Halloween

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....

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...

Visiting haunted houses near and around the neighborhood is a very interesting and fun activity for children other than trick or treating. Some places especially decorate the houses and organize...

There is an old Scottish saying that is appropriate for Halloween: "From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!" We...

Ever wanted to carve a great design or image on your pumpkin this year but think that your not artistic enough

Have you ever wondered how people got those cool looking pumpkins? Want to know how to carve a pumpkin and leave it out for more than a week without it rotting? How did they get that pumpkin to...

Spawn costume masks with light-up eyes are available for purchase online, but full Spawn costumes are hard to find. If you want to be Spawn, you may have to make your own Spawn costume. Making a...

If you are looking for an interesting or unique costume idea for this Halloween, look no further. This makeup application creates the saddest looking child I have ever seen. This would also be a...

How to avoid the candy cravings on Halloween.

If you have a scene in your haunted house such as a library or living room this is a great prop to fill in empty space and provide a great scare. This is a quick and easy project that is very...

Halloween is a exciting time for children because they get to do what they love the best. That is dressing up and eating candy. Through all of the excitement kids don't think about being safe....

You can make your own unique Halloween mask with latex in a few steps. Let your imagination take over as you create anything from a fairy princess to a really nasty looking monster. This is an...

Not every costume is fit for every individual. Be that it is age,gender,height or weight, you should take time to figure out which costume will allow you to stand out in a good way. No one wants...

Other than Christmas, Halloween is probably the biggest holiday for outdoor decorating. Good lawn decorations can lend a fun, creepy atmosphere to your property for the entire holiday season, not...

If your child has a love of all things colonial--from Paul Revere to George Washington--you can help bring his pretend play to life with a colonial shirt. You should probably skip the musket, but...

As Halloween approach’ s upon us we seek out ways of becoming our favorite character an captain jack sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most poplar characters to be portrayed...

Maurice Sendak brought us the beloved story Where the Wild Things Are, and now Martyd brings you a Wild Thing mask and costume that you can make yourself and wear for Halloween. This is a little...

With the changing of the leaves comes a holiday that children wait for all year, HALLOWEEN! It is fun to dress up and trick-or-treat on the 31st day of October. Here are a few Halloween costumes...

Bodies and body parts create a spooky atmosphere for Halloween decorating, theater and events. The same liquid latex used by professionals to create fake bodies can be used by amateurs in their...

Need help creating your own superhero Halloween costume? This is a helpful guide that will make your fun superhero Halloween costume idea come to life.

Make your own Halloween mask this year. With a little creativity and artistic skill you can create your own one of a kind Halloween mask that will scare your neighbors or be the hit of the party....

Planning is the key for a successful Halloween party. Make this event fun, unique and memorable to everyone. This article serves as a guide in facilitating Halloween party in your area.

To tell a truly scary story—one that seems so real that listeners can’t help but shiver—requires skill and preparation. Whether you are looking for general party ideas, or hoping to scare...

Scary pumpkin characters add their evil to Halloween decorations and costumes. Evil pumpkins introduce a particular nastiness to greeting cards and party invitations, which is perfect for the fall...

Halloween...and teens....make great parties! So many ideas to choose from, but only so much time. (That's why we have added all the "optionals" to our list of items needed!) This is how...

Ladybugs are the symbol of luck. So why not dress your child or yourself for that matter as one for Halloween to score the best candy? This article will provide step by step instructions to...

Halloween is the one time of year you can scare the pants off your neighbors and family without it being a huge problem. Why not create a Haunted house dedicated to doing so.

If you're like most people and carving a traditional Halloween pumpkin is one of the highlights of your annual Halloween celebration, try something new this year and create a realistic pumpkin...

Halloween decorations go beyond your basic pumpkin and skeleton. Pulling in different elements of creativity to make a lasting impression can include classic Halloween hues, spooky accents and an...

This Halloween, don't settle for your standard jack-o-lantern with triangle eyes and a crooked grin. Use a scary pumpkin pattern to create an orange masterpiece, from a witch's silhouette to a...

Every year our small town gets some volunteers together and finds a place to set up a Haunted House for the community. No one pays money to enter but, they must pay by one can good of food. This...

If your going to throw a Halloween Wedding Party for yourself or someone else, this guide will help you get started.

This is a spooky but elegant way to invite people to your Halloween party. It will set the scene before your guests even arrive. This idea came from a finger invitation kit that was no longer...

With the inside of your house all decked out for Halloween you don't want to forget your yard!

A Leeloo costume stands out at Comic Con, Cosply and Costume events as sexy, dramatic and beautiful. The character named Leeloo is from the 1997 move the Fifth Element. This vivacious and...

Making an Egyptian belly dancing costume requires some degree of skill in sewing to make it look amazing. They can be very inexpensive to make, because you can take clothes you already own and...

Are you doing the Monster Mash Yet? You should be!

Whether for to wear in an Easter parade or as an accessory for a Halloween outfit, locating a costume rabbit head can be a daunting and expensive task. You can use a few easily acquired supplies...

The 2008 release of the film "Iron Man" jump-started the popularity of the Marvel superhero, making an Iron Man costume suit a popular choice for costume parties and events. Making such a suit can...

The dragon costume and famous dragon dance date back to the Han dynasty in ancient China. For centuries the Chinese dragon has symbolized goodness, fertility and vigilance. It also makes for a...

Since the biblical era, gladiators have enjoyed legendary status. Depicted in art, classic literature, modern movies and poetry, Roman gladiators have been lauded for their strength and valor...

My article gives readers tips on how to prepare for anime costume creation. I have listed some publications, and web sites that anime fans can find useful.

Liquid latex is the best way to make good zombie makeup, whether for a Halloween costume or for a movie. But that can be expensive on a budget, and there are ways to cheat and still make some...

Anyone who has seen the "Saw" movies has surely been creeped out by the wicked Saw puppet mask. You can bring that creepiness to real life when you make a Saw mask of your own. The project is a...

Traditional Halloween costumes such as witches, ghosts and pumpkins are fun, but they are what people expect to see. One of the exciting things about dressing up for Halloween is wearing a costume...

If you're a teen making your own Halloween costume--or if you're a parent whose teen has suddenly told you she needs a costume for the school play--it's actually not that hard to make an Indian...

One of the most recognizable rock bands ever is Kiss. Kiss has been around since the early 1970s and are known as much for their black-and-white face makeup and their wild outfits as they are for...

Love Harry Potter? Are you a diehard Ravenclaw house member? Here's a way to make a more cost effective robe to show off your Hogwarts spirit!

Since its release for the Nintendo Entertainment Center in 1987, "The Legend of Zelda" video game has inspired people to dress up as the game's popular characters for Halloween, Mardi Gras and...

You may be thinking it is way too soon to start thinking about Halloween since it just ended, but it's never too early to start preparing for next year!