Halloween is almost here! If you haven't even thought about your costume yet… I've got your back!
Here's a quick round-up of all of my favorite DIY Halloween costumes on the interwebz.
The best part? Many of these can be thrown together with things around your house. So don't feel the need to go pop $40 on an Elsa costume… Get a little crafty and make your own. Most of these are super simple and don't require serious crafting abilities (I have none- my husband sews better than I do).
Once Halloween is over this year, try to think ahead. We picked up our kids costumes for about 90% off in the post-Halloween sales last year. Keep in mind, older kids may be really opinionated about what they want to be, but at 1 year and 3 years, my little ones care more about the candy than their costume.
I'd love to be the mom someday that makes amazing costumes for her kids from scratch, but for now I'm thrilled to be the mom that makes sure her kids have costumes and an awesome Halloween. Small wins. 🙂
You can click on the photos or the title of the costume below the photo. All of the links will open in a new window so you don't have to play the “go back” game. You're welcome!
CHEAP DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS
DIY Bee Costume from Mission to Save
DIY Buzz Lightyear Costume by Mission to Save
DIY Star Wars Jedi Princess Costume from Mission to Save.
DIY Dr. Suess and The Cat in the Hat with Thing 1 and Thing 2 Costume by Mission to Save.
DIY Riddler Costume by Mission to Save.
Super simple costumes to make from stuff around the house by The Frugal Navy Wife.
MailCarrier and Letter Halloween Costume by Moms Messy Miracles
Family Knights and Princesses Halloween Costumes by Barefeet on the Dashboard.
DIY Football Theme Halloween Costumes by Barefeet on the Dashboard
Princess Anna Costumes by What's Up Fagans?
Princess Elsa Costumes by What's Up Fagan's?
Cheap and Easy Costumes from the Dollar Tree by Krystal's Kitsch
DIY Elmo Costume by Do Try This at Home
Simple Greek Goddess Costume by Uncommon Designs Online
Super Simple DIY Winter Soldier Costume (perfect for Dad!) by Making of a Mom
DIY Construction Worker by Making of a Mom
So… What are your kids going to be for Halloween?
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We are from Europe and haven’t celebrated Halloween before (it is not that popular over there). However, now my 5-year-old is having his first Halloween here, in the US, and we are still looking for a custom for him. You definitely have some awesome ideas here 🙂
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Happy to help Reelika! That has to be a weird experience coming from overseas. It seems totally normal for me to dress up and demand candy from our neighbors but I can see where someone not growing up with that would be like… “Ummm, why?”
What a great list! I love DIY costumes, it’s a tradition for us. And thanks for including several of my ideas in your roundup.
Happily! You had SO MANY amazing costumes! (and pretty adorable kids too!)
This is a great list! I love how the dad is dressing up as a soldier, too. The carrier & letter is adorable!