Making Halloween Costumes for Kids at a Low Price
Local stores are sure to offer to sell or rent Halloween costumes as the holiday approaches. Another option that will get kids involved in the fun, make them express their own creativity, and save you money at the same time is making the children’s costumes at home.
Consider some ideas for homemade Halloween costumes that won’t cost much at all.
The traditional Halloween costume themes are creatures from the underworld. Every Halloween sees thousands of children dressed like a Ghost, draped in an old white sheet with cutouts for arms and eyes, and don’t forget to cut out that all-important mouth to give access for those candies.
This simple and quick outfit lends itself to some imaginative work with fabric paint, marker pens or lipstick to add facial features, and it’s easy to accessorize with a treat bag made out of some trimmings or an old pillow case.
Ghosts are traditionally white, but there is no rule that states they can’t be of some other color as well. Remember that incorporating some black and orange will certainly keep the Halloween theme going. You could add some colorful dots, patches of material, a cape, and other details to make the simple ghost costume a bit more interesting and unique.
Using old colored sheets that are just lying around the house to make a ghost costume can be fun and easy, but remember that not just any old color will do. You want your ghost to stay scary, since that’s the whole idea of Halloween. A pastel sheet will not make your child terrifying to anyone. A well chosen color, though, could make your child’s costume stand out while maintaining an eerie Halloween feel.
Witch costumes are another easy and fun option. With a black fabric circle with head and arm holes you’re already nearly finished. Remember that a witch costume relies heavily on creepy details, especially a good pointed hat. A good witch’s hat can be made from a black cardboard cone and some glue. You can also choose to buy one in a local shop.
You may need to buy one of those witch face masks with a large, hooked and warty nose, or try making one with paper mache, paint and elastic. A broom made with a stick and a bundle of brushwood wired on at one end is a task to be assigned to the man of the house. Don’t forget the vital treat bag.
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