Alina Bokovikova
Costume Designer
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Co-authored Articles (43)
How to
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!
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...
How to
Make a Mummy Costume
Want to scare everyone as a Mummy this Halloween? It is really easy to make a great costume from simple items that you might have lying around the house, or purchase one cheaply from a thrift store. Follow this easy how-...
How to
Put Fake Blood on a Shirt
Nothing makes a costume stand out like some well-applied fake blood. Choose a white or light-colored shirt for your outfit and read your label of fake blood carefully to determine if it is washable or not. If it isn’t,...
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 ...
How to
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...
How to
Get Lots of Candy on Halloween
Tired of the usual measly haul of candy? If you'd like to boost your candy stash for the coming weeks, getting lots of candy on Halloween is a fun solution. It's also a cinch with these tried-and-true candy-hogging tec...
How to
Make a Gnome Hat
Gnome hats are oh-so-cute and super easy to DIY! A floppy, pointed hat can turn your gnome costume or figurine from adorable to absolutely magical—but how can you make one? Thankfully, you’ve come to the right place....
How to
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...
How to
Make a Halloween Costume
Some of the best costumes you will see on Halloween are made by the people wearing them. Making your own Halloween costume can seem like a lot of work, but if you select a costume idea that you really love, pick the ri...
How to Pick a Halloween Costume that’s Perfect for You
The best costume ideas for the spookiest season of them allHalloween is quickly approaching, and you have no idea what to wear! Have no fear because we’re here to help. Halloween is a spooky, magical time when you can ...
How to
Make Shrek Ears
Learn how to cut, fold, and glue some DIY Shrek ears for a costumeDressing up as Shrek, everyone’s favorite animated ogre, can be a fun costume idea. While you might be able to find Shrek-style clothes and paint your f...
How to
Make a Wizard Hat
If you need to add a magical accessory to playtime, parties, or costumed events, create a whimsical wizard hat! For a simple hat that comes together in just a few minutes, cut a few pieces of construction paper into a co...
How to
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...
How to
Make a Cone Hat
Whether it is for dress-up or a party, making party hats can be both fun and inexpensive. With just a few supplies, you can make a simple party hat or an extravagant princess hat. This tutorial will show you not only how...
How to
Make a Mask
Masks are fun to make and even more fun to decorate. While you can always buy a plastic mask from the store, it's easy to make your own. Best of all, you can get the exact shape and size you want; you won't be limited to...
How to
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...
Dyeing Fabric with Tea: An Inexpensive & Eco-Friendly DIY Project
A nontoxic alternative to dyeing light-colored, natural fabrics Dyeing 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...
How to
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...
How to
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...
