Halloween

One of the delights of Halloween is the opportunity for children to dress up. The Halloween costume allows a child to change her identity for a few hours and indulge in her fantasies to become...

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...

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...

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...

This was an easy Halloween costume I made several years ago.

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...

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...

Need a last-minute Halloween costume, but you're short on cash? This is an easy one to do that will deliver great results and may even win you a prize in a contest.

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...

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 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...

Last year for Halloween I wanted to make a costume that was quick, easy and especially cheap. I love Rachel and already have basically the same shape, so I thought she would be the perfect person...

Learn everything that you need to know about making yourself look like a vampire. Get the moonlit skin, the bitten lips look, tousled hair and ethereal vampire eyes.

In my vast and numerous past of things I have done, some wisely some not, one of the best was when I was working on the stage, in Community Theater. You know the kind, volunteer, no pay but lots...

Saving money this Halloween is a trick-or-treater's first priority. But if your Halloween costume requires a wig, where do you find one for cheap? Have no fear. Looking beyond the thrift store and...

Flowing dresses, bell bottoms, leisure suits, platforms and tie-dye are all trademark fashions of the 1970s. A time of great change and turbulence in the nation, 1970s fashion began to reflect...

Kate Gosselin has gone from unknown housewife to author, reality celebrity and talk show co-host over the course of the last few years. Because of her popularity in pop culture, dressing up like...

Halloween can be such a fun time for children and adults alike. It's a time when we can all dress up and be someone different for a day. The best part about Halloween is wearing costumes,...

The heroes of Star Wars, the Jedi Knights, are a popular costume choice. You can put a Jedi costume together from materials around the house, and add a toy lightsaber to complete the outfit. Toy...

Dressing up in a disco costume can be fun, and it is very easy to make. In most cases, making a homemade disco costume requires little to no crafting skill or out-of-pocket expense. All you need...

Creating an original homemade costume for your teenage girl can feel like a daunting task. By having a plan and organizing your materials ahead of time, you will be able to save money and be more...

This werewolf costume is all you - there is no mask! Once you get all of the supplies listed and follow these simple instructions, you will be completely unrecognizable.

Halloween is a great time to let your wacky side show. This fun and unique Halloween costume will be a blast to wear at any Halloween party.

Costumes can be expensive and generic when bought from a retailer or in a package. By making the costume yourself, you can control the look from start to finish and have fun in the meantime. Learn...

Everyone with children will agree that buying costumes for Halloween can be expensive, especially if you have more than one child. With lots of imagination, creativity, and a few items you...

The Renaissance era was a time of elaborate clothing and medieval-influenced styles. The hairstyles of women were quite elaborate and clothing that was worn to provide "improvements" to the body....

Looking for Halloween costume ideas for couples? Here's how you can find the right couples Halloween costume idea for you.

Although making your own homemade Halloween costume is an inexpensive and innovative alternative to buying one, many people shy away from the idea because they don't know how to sew. However,...

Princess Leia, a well-known character from "Star Wars," is an excellent choice for an inventive and inexpensive costume. Whether for Halloween or a costume party, this get-up is comfortable and...

This used car salesman Halloween costume is quick, fun, and requires inexpensive supplies. It is recommended for beginners to make for Halloween costumes. You can use this Halloween costume for...

This is a simple and inexpensive Halloween costume to make, and since kids love Dr. Suess' characters, it is sure to be a hit.

You may need to dye your hair for only a short period of time, such as for Halloween or Saint Patrick's Day. Food dye can serve as a temporary hair dye. Food dye is significantly cheaper than hair...

Give your child an unusual costume by making it yourself. You won't even need a sewing machine for many homemade children's Halloween costumes. You might even already have some of the items in...

"The Incredibles" is a popular Disney/Pixar movie about a family of superheroes. Many people, especially families, like to dress up as The Incredibles for Halloween, conventions or costume...

Homemade Halloween costumes cost less than store bought and usually last longer. Homemade costumes can be saved for dramatic play. Children enjoy creating characters by dressing up. If they have...

Since I was a little girl, I always dressed up as a witch for Halloween. Each year the costume got better and I have won many awards for the costume. Now I want to share how to make an amazing...

Johnny Depp's metamorphosis into the swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" created a new idea of how pirate costumes should look. One of the Sparrow's most...

If you need a quick and easy costume that you can make at home, consider a decades costume. With just a few simple clothing items and the right accessories, you can instantly transform yourself...

I am obsessed with Halloween. And, in fact I plan my Halloween costumes months in advance. I usually rip my ideas straight from the headlines and I always make my costumes with my own two hands!...

Creating a Halloween costume is one of the more enjoyable things you can do for the Halloween holiday, and if you're fortunate enough to have children, that makes it even better. While some people...

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, was created in 1981 by Cassandra Peterson. She was the hostess of a local Hollywood horror movie show that became nationally syndicated. Elvira was the first horror...

Captain Jack Sparrow is always looking for the Black Pearl in the high seas. The main character of the beloved movies serious Pirates of the Caribbean, this character is a wonderful Halloween...

You may be able to make your child's Halloween costume this year mainly by using things you already have around the house. Be creative! Captain Jack Sparrow, everyone's favorite pirate from...

Michael Jackson is and always will be the King of Pop. And in 2009, the unfortunate death of this music legend has left a lot of Michael Jackson fans trying to pay tribute to the great music and...

A hippie costume is one of the best "quick" costumes you can choose from--- when in a bind! The benefit of wearing a hippie costume is being able to use items you already own, it is warm and...

Some of us dreamers were partial to Freddy; some hockey enthusiasts liked Jason instead. But those of us who wait all year for the last day of October know who the real big bad scary boogie man is...

Everyone has a bit of pirate in them and what better pirate than Jack Sparrow? With this costume you can be Jack from the top of his dreadlocks down to his shiver-me-timbers!

Princess Leia Organa is one of the central characters of the original Star Wars trilogy. The princess of Alderaan first appeared in "A New Hope" with her white dress and iconic bun hairstyle. The...

Eighties costumes are fun, flashy and light up a room. The eighties were a memorable decade filled with big hair, bright colors, Madonna, Michael Jackson and the joy of clashing! The eighties...

Fans of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" certainly have not forgotten those tiny Oompa Loompas with their green hair and orange faces running around the factory and singing songs. Now, you...