Many people spend months planning what they’ll wear for Halloween. But why spend a fortune when you can create a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume that is affordable and unique? Save money this year by creating your very own Halloween costume for your children or pets. You do not need to be an experienced seamstress to create many of the unique designs listed below.
The Internet offers a wide variety of free crafts, activities and costume ideas for the Halloween season. Learn how to decorate your house and yard or plan a party on a dime. You can create your own printable Halloween pop-up cards, free patterns and templates for that spooky pumpkin or jack-o-lantern and entertain the kids for hours with plenty of free printable projects to make with the kids. You can even visit virtual haunted houses online too. The Internet has made holiday planning much more affordable and accessible.
Creating that one-of-a-kind, creepy costume has never been easier with the Halloween websites listed below.
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
- Better Homes and Gardens Halloween Costumes for Babies & Kids – BHG offers a wide variety of adorable Halloween costume ideas for children and babies. The user-friendly site divides costumes into several categories including Costumes for Babies, Costumes for Toddlers, Costumes with Patterns and more. The Rubber Ducky, Crazy Caterpillar, Ladybug, Airplane, Tough-Guy Caveman, Pop Stars and Penguin costumes are sure to make your little trick-or-treaters big hits in the classroom or around the neighborhood. Helpful information on Halloween safety is also included.
- Martha Stewart’s Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids – Nobody puts on a party like Martha Stewart!Martha shares 50 of her best costume ideas for both children and adults.You’ll find traditional costume ideas and very unique ones too.Adorable ideas include Spring Chicken, Space Invader, Little Lambs, Skyscraper, Pillowcase Pumpkin, Ice, Little Red Riding Hood, Crepe Paper Butterfly, Hula Dancers and more. Each costume includes a photograph, tools and materials required, and step-by-step instructions. Users can add comments and rate the designs as well.
- HERSHEY’S Crafts & Costume Ideas - HERSHEY’S offers several unique Halloween costume ideas for children. Each craft includes photo, required supplies, instructions and reviews. Costumes include a great big Pumpkin, Pirates, Mummy, Candy Fairy Princess, Bumblebee and of course a Chocolate Kiss.Handmade craft ideas are also included on the site, along with Halloween recipe ideas, classroom printables for teachers and more.
- Disney Family Fun Halloween Costumes – If you are looking for some adorable Halloween costume ideas for your young children, look no further.Disney’s Family Fun website offers many holiday craft ideas perfect for Halloween. Designs include Little Miss Mouse, Perky Penguin, Fairy Princess, Beautiful Butterfly, Frank’s Monster and I Love my Mummy. Each costume includes a photo, materials required, and simple step-by-step instructions and templates.
- Parents Magazine’s Halloween Costumes - Parents Magazine offers 21 Halloween crafty costume ideas made by real moms.Designs include the Robot, the colorful Crayon, Pippi Longstocking and Wizard of Oz Family. Each costume includes information about the creator, approximate time it takes to make, and directions.
- Country Living Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids – Check out these homey Halloween costume ideas for children. Eight costumes including an adorable Devil, Little Red Riding Hood, a Lego and the Skeleton include photographs of the finished costume and instructions.
- Quick & Simple Easy Do-It-Yourself Halloween Costumes – Quick & Simple offers 16 do-it-yourself costume ideas for children.Just a few of the defrightful disguises include a pink Poodle, Jelly Beans, adorable String Bean, Black Spider, House Painter, Pirate and techy Transformer. Each costume idea includes a picture and simple step-by-step instructions that can be printed or shared with friends and family.
DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Pets
Get Fido and Spot into the Halloween spirit with affordable do-it-yourself costumes for your four-legged friends. The following websites provide the basic ideas on how to dress your pet for the October 31st holiday. Some suggestions require purchase of items such as ready-made capes and accessories.
- 10 Adorable Homemade Dog Costumes for Halloween – Tal Boldo shares 10 do-it-yourself Halloween costume ideas specifically for Fido.A few of the costume ideas include the Rock Star, Superhero, Hotdog, Patriotic and Cowboy and Cowgirl doggy costumes.No photographs are included on the site.
- Homemade Cat Costume Ideas – If you are looking for a simple costume idea for your kitty this Halloween, these affordable ideas may be just the ticket. Although no pictures are included, materials and directions are available. Ideas include a Beauty Queen, Baby Kitty and Chippendale Kitty.
- Homemade Pet Halloween Costumes – eHow Contributor Gina Ragusa, shares several DIY costume ideas for pets including the Spider Dog or Cat, Red Riding Hood and Granny and Pink Fairy Princess. No photographs are included.
Please remember to keep your pet safe this Halloween. Do not use spray paint, glitter or other materials that may be hazardous to your pet’s health. Do not tie objects around your pet’s neck, use pins or cover pet’s eyes. Make sure Fido is securely leashed when trick-or-treating. Bring animals indoors during trick-or-treat time. And remember, some Halloween goodies and treats may be harmful for your pet as well.
You don’t need to spend an arm-and-a-leg this Halloween to create a unique costume. The websites listed above provide a wide variety of affordable Halloween costumes for children, babies and pets.
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