Halloween is around the corner and we are sure your kids must be super excited! From throwing the perfect Halloween party to planning the treats, costumes and decor, it is going to be a busy week, we tell you! The li’l ones will surely have a long list of spooky costumes they would want to try on for this year, and that needn’t mean running to the stores at the last minute!
Be it ghosts, skeletons, or evil witches- we tell you how you can make your own creative Halloween costumes. Use these simple DIY not so scary steps to make your own very scary Halloween costumes!
Jellyfish Costume
Materials
- An Old Umbrella
- Cellophane paper or broad satin ribbon or gift wrappers matching to umbrella’s colour
- Scraps of black and white paper
- Glue or Cello Tape
Method
- Cut cellophane into 1-inch broad strips and stick it to edges of the open umbrella.
- Make eyes with scraps of white and black chart paper. Stick it on an umbrella.
- Dress your child in a jumper or matching t-shirt and trousers.
Spider Costume
Materials
- 2 pairs of Big Black Socks
- Kids old clothes or clothes rags to fill socks
- Black Woollen Thread
- Black Kids Cap
- Scraps of black and white paper or Googly Eyes
Method
- Stuff the socks with kids old t-shirts or napkins or any clothes rags to make it stiff. These will be spider’s legs. Attach these on both the sides of black t-shirt or sweatshirt.
- Make two eyes with black and white paper and stick it on a cap to make spider’s eyes.
- Dress your child in black top and bottom. Tie the legs with t shirt’s sleeves with a black woollen thread as shown in the picture.
Stick figure costume
Materials
- Black duct or Cello Tape
- White Chart Paper
- Black Marker
Method
- Wear a white top and bottom and stick the tape as shown in the picture.
- Cut the white chart paper in a round shape and draw the features with a black marker as shown in the picture.
- Stick a puppet stick to hold the mask or secure both ends with an elastic band to make a face mask.
Pirate Costume
Materials
- Black Chart Paper
- Paper Glass
- Red Cello Tape
- Glue
- Scraps of white chart paper
Method
- Draw and cut two pirate hat shapes on black chart paper as shown in the picture. Cut a 2-inch broad stripe for headband as per the child’s measurement. Stick pirate hat shape on both sides of the headband. Alternatively, you can staple each side of the hat.
- Draw and cut a skeleton shape on white chart paper, make details of a skeleton with a black marker and stick on the front part of the hat.
- Now decorate the paper glass with red cello tape as shown in the picture. Cut a hook shape from black chart paper an stick it on the bottom part of the paper glass. You can make binocular with same paper glass but stick a tissue paper holder instead of a hook.
- Dress your child in a white t-shirt and black trousers. Put on the hat and hook on the hand
Dinosaur Costume
Materials
- Bright colour chart paper
- Glue
- Cello tape
- Party hats
Method
- Draw and cut triangles from bright colour chart paper and stick it on the back of the t-shirt.
- Decorate a birthday cap as shown in the picture.
- Draw and cut dinosaur mask of your Make appropriate features on the mask. Draw and cut dinosaur feet as shown in the pictures.
- Dress your child in bright colour t-shirt and trousers and put on headgear and mask.
Skeleton Costume
Materials
- White chart paper or duct tape
- Cello Tape
Method
- Draw and cut skeleton shapes from white chart paper.
- Dress your child in a black t-shirt and trousers. Stick the pieces of skeleton cutouts on the dress.
- Alternatively, you can use white duct tape and stick it as shown in the picture.
Traffic Signal Costume
Materials
- Black Garbage Bag
- Orange, yellow, black and green colour chart papers
- Cello Tape
- A Whistle
Method
- Cut out armholes and neck on the bottom part of the garbage bag.
- Cut out three circle shapes from each colour chart paper to make signal lights. Stick it on the front part of the garbage bag.
- Cut a crown shape from black chart paper and make a crown. Stick arrows on the crown as shown in the picture.
- Dress your child in a t-shirt and trousers put on the garbage bag costume on top of the t-shirt. Put on the crown and hang a whistle around the neck.
Jelly Belly Costume
Materials
- Transparent Plastic Bag
- Assorted coloured Balloons or soft Plastic Balls
- Red chart paper
- Glue
Method
- Blow the balloons and fill the bottom part of the big transparent plastic bag with all colours balloons. Use the handle of the plastic bag as armholes.
