The kids are back to school, which can only mean one thing – Halloween is right around the corner! And if you’re looking to save some cash this year, you may be considering putting together a DIY Halloween costume for your kids instead of purchasing one at the store.
To help get your creative juices flowing, check out this list of easy DIY Halloween costumes for kids.
Almost nothing could be easier than this jellyfish costume, which only requires a few simple components.
That’s it! Just four steps and you’re done. Your child just needs to wear white or other plain color clothes and carry the umbrella to make the costume complete.
Traditional and easy to make, a black cat outfit is a great choice for a quick DIY Halloween costume. Simply do the following.
To spruce it up, you can use face paint to make a nose and whiskers and add black tulle around the waist and ankles of the pants.
If your child prefers dogs, a puppy costume can be cute and easy, too.
You can keep it simple or make this costume as intricate as you’d like. For instance, you can add patterns using felt to create a dalmatian or another specific dog breed.
For a costume that has a “cool” factor without requiring much work, have your child dress as a wind-up toy. The steps to make this happen are simple.
This costume is sure to wow others with its creativity without taking much of your time.
Skip a season ahead and stay cool with this easy-to-make snowman costume.
If you’d prefer, you can use different colors for the buttons and attach sticks to the sleeves of the sweatshirt to give it even more personality.
Save the day with this knight costume that requires only five items.
For your budget’s sake, consider buying a bulk pack of tinfoil or purchasing an off-brand at the dollar store.
These DIY costume ideas for kids can help you get ahead on your Halloween plans. For more ideas on how to have affordable fun this season, visit our blog.