the creatures of the night. For an everyday vampire shirt, the final touch is the blood of victims....

Traditionally, Native Americans used natural materials, such as animal skins or cotton, to make their clothing. They also used earthy colors, such as reds, greens and yellows. The dyes they used...

Barbie and Ken are about as famous as the first couple. The Barbie doll was a part of a lot of people's childhoods. Going as Barbie and Ken can be a fun and easily recognizable costume idea for a...

Making a costume for the Evil Old Witch in Snow White is not a difficult task, and it's a Halloween costume that you're less likely to find duplicated at your party. It takes a bit of sewing...

Whether you're going as a member of the rock group KISS for Halloween or simply attending a KISS event and want to look the part, an essential element to the look is the face-painting KISS has...

The finishing touch to any Halloween costume is creating the right face. Frankenstein is a classic Halloween costume that can be easily put together at home. All you need is a black suit that's...

You can easily capture the exotic and beautiful look of a gypsy lady with a homemade costume. Check your own closet and any fabric stash you have for some elements of the costume. Then go...

Gypsies are people whose ancestors originated from northern India. Through the centuries, gypsies spread across Europe and into North America. The word "gypsy" often gives us the image of a...

Whether it's Halloween, a fancy dress party or just for fun, applying face makeup to make a person resemble a cat is a classic but creative look. With so many variations and custom looks out...

Don't get discouraged if you can't find the right color wig at your local department store or costume shop. For the most part, Halloween wigs are made of synthetic fibers and cannot be dyed with a...

No dark elf costume is complete without full dark elf makeup. Fairly easy to complete, the dark elf persona is fun for Halloween, theatrical performances, costume parties and elven-related events....

Boo is one of the most popular characters from Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. movie. Because of this, many children may want to dress up as Boo for Halloween or another costumed event or party. ...

The recent popularity of Ninjas makes them perfect subjects for costumes. Part of their appeal is their agility, and part of that is having the perfect equipment. The Ninja's tabi shoes are light...

There are many occasions in life that may call for a kilt costume: Halloween, reenactments, cultural fairs and events, plus many more. Buying a kilt can be expensive. Plus, if you buy your kilt,...

Pebbles is one of the most beloved Flintstones characters. Because of this, many people like to dress up as Pebbles for Halloween or other costume events. Although Pebbles costumes can be found...

Don't show up to this year's Halloween party dressed in the same old costume. Really scare your friends and family by showing up with a skeletal face. With this ghoulish make up you are...

A paper witch hat can complete a Halloween costume, but you don't have to go to the store to buy one. Make your own and you can decorate it any way that you want to. This craft can also be great...

Whether it is for a school play or a Halloween costume party, an apple costume can be hard to come by in stores and buying one online can be expensive. Making your own apple costume is less...

Thing 1 and Thing 2 are characters from the Dr. Seuss book, "The Cat in the Hat." These two characters are unleashed by The Cat in the Hat to help clean up the mess the cat made in the house of...

In this article, learn how to make a simple Wolverine costume with minimal purchases and possibly using items you already own.

Making a costume for your horse is a great way to have fun with your equine companion and show off your creativity. Whether your goal is to enter a costume class at your local horse show or just...

A frugal fun way to make a cute Halloween or Winter festival Penguin Costume.

Whether for Halloween, a part in a school play or dressing up just for fun, horse costumes are a favorite among kids. Although you can purchase ready-made horse costumes in a variety of styles,...

Most saloon girls were refugees from farms or mills, lured by handbills advertising high wages, easy work and fine clothing, according to legendsofamerica.com. If you're making a saloon-girl...

Arabian costumes are an American creation dating back to the Orientalism Movement (the study of Near and Far Eastern societies and cultures by Westerners-1870 to 1930, according to Word IQ.com)....

This was an easy Halloween costume I made several years ago.

There are many options for a child's Halloween costume, but many of the costumes people purchase not only cost a lot, but it seems like many other children wear the same costume. One great option...

Halloween costumes come in a variety of shapes and forms. Some are store bought while others are created through materials already around the house. Here is an idea for an old man costume, with...

This is a cool costume i did in 2006. It won me $250 in a halloween contest!

The following are steps on how to make a prop whip for Halloween, costume parties etc etc.

Dressing up like a cheerleader is certain to get you a lot of attention at a costume or Halloween party. Buying a costume from the store is not necessary and sometimes expensive. You can put...

Before you create your Halloween costume masterpiece, you must first decide which route you would like to take. Consider if you would prefer a scary costume, a gruesome costume, a funny costume,...

Creating a costume is a fun activity that can help get you into the spirit of Halloween. While a complex costume is fun and exciting to wear, it may be difficult to create on your own. Many types...