Halloween

Do you need a quick Halloween costume, but you want it to be sexy, unique and inexpensive? If you have 24 hours before your Halloween party try making the Halloween mask described below. Add devil...

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...

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...

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...

Looking for something to wear for the costume party or the next independent film you are making? A one-eyed green alien costume is a terrific idea. After all, aliens have intrigued humans from...

Halloween gives us a chance to sit on the porch in the dark as the kiddies approach and give them a good scare! Here's an idea for an old Indian man costume that the author has had for years. ...

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...

If you really want to give your Trick or Treaters a night they will remember, don't just stand there at the door handing out candy. Get into the spooky Halloween spirit and have fun that night!...

If your child or you need a mask, but want to save money and provide fun then you should consider making a paper plate mask! It's easy to do.

Whether you're dressing up for Halloween or wanting to look fantastic in a play or at a party, the right mask can help make your costume unforgettable. A Venetian style paper mache mask is a...

If you have a little Star Wars fan in your household, he may want to become a clone trooper this Halloween. Purchased costumes can be expensive and are often poor quality. Instead of buying a...

All the kids have made it through your creepy front yard, navigated your maze of unearthly ghosts and goblins, avoided the killer pumpkins and spiderwebs on your front doorstep and have met you at...

This is an idea for a Halloween mask and it is definitely cheap and real easy.

One of the world's most beloved dark characters holds a special place in our hearts, and likewise, is always a popular choice for Halloween. Darth Vader's character in Star Wars, and even more so,...

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....

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 Phantom of the Opera" was first published as a serialized novel in 1910 and met with little success. Since then, it has been made into several movies and a widely popular musical that has...

While Spiderman costumes are popular, they are not the easiest costume to make at home. Still, if the store bought ones leave too much to be desired, or you want the satisfaction or convenience of...

After reading this article, you will be able to make an animated phantom that you can use this Halloween to scare little kids. It should not take very long to create, and makes for a great...

Chickens are easily identified as feathery, yellow birds with a beak and bird feet. Creating a chicken costume can be a simple task that doesn't involve any sewing. Think of several distinguishing...

The "Phantom of the Opera" is an old story that has been made into a popular musical as well as several different motion pictures. The key prop or costume piece in these productions is the...

Catwoman is one of the only female Batman villains and, as such, is rather popular. Throughout the years, we have seen many interpretations of this character and several women each year dress up...

Nothing goes together better than kids and Halloween. It is the perfect time to dive into their imagination and enjoy the thrill of being spooked. For the kid that enjoys frightening his fellow...

Masquerade masks are a creative way to dress up any costume. Even though they are traditionally thought of as beautiful and lavish, with feathers and jewels, masquerade masks can also be dark and...

A pink flamingo costume can be a very original costume idea for kids and anyone else for any event such as a Halloween party. Here’s how to create a pink flamingo costume that's economical for...

"Zorro" is a name most of us recognize. According to billcotter.com, he was created in 1919 by a man named Johnston McCulley, whose many short stories led readers into the adventures of Zorro and...

A panther costume is great for Halloween parties, theme parties, and also can be useful on the stage. Of course, you will need to make your panther costume to get it for a reasonable price. You...

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...

Store-bought Halloween costumes can be pricey. Because costumes are most likely worn for just one night, buying a costume can be a waste of money. Making your child's costume is cost-effective...

In this article I will show you how to make a cheap, realistic, mummy costume for Halloween.

The comic superhero Batman has been a popular figure for decades, and fans can often be seen in his many costume's variations. Although traditional Batman costumes include fabric masks, many fans...

ALF became a syndicated smash hit in the 1980s, bringing the cat-eating sarcastic alien life form to television sets of fans. Creating a homemade ALF costume takes a little effort, but can be the...

It's never too late to plan ahead and we all know how quickly Halloween sneaks up on us. Feel like waltzing away with "First Place" for a change? This is so easy that when my aunt told...

Masks are not just for Halloween anymore. There are so many fun events throughout the year, such as festivals, parades and fairs, that are fun to dress up in costume for, even if your costume is...

This is a costume I made a few years back for a night time street party. It really freaked people out. You'd be walking through the crowd and suddenly someone would look up at the head and...

Rorschach is a character from the Watchmen who is the anti hero. He is a clever and a little bit obsessed investigator. He believes in vigilante justice and is the most feared of the Watchmen...

Sometimes the simplest things can be the most striking, like the incredibly simple stick figure Halloween costume. This creative costume is sure to be one-of-a-kind at any Halloween bash. It's...

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...

A teddy bear is a fun costume for a child, and easy for a parent to make. The body can be a turtleneck and a matching pair of pants---a well-made mask takes care of the rest, and can be made in...

A cardboard box can serve as the excellent capper to a robot costume for Halloween or a similar costumed event. You can build one fairly easily using a few standard household items. Moreover, a...

What would Halloween and trick-or-treating be without the werewolf, one of the most legendary and popular monsters? Werewolf costumes can be homemade or store-bought. It is complicated to make the...

A burlap mask is a great scary Halloween costume and is fairly quick and simple to make yourself. One of the best examples of this type of mask can be seen in the 2005 movie "Batman Begins," worn...

Iron Man has been a fixture in comic books since 1963, when famed writer Stan Lee brought him to life with the aid of illustrator Don Heck. However, the 2008 film that starred Robert Downey, Jr....

Creating a wolf costume can be a lot of fun. You can choose several wolf looks, including a teen wolf or a simple "big bad wolf" costume. Many people become overwhelmed when considering putting a...

Along with a carved pumpkin, dry ice smoke, scary noises, and strobe lights, hanging dead bodies are always staples of Halloween decorating. These terror beings are almost expense free....

Ths article is how to create a horrifying Jason Voorhees costume while on a budget (the only "expensive things"on this list are certain SFX items and If you want a quality mask ranging...

The horror villain “Leatherface” is one of the most terrifying serial killers around. He was featured in the film series “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Based loosely on the...

The movie “Friday the 13th” follows a group of young counselors at Camp Crystal Lake, which is famous for a masked madman who terrorizes everyone. That madman is Jason Voorhees, a...

The Halloween season is full of many sights and sounds that young children have not yet encountered. By explaining some of Halloween's tricks in advance, you can make the experience more of a...

Frankenstein’s monster is a classic symbol of Halloween. Though Mary Shelley wrote "Frankenstein" in 1818, it was not until the 1931 James Whale-directed film of the book that audiences got...