SOMETHING FANTASTIC THIS WAY COMES!

Okay, so Halloween is just around the corner and it’s NEVER too earlier to start thinking of costume ideas! Now, nothing’s more impressive than a homemade Halloween costume and I’m here just to show you how to do it. This article is broken into three sections: Crap! I Waited Last Minute; Okay, I have Some Time and Duct Tape… Now What?; and, My Sewing Machine Has Been Ready For Weeks!

Crap! I waited Last Minute!

Oh, don’t worry! You can always find a few things lying around the house to make a decent costume. In fact, last minute costumes can sometimes be some of the most creative pieces.

STATIC CLING MAN/ WOMAN!
This costume falls under the Lame but Funny Super Heroes category. What you do is this:
1) Grab an old sweater and some old sweat pants that you won’t miss.
2) Then, you’ll need to find a few random clothing garments that have been neglected for quite some time: ties, socks, stockings, gloves, CLEAN underwear.
3) Sew the miscellaneous clothing garments to the old sweater and sweat pants in a distorted and messy fashion.
4) After all of the garments have been sewn onto the sweater and sweat pants, it will appear as though they are clinging to your outfit due to static electricity.
5) From there, you can parade around town saying that your super power is your ability to generate static electricity!
GREAT FOR LAST MINUTE KID COSTUMES!

CHARLIE BROWN
Who doesn’t love Charlie Brown? This is a very simple costume idea that can be done in one afternoon and can either stand alone as a single costume our can be incorporated into a group costume project!
1) You will first need to purchase a large pair of black shorts with an elastic band and an oversized yellow T-shirt.
2) Using black fabric paint that you can purchase at your local craft store, paint the classic Charlie Brown zigzag across the waistline of the Tee (you can use chalk or a pencil to outline the zigzag).
3) Complete the look with a pair of brown shoes. You can then get a few of your friends and purchase some other large tees to go as the Peanuts Crew!

A white Sweater and sweat pants with a Black spot on the back of the sweater acts as a good Snoopy costume, too! I’ve included a reference image of the Peanuts Gang below. http://estrip.org/elmwood/users/tinypliny/images/1208/PeanutsGang1207.png

MORNING MESS
Okay guys, now this is like a VERY last minute costume idea. Morning mess is a very simple costume to throw together and will surely get laughs from friends and family members, especially if you’re not a morning person.
1) Dress in pajama bottoms and an oversized t-shirt.
2) Using some gel, wet your hair and style it in a messy, chaotic manner.
3) Instead of sneakers, wear slippers.
4) For comical effect, carry around an empty coffee mug.'

MORE TO COME!