Cute Homemade Halloween Costumes for Young Kids

Have you been debating on whether to make some homemade Halloween costumes for young kids this year? Truly, it seems almost sinful to pay the prices that are asked for kid's costumes in the various stores, don't you think? $25 for a flimsy costume that is sure to get ripped or stained... for one night's wearing.

Unless your child has their heart set on being some famous super hero (complete with latex enhanced muscles) or wants to wear a really elaborate-style costume, it's much more economical to put together some homemade Halloween costumes using your child's own clothing and a few easily purchased craft supplies. In fact, here are a few great ideas that you can quickly whip up that are sure to be a hit with the younger crowd.

Butterfly Halloween Costume

Transform your little girl into a fluttering rainbow butterfly!

This is a very simple costume to put together. All you'll need is a black jogging suit, some colorful fairy or butterfly wings and a headband with antenna's attached.

You can order some beautiful wings online and they are pretty cheap too! Have a look at some of the wings I've found that would be perfect for any butterfly costume.

Homemade Halloween Costumes: Be a Lego Block!

Here's a totally unique and fun idea that children can relate to - Lego blocks! This is a great idea if you have more than one child. They can go as different colored "interlocking" Lego pieces. Here's what you'll need to put this costume idea together:

Paint the box on all sides. Cut out the arm holes and a larger hole for the head.

Glue or secure 4 bowls on the front so that bottom of the bowls face out and the open rim is glued to the box.

On the back, reverse this so the bottom of the bowl is secured to the box and the open bowl faces out.

Have your child dressed in a sweat suit that closely matches the color of your homemade Lego piece.

Pull the box over the head, insert arms into the arm holes... and voila! A human lego block!

Computerized Robot Costume Idea

The Lego block design can easily be changed into a robot. Just cover the box with tin foil or paint with silver spray paint.

Gather up some old wooden knobs, nuts, bolts, plastic mesh, and whatever items a "computerized" robot would have. Glue them here and there over the box.

Cover a large plastic funnel with foil paper for a hat and dress your child in all black or all grey clothing.

Are you ready to make some homemade Halloween costumes for young kids?

As you can see, it's not only more cost effective to make homemade Halloween costumes for your children, it's also more practical. Once the holiday is over you can use the sweat suits for everyday use.

Making homemade costumes is not all that difficult to do once you know how. With a bit of imagination and some household items you've got plenty of ways to be creative with your children's Halloween costumes this year.

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