This Halloween, elements of the perfect costume could be in your junk drawer, closet or garage. To prove that some of the best costumes can be made from everyday items around your house, we sought the expertise of some Twin Cities costume designers.
"A big part of it is just being bold," said Lisa Conley, exhibit props specialist for the Minnesota Children's Museum. "We can get locked into the idea that a box has to be a box, but imagination is all about letting yourself look at things in a different way, and not worrying that it won't turn out quite right."
So, put away the checkbook and put your creativity to the test.
Time traveler
Drawing inspiration from the classic sci-fi novel "The Time Machine," by H.G. Wells, Pierce Brown, 6, dons goggles, a top hat, utility belt and a wrist device to control his trip into the future.
Artist: Lisa Conley, exhibit props specialist for the Minnesota Children's Museum.
What you need: Cardboard boxes, electrical tape and paint.
How to assemble: Cut the cardboard into the shapes you want, then fasten them together and cover with tape.
Tiger
Draped in a bedsheet, Avah Fick-Dorn, 5, is transformed into something more elaborate than a ghost. Use a blue sheet for a "fish in the sea" or a brown sheet for a "lion in the Savannah."
