12 cute and easy DIY Halloween costumes for kids!

12 easy Halloween costume ideas for kids

Halloween is just around the corner. This is the perfect opportunity for moms who love to "do-it-yourself" or DIY to showcase their talents with unique and creative Halloween costumes for their kids.

Well, if you're one of those moms, this is your lucky day — because we've prepared a roundup of 12 Halloween costume ideas that you can make for your kids!

Ladybug

All you need for this costume is a big red shirt and scrap black cloth. Add a headband with antlers, and your little girl is all set for the Halloween festivities!

Image source and step-by-step instructions on 7alltogether.blogspot.com

Rocketeer

If you have a couple of plastic soda bottles lying around the house, you can easily make this rocket pack.

To complete this DIY project, you’ll need to pick up a few supplies from the hardware store, like spray paint and adhesive.

Once it’s complete, you’ll have a cool rocket pack that both boys and girls can use.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on instructables.com

Dinosaur

Perfect for moms who love to sew, this costume is made out of a hooded sweatshirt and pieces of cloth.

You can make this in whatever color you want. The best part is that your kid can continue to use this hoodie even after Halloween!

Image source and step-by-step instructions on zitzmanfam.blogspot.com

Jelly Belly

For this colorful costume, you'll need a clear garbage bag, colorful balloons, ribbon, and sticker paper.

Simply print out the Jelly Belly logo on sticker paper and attach it to the plastic bag.

Then, cut holes for your legs and wear the bag like a jumpsuit.

Finally, inflate the different colored balloons, place them inside the bag and tie it shut around your neck with colorful ribbon.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on coolest-homemade-costumes.com

Hoodie Monster

Here’s another easy costume made using a hoodie. White ping pong balls make up the monster’s eyes, and you can use pieces of felt for the spots and teeth.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on speckless.wordpress.com

Grapes

This is a great beginner DIY costume for kids. Simply dress your kid in a purple shirt and attach matching colored balloons to it using safety pins. Stick leaves to a headband or bonnet for added effect.

Image source and video instructions on YouTube.com

Olaf

Frozen’s snowman is one of the most well-loved characters among kids today. Lots of children would love to wear this DIY costume made out of a white hoodie, some felt, pillow stuffing and pipe cleaners.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on desertchica.com

Lego

Made entirely out of cardboard and spray paint, this Lego costume is one of the easiest ones to make. This is great for smaller children because it isn’t so difficult finding a box that they can fit into.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on kidsactivitiesblog.com

Butterfly

Giant butterfly wings made out of felt, adhesive and elastic are great instant costumes for your little girls. These can be as simple or as intricate as you please. Make them in your daughter’s favorite colors for a fun Halloween costume.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on buggyandbuddy.com

Superheroes

These creative superhero costumes are all made out of felt. You can choose to glue or sew the pieces together, depending on how much time and effort you want to put into this DIY project. This is the perfect set of costumes for a group of little boys who go trick or treating together.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on twindragonflydesigns.com

Mickey Mouse

Your toddler is sure to look adorable in this easy to make Mickey Mouse costume. His or her clothes are jazzed up with felt embellishments to make them look like this Disney favorite. A mouse ear headband completes the look.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on thechirpingmoms.com

Zombie

Transform your entire family into a group of zombies using this easy recipe for scars and fake wounds. White glue, tissue, cocoa powder and fake blood are all you need for this. Fake blood can be made at home, too, using just corn syrup and red food coloring.

Image source and step-by-step instructions on stephaniedas.hubpages.com

12 easy Halloween costume ideas for kids

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