| Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my! The only thing that | | | | with freezer paper or construction paper to make it |
| may be more frightening than a Wizard of Oz type | | | | white. The costumee should wear a white shirt and |
| dream is the prospect of making your own Halloween | | | | pants to finish the effect.An Ocean Wave-This is a |
| costume. Adults especially tend to be more | | | | very easy costume to make. All that is needed is a |
| conservative when it comes to costume parties, and | | | | sheet with a hole cut in the center to accommodate a |
| opt to rent or buy one of the more popular (or | | | | person's head. A couple cans of spray paint of varying |
| perhaps available, depending on your timing) selections | | | | blue hues will transform this ordinary linen into a sure |
| so as not to seem overly spirited for the occasion. If | | | | conversation starter. This can be worn alone, or a |
| you happen to be on a budget, or want something that | | | | cardboard crown can be fashioned to complete the |
| will make you stand out in a crowd, I suggest you | | | | wardrobe. A surfer, seashells, or fishes attached to the |
| consider making your own costume. The beauty of | | | | sheet provide nice finishing touches.A Jellyfish-This is |
| Halloween is that you can dress up as anything you | | | | another very easy costume that will have your fellow |
| can imagine and not be frowned upon by the | | | | partiers green with envy. An ordinary clear garbage |
| Halloween police. The sky is the limit...you can get as | | | | bag with a hole in the top for your head provides the |
| extravagant or as simple as your imagination, financial | | | | basis for this hilarious costume. Additional touches can |
| situation, and courage will take you.Materials for your | | | | be added by draping crepe paper streamers from |
| fashion statement can be gathered from items around | | | | your belt to give the appearance of propulsion |
| your house, around the block, the local thrift shop, or | | | | tentacles.Cardboard boxes are plentiful and can be |
| dollar store. This is where you really have to think. The | | | | fashioned to make wonderful costumes. Some more |
| possibilities are endless. I will attempt to describe to you | | | | popular choices are a computer, a robot, a television, |
| some of my more memorable costumes in order to | | | | or any other "boxy" thing that strikes you. Some have |
| spark your inner child to dream up a costume that will | | | | even elected to go as a box!Thrift stores offer a |
| be the life of the party. Keep in mind the fact that if | | | | plethora of costume possibilities. Wigs, trenchcoats, |
| someone has to ask you what your costume is, the | | | | suits, dresses, and accessories are readily available for |
| more attention it will get later in the night.The | | | | your fantasy to unfold.There you have it, unlimited |
| Concorde-yes, the French jet liner famous for its | | | | possibilities await you. Be bold, be daring, be anything |
| slanted nose and posh accommodations. A large | | | | but practical when it comes to making your own |
| cardboard box is all that is needed to cut out the | | | | Halloween costume. It will be one of the most |
| wings, tailpiece, and helmet. Attach the wings with | | | | memorable nights and is sure to bring compliments for |
| string, yarn, or twine that form loops for your arms. | | | | years to come. It is a very satisfying experience |
| The tailpiece can be slotted so a belt will provide the | | | | knowing that you have envisioned a work of art and |
| needed support. The helmet is created primarily by a | | | | brought it to reality with your own two hands without |
| cardboard crown that fits the wearer's head then | | | | going into the poor house to do it. Now sit back and |
| adorned with two conical pieces (one of which is | | | | reward yourself for a job well done.For more money |
| about one-half the size of the other) of construction | | | | saving tips, be sure to visit My HatsFerel Kenda is an |
| paper formed to make the nose. | | | | Internet Author and specializes in marketing and |
| The cardboard can then be spray painted, covered | | | | promotion. |