It's never too early to start thinking about Halloween costumes, especially if you want them to be epic! Waiting until the last minute always bites me in the you-know-what, so this year, I'm getting creative early! Check out these adorably creative DIY costumes for kids! For more pictures and the full DIY instructions, visit my blog at Make It & Love It (search for kids' costumes).
Dorothy & Toto
This classic character never gets old. Dorothy is an adorable and appropriate costume for all ages. If you're handy with a sewing machine, you can easily make this dress yourself. Add a full pettiskirt, some sparkling red shoes and you're there! Oh, and don't forget Toto in a little basket!
The Tangled Crew
Have you got a crew that could totally take on Tangled? If you don't want to make your Rapunzel costume, there are plenty available here, (don't forget the wig!)
50's Soda Shop Girl
What a fun costume for girls! Make your own poodle skirt, or snag one in nearly every color here. Add a preppy cardigan, headband, and a saddle shoes for a complete look.
Lumber Jack
Oh my goodness...this little guy is rugged-cute! Get this lumber jack look with some suspenders, a DIY fringe fabric beard, and a make-shift axe. Bring the story Little Red Riding Hood to life with the two costumes below!
Little Red Riding Hood
Another classic that will always be a hit--Little Red Riding Hood is a great DIY costume to get going on now. Make a red cape, or grab one here and really commit to this costume with the picnic basket and all.
Granny
This little granny is too cute for words! Grab some reading glasses from the dollar store, a white-haired wig, and a pint-sized apron.
Bert from Mary Poppins
Your little guy will be dancing around as Bert from the classic movie Mary Poppins. Find a small walking cane, a straw hat, and a small pin-striped suit.
Mary Poppins
That magical, endearing nanny is the perfect persona to tackle this Halloween. Use a fluffy pettiskirt for the "Jolly Holiday" dress, or find plenty of options here.
Bucket of Popcorn
This creative costume has me hungry and astounded at the same time--the huge popped kernels look so real! To DIY this costume, sew strips of red and white felt together and use some pex pipe tubing or a small hula hoop to create shape in the top. What is the popcorn, you ask? Insulation foam! Just squirt it onto plastic wrap in the shape of an "x" with a blob on top, then let it dry! Popcorn anyone?
Tin Man
This impressive costume is all about the silver spray paint. The hat is an automotive funnel, the costume made from vinyl fabric, vent tubing for the arms and knees, and inexpensive shoes spray painted silver.
Bubble Gum Machine
This is one of those costumes that creative people come up with and the rest of us imitate. I love this DIY bubble gum machine! Sew a circle skirt using red felt and 1/4 inch pex pipe tubing for the shape on the bottom. Styrofoam balls spray painted various colors make the gum balls and a styrofoam floral dome makes the hat. Cute!
You can find the full sewing and DIY instructions at Make It & Love It; but if you're not the best with a sewing machine, check out all of these costumes that are ready to buy, plus some costume essentials in my collection " Creative Costumes."
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