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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dressing up for Halloween is an age-old tradition. Children enjoy traditional costumes such as ghouls, devils, ghosts, trolls, witches and the classic skeleton. Pulling off the perfect skeleton...

Halloween costumes can be expensive, and an unusual one can be hard to find. It is not uncommon to see six Dorothy costumes and 10 versions of Batman a at a Halloween party. Coming up with an...

As a child, few things in life are as exciting as face painting. Whether painted at the fair, at home for play or for Halloween, kids love showing off a face full of art. A rabbit is the perfect...

Halloween is the night of the most scary, awful and bizarre costumes. You still have some time to prepare your costume. This one here is really weird: Car Crash Survivor. There are some special...

Halloween is coming up very soon but do you have your costume done and ready to wear? Don't worry! Not everyone has the time to go to the big Halloween stores or take out the sewing machine and...

White face paint is a creating costumes such as a clown, vampire, zombie, mummy and ghost. The simplest home made face paint is made out of flour and water, but this formula results in poor color....

You can create a Tin Man costume for your toddler very easily. By following a few simple steps you will have an adorable costume for your little one. This costume is relatively inexpensive and you...

If you are attending an adult only Halloween party and need some naughty yet pretty ideas for a costume, you may want to follow the steps below and give some of these ideas a try! Many of these...

Halloween is a time for making scary, fun and tasty masks and crafts. The unofficial Halloween colors are black and orange, so when planning activities, expect to supply plenty of paint, fabric...

Sponge Bob is a popular cartoon character among children and adults. You do not have to purchase an expensive costume in a retail store. Create your own Sponge Bob costume using a box and some...

Most of a turtle costume is taken care of by buying a green sweatsuit. That leaves you with the task of creating the carapace. Choose from several different methods to make a turtle shell that's...

Looking for something to wear for the costume party or the next independent film you are making? A one-eyed green alien costume is a terrific idea. After all, aliens have intrigued humans from...

If your child or you need a mask, but want to save money and provide fun then you should consider making a paper plate mask! It's easy to do.

Although Halloween is just one day a year, why not create some sweatshirts or t-shirts than can be worn before the holiday comes? These can be worn to school or after school activities. This is a...

This werewolf costume is all you - there is no mask! Once you get all of the supplies listed and follow these simple instructions, you will be completely unrecognizable.

Boys will always be boys, and at Halloween this seems to mean that boys will be zombies, goblins and skeletons, among other spooky creatures. If your little man is clamoring for a scary costume,...

Creating space costumes at home is easy and affordable. Explore the mysteries of the final frontier in style. Dress as a flying saucer or a rocket to zoom across the galaxy in search of...

With many Halloween costumes, the makeup sets the tone for the costume. It is important to get the make-up right. Skeletons are a popular theme around Halloween. Fortunately, skeleton make-up is...

Halloween is a great time to let your wacky side show. This fun and unique Halloween costume will be a blast to wear at any Halloween party.

If you are pregnant and are having a hard time coming up with a costume I have a great idea that I stumbled upon. It's super easy and really cute. There are many things that you can choose to do...

One of the world's most beloved dark characters holds a special place in our hearts, and likewise, is always a popular choice for Halloween. Darth Vader's character in Star Wars, and even more so,...

Dress up as a character from the "Wizard of Oz," as a group, or individually. You probably already have many of the costume pieces. For any character needing face paint, test a small area of skin...

Homemade Halloween costumes allow boys to come up with ideas to customize their outfits. Creating a costume at home is also cheaper than buying one at the store. Put a little bit of make-up on a...

Halloween is on it's way and before you know it, Trick-or-Treat is upon us. How much extra money do you have for a costume? Do you have time to make one? The answer is yes, you do have time and...

Make a great Halloween costume that can be re-used by another next year, or traded to a friend or neighbor for another costume. Even through Halloween is only one night, you want your Trick or...

Looking for a fun and creative Halloween costume? Try going as a Gold Digger! This is a relatively easy costume to put together and still safe enough to wear to work!

Halloween is a time of costumes, masks and makeup. When creating a made-up face, it is important to use several beauty tips to ensure the look you want that can last for hours. Halloween makeup...

Halloween is just around the corner, and I myself am 7 months along so I know how frustrating it is picking a costume while being pregnant. This is a simple, cute, and entertaining idea.

Halloween and costume parties go hand-in-hand with face painting. Make your own face paint using natural products. Homemade paints are healthier for you and save money. Find most of the items...

The "Star Wars" films are some of the most popular movies of all time. Because of this, many people enjoy dressing up as their favorite Star Wars characters for Halloween, costume parties or...

Halloween costumes don't have to be scary. Make a funny Halloween costume at home for a novel look. A funny costume can be a big hit at a party. When choosing the costume, keep in mind the age...

Halloween is a wonderful time of year that allows people to express themselves in fun, exciting, and frightening ways. A fun costume is a gargoyle and it is not a costume that is often worn...

Dressing up at Halloween often means uncomfortable costumes that don't fit very well. Using these directions to make a cuddly bear costume means that your attire will not only fit perfectly, it...

If you're looking to cut costs or to do something entirely unique, look into making your own costume for Halloween, Purim or other costume occasion. To help make your child feel included, try and...

Homemade bull costumes are quite easy and inexpensive to make for your child this Halloween. No need to rush out and drop a lot of cash on an outfit that your child may only wear once. Using...

This recycling bin Halloween costume is about as eco-friendly and easy to make as it gets! In today’s recession everyone is looking for a cheap way to make Halloween costumes and recycling is a...

Dressing up with friends on Halloween is always fun, but it is even more fun to gather a group of your closest friends and plan a group of homemade Halloween costumes that tie your whole group...

Homemade clown costumes are easy to make because almost anything goes for this look. You can be as wild and creative as your imagination and budget allow. Go with a traditional look, or create a...

Creating Halloween costumes does not have to be complicated, and this pig costume is a perfect example. Using a sweat suit, felt, pipe cleaners, canvas shoes and a little paint, you can create a...

Transformers are popular right now thanks to the recent release of the second Transformers movie. If you or your child would like to dress up in a Transformers costume this Halloween, these...

Making your baby's first Halloween a memorable event starts with finding a great costume for your little one to wear on the big night. The problem with store-bought costumes for babies is that...

Couples Halloween costumes don't have to be expensive affairs from a local costume shop. Most parties already have the usual selection of Antony and Cleopatra, so think outside the box for...

Our family made this costume one Halloween when everyone was sick but still wanted to have a little Halloween fun. We used things we had and made it as simple as possible. As you can see from...

A great costume for any child, from toddler through age 5 or 6...no sewing required!