Alina Bokovikova

Dyeing Fabric with Tea: An Inexpensive & Eco-Friendly DIY Project

A nontoxic alternative to dyeing light-colored, natural fabricsDyeing with tea is an easy, inexpensive way to change the look of kitchen towels, T-shirts, or any item made of a natural fabric like cotton, linen, or wool...

DIY Fairy Wings for Kids & Cosplayers

Cheap ways to craft sparkly, iridescent wings for your fairy costumeDressing like a fairy is one thing, but having glittery fairy wings can bring a costume to a whole new level! Whether you’re heading to a renaissance ...

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Make a Ninja Mask out of a T Shirt

Ninjas are smart, sneaky, and stealthy; who wouldn’t want to be one? Making a ninja mask can seem like a tough ordeal, especially since the classic masks cover your entire face except for your eyes. However, with a few...

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Make a Pirate Hat

At some point in their lives, everyone wants to dress up as a pirate. And no pirate costume is complete without the appropriate hat. You can make a pirate hat out of almost anything, including newspaper, poster board, or...

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Act Evil

A villain is usually the most fun character to play. But making that kind of evil truly scary and believable takes hard work. If you aren't sure how to act evil for your role, it helps to start from the outside and work ...

5 Ways to Make Vampire Fangs at Home

Making realistic vampire teeth with household items No true vampire look is complete without a set of fangs, but did you know you can make them at home instead of buying a set from the party store? You can create DIY fan...

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Make a Renaissance Costume

Purchasing proper Renaissance garb can be expensive, so often it's much more economical to make garb yourself through some clever thrifting. Not only that, when you make garb yourself, you get to be much more creative wi...

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Make a Plaster Cast of an Arm

You can make a realistic-looking arm cast for yourself, your friend, or a doll using the appropriate materials and techniques. A cast for a human requires layering stockinette beside the skin, followed by padding, follow...

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Make a Spider Man Costume

Spider-Man has been a beloved part of the Marvel Universe since his debut in 1962, with one of the most distinctive and iconic costumes in all of comics. You can step into the shoes of your friendly neighborhood Spider-M...

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Make a Pirate Costume

Whether you want to be a pirate for Halloween or you just want to dress up for International Talk Like a Pirate Day, it’s easy and fun to make a pirate costume. You can even use items from around your house to look lik...

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Dress Like a Pirate

'''Portraying a pirate convincingly requires the right combination of clothing, makeup, and accessories, as well as having the right demeanor.''' Whether you're becoming a pirate for Halloween, a costume party, a play, o...

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Look Like a Fairy

Fairies are famous for their beauty and otherworldly allure (if not their mischievous ways!) and looking and acting like a fairy is a great way to express your creativity and femininity. This guide to Fey Fashion will te...

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Make Samurai Armor

Samurai armor can look intimidating to make, but with a little creativity, it can be quite easy. All you need to make a chest plate is some cardboard or craft foam, fake leather, lots of glue, and colorful cording. If yo...

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Make Costume Wings

Making your own wings is a great way to save money on a Halloween costume. In addition, children and adults can customize the wings with various art supplies such as paint or glitter to make them unique. To make wings, a...

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Wear a Viking Cloak

Are you looking for a unique way to stay warm this winter or a perfect piece to complete a Viking outfit? If you want something that’s functional and versatile, then a cloak is an excellent addition to your wardrobe. ...

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Dress Up Like an Old Person

Maybe you want to dress up as an old person for a part in a play, on a special dress-up day at your school, or just for something fun to do on a rainy day. Whatever the reason, there are some easy ways that you can put t...

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Make Quick Vampire Fangs

Spending loads of money on vampire fangs is totally unnecessary. With either fake nails, dental wax, or just a straw, you can kick off that costume party, Halloween, or just a good ol' Tuesday afternoon the right way wit...

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Make a Cage Skirt

Cage skirts, also known as a crinoline or hoop skirts, have been a staple in women's fashion for generations. Their shape has changed with the trends of fashion, and how they are worn has changed most dramatically in the...

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Look Evil

Because evil is generally considered to be attached to Satan and the occult, people traditionally dress gothy or punky when trying to look evil. A lot of famous movie villains manage to look evil without matching the ste...

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Make a Ghost Costume

A ghost costume is perfect if you’re looking for a spooky costume for Halloween or a costume party. Even better, it’s super easy and affordable to make the costume yourself!