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danib · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

I was in search of an alternative to the standard store bought costume and found some pretty funny ideas:

Substitute Teacher: Dress conservatively like a teacher (hair up in a bun, skirt and sweater, glasses on a chain around your neck). Then, stick a paper airplane in the back of your hair, put a note that says "Kick Me" on your back, cover your hands and face with chalk, and put chalk eraser prints on your clothes. Attach staples and paperclips to your clothes, with broken pencils sticking out here and there.

Runaway Bride: Wear a bridal gown and sneakers.

Castaway: Take an old pair of khaki pants and tear off the legs to create shorts. Wear a dirty white T-shirt, beard and long hair. Carry a volleyball with red handprint and face.

Attack Dog Trainer: Take a stuffed dog and sew it to the arm of a long-sleeved shirt so it looks like it is biting you. Wear a name tag ("Bob's Attack Dog School). Add blood and scratches all over your body.

Have You Seen My Lost Doggy?: Wear XXLarge clothing, and use padding to make yourself extra "hefty." Glue or sew a small stuffed dog into the "crack" area. Carry a "Lost Dog" sign.

Martha Stewart: Wear a flannel shirt in pastel colors over a t-shirt, with loose khaki pants and comfortable flat shoes. Stuff gardening gloves in your pocket and wear an apron. Carry a fancy lined basket with fresh muffins and cookies inside. Handcuffs optional.

Chia Pet: Wrap yourself in duct tape so the sticky part is facing out, then roll around on the lawn.

Wilson from "Home Improvement": Cut or color a piece of cardboard to look like a fence. Wear a fisherman hat and keep the "fence" in front of your face, so that your eyes are the only thing showing.

White Trash: Wear all white, and attach trash (i.e., milk cartons, paper, candy wrappers) all over yourself. Or step into a white trash bag overflowing with trash.

God's Gift to Women: Wrap yourself like a present using romantic wrapping paper. Attach a large tag that says "From: GOD To: WOMEN".

there are tons of them on this site LOL
http://www.costumeideazone.com/

Although not what I am looking for they were pretty funny.
Anyone have an easy idea for a 2yr old boy who won't wear a hat or mask??
(PS it is usually 80degrees out so furry costumes not an option... although I was dumb my first year : http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/galle...00&ppuser=3766

KayLynnT · #2 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

Is it Halloween time already?! Fun costume ideas. I'm trying to figure out a costume for my DS 18mos. and right now I'm tempted to just paint a paper grocery bag orange with a jack-o-lantern face, cut neck and armholes and call it good. Or else make an MnM costume out of two pieces of felt stuffed with newspaper. The only costume I have already that will fit him is for a fairy, and I don't think DH would allow that.

scrapchick87 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

What about a bubble bath? You can get some white balloons, blow them up and attach them to a white t-shirt and white sweats. Put on a shower cap, hold a rubber duckie and a back washer and there you go.....

BTW I loved your ideas below....for the martha stewart costume you could also wear a prision out fit under and cover it with a flannel shirt

, have your muffin basket, yadda, yadda

meg56003 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

Those are great ideas! LOL about the substitute teacher. I might have to suggest that one to my mom, dad, or hubby (they're all teachers).

Here are two ideas I had:
crazy cat lady: find an old bathrobe, sew on a bunch of cats (edited to add: STUFFED cats--I in no way condone the abuse of animals! LOL!) either directly to the robe or trailing behind on string, put some cat treats in your pockets, wear a wig and/or curlers, apply bright red lipstick recklessly, and whatever other touches you think of.

holy cow: a cow costume plus a halo and/or wings, or carrying a Bible.

As for a costume for a 2-year-old, I don't really have any ideas. If I think of any, I'll post again.

And I just have to say--wow! 80 degrees for Halloween?! Here in Minnesota, it's considered balmy if the snow isn't totally covering the lawns, LOL!

Megan

danib · #5 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

LOL Megan! I remember those Halloweens (originally from ND). My 'costume' consisted of a mask and a snowsuit. One year there was a blizzard and I still went.

sprauncey1 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

What great funny ideas for costumes, I'll keep those for later when we have to have one for a party or something! Thanks!

Unfortunately I'm in the same boat, I have an 19 month old and it will be pretty warm here in Virginia still (it was last year and I got him the Tigger sleeper and boy did that not work, he wore it for 20 minutes at the most before we took pity and let him)! I am attempting to make him a Bob the Tomato costume out of a children's pumpkin costume pattern. But adjusting it for his size and figuring out how to get the face right is taking me some time. Good thing I started early! And I am making it out of a lighter cotton fabric instead of fleece or flannel to see if that helps keep him cooler.

Boys are so much harder I think! Maybe you could go to the $1 store and buy a bunch of small tools and then somehow glue them to a belt over blue jeans and a t-shirt and make him a construction worker. Or maybe you could attach some twine to a box that you've painted and have him wear a hat and be a jack-in-the box. Then he could just wear light clothes underneath. But it does require the hat, and maybe some facepaint. Hmmm I will have to think some more, maybe I'll come up with something!

Thanks for the ideas though!

Peachy · #7 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

The year dd was 9, she went as the 9 of Hearts. We made a sandwich board from foam core and decorated them as the playing card with red felt.

When she was 4 she was a box of popcorn. We painted a box with red and white stripes, and cut hole for her head and arms. We then filled the top with popcorn. She was adorable! LOL

danib · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005

I gave in and bought an adorable Cowboy costume at ToysRus, I guess it wasn't a costume but found it in the Imaginarium dress-up section, hey I can't resist a sale and it was cheaper than some of the poorly made costumes for twice the price