Halloween

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...

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...

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...

Decorating the house for a Halloween party is important for a festive feeling. Often Halloween parties are geared for children, but adults also enjoy a good Halloween party. The theme for an adult...

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,...

Black lights at Halloween are used primarily for fright because they must be used in dark areas to be fully effective. A great place to use a black light is at your front door, where you plan to...

Halloween is the perfect occasion to get your kids involved in a craft project. It will get them into the holiday spirit and take up a lot of time during those long hours after school. The best...

Whether you know how to sew or not, browsing pattern books is a great way to get inspired when it comes to making a costume. You'll see that many homemade costumes are built with the same basic...

Halloween offers homeowners a way to celebrate their inner child by decorating their yard with spooky yard decor that will make it the highlight of many children's trick-or-treating experiences....

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...

If you want to make yourself look like a monster for Halloween or for any special occasion you can do so with a few items you may already have or can get at any store that sells cosmetics. Make...

One of the hottest Halloween Costumes this year is Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. This adult costume can be a couples Halloween costume by:

One of the hottest Halloween Costumes this year is Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. This adult costume can be a couples Halloween costume by:

Halloween is such a fun time for kids and adults to dress up as their favorite character, food, scary vampire or witch or anything else you can imagine. Do you love Madonna? Big bracelets and...

Makeup can be one of the least expensive options for creating homemade Halloween costumes. Since you may already have the items needed in your own home, the only additional cost will be any...

An evil fairy costume is extremely easy and fairly inexpensive to create. Dressing up as an evil fairy is a great way to look festively attractive for Halloween. You may already have most of the...

This George Washington costume is easy to make and does not require any craft materials or sewing. The cost of is relatively minimal as well. You can make a George Washington costume that adults...

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...

It is always fun to dress up like a Ninja. If you are lucky, no one at the party will even recognise you. Just get a good costume and some props like a sword and you are ready to practice your...

If you have kids who are looking forward to Halloween, you're probably aching over the price of costumes. Kids love to dress up, but it can be tough spending all that money. Even if you have it,...

Here's how to make some cute ladybug antenna!

It’s time to come up with a Halloween Costume! For some, this is a last minute decision and one that you’ll need some ideas for. Here are some fast, fun and cheap ideas for Halloween Costumes!

Many store-bought Halloween costumes lack originality and creativity. The best way to avoid running into someone with the same Halloween costume as you is to make your own costume. It's easy to...

Kids love dressing up in costume, whether it's for Halloween or simply playing pretend. Your little girl has many costumes to choose from, and you don't have to spend a lot of money to make them....

Are you looking for the perfect idea for throwing your annual Halloween party? Well with a little creativity and budget friendly tips, you can has a blast planning and throwing that party with...

Finding a Halloween costume can be very frustrating. Why not be a cute cat for Halloween? The materials needed can basic be found around the house. This version of how to make a cat costume is...

Dressing up for Halloween is for adults and children alike. Many ready-made costumes cost a small fortune or may be nearly impossible to find the correct size, which is why many plus-size women...

A cat costume is one of the easiest Halloween ensembles to put together: a black bodysuit, an attached tail and a little makeup are all you need to trick and treat. Cats are also one of the most...

Captain James Cook was an accomplished British navigator who sailed extensively in the South Pacific. If you want to dress up like this famous explorer and captain, a few key clothing pieces will...

Many children enjoy dressing up as their favorite fictional character or animal for parties or Halloween. Unfortunately, the costs of buying a new costume each year for Halloween or an upcoming...

Need a Halloween Costume? Making a pirate costume is easy and inexpensive. You probably have most of what you need in your closet. This is an easy and fun costume that won't take a lot of money...

Create an easy-to-make Halloween decoration in under an hour. With these spooky ideas, you don't have to spend lots of money on store bought Halloween decorations. Instead to a trip to the craft...

These are instructions for putting together a ladybug costume for an adult or child.

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the spookiest of them all? You will be with this costume!

Halloween is as popular with adults as it is with kids. Adults looking for a costume idea may want to consider a homemade costume project. Homemade Halloween costumes are often the hit of the...

Without a doubt, the hottest costume for the Halloween of 2009 is.......... Michael Jackson! The tragic death of Michael Jackson in June has resulted in wild demand for costumes depicting the...

One of the most popular costumes this Halloween is sure to be dressing up like Michael Jackson. It's a costume that is appropriate for all age groups from children all the way up to adults. A...

Elvis Presley is one of the most popular celebrities of all time. His popularity combined with a look that is fairly easy to put together makes Elvis one of the most sought after Halloween...

Halloween is the perfect holiday for the whole family to get out of the house, and enjoy a spooky walk together in the crisp fall air as you gather treats and tricks from your neighbors. Don't...

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...

Halloween is a great holiday for children of all ages. It's the one night of the year when people are encouraged to dress up, scare one another and eat loads of candy. If your son is interested...

Using a sweat suit is an inexpensive and easy way to make a costume. Most costumes you make with a sweat suit will not require any sewing at all. You can make many animal costumes using your...

The little black dress, that conversation stopper that draws all eyes during events and social gatherings, also serves as the primary piece of clothing used as the foundation of many Halloween...

This is an easy project for the family, so get the kids involved as early on in the project as possible.

Chances are, if you have children, you either have or will have a request for a pirate costume at one point or another. Read on for a great how-to to create that costume!

This egg carton pumpkin craft is just too cute and will look great sitting on the table for some great Halloween decorations. You can even use these to hide a special Halloween treat. Each pumpkin...

Due to his recent death, Michael Jackson is all over the media again. Whether you want to celebrate the talented musician or just find a great Halloween costume idea, consider making a Michael...

Once again the master of suspense has given us good fodder for costumes. The movie "The Birds" has great potential for giving you a scary costume and once again people should get your...