COUPLES: Double Stuffed Oreos

Who does not love Oreo cookies? The answer is no one! Double stuffed Oreo couple costume is sure to be hit at your next costume party. Best part? It is so easy to make and it is super comforatble. You need cardboard, black poster board and back permanent marker for the Oreo cookie necklaces. For the hair pieces, you will need a plain black plasti headbands and empty milk containers.

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You will also need to eat a bag of Oreo’s while you make this costume. Mimicking the Oreo deign is crucial.

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For more pictures and a complete step by step tutorial of the DIY Oreo costume, check out C.R.A.F.T.

Couples: Silent Film Stars

This silent film stars couples costume by Lindsay of Shrimp Salad Circus is so clever and perfect. Lindsay put it together for less than $15 and you should be able to find a lot of the pieces for this costume at the thrift store. The little French signs are such a great touch, as are the very white faces.

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Stop by Shrimp Salad Circus for more pictures of this DIY costume as well as tips on where to find some of the pieces.

GROUPS: Monster Family Costume

It’s hard to believe that it’s already September! All of a sudden it starts to feel like fall, and in my house at least, my kids start brainstorming ideas for Halloween costumes. Sometimes I think that planning what you’re going to wear is half of the fun! We’ve never done a coordinated family costume, but I just love the idea. I especially love it when the baby of the family matches everyone else. Plus kids get a kick out of it when their parents dress up too.

Well how adorable is this monster family costume by Tell Love and Chocolate? The whole family includes: Frankenstein, the Bride of Frankenstein, an adorable little mummy, and a cute baby bat. You can check out all of the details and tutorials of each of these costumes, plus helpful links to some make-up and face painting videos.

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Couples: Quail Man and Patty Mayonnaise Costume

If you grew up watching Nickelodeon in the 90s like me, then you will totally appreciate this amazing couple’s costume! Quail Man and Patty Mayonnaise! Quail Man was the super cool alter ego of Doug, my very favorite TV show as a kid. My brother always loved Rugrats, and I loved Doug. In general, this is a pretty easy costume to make yourself. Most of the pieces are things you may already have or could pick up super cheap at the thrift store (although I’d suggest buying some new white tighties to wear outside of your shorts, lol).

A few tips for making these costumes. To properly make the classic Quail Man belt headband, you will probably need to cut up an old belt. Size the belt perfectly for your head, and cut off the extra piece. Hot glue the belt together into a head band. Then using hot glue, attach the end piece of the belt to the inside of the headband. Also, to add the Q to the shirt, you could just use fabric paint to paint it on to an old tshirt. If you wanted to make something a little more permanent, you could also use iron-on vinyl and a cutting machine. For Quail Man’s cape, you could just tie a red blanket or towel around your neck, or you could pick up a yard of red fleece or fabric at the craft store. Patty’s costume is much simpler, and really just involves putting the right pieces of clothing together, and maybe adding some pink polka dots to a blue shirt.

Quail Man Costume

 

Did you watch Doug as a child? What was your favorite Nickelodeon show?

COUPLES: Butterfly and a butterfly catcher

Julie Ann Art is a Halloween couples costume creating genius! (Remember the Lightening and lighting strikes and tooth and tooth fairy!) For Halloween 2014 she whipped up a butterfly and a butterfly catcher! Oh and did you know that the official/scientific name of a some who studies and catches butterflies is a Lepidopterist? Yea, me either!

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COUPLES: DIY Crown and Coke Costumes

Jamie whipped up DIY Crown and Coke costumes for her and her husband. She made a giant Crown Royal bag out of purple farbci and hand embroidered “Crown Royal” onto the bag. The Coke costume is a plain red dress with duck tape! And then of course the pop top fascinator! All of the Crown and Coke costume details here.

DIY Crown and Coke Costumes

COUPLES: Publishers Clearing House Costume

I’m not even sure if Publishers Clearing House is still a thing, but I remember it from my childhood! This DIY Publishers Clearing House costume is greatness and the best part, you and yours get to wear your pajamas! The only costume necessities are curlers in the hair, slippers, and a giant check written out to you! Oh and of course balloons! See more costumes from this cute couple on Ask Anna!

Publishers Clearing House Costume

And if you’er curious… here is more information about Publishers Cleaning House from our friends at Wikipedia!

COUPLES: Google maps costume

Here’s an awesome DIY couple costume for the technology lovers… Google maps costume! Craft up giant red markers that mimic Google maps destination markers. Then you can fight over who gets to be Destination A and Destination B. Then all you need are grey t-shirts, yellow duck tape and street names and bus stop signs! Genius!

Google maps costume

 

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COUPLES: DIY Jack and Coke costume

Chungry girl whipped up this clever DIY couples costume for her and her boyfriend! Oh and the DIY Jack and Coke costume is no sew! She used a silver ribbon at the top and bottom of her dress and transfer paper for the Coca Cola logo! She all of the DIY Jack and Coke costume details here. If you’re more of a Crown and Coke person, don’t miss this DIY couples costume!

DIY Jack and Coke costume

 

COUPLES: Jim and Pam (from the Office)

If you love the TV show, The Office, why not dress up like some of the characters! Here’s a great Jim and Pam costume! For Jim, you’ll just need a white button down, a striped tie, and 3 hole punches! Here’s a clip form that episode, in case you don’t remember!

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