Easiest Ever Last Minute Costumes

We are seriously talking last minute here. These ideas take mere minutes to put together, but they will work surprisingly well. In fact, after pulling these ideas off, you may begin to wonder why you ever fussed so much in the past. Check it out: Pirate This is one of the easiest costumes, but it’s still cool. Since it’s nearly always popular, you should have no problem finding what you need. Basically, if you have one element, you’re good to go. Yes, an eye patch, which you should be able to find at nearly any dollar store or discount center. … Continue reading →

Last Minute Costumes

Here are some quick and cute last minute costume ideas. For tiny tots, you can make a variety of costumes from footed pajama sleepers in solid colors, and for bigger kids, sweats or other shirts and pants (or tights with a long shirt) in the same color will work. Check out some of these: Pajama Sleeper Costumes Dress your baby or little one in a snugly pajama sleeper in the appropriate color for the costume you want (if it’s really cold out, add another layer of clothing beneath it). For a puppy, choose white or brown or similar colors if … Continue reading →

More Costumes Ideas and Some Resources

If you haven’t figured out a Halloween or Harvest Day Costume yet, you only have a couple weeks left! Maybe some of these ideas or resources will help. The following can be made with sweat suits and fiberfill or tulle. They are affordable, simple, and cute. Cotton Candy Costume Dress your child in white sweatpants and a white hooded sweatshirt, hood up (paint face to match if desired). Pull, pinch, and fluff fiberfill to create globs of cotton candy. Mix quick dry, water-based craft paint with water and add to a spray bottle. Spray fiberfill lightly to give it color. … Continue reading →

Snowman Costume (or Snow-woman)

Grab some white sweatpants and a white hooded sweatshirt, extra baggy. Take in at the waste if necessary, but they should be pretty baggy everywhere else. Stuff the pants legs, the shirt sleeves, and the “belly” of the shirt with fiber fill. If you’d rather use other materials, have your child wear other clothes beneath the sweats to protect skin. Then, crumble up newspaper, tissue paper, etc., and stuff them inside. Your snowman will of course need a hat. Choose any style you like. If you have any New Year’s party favors still hanging around, you might be able to … Continue reading →

Crazy Costume: Basket of Clothes

This idea is cute, easy, and affordable. Pick up a cheap laundry basket at any dollar store. If the cheap ones seem a little flimsy, that’s okay in this case, because you want to be able to move and you’ll need to cut out most of the bottom and cut out arm holes. Put some clothes in the basket. You can use rags or old clothes and attach them to the inner sides of the basket with a little glue to keep them from falling out the bottom. Lay some flat, bunch some up, whatever you like. Leave a couple … Continue reading →

Harvest Party Scarecrow Costume

What better way to get a little more use out of an old pair of jeans that has seen better days, than to make it into a scarecrow costume? The more rips and tears and worse for wear, the better! Sew on or iron on a few patches just for details, and then add some straw or raffia peeking out from the bottom of the pants legs. Tie off the bottom of the pants (loosely) with some old rope or a piece of clothesline rope or twine. You may also be able to find some old bib overalls at a … Continue reading →

Cute Halloween Costumes

Boxes are great for making costumes, and here are three simple ideas you can make from ordinary boxes, a little paint, and some creativity. Check out these super simple, but cute as a button ideas for pairs of trick-or-treaters or partygoers: Pair of Dice This idea would be perfect for tiny twins. Paint two appropriately sized boxes to look like a pair of dice. Cut out holes for arms and head, and cut out the bottom for easy movement. For extra special dice, cover the boxes in faux fur or fleece to make “fuzzy dice” and cut dots from felt … Continue reading →

Costumes: Little Red Riding Hood

This is one of the simplest costume ideas you will find. There are two options to choose from, depending on what the weather is like for Halloween this year. Standard Little Red Riding Hood Put a red dress, red top and skirt, or red shirt and pants on your little girl. You will also need about one yard of red fabric and some red ribbon. Cut a strip about 12” wide from the short side of the fabric. Fold it so it makes a square and cut off any excess. Holding the fold at the top, sew or glue (with … Continue reading →

Make Your own Beads from Paper or Fabric

Talk about a great way to recycle! This is also a great way to keep kids entertained without having to run out and buy beads or other supplies. It’s also a great way to make sure your children have lots of accessories when they play dress up. Help kids make their own beads from colorful magazine pages, wrapping paper, or fabric scraps. How to Make Paper or Fabric Beads All you have to do is cut down thin strips of paper or fabric about 6” long and roll them up (over a straw). Add a dab of glue to the … Continue reading →

Dress up Your Flip Flops

Now is a good time to pick up flip-flops in lots of fun colors. They have begun to go on sale (and will be even cheaper as the end of the season nears). Grab some for now and pick up some a bit larger for next year. Then, have fun decorating them and adding your own personal touch to each pair. Pick up yarn in lots of fun colors to go with the colors of your flip-flops. Choose smooth, textured, fluffy, or furry yarn, in solid or corrugated colors. Grab some narrow, flat lace, ribbon, and fun fabric too. Start … Continue reading →