Tutorial Tuesday: Edward Scissorhands Costume!

Instructables are running a halloween competition, time’s almost up to submit entries, but you should completely go there and look at the awesome work that’s already been submitted. I love Caraslifka’s children’s Edward Scissorhands costume and tutorial… but hats off to her son for really bringing the costume to life. Go to the instructable Tutorials … Continue reading Tutorial Tuesday: Edward Scissorhands Costume!

Baby Princess Leia Costume

My friend Meredith alerted me to this super cute Princess Leia baby costume on Craftster, which kibblesandknits made for her daughter’s first Halloween! LOVE it. She says it cost her $3 and took her less than 3 hours to pull off – there’s still time… Baby Princess Leia Costume by kibblesandknits

Gearing up for a shiny Halloween with Firefly costumes

Just over 3 weeks until Halloween (at the time of this posting) – do you know what your  (or your kids’) Halloween costume will be? In case you’re still in the “seeking Divine inspiration” phase, let me point you to this very divine Firefly costume set. MADE. WITH. DUCT. TAPE. I saw this post first … Continue reading Gearing up for a shiny Halloween with Firefly costumes

Bellatrix Lestrange Costume

Check out this hyper-movie- accurate Bellatrix costume made by Burdastlyle user and blogger Cation Designs. Aside from looking… well… amazing there are a few other awesome things about this project and this crafter that makes me love it even more: She’s a science teacher! The corset was made from thrifted leather pants (yeyy for recycling!!) … Continue reading Bellatrix Lestrange Costume

Padme and Leia Barbie Costumes.

STOP THE PRESSES!!! A whole cartload of AWESOME was just unloaded over at Burdastyle. I have seen some AWFUL barbie costumes in my time, and to be fair, most of them are made my small children so I shouldn’t be so judgemental. But I am. These are the things that Star Wars Barbie dreams are … Continue reading Padme and Leia Barbie Costumes.