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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Halloween Crafts > Make Halloween Costumes Arts & Crafts for Kids
It's that time of year again, Halloween and Halloween costumes! Home made costumes can be easier on your pocket and you don't have to worry about someone else being in the same exact costume. You can make anything at home these days. The most popular ones are Angels, Costume Wings, Astronaut, Fairy, Elf, Knight, Joker, Indian, Mermaids, Animals, Prince or Princess, Superhero, Tinker bell, Pirate, Zombie, Witch, and I can go on and on :)
All the costumes I mentioned above can be made at home with inexpensive materials. You just need an active imagination and this website to help put it together!
How to Make Astronaut Costumes
How to Make Indian Costumes (Native Americans)
How to Make Joker Costumes (Batman The Dark Knight)
How to Make Mouse / Mice Costumes
How to Make Star Wars Jedi Costumes
How to Make Star Wars Stormtrooper Costumes
How to Make Superhero Costumes
How to Make Tinkerbell Costumes
How to Make Transformers Costumes
Any boy or girl can become a mechanical robot with the aid of two packing cases and a little work. There is only one precaution, do your "terrorizing" in a safe place. Do not attempt to walk off the sidewalk or cross a street while wearing your robot costume. You will need a large cardboard carton to fit from your
shoulders to below your waist line, as well as a small cardboard carton to fit over your head, and
over-sized workman's gloves. Remove the lids or covers of both cartons and throw them away as you will not need them. Start with the larger of the two cartons. Cut a hole in the top large enough to get your head through. Cut 2 arm holes in the sides of the carton near the top for your arms. Now take the smaller carton. Cut out a slot, about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide, in the front of the carton at your eye level. Decorate the costume with outer space designs, in paints or crayons. To put on the robot costume, hold the body carton high over your head, and slip your head and arms through the proper holes. The body carton should rest comfortably on your shoulders. Slip the smaller carton over your head. Your eyes should be able to focus through the slot. Pull a pair of workman's gloves over your hands and you are ready to terrorize your friends.
To make a costume beard, just cut out a triangle-ish piece of cardboard. Then figure out where your mouth will be and cut out a hole for your mouth. On both top corners cut a hole and string one piece of elastic, string, or yarn around each holes and knot. So there are 2 different strings that will be tied in the back. Now glue string, yarn, or cut paper strips to the entire piece of cardboard (one side). Now let it dry. Then put it on your face and then pull the string above your ears and tie in the back of your head.
If you want some crazy hair to go with your silly disguise beard then you can maek your very own hairy wigs. Just get a swimming cap....you can pick one up at the dollar store. Then slue on string, yarn, or strips of cut paper. Let it dry and then stick it on your head. It is as easy as that.
Make a Newspaper Mexican Coat or Joseph's Coat of Many Colors - Learn how to turn a normal newspaper into a great multi-colored vest coat.
Making Native American Headdress - Here is a headband full of feathers, just like native americans used to wear.
Making Sailor Moon Wands - This is a great addition to a costume that needs a wand, such as with a fairy costume or a magician or sorcerer.
Make Devil Horns Headband - Make these devil horns for your devil costume.
Make Costume Claws with Gloves - Use an old pair of your gloves to make costume claws.
Personal Microphone on Your Back - This might come in handy for a Halloween costume because you can mae creepy noise that out of the back of your costume.
Clever and Crafty Last Minute Costume Ideas - Need a last minute Halloween costume? Here are some great lat minute ideas for you.
Make a Cat Mask Out of Leather - Learn how to make this cat mask from leather with the following step by step crafts activity.
Bucket
of Popcorn Ideas for Kids - - This is an easy Halloween costume which kids can make at home.
Chinese
Lion Dance Costume for Chinese New Year - - The kids
will have great fun making this super Chinese Lion Dance costume -
and wearing it in their own Chinese New Year parade!
Dalmatian Costume - Fun and inexpensive Dalmatian costume for Halloween.
Firefighter
Hat : Fire Fighters Crafts for Children - - Check with your local fire department to see if they have sticker
badges that could be used for a more realistic-looking badge.
Girl Boxer - Dress up as a girl boxer for Halloween.
Halloween
Toddler Costume - Here
are a few ideas for toddler Halloween costumes to get you started.
Hot Dog - Dress up as a hot dog for Halloween.
How to Make a Bedsheet Toga - In a few minutes you can turn a bed sheet into a Greek or Romanesque toga that will have you ready for a costume party, kid's play or fraternity/sorority event. This simple and easy wrapping style requires only simple household items, and is the perfect last-minute solution to any dress-up needs.
Mad Scientist Costume - Easy trick or treating costume.
Monkey Costume - Easy costume for Halloween.
Piglet
Costume - - Here's a little something different for the girls who never forget
to bring along their tunes with them.
Pilgrim
Costume : Crafts with Pilgrims - - Pilgrim costumes can add a touch of authenticity and celebration
to Thanksgiving activities. Because they are worn in a variety
of seasonal activities, from school plays to holiday feasts, creating
your own pilgrim costume can prove more economical than purchasing
one, especially with children who quickly outgrow their
clothing. A pilgrim costume can even be reused for Halloween for
a quick and recognizable costume idea. With a few modifications to
existing clothing using craft supplies, pilgrim costumes can be
created without a heavy time investment.
Raggedy
Ann Costume - Easy
and fun way to dress up for Halloween.
Rock Star Costume - Easy rock star Halloween costume.
Safety Hat Craft for Kids - Perfect for a construction worker's costume at Halloween, a craft to accompany a safety unit, or just a good excuse to do some papier mache and painting, this safety hat is convincing and fun to wear. You will need a bit of patience and plenty of drying time! Hat base shape made with balloon.
Turkey
Costume - - Entertain the Thanksgiving crowd at your house by turning into a
giant turkey with this turkey costume.
Various Costumes - You can easily make a costume for your child for Halloween.
Various Homemade Costumes - More costumes for kids on Halloween.
Witch
Costume Crafts Idea for Kids Witch's are getting more
colorful and trendy every year! Got to town with your homemade
witch's costume and your child will not only look gorgeous but enjoy
her costume too!