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8 Easy DIY Costumes for Kids You Can Make at Home

ByFrances ChavezJanuary 6, 2022
halloween costumes kids diy
Some of us plan our Halloween costumes a year ahead, while others wait for inspiration to strike—which might come at the last minute!
There’s nothing wrong with a last-minute, homemade costume. In fact, it shows your creativity. So this year, if you’re planning to host or attend a Halloween function and your tot is suddenly in need of a costume, don’t fret! Here are super easy costume ideas that you can totally with clothes and materials found at home.

1. Mummy

You'll need:
  • Toilet paper or white cloth
  • Scissors
  • Masking tape or safety pins
Photo from Say Yes

2. Superhero

You'll need:
  • Long-sleeve shirt
  • Shorts or pants
  • Cloth for cape
  • Art or felt paper
  • Scissors
  • Masking tape
Photo from Inch Mark
Make Your Own Superhero Accessories! Watch our DIY video here.

3. Ghost

You'll need:
  • Bed sheet or cloth (White)
  • Art paper (black)
  • Scissors
  • Masking tape
Photo from Nestle Club

4. Farmer

You'll need:
  • Polo (preferably checkered)
  • Romper (or denim jumper)
  • Sunhat
  • Handkerchief for bandana
Photo from DIY Show Off

5. Witch

You'll need:
  • Dress (black)
  • Shoes (black)
  • Witch hat
Photo from Nestle Club

6. Ballerina

You'll need:
  • Onesie (white or pink)
  • Stockings or leggings (white or pink)
  • Ribbon for pretend pointe shoes (white or pink)
Photo from Primary

7. Sunny-side Up Egg

You'll need:
  • All-white outfit (any shirt, any bottoms, any dress, as long as it's white!)
  • Art or felt paper (yellow)
  • Scissors
  • Masking tape

8. Crayon

You'll need:
  • Matching colored top and bottom
  • Paper in choice of color for hat/crayon tip
  • Tape
Photo from Mother.ly
Are you feeling the spooky season already? If you don't have the time to do some quick arts and crafts, check out any costumes you'd to get off the rack on edamama!
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