Sure, there are still six weeks or so until Halloween. But if you’re planning to make your kids’ costumes yourself, you’re probably ready to start thinking about it. Here are some ideas I’ve featured in the past:
MommySavers’ Happy (Frugal) Halloween page features a Homemade Costume Directory and Halloween how-tos for decorating, making face paint, and more. Don’t miss “Ten Costumes under $10.”
What do pot scrubbers and sponges have in common? It’s not what you think! They, along with just about everything else under the kitchen sink, become part of cute, low or no-sew Halloween costumes for your wee ones at Parents.com (like the train costume, right). My favorite is the ballerina costume. The tutu is made from waxed paper, plastic bags, and mesh onion sacks! Take a look at the online slide show. The instructions are there, too.
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my at Mom Advice has a great article on how to find Scary Deals on Halloween Costumes. Amy gives some creative ideas for sewing, making, and otherwise scaring up some diabolical disguises, as well as recipes for homemade face paint and grease paint.
Family Fun magazine is my own go-to site when I need inspiration. See their list of more than 100 “easy-to-make” costume ideas, including this princess costume (left).
I made the cutest Gnome costume for my toddler boy last year! http://jessicaturnersblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/introducing-elias-gnome.html