Halloween

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

First think of your theme, what I chose was a gypsy, but it looks pirate-like. Try lots of differnt stuff, it's really comfy, and looks like you spent a hundred bucks, when you only spent a few...

The big day is over, you walked in the parade, went to the party, or trick-or-treated to your heart's content. Unless you are the kind of person that wears the same costume every year, you might...

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...

The short and less-creative answer to dressing up like a mermaid is simply to buy a ready-made costume, sold at almost any Halloween or costume shop. However, shopping for a costume limits you...

We all feel the stress of the current economy and many of us feel we can not enjoy Halloween without spending money. This is simply not true. I have put together some instructions to make cheap...

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.

So your daughter says she wants to be Dora for Halloween. Yet you have no idea what to do. It may seem easier to buy a costume but it is more special when you make one. It can be a good bonding...

There has been an explosion of Halloween costume contests for dogs! Dress Fido or Fluffy up in the right way, and you can walk away with some fairly nice prizes. As one who has judged several of...

There are so many old clothing and make up we can use to make our own costume from home instead of spending money yet another year, on new costumes. So many people buy masks when they can easily...

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:

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...

Thinking of last minute costume ideas can be difficult, but before you show up at that Halloween or costume party in your street clothes out of desperation, here are some steps you can take to get...

Halloween is fast approaching and children love the excitement of dressing up and running around receiving all of the attention. Have these safety measures prepared to keep the experience what it...

If you're, like, totally bugging for the perfect 80s Halloween costume, don't gag yourself with a spoon. It's simple to recreate that over the top 80s style using items you already have in your...

Here is a simple guide on how to be everyones favorite grocery bagger turned NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner. This is a simple costume and will be relatively easy to do.

Making a costume is fun and easy when you start with a hooded sweatshirt. It’s a snap for the child to change into their costume and best of all, the sweatshirt can be added into your child’s...

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...

A raining cats and dogs costume is a easy homemade costume that can be made in minutes with stuff you already have in the closet. A raining cats and dogs costume can be made several ways for kids...

A very popular costume for children and adults both, is a Soldier. This is a pretty easy costume idea. Just borrow a uniform from someone who has been in the service for a while. Preferably from...

If you are having trouble thinking of what you want to be for Halloween, try dressing up like a bum. It is pretty easy and doesn't cost much money. All you need to do is make yourself look a...

Halloween is a great holiday, but it can be expensive to buy costumes. Costumes range from 20 dollars all the way up to hundreds of dollars. What is the sense in spending massive amounts of money...

Halloween parties for College age students test their abilities to find a funny or creative costume. They want to look different and use more imagination. I will give you some interesting ideas....

Want to dress up your favorite dog or cat with a Halloween costume to match your Halloween yard decorations? Try these tips to make your feline friend or best friend join you in the holiday...

There are a lot of guys like me, who dislike the idea of dressing up in a costume for a Halloween party. Many men just don't like being outside of their comfort zone. There is a simple solution,...

My mother had to dress up for a Halloween Party. We were trying to think of a costume for her that would fit her criteria. It had to be comfortable, and she had to be able to wear her own...

When I dress up for Halloween I like to be as comfortable as possible. A bunny costume is one of the easiest and comfortable costumes I have ever worn. It is also very warm for those outdoor...