Kids’ Halloween costumes are the ultimate in disposable clothing purchases—buy it once, and chances are, it’s worn only once. Plus, it can be a challenge to find high-quality, well-made costumes at a reasonable price. This year, why not try your hand at making your own? (Older children can help, too! ) Below, a few favorite sources for easy, inventive DIY ideas that kids will love—enough, I’m willing to bet, for them to defy the curse of the one-time wear.
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Martha Stewart. Standout ideas: Chicken; bee; space invader; spring chicken; little lamb.
Real Simple. Standout ideas: Pig in a blanket; spelling bee; detective; Little Miss Sunshine.
Oh Happy Day. Standout ideas: Llama; June & Johnny Cash; field of flowers; Frida Kahlo; snail.
A Beautiful Mess. Standout (family) ideas: Rag dolls; Peter Pan & the Lost Boys; Goldilocks & the Three Bears
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The Etsy Blog. Standout ideas: Bat; printable animal masks.
DIY Network. Standout ideas: Hot chocolate; mac ‘n’ cheese; garden fairy; watercolor tray.
Parenting. Standout ideas: Twister; spaghetti and meatballs; Rainbow Connection.
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Small Fry. Standout ideas: Despicable Me characters; blue bird; gnomes.
Handmade Charlotte. Standout ideas: Kit Cat clock; Day of the Dead tulle masks; lion masks.
What was your favorite costume you wore on Halloween, as a child?
P.S. More Halloween costume ideas. Including our family costume from last year. And a Halloween board on Pinterest.
[All images sourced from respective links. Thank you to Shoko for her help with this list!]
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