DIY Halloween Costumes: How to Make Walter’s Quirky Outfits
Fashion October 18, 2023
Halloween is almost here, and if you’re still stressed about what costume to wear, we’ve got affordable and easy options that will definitely get people’s heads turning!
Jennifer Hudson’s best friend Walter Williams surprised the host by coming out on stage dressed in hilarious DIY costumes!
If you’d like to copy Walter’s homemade costumes seen on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,”check out everything you need to know below!
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Washing Machine
This costume is hilarious, and you’ll feel squeaky clean wearing it!
What You’ll Need:
A large cardboard box
Box cutter
White paint
Shiny plastic serving plate
Microwave plate cover
Marker
Coins or bottle caps
Aluminum foil
Double-sided tape
Empty laundry detergent bottle
Old clothes
Hot glue gun
Directions:
1. Using the box cutter, cut out holes for your head and arms.
2. Paint the box white.
3. Glue the plastic serving plate and microwave plate cover to the front of the box. This is your washing machine door!
4. Take coins or bottle caps and wrap them in aluminum foil. Hot glue them above the door on the front. Write functions like “Hot Rinse,” “Power Wash,” and “Express Wash.”
5. Use the double-sided tape or hot glue gun to hold the empty laundry detergent bottle and a few stray shirts on top.
6. If you want your costume to be more like Walter’s, get a laundry basket and cut the bottom out, then hot glue it to the top of your costume. Just be prepared to be looking through a laundry basket all night!
Mac ‘N’ Cheese
This quirky costume is super funny, and it just might make you hungry!
What You'll Need:
A bright yellow hoodie
3-4 yellow pool noodles
Hot glue gun
Cardboard
Aluminum foil
Directions:
1. Cut the pool noodles into about 20-30 pieces. These will be your macaroni!
2. Hot glue the noodles to the hoodie. Put it on, and the top half of your costume is complete!
3. For the bottom half of the costume, Walter donned a bowl made out of paper mache. You can also cut the bottom out of a blue plastic bucket, print and paste a Kraft label onto the front, and hold it up by attaching string like suspenders!
4. To make the fork, draw and cut out a fork shape from the cardboard. Wrap it in aluminum foil, and, if you’re feeling extra creative, cut one side of one of your macaroni pieces and hot glue it to the fork.
Check out backstage footage of Walter getting ready to surprise JHud as Mac ‘N’ Cheese!
Bunch of Grapes
This costume is easy to make, fun to pose for pictures in, and it just takes 30 minutes tops to create!
What You'll Need:
Purple balloons
Green skull cap or beanie
Fake vines and leaves
Purple T-shirt and sweatpants
Safety pins
Hot glue gun
A friend
Directions
1. Hot glue the leaves and vines to the top of the beanie or skull cap.
2. Blow up all the balloons. It’s your choice if you want them to be filled to the same shape or if some will be smaller or larger. Feel free to save your breath by using a balloon pump!
3. With the help of a friend, stick the end of each balloon with a safety pin, then pin the balloon to the T-shirt and sweatpants. Continue until you’re covered in balloons!
Tip: Head to the bathroom before you get into this getup!
Are you planning to dress up as Jennifer Hudson for Halloween? Post a pic online and make sure to tag #jenniferhudsonshow!
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays. Here’s when to watch in your area.
