Eleven from Stranger Things Costume

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this year, chances are that you’ve watched, and fallen in-love with Stranger Things. It’s the Netflix TV Show that was a mix of E.T and The Goonies and it was amazing. Plus, that soundtrack ??? With that in mind, I decided to start my two-weeks of daily costumes in…

How to: Dilbert Head

  Another easy. home-made costume idea for Halloween is Dilbert, all made dramatic and possible with the Dilbert head.   What you’ll need Poster Cardboard (painted flesh tone or bought in pink or flesh tone) Permanent marker White Paper Scissors Glue Sticky tape   Method Cut your cardboard to the width of your head (with…

How to: Tutankhamun’s Tomb Poncho

The Tutankhamen Tomb Poncho was possibly the most dramatic costume that I made throughout my year-long challenge. So for my second How To, I thought I’d take you through it. You’ll be surprised to learn that while simple, it is quite time-consuming due to the intricate hieroglyphic patterns.   What you’ll need Your height in…

Day 250: Catherine O’Hara

March 4 is Catherine O’Hara’s birthday. Catherine would be best known for her role as the mother in Home Alone, but I thought it would be funnier/more dramatic to dress as Sally, which she voiced, from A Nightmare Before Christmas.   Photo credit: Billy Rubin   Patchwork Dress: Homemade from Material Scraps and a Cutup…