Halloween

"Ben 10: Alien Force" is a popular cartoon television program that is a sequel series to "Ben 10." The main character, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson, wears blue or army green pants, a white and black...

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....

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...

Boo is one of the most popular characters from Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. movie. Because of this, many children may want to dress up as Boo for Halloween or another costumed event or party. ...

There are many occasions in life that may call for a kilt costume: Halloween, reenactments, cultural fairs and events, plus many more. Buying a kilt can be expensive. Plus, if you buy your kilt,...

Condiments inspire cheap, convenient costumes for two. Make a splash dressed as ketchup and mustard bottles. Twins, siblings, friends or couples can prowl the town on Halloween night in matching,...

If you are looking for a way to make costumes for Woody and Jessie from Toy Story, please check out how I've made mine! I've never sewed a thing in my life and if I can do it you can too! Very...

You can make a mermaid costume fairly inexpensively. With a little bit of effort and time, you will have a pretty costume for your toddler. If you have a craft or sewing area, you may already have...

Goku is a Japanese anime character from the series Dragonball Z. You can create a Goku costume patch for a homemade costume very easily with just a bit of patience and very little money. Make your...

The "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" began as a television program in the late 1980's and expanded into a line of videos and toys for children. Even though the show is no longer in production, Power...

The "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" remain popular because of show's premise: Ordinary people can turn into secret superheroes simply by putting on a costume. If you know a child who wants to morph...

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers remains popular because of their premise: Ordinary people can turn into secret superheroes simply by putting on a costume. If you know a child who wants to morph...

Halloween is the traditional start of a long season of celebrations and parties. Start the holiday season off right by giving gifts to hosts and hostesses. Don't show up at the neighbor's costume...

Cowboy and cowgirl costumes are among the most popular around Halloween. The boots, gun holster and cowboy hat are all must-haves in a cowboy costume. However, a homemade cowboy vest can add a...

Tired of all the generic ghosts flying around at Halloween? How about making some little ghosts with loads of personality? The best part is that they can be made from scraps and are easy enough to...

Halloween is just around the corner and this life size witch can be made with some recycled clothes and two pieces of wood. Witches this size sell for over a hundred dollars, but this one can be...

When you make your own costumes, you can let loose your creativity and make a costume that's as individual as you are. You'll also save money when you use your everyday clothes or second-hand...

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...

Shiver me timbers, you may have the heart of a pirate. If you do, then you are on your way. Half the battle of constructing a pirate costume is having the right attitude. Put together a costume...

Halloween is a spooky holiday that's perfect for crafting. Fabrics are a good medium for making Halloween crafts with friends and family. Gather your favorite holiday inspired fabric along with...

Whether you or a child wants to spend Halloween as the Little Mermaid, Ariel, or any other mermaid in the sea, there are a few different ways to create a homemade mermaid costume. Some of the...

Zelda games are some of the most popular Nintendo games ever made. Spanning every generation of Nintendo and even enjoying a short television series, Link (the male hero of the game) is...

This has happened to me: you have all the children's costumes done when you get a last minute call to come to an adult Halloween party and, oh by the way, wear a costume! What you need is...

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 is a super easy wreath that you can make with the kids. It's very cute and they will love helping. It can be a very inexpensive project if you use items you already have around the house. ...

Making a knight costume for a child is not too hard if you use some basic clothes as costume elements and add some creativity to your vision. Choose whether you want to make the shiny armor out of...

You can make a pirate costume by using old clothes and items you have on hand. If you use patterns, use stripes, not flowers, and never use anything that has words, pictures or logos on it. ...

Jack Sparrow is one of the most popular pirates of all time. With three "Pirates of the Caribbean" films already out there and one more in production, it's no wonder. Many places sell Jack Sparrow...

A fish costume is a great idea for a child who loves sea creatures or has several fish. This costume can be used during a school play or for Halloween and can be made in a variety of different...

Halloween crafts can be made easily and inexpensively using toilet paper rolls. This is a way to save money and to teach your children to recycle. By saving your toilet paper rolls during the...

It's almost time for Halloween, and store bought costumes and be expensinse and hard to fit on certain kids. This costume is cheap and will fit your child no matter what size or shape!!! So...

For a spooky ghost idea, why not make a banshee for your Halloween decor? A screaming banshee is like combining a witch with a spooky ghost for a great addition to your Halloween decor. You can...

The California Raisins were some of the baddest grapes on the block jamming your favorite R&B tunes. A California Raisin Halloween costume is a good costume choice if you're looking for a...

The Flintstones are one of the most popular cartoon families in America. Because of this, many people love dressing up as the Flintstones for Halloween or other costumed events. The Flintstones...

As a child, one of my favorite memories of Halloween was making my costume each year with my mother. I had a problem as a kid: I never wanted to be any of the normal animals that stores actually...

Looking for a quick, easy and cute Halloween decoration to make? Try these toilet paper roll pumpkins. Fall is almost here. My favorite time of year. These toilet paper and fabric pumpkins are...

Halloween costumes can be expensive, so why not make an inexpensive no-sew costume for your child? Making a kids ladybug costume can be a fun and easy activity for you and your child to work on...

If you or your little girl are hoping to bring the magic of the sea alive with a mermaid costume for Halloween, you may be worried if you have few or no sewing skills. However, you don't need...

Costumes can be costly, especially given the fact that most kids will only wear their Halloween or school play costume just one time. Instead of buying a ladybug costume for your little one, you...

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...

This SpongeBob SquarePants costume was a hit last year for Halloween! Children love this cute character! I made this costume for my daughter. Everywhere she went, kids and parents loved it! Your...

If you need a costume for a Halloween party, or are invited to a toga party, don't let a lack of something to wear stop you from attending. Instead, whip up an easy toga costume with a few yards...

It is very easy and inexpensive to make a costume for your 10-to-12-year-old child. You probably already have most of the materials in your home. If you do not, you can go to a Goodwill store and...

With basic sewing skills and a few hours of your time, you can transform plush fabric into a cute sheep costume. A warm and woolly sheep is a particularly good Halloween costume for kids who live...

Dressing up as an elf for Halloween is a suitable idea for any age. You can make an elf costume with inexpensive materials from any fabric store. Making an elf costume at home will not require...

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...

"Star Wars" is one of the most popular movies of all time, so many people enjoy making their own "Star Wars"-related costumes for Halloween, costume parties and conventions. Yoda is one of the...

Little girls love to dress up in a cute ladybug Halloween costume. It doesn't require wearing an uncomfortable mask and the bright red color of the wings really stands out. The child can dress in...

Halloween is often represented by pumpkins, ghosts, bats, spiders and black cats. These simple shapes with basic colors such as orange, white and black provide an ideal opportunity to create your...