My husband and I love Halloween, and we always have fun dressing up together. This year will be no different! We'll be embarrassing our kids as we take them trick or treating while dressed as a pinata and a birthday boy. I think this may be my favorite couple's costume so far! Past favorite costumes include side show acts, grumpy old couple, Popeye and Olive Oyl, and Walmart people. This costume is silly and funny, and a cinch to make! The birthday boy costume is the simplest: … [Read more...]
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DIY Couples Halloween Costumes
Lots of fun DIY couples Halloween costumes to make. Looking for quick, inexpensive DIY couples Halloween costumes ideas? I'm sharing some of my favorite past costumes here. Read on to learn how easy it is to put together a costume for yourself and your sweetheart! My husband and I love to dress up for Halloween, but we usually don't start planning until the last minute. Here are some of our favorite past costumes that we threw together quickly for little to no cost! The Addams … [Read more...]
88+ DIY Costumes, including Minecraft Steve
Me and 80+ blog buddies got together to bring you 80+ DIY Halloween costumes! I'm teaming up with Jamie Dorobek and her handmade Halloween costume site, Really Awesome Costumes to bring y'all tons of easy ideas to craft up DIY costumes for everyone including your pets, family costumes, and even a trunk or treat idea! Along with my Minecraft Steve Costume, I'm sharing 88+ more really awesome handmade costume ideas from talented bloggers everywhere! Like many kids, my son is … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costume: Popeye and Olive Oyl (and Swee’ Pea, too!)
What costume could be more perfect for a couple with a new baby at Halloween? Only Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Swee' Pea! It's hard to choose because we've had so many fun costumes over the years, but THIS is probably my favorite: Popeye and Olive Oyl! Our baby girl was just 3 months old her first Halloween; our own little Swee' Pea. Her costume was a Christmas sleep sack worn backwards over a red shirt. I sewed a strip of lace around the collar, and a white sailor cap finished the … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costume: Grumpy Old Man and Woman
This has been one of our favorite couples costume to date: grumpy senior citizens! My husband and I LOVE to dress up for Halloween, but we almost always throw our costumes together at the last minute. This one was no exception, and it turned out really well, plus we got a lot of laughs. We hit several thrift stores to find our attire. That dress of mine was a steal at $3! I used bubble wrap to pad my chest and butt, threw some curlers in my hair, and applied my lipstick with my eyes … [Read more...]
Wrapped Flower Costume for Halloween
You'll look sweet in this adorable wrapped flower costume. This is a great last minute costume to make for Halloween fun! This is a sponsored post with Fairfield World. I think handmade Halloween costumes are the best! You can be whoever you want and won't look like everyone else at the party! It's not always easy to find time to make a costume, though. Never fear, there are lots of last minute costumes that can be made quickly and easily. This wrapped flower costume is one … [Read more...]
DIY Costume Ideas
I mentioned it last year, but my husband and I love Halloween. He says it's his favorite holiday. One of these days I need to remember to take pictures of his elaborate yard decorations! We always have fun dressing up and embarrassing our kids, so here's a round up of a few of our costume ideas: Medusa Costume Couples Costumes Nacho Libre and Luchadores I think our most memorable costume was from when we were engaged. I made a ball costume for myself, and my husband made a … [Read more...]
50+ DIY Costume Ideas You Will Love!
Costume season is upon us! While store-bought costumes are convenient, there's something uniquely satisfying about creating your own DIY costume. Get ready to bring your favorite characters, creatures, and concepts to life like with these 50 DIY costume ideas! Cute Costumes These cute DIY costume ideas are great for those who want to dress up for Halloween without being scary. Let your imagination soar as you craft a costume that allows you to become someone or something else for the … [Read more...]
Little Pig Brick House Costume Tutorial
Make a little pig brick house costume this Halloween! Once upon a time there was a mom who wanted to create fun and unique Halloween costumes for her children. First she gathered her supplies: large rolls of project foam and a bolt of bubble gum Oly-Fun fabric. Then she painted, cut, carved, and glued until she had built a house fit for a little pig to live in. She cut, sewed, and assembled the cutest little piggy suit and piggy face. When it was all put together, her children were … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Underground Dungeon
My husband gets all the credit for this amazing piece of outdoor Halloween decor! How awesome is this faux dungeon? Keep reading to learn how you can make your own dungeon decor for Halloween. I had seen a picture with a similar project on Facebook. That one was dug into the person's front yard. We didn't want to tear up our yard, so my husband modified the project. I think his version is awesome! Supplies Used: Wood pallet that you asked your husband to save and then forgot … [Read more...]