Last Minute Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas

Need a Halloween costume fast? On a budget? Here are a few spooky ideas for fabulous Halloween costumes that you can make at home.

1. Scarecrow
This old favorite is surprisingly simple! Grab an old pair of denim overalls and a flannel shirt. Use clear tape (packing tape is durable!) and attach raffia to the cuffs of the shirt and the hems of the pants. Find an old straw hat, eyeliner for freckles, and blush for cheeks and you are set to go!

2. Grapes Fit for a King
Dig in your drawers for a purple or green sweat suit. If you cant find one, they are relatively cheap at discount stores. Purchase balloons in the same color and inflate. Attach the balloons to the sweats using safety pins. A little face paint is a great touch!

3. Dalmatian
Purchase or find a white hooded sweat suit. You will also need black felt. Cut the black felt into circles and glue strategically onto the sweat suit. Many art stores carry fusible felt that can simply be ironed on. Use black face paint for a black nose, whiskers, and a few spots.

4. Skeleton
This is very similar to the Dalmatian idea. Purchase a black hooded sweat suit and white felt. Cut out bone shapes and attach to the sweat suit. Black and white face paint is another nice touch.

5. Pair of Dice
This is a wonderful idea for couples. Find two relatively large cardboard boxes. Cut the top and bottom out of the box as well as holes for the arms. Cover the boxes with paper the color of your choice. Use black paper or felt to make the dots. You can’t roll a bad pair with this idea! If you want to be a wrapped gift, follow the same steps, but wrap the box in wrapping paper and ribbon. Make a bow to use as a topper on your head. For females, attach to a headband or use bobby pins. For a male, bows can be easily attached to baseball caps.

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