Dress ‘em Up

Sometimes the devil is in the details. Halloween costumes are a case in point.

If foregoing the store-bought costume route seemed like a great idea a month ago, now is no time to panic. We’ve got you covered with some do-it-yourself ideas that you might even call frightfully easy.

Black Eyed Pea
Don’t worry about being so 2008 with this costume idea. You’ll get a lot of boom boom pow when you turn your junior rock stars into a black-eyed pea with just a green shirt, green balloons and some black face paint. I gotta feeling that you just can’t get enough of this costume.

Frizz-bee
It’s a clever one bee-cause it’s not what you think. But that’s what makes it funny. Adding a bit of frizz to that adorable DIY bee costume makes this a great and easy-to-make choice.

Head on a Platter
It’s creepy but it’s awesome. Seeing your child’s head as the centrepiece on a table is a bit scary, but they will love being the centre of attention. With a little cardboard, face paint and glue you can make the perfect creepy table with this costume.

Stegosaurus
Adorable for the onesie-wearing crew, this DIY Halloween costume is handy because the really cute part can be added or removed easily, so it doesn’t hinder a toddler’s crawl and play. With just a one-piece outfit and some sponges, you’ll have a prehistoric beast in your midst in no time.

Candy Floss
This is a very sweet idea (and a welcome departure from the ghoulish costumes) that allows you to focus on the other theme of this big day—sugar intake. Some leftover Halloween spider webbing, and pink tempera paint in a spray bottle makes this Halloween costume simple and fun for older kids to help make.

Smartie Pants
Think outside of the box when it comes to your DIY costumes. Kids will love being the smartest kid in the ‘hood adorned with one of their favourite candies and parents will appreciate the wit.

The list isn’t extensive or expensive. But that’s the way it should be.

Check out our Easy DIY Halloween Costume Gallery to find out how to put it all together.