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31 DIY Kid Halloween