- Alternatively, take 2 huge sheets of transparent plastic. Secure two top edges with satin ribbon or stapler. Fold both sheets into half to make front and back pouches. Stick the sides of the folded part with glue or stapler.
- Fill each pouch with balloons. Make the jelly belly tag with coloured papers and stick on a plastic bag.
- Dress your child in in white top and bottom. Put the plastic bag on top of the dress.
Pumpkin Costume
Materials
- Orange Felt or Orange T-shirt
- Black chart paper
- Green chart paper
- Glue
Method
- Fold a rectangle piece of orange felt paper into half. Cut a semi-circle in the centre to make the neck.
- Draw and cut features for pumpkin face as shown in the picture. Stick it on a cape or an orange t-shirt.
- Cut some triangles from green chart paper to stick around the neck.
- Draw and cut a circle from green chart paper and secure two sides with an elastic band to make a pumpkin hat
- Dress your child in any same colour top and bottom. Put the pumpkin cape through the neck and put on the hat.
Unicorn Costume
Materials
- White chart paper
- Hairband
- Golden Glitter
- Rainbow Colour Net or Gift Wrapping Net
Method
- Draw and cut wings as shown in the picture. Decorate the wings with some glitter. Attach these on back of a white t-shirt.
- Cut five to six pieces of net approximately 15 inches length and make a bunch buy tying it all at one end it. Attach this bunch below the wings.
- Now cut some chart paper to make a long cone. Decorate the cone with gold glitter and stick it on the hairband. If you have some plastic or fabric flowers or bows stick it beside the cone on the hairband.
- Dress your child in a white t-shirt and trousers and put on the hairband.
Frida Kahlo:
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Materials:
- Flower headbands or artificial flowers
- Colourful shawl or scarf
- White blouse
- Long, brightly coloured skirt
- Face paint or eyebrow pencil
- Statement jewellery (large earrings or necklaces)
Method:
- Dress your child in a white blouse and a long colourful skirt. Wrap a bright shawl or scarf around the shoulders.
- Use an eyebrow pencil or face paint to create Frida’s iconic unibrow.
- Place a flower headband on top of their hair or create one by attaching artificial flowers to a plain headband.
- Add statement jewellery like large earrings or necklaces to complete the look.
Mad Hatter from Alice In Wonderland
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Materials:
- Large, top hat
- Colourful scarf or necktie
- Bright, mismatched clothes (jacket, vest, trousers)
- Face paint (optional for whimsical makeup)
- Cardboard or chart paper for hat decorations
Method:
- Dress your child in bright, mismatched clothes like a colourful jacket, vest, and trousers. The more whimsical, the better.
- Wrap a bright scarf or necktie around their neck.
- Take a large top hat and decorate it with ribbons, fabric scraps, and a “10/6” card cut from chart paper, just like the Mad Hatter.
- Add a little face paint to make them look quirky and whimsical if desired.
Popcorn Costume:
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Materials:
- Large white t-shirt or dress
- Yellow sponge or felt for popcorn
- Red and white striped fabric or chart paper
- Hot glue
- Headband
Method:
- Dress your child in a large white t-shirt or dress.
- Glue small pieces of yellow sponge or felt all over the top to resemble popped popcorn.
- Cut red and white stripes from fabric or chart paper and attach them around the lower half of the outfit to mimic a popcorn box.
- Add a few pieces of sponge popcorn to a headband for the final touch.
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LEGO:
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Materials:
- Large cardboard box
- Plastic cups (8-10 per side)
- Paint (colour of choice)
- Glue or tape
- Matching trousers and shirt
Method:
- Cut the cardboard box to fit your child, creating holes for the head and arms.
- Glue plastic cups in a grid pattern onto the front of the box to resemble Lego studs.
- Paint the entire box (including the cups) in a solid Lego colour, like red or blue.
- Dress your child in matching trousers and a shirt to complete the look.
Greg Heffley
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Materials:
- White t-shirt
- Black shorts
- Black and white backpack
- White cardboard cutout of Greg’s cartoon head (optional)
- Black marker or face paint
Method:
- Dress your child in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts.
- Add a black and white backpack for the classic Greg look.
- Draw a simple cartoon face like Greg’s on a piece of white cardboard and attach it as a mask, or use black marker to outline exaggerated features on your child’s face.
- Keep the costume simple and relatable like the cartoon character.
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Super Mario Bros:
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Materials for Mario:
- Red T-shirt
- Blue overalls
- Red hat
- White felt for the “M”
- Fake moustache or face paint
Materials for Luigi:
- Green T-shirt
- Blue overalls
- Green hat
- White felt for the “L”
- Fake moustache or face paint
Method:
- Dress your child in the corresponding shirt and overalls (red for Mario, green for Luigi).
- Cut out the letter “M” for Mario and “L” for Luigi from white felt and glue it to the hats.
- Add a fake moustache or draw one on with face paint.
- Add gloves if available for the final touch.
The Simpsons:
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Materials for Homer Simpson:
- White collared shirt
- Blue trousers
- Yellow face paint
- Bald cap
- Paper doughnut prop (optional)
Materials for Bart Simpson:
- Red t-shirt
- Blue shorts
- Yellow face paint
- Spiky hair wig (or create one with paper)
Method:
- Dress your child as the characters (Homer with the white shirt and blue trousers, Bart with the red shirt and blue shorts).
- Use yellow face paint to cover their face, arms, and legs to match the Simpson skin colour.
- For Bart, add a spiky hair wig or create one using stiff yellow chart paper cut into spikes and glued to a headband.
- For Homer, use a bald cap and add a fake doughnut as a prop if desired.
Wind Up Doll:
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Materials:
- Cardboard or chart paper for wind-up key
- Silver or gold paint
- Elastic string or belt
- Doll-like dress or skirt
- White tights
- Face paint for rosy cheeks and big doll-like eyes
Method:
- Dress your child in a doll-like dress with white tights.
- Cut out a large wind-up key shape from cardboard and paint it silver or gold.
- Attach the wind-up key to the back of your child’s dress using a belt or elastic string.
- Use face paint to create rosy cheeks and exaggerated, big doll-like eyes with long lashes.
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
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Materials for Toothbrush:
- Cardboard for the brush handle
- White sponge or cotton for bristles
- Paint (any colour for the handle)
- String to tie it around the body
Materials for Toothpaste:
- White fabric or white dress
- Blue and red felt for the toothpaste stripes
- Chart paper for the toothpaste cap
Method for Toothbrush:
- Cut out a large rectangular toothbrush handle from cardboard, paint it your desired colour.
- Glue pieces of sponge or cotton to the top to create bristles.
- Attach string to both ends of the cardboard handle and tie it around your child’s back like a backpack.
Method for Toothpaste:
- Dress your child in a white outfit.
- Cut blue and red felt into wavy stripes and glue them down the front of the outfit to represent toothpaste.
- Create a toothpaste cap from rolled-up chart paper and wear it like a hat.
Cat In The Hat:
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Materials:
- Black long-sleeve shirt
- Black trousers
- Red ribbon
- White felt or fabric
- Tall red and white striped hat
- Black face paint for whiskers
Method:
- Dress your child in a black shirt and black trousers.
- Cut a large white oval from felt or fabric and glue or sew it onto the front of the shirt.
- Create a red bowtie with ribbon and tie it around their neck.
- Use face paint to draw black whiskers and a small cat nose.
- Add the signature tall, red and white striped hat (you can either purchase or DIY with chart paper and markers).
Characters From Bridgerton:
Materials:
- Formal dress for girls
- Tailcoat or suit jacket for boys
- Lace gloves or shawls
- Statement jewellery
- Hair accessories like ribbons or tiaras
Method:
- Dress your child in formal, Regency-era-inspired clothing. Girls can wear a fancy, flowy dress, and boys can wear a suit or tailcoat.
- Accessorise with lace gloves, shawls, or capes for girls and a waistcoat for boys.
- Add statement jewellery and hair accessories like tiaras or ribbons for girls to create a Bridgerton-esque look.
Moana:
Materials:
- Brown or tan skirt
- Red crop top
- Shell necklace or floral accessories
- Brown or red sash
- Green felt or fabric for a leaf belt
Method:
- Dress your child in a brown or tan skirt and red crop top.
- Cut out leaf shapes from green felt or fabric and attach them around the waist to resemble Moana’s grass skirt.
- Add shell necklaces or flower hair accessories.
- Tie a brown or red sash around the waist to complete the look.
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