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Last Minute Harry Potter Party Costumes

This afternoon we stopped by our local bookstore to find out the schedule for the Harry Potter party tonight. Already, the front window was lined with at least 70 boxes of the book. The boxes were all taped several times around with security tape. While we have been planning to attend the party, we hadn’t actually planned on wearing costumes. But by the time we got home the boys decided that they were going to need to dress up. Here are some ideas we’ve come up with for last minute costumes: Rob your Halloween box for witches hats, black robes, … Continue reading →

More Easy Costumes with Sweats

Sweat pants, sweatshirts, and hoodies just make costume making a breeze. Here are a few more cute costume ideas made from sweats. Pumpkin Costume If you can find orange sweat pants and an orange hoodie, perfect. Pull up the hood and tie it. Paint your face orange. Stuff the belly of your pants and hoodie for some roundness. Pin felt triangles to the front of the jacket to make a jack-o-lantern face. You can also just decorate an orange t-shirt of sweatshirt and forget the pants and paint. This works great for little ones. Just add an orange knit cap … Continue reading →

Quick and Cute Costume Ideas

Here are some quick and cute costume ideas that you can put together, one for a boy and one for a little girl. Beauty Queen Your little girl can instantly become Miss (whatever state you live in). If you have an old formal, or pick one up at a thrift store, you can cut it down to the right length for her. Take it in if necessary with just a few stitches or with some carefully placed safety pins. Pick up a tiara at any discount store or make one yourself. Use a sparkly headband, but instead of putting it … Continue reading →

Easiest Ever Last Minute Costumes

We are seriously talking last minute here. These ideas take mere minutes to put together, but they will work surprisingly well. In fact, after pulling these ideas off, you may begin to wonder why you ever fussed so much in the past. Check it out: Pirate This is one of the easiest costumes, but it’s still cool. Since it’s nearly always popular, you should have no problem finding what you need. Basically, if you have one element, you’re good to go. Yes, an eye patch, which you should be able to find at nearly any dollar store or discount center. … Continue reading →