Make Your Own Halloween Costumes

Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my! The only thing thatwith freezer paper or construction paper to make it
may be more frightening than a Wizard of Oz typewhite. The costumee should wear a white shirt and
dream is the prospect of making your own Halloweenpants to finish the effect.An Ocean Wave-This is a
costume. Adults especially tend to be morevery easy costume to make. All that is needed is a
conservative when it comes to costume parties, andsheet with a hole cut in the center to accommodate a
opt to rent or buy one of the more popular (orperson's head. A couple cans of spray paint of varying
perhaps available, depending on your timing) selectionsblue hues will transform this ordinary linen into a sure
so as not to seem overly spirited for the occasion. Ifconversation starter. This can be worn alone, or a
you happen to be on a budget, or want something thatcardboard crown can be fashioned to complete the
will make you stand out in a crowd, I suggest youwardrobe. A surfer, seashells, or fishes attached to the
consider making your own costume. The beauty ofsheet provide nice finishing touches.A Jellyfish-This is
Halloween is that you can dress up as anything youanother very easy costume that will have your fellow
can imagine and not be frowned upon by thepartiers green with envy. An ordinary clear garbage
Halloween police. The sky is the limit...you can get asbag with a hole in the top for your head provides the
extravagant or as simple as your imagination, financialbasis for this hilarious costume. Additional touches can
situation, and courage will take you.Materials for yourbe added by draping crepe paper streamers from
fashion statement can be gathered from items aroundyour belt to give the appearance of propulsion
your house, around the block, the local thrift shop, ortentacles.Cardboard boxes are plentiful and can be
dollar store. This is where you really have to think. Thefashioned to make wonderful costumes. Some more
possibilities are endless. I will attempt to describe to youpopular choices are a computer, a robot, a television,
some of my more memorable costumes in order toor any other "boxy" thing that strikes you. Some have
spark your inner child to dream up a costume that willeven elected to go as a box!Thrift stores offer a
be the life of the party. Keep in mind the fact that ifplethora of costume possibilities. Wigs, trenchcoats,
someone has to ask you what your costume is, thesuits, dresses, and accessories are readily available for
more attention it will get later in the night.Theyour fantasy to unfold.There you have it, unlimited
Concorde-yes, the French jet liner famous for itspossibilities await you. Be bold, be daring, be anything
slanted nose and posh accommodations. A largebut practical when it comes to making your own
cardboard box is all that is needed to cut out theHalloween costume. It will be one of the most
wings, tailpiece, and helmet. Attach the wings withmemorable 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 theknowing that you have envisioned a work of art and
needed support. The helmet is created primarily by abrought it to reality with your own two hands without
cardboard crown that fits the wearer's head thengoing into the poor house to do it. Now sit back and
adorned with two conical pieces (one of which isreward yourself for a job well done.For more money
about one-half the size of the other) of constructionsaving 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, coveredpromotion.