12 Creative Costume Ideas for Trick or Treaters or Parties

12 Creative Costume Ideas for Trick or Treaters or Parties

Headed for a Halloween costume party, a classroom Halloween celebration, a costume parade or neighborhood trick-or-treating? Here are a dozen do-it-yourself costume choices. Most are extremely simple to make - at minimal expense - and with little or no sewing or crafting skill required.

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Picked a Trick or Treat Costume Yet?

Picked a Trick or Treat Costume Yet?Need some ideas for do-it-yourself Halloween costumes for children or adults? (CTRL-click on each title to open that instructional article in a new window.)DIY Halloween Costumes: Creative Costuming for AdultsAhoy, Matey! Try this super-simple pirate costume, clever enough to do Captain Jack proud.DIY Halloween Costume: Dr. Gregory House Need a costume, "Stat"?

Grocery Bag Bonus

Grocery Bag Bonus “Paper, plastic or other?” Remember our recent Grocery Bag Poll at Practically at Home? At least 25 percent of the respondents indicated that they bring their own recycled bags along to the store to pack their grocery purchases. Would you like to preserve the environment, reduce landfill load (from both brown paper and plastic grocery bags), economize petroleum

Patching Up Torn Jeans and Pants

How to Patch a Pair of Pants: Repairing Torn Knees in Denim Jeans and Khaki Trousers Torn and tattered blue jeans may seem stylish for some folks, but frayed fabrics fairly flatter no one in the long run. The grunge look has come and gone, and it’s a good thing it has! How can you patch torn trousers, clean up tattered corduroys, repair ripped khakis, mend shredded chinos or re-stitch

Vying for Vintage: Shopping for Vintage Styles

Vying for Vintage “The difference between style and fashion is quality.”Georgio Armani(1934 - ) “Fashions fade, style is eternal.”Yves St. Laurent(1936 - ) Vintage ValuesVintage is valuable! Old is in!Period pieces have come back again.Treasure that bodice, and care for that frock.Wear them, and act like you've turned back the clock.How can antique items look good

Fuzzy Fleece Fun - Make Your Own Fleece Blanket

Fuzzy Fleece Fun –Make Your Own Fleece Blanket Polarfleece is popular! This easy-care fabric is fun to use and offers extra cozy comfort for clothing or blankets. Fleece blankets are simple to make, and they make excellent baby or housewarming gifts, as well as super send-offs for summer camp or college. Fleece is available in solids, cartoon images, animal prints, sports logo patterns