Halloween Costumes

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...

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...

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

At the last minute your friend has invited you to a costume party and you have nothing to wear? No problem. Here are 10 easy costumes you can make with just what's lying around your house.

The Wizard of Oz is always a popular theme during the Halloween season. The Tin Man was a character from the movie who was intent on finding a heart of his own. If you or your child is set on...

Disclaimer: this eHow article was written by my child, I take no responsibility for any credits or criticism this article might receive. Halloween is coming! It is one of the best holidays for...

Witch costumes are a time-honored tradition of the Halloween season. They can be cute, playful and even cheerful, or, with some green makeup and a few fake warts, downright scary. Finding...

You'll have fun designing a futuristic robot that you can make from some very basic materials. Younger kids will be able to use a simple cardboard box to make a robot mask, and older ones or...

Robots have fascinated children and adults alike. This year, you might want try making a "robot" yourself. The costume requires some basic kitchen items and does not require sewing! A...

Halloween can be the most enjoyable holiday of the year for a lot of people. Parties, school activities and home projects all go to make up an exciting and adventurous time! Trick and Treaters...

Braces can be an important part of a costume or worn as a joke. Real braces are costly and hard to put on and take off. Fake braces can be made quickly and are easy to put on and take off. From a...

Whether you've been invited at the last minute to a Halloween party, or just want to come up with a costume that is slightly more original, consider one of these great do-it-yourself ideas. A...

The "Phantom of the Opera" is an old story that has been made into a popular musical as well as several different motion pictures. The key prop or costume piece in these productions is the...

You can make some simple gown-like Halloween costumes for kids with plastic table clothes found in the party section of the drug store. They’re cheap, temporary and keep the kids warm and dry...

Star Wars costumes are popular for people of all ages, sizes and genders. You can buy these costumes in stores and online, but they are usually expensive and not accurate. Making your own Star...

You need a Mickey Mouse hat to complete a costume for your child (or yourself), but you don't have the cash to spend at the Disney Store. Here's how to pull it off without violating any copyrights...

Recycle & Save Money this Halloween! Learn how to make an ordinary computer box into an unique child's Halloween costume! All you will need is some creativity, a sturdy computer box, the...

Bamm-Bamm was one of the youngest citizens of the fictional town Bedrock on the animated television series "The Flintstones." Living next door to Fred and Wilma Flinstone's family, Bamm-Bamm is...

A clown fish costume can be a vibrant, playful deviation from the run-of-the-mill household fish Halloween costumes. This costume provides a simple costume idea for children that encourages safety...

At one time or another, most kids want to be an astronaut. You may not be able to send your child to the moon and back, but making an astronaut costume is a quick and easy idea for Halloween....

Sometimes the simplest things can be the most striking, like the incredibly simple stick figure Halloween costume. This creative costume is sure to be one-of-a-kind at any Halloween bash. It's...

It's easy to make a cardboard vest to fit a man or woman. You might already have the materials at home. You can use boxes made of corrugated cardboard or poster board from the dollar store. Soft...

A cardboard box can serve as the excellent capper to a robot costume for Halloween or a similar costumed event. You can build one fairly easily using a few standard household items. Moreover, a...

You never know when your child is going to need a guitar for a costume, especially if he or she aspires to rock stardom. But you can be ready with this craft project, which will also occupy the...

Wings go well with so many great costume ideas, but oftentimes, the only affordable kind you can find in party store outlets are the sparkly fairy wings for little girls, and even those tend to be...

If you are in to prop-making or costuming, there may come a time when you need to produce an oxygen tank. Because the tanks are recycled, and their use regulated by health agencies, getting an...

The pilum, or Roman spear, was a weapon of the ancient Roman soldier. It is a long pole-like weapon that the soldiers would hurl at their charging enemies. Its small arrow point would penetrate...

If you’ve waited too long to buy a Halloween costume or if you received a last-minute invitation to a costume party, a bubble girl costume may be the right choice for you. The bubble girl...

Creating a Bubble Man costume for your next Halloween party is an easy, last-minute costume idea. It requires few materials and it’s a one-size-fits-all type of garb. Be forewarned,...

How to make a witch hat to complement your costume. Make a large and creepy or small and elegant hat with newspaper, masking tape and paint. Perfect for halloween.

Be a kid again this Halloween by dressing up as the classic childhood toy, Mrs. Potato Head. This simple costume can be made without any sewing experience and still look great. All the materials...

Halloween costumes often mimic cultural icons. This iPod Halloween costume has limitless potential for creativity. The entire box fits over your head so you look out through a clear LCD screen...

Here's an easy and adorable Halloween costume you can pull-off at the last minute with materials you probably already have around the house. Sure to earn plenty of "oohs and ahhs" as well.

Hellboy, a very popular comic book character created by Mike Mignola, has been featured in several successful films starring Ron Perlman. In the story, Hellboy is a demon who was born when the...

Short on cash, or is your kid just bored with dressing up in the same costume that every 3rd kid is wearing? here are a few fairly easy and CHEAP costume ideas.

Be a safari guide for Halloween and make your own costume. You'll be ready to fight your way through the jungle or savannah in your khaki clothes and cool safari vest. Don't forget a pair of...

Turn your 2- or 3-year-old into a shopping bag for Halloween. He can be safely and conveniently held by two parents or two older siblings while trick-or-treating. This is a low to no-cost...

Why spend tons of money on an expensive Halloween costume your child will wear for a couple of hours? Or days of your time creating one? The costume shown in this example was made with my 3 year...

This unique and easy to make costume will make your child the envy of all the neighbors. My daughter loved it so much that in a 5-year period she had me make her one up 3 times! You can make the...

With more than 100 million iPods sold since 2002, Apple continues to thrill music junkies with regular updates to the most popular mp3 player in the world. With the release of the Nano, consumers...

If you or your children are fans of "Where's Waldo," the activity book in which the reader must spot the classic sweater-wearing guy amidst a cartoon-like scene full of colorful characters and...

There is no reason to limit yourself to a white sheet with eye holes! Ghost costumes can come in many different styles. Here's an easy design for a ghost mask sure to frighten and entertain your...

Giving people the creeps is one of the best parts of dressing up on Halloween and there's no better way to do it than by dressing up as one who works with the dead. Undertakers arrange for the...

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and the issuer of the Emancipation Proclamation, the controversial human rights effort at the heart of the Civil War. On April 15,...

Witches, ghosts and goblins are all standard costumes for Halloween, but for something with a more modern twist, make this iPod costume. Quick and easy, this creative costume is sure to be a hit...

Halloween is the perfect time for little witches, spooks, goblins and mummies. Don't settle for store-bought costumes this year, because learning how to make a mummy costume is quick and easy. The...

Spice up your witch costume with this green nose.