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For Halloween, costumes come easy to make, inexpensive

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 31, 2009

A big hit

Although Derek Jeter doesn't want his house to be seen, Austin DeFraties' costume will definitely grab people's attention. He is dressed as the Yankees captain with a privacy fence. A Yankees cap and shirt and a $2 plastic fence, and you are sure to be a hit on Halloween.

8 is enough

Granted, becoming the Octomom is easier if you already have baby dolls around the house, but you can also buy dolls at a Dollar Store. To get the infamous mom's look, you'll need: eight dolls, a sling and/or baby carrier, a black wig and bright red lipstick.

Snakes gone wild

You might not have thought of dressing up as a giant swamp in previous years, but that's changed now that the Everglades are overrun with snakes. If you can't find any Burmese pythons in your backyard, round up some toy snakes and a few toy alligators for good measure. A garland of leaves, 50 percent off at Michaels stores, makes an ordinary green or brown shirt look like it has spent some time in the wilderness.

Give peace a chance

You, too, can promote world peace and be a Nobel Prize winner! Get a large picture frame, and print out "Nobel Peace Prize" on a piece of paper (or write it with black marker) to put in the frame. Wear an old medal and a tie, and be prepared to receive congratulatory handshakes.

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