27/10/2020
Easy homemade Halloween costumes for kids
Kids love Halloween. It’s a great chance for them to get creepy and ghoulish, with the promise of some tasty treats!
Things may be a bit different this year, but we can still make Halloween a big event by going all out on dressing for the occasion and making it a day to remember in the comfort of our own home.
If the thought of making costumes sends shivers down your spine, fear not, we’ve got you covered with these easy D.I.Y. Halloween costumes:
Homemade witches cat Halloween costume
This is a super easy option and great if you’re running up to the wire! The black cat costume is also great for environmentally conscious parents.
All you need is some egg cartons, paint, pipe cleaners and a few common household items.
Find out how to make it here.
Homemade bat skeleton Halloween costume
Another spooky animal, this is a super easy option that all kids will love.
All you need is some black clothes, some black material, white fabric paint and facepaints (and a bit of an artistic flair would help!)
Find out more here.
Homemade ghost poncho Halloween costume
Much more professional than the ‘holes cut out of a sheet’ option (which is frankly fully acceptable too!).
If you want to up the ante for the spooky ghost, all you’ll need is some white fleece, black felt and fabric glue.
Find out how to achieve this here.
Homemade Minecraft Halloween costume
OK, so not the most traditional Halloween costume, this one will appeal to the kids!
There are loads of different ways to create these at home, but we’ve found the easiest version for you!
Pretty much all you’ll need is cardboard, glue and paint. Take a look at this guide to help you.
Simple homemade skeleton costume
This one is simplicity itself! Perfect for when you're down to the wire and need a quick last minute solution.
All you’ll need is a black hoodie and facepaints! Find out more here.
Need more ideas? Take a look at these Halloween costume ideas for kids or our step by step guide for easy homemade Halloween costumes.
We hope these ideas have inspired you and Halloween isn’t feeling so scary now!