Happy National cheese pizza day! In honor of the big day, we’re showcasing a handmade pizza costume! Who doesn’t love cheesy pizza? I know, I know, this is not a plain cheese pizza, but the topping make it so cute! UCreate made this adorable pizza costume out of felt, fabric glue, and a little sewing! This […]
[Continue reading...]KIDS: DIY Jellyfish costume
Here’s an easy, cute Halloween costume for your kiddo and the best part is, it is a no sew costume! Gotta love that! Traci from Creatively Inspired turned her sweet little girl into a jellyfish with just a sombrero, ribbon, bubble wrap, felt, and shimmery fabric! Oh and a good ol’ hot glue gun of […]
[Continue reading...]KIDS: Handamde pirate costume
Welcome to the very first day of the 2013 Really Awesome Handmade Costume Series! Every day throughout the month of September we will have a new handmade costume tutorial here on Really Awesome Costumes! First up is a super cute handmade kid pirate costume and play set by Sarah over at Craft Quickies! I love that she added […]
[Continue reading...]ADULT: Van Gogh painting costume
Here’s a super clever DIY adult Halloween costume… turn yourself into a self portrait of Vincent Van Gogh! For this costume you’ll need to use chalk on a black thrift store suit jacket and be prepared to grow out your beard and dye it red. Paint a straw hat with short lines of color and […]
[Continue reading...]ADULT: Price is Right Contestant Costume
I LOVE the game show, The Price is Right, and thus, I heart this genius DIY costume idea! The B-Side blog wore a Dartmouth sweatshirt and used foam board to create his Price is Right screen. Use ribbon or string to tie the board around your neck, like a giant necklace. And your all ready […]
[Continue reading...]KIDS: Homemade bee costume
Happy national honey bee day! Ruth made homemade bee costumes for her sweet little girl out of pillow cases! Then she found tooth fairy wings at the Dollar Store and dyed them black. The last necessary bee accessory was antennae… she made those out of a plastic headband, pipe cleaners, and pom poms! Black tights […]
[Continue reading...]ADULT: DIY American Idol Costume
Here is an awesome idea for a clever, easy last minute adult DIY costume! Love it or hate it, everyone has heard of the TV show, American Idol! And for one day of the year, you too can embrace your inner voice and pretend you earned a golden ticket and made it to Hollywood! In […]
[Continue reading...]KIDS: DIY Coppertone costume
This and the Starbuck’s frappuchino costumes are 2 of my very favorite handmade kid costumes! They’re so cute and clever! A Party Styled turned her blonde hair blue eyed baby into the iconic Coppertone baby with a tan body suit, blue undies, blue ribbons, and a stuffed dog! Ahhh-dooor-able and best of all, easy!
[Continue reading...]GROUP: DIY Pilgrims and Turkey Costumes
Need a costume for a November race? Really Awesome Costumes has got you covered! How about a turkey complete with a brown tutu and pilgrims! Fun, right? Or if you just love turkey day, this could be a clever group costume for Halloween! The white details on the pilgrims is just white felt! See all […]
[Continue reading...]KIDS: Homemade little orphan Annie costume
I super love the movie, Annie. OK, fine I love anything Annie… broadway, songs, Sandy… it’s such a sweet, optimistic show! Anyhow, how fun would it be to dress your little up in a homemade little orphan Annie costume? All you need is a red t-shirt, white paper collar, white belt, and of course you’ll […]
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