If you want to make your own Halloween costume but are short on time, I've got a great project for you. This hula girl costume can be made in less than an hour, and you don't have to sew a thing! This is an easy last minute project, and an affordable way to dress a large group if you all want to have matching costumes for a Halloween party. … [Read more...]
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Highlights and Lowlights of 2014: Morena’s Corner Recap
Whew, another year has flown by! I'm rapidly approaching my 3 year anniversary as a craft blogger, and I thought it was a good time to reflect on my crafty highs and lows from the last year. Did I miss anything?2014 HighlightsTop posts: My most popular posts in 2014 included a light that looks like a cloud, a uniquely refinished table, and a fun recycling project.Halloween is my holiday...and yours: By far, however, my Halloween projects brought more traffic than any … [Read more...]
Make a Scary Halloween Plush Animal
It's the storyline of so many horror films and nightmares: a toy comes to life as an evil creature. There's something about the dark that makes innocent toys suddenly seem ominous and creepy. To play off that fear, I thought it would be fun to make Halloween decor that was creepy but not gory. It's really simple to transform an innocent plush toy from my sponsor Goodwill San Antonio into a creepy Halloween demon. Supplies: Stuffed animal (only $1 at Goodwill San … [Read more...]
Make a Thing 1 and Thing 2 Wig for your DIY Halloween Costume
Make your own Thing 1 and Thing 2 wig! This hilarious wig is lightweight and very easy to make. Have you started planning your Halloween costume yet? Here's a costume that's perfect for pairs: Thing 1 and Thing 2! Keep reading to learn how to use Poly-Fil, Krylon Spray Paint, and items from Goodwill San Antonio to easily make this hilarious costume featuring popular characters from Dr. Seuss' book The Cat in the Hat! (I have a no sew Cat in the Hat costume, … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween!
This is my house! My husband always does an awesome job decorating outside. I wish I could take credit for some of this creativity, but it's all him. I love it! I have been busy crafting costumes for my little ones, though! Like Steve from Minecraft: And the strong man from the circus! I'll have better pictures and full tutorials coming soon. But now I need to get my beard on (the side show needs a bearded lady!) and prepare to trick or treat! Have a fun evening! Happy … [Read more...]
DIY Costume Ideas
I mentioned it last year, but my husband and I love Halloween. He says it's his favorite holiday. One of these days I need to remember to take pictures of his elaborate yard decorations! We always have fun dressing up and embarrassing our kids, so here's a round up of a few of our costume ideas: Medusa Costume Couples Costumes Nacho Libre and Luchadores I think our most memorable costume was from when we were engaged. I made a ball costume for myself, and my husband made a … [Read more...]
Nacho Libre Costume DIY and Luchadores
This Nacho Libre Costume DIY makes a fun family costume when paired with luchadores. "Get that corn outta my face!" If you've seen the movie "Nacho Libre" then you might be giggling right now. If not, then you might think I'm a bit odd. Either way, if you're looking for an easy DIY costume, you've come to the right post. We like the movie "Nacho Libre". We named the dog Nacho. So when it came to Halloween, we though it would be hilarious to dress our one year old up as Nacho … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costume: Popeye and Olive Oyl (and Swee’ Pea, too!)
What costume could be more perfect for a couple with a new baby at Halloween? Only Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Swee' Pea! It's hard to choose because we've had so many fun costumes over the years, but THIS is probably my favorite: Popeye and Olive Oyl! Our baby girl was just 3 months old her first Halloween; our own little Swee' Pea. Her costume was a Christmas sleep sack worn backwards over a red shirt. I sewed a strip of lace around the collar, and a white sailor cap finished the … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costume: Grumpy Old Man and Woman
This has been one of our favorite couples costume to date: grumpy senior citizens! My husband and I LOVE to dress up for Halloween, but we almost always throw our costumes together at the last minute. This one was no exception, and it turned out really well, plus we got a lot of laughs. We hit several thrift stores to find our attire. That dress of mine was a steal at $3! I used bubble wrap to pad my chest and butt, threw some curlers in my hair, and applied my lipstick with my eyes … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Medusa Costume
Looking for a costume that's a head turner, but don't have a lot of time or money to spend on it? You'll love this idea: make your own Medusa costume! Not into Medusa? Find a lot more costume ideas HERE. This is one of my quick "go to" costumes. I've worn it a few times and it always attracts a lot of attention. It's kind of hard not to stare at the lady with snakes on her head! I tend to wait till the last minute to decide what to wear for Halloween, and this quick costume is … [Read more...]