Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Lions, tigers, umm…giraffes, oh, my! This young adventurer’s outfit begins with basic khaki shorts, white tee, and sneakers (or boots). The vest and binoculars are made from a paper grocery bag and empty toilet paper tubes (get the how-tos). And what safari is complete without at least one “wild” animal?

Uh-oh: Watch out for poodles! Pull out your child’s slicker and Wellies and a few of her furry friends for a clever conceptual costume. All you need is an old umbrella and a hot glue gun to attach the toys (get the how-tos). Now just wait for the compliments to rain down.
 

An idea that’s—c’mon, we have to say it—out-of-this-world. This getup revolves around black pants and shirt (or black sweats) sprinkled with a constellation of shining star stickers. Layer on a bright sweatshirt that you’ve painted with Saturn-like bands (get the how-tos). Then add a pillow for stuffing and top it all off with as many “rings” as your little star can twirl.
 

Take the plunge with an ensemble you can assemble from your child’s summer wardrobe: board shorts, a rash guard, and water shoes (walking in flippers will definitely cut into trick-or-treat time). The protective goggles come straight from the toolbox, and the oxygen tank is made from spray-painted water bottles (get the how-tos).
 

Ah, Mommy’s little angel, in a simple costume that comes together practically on the fly. Dress your little girl all in white—a favorite dress or nightgown, tights, and comfy shoes. For her halo and wings, you’ll need pipe cleaners, cardboard, and coffee filters (get the how-tos). Finish by scattering on a few leaves from the pile she fell into when she tumbled from heaven.
 

Beat it, kid—a drum, that is. Whip up this uniform out of a shirt and pants you trim with red utility tape and spray-painted bottle caps; the hat is a paper-covered oatmeal container (get the how-tos). Switch out the drum for a curtain rod and your child is the leader of the local band (of trick-or-treaters).
 

Hands down, the hit of the Halloween party season. Start by decking out your little one in pink, head to toe. Add felt ears and a bottle cap/button nose (get the how-tos). Wrap her in her favorite blankie and you've got one little piggy way too adorable to stay home.
 

What You Need
Brown Grocery Bag
Pencil
Scissors
Kraft Mini Envelopes (in natural)
Buttons
Glue Stick

What You Need
Two Toilet Paper Rolls
Felt Pads
Twine or String
Glue

What You Need
Umbrella
Stuffed Animals
Hot Glue Gun

What You Need
Black Shirt and Pants
Star Stickers
Oversized Gold Sweatshirt
Scissors
Newspaper
Orange Acrylic Paint (water based)
Paint Brush
Fabric Glue

What You Need
One Liter Bottles (you'll need 2 of these)
Black Spray Paint
Yellow Utility Tape
Black Shoe Laces
Hot Glue Gun

What You Need
Black Cord Covers
Pacifier
Hot Glue Gun

What You Need
Gold Pipe Cleaners
Pencil
Hole Punch
Coffee Filters
White Cardboard
White Shoelaces
Tape or Glue Dots

What You Need
Bottle Caps (from water or soda bottles)
Newspaper
Gold Acrylic Paint (water based)
Paintbrush
Red Utility Tape
Hot Glue Gun

What You Need
Oatmeal Canister
Scissors
White Construction Paper
Glue Dots
Red Utility Tape
Hole Punch
White Shoelaces

What You Need
Paper
Pencil
4 Pieces of Pink Felt (we like E-Z felt, which is stiff and easier to work with)
Pink Headband
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun

What You Need
Large Bottle cap (we used a Gatorade cap)
Pink Ribbon
Pink Button
Newspaper
Pink Acrylic Paint (water based)
Paintbrush
Hot Glue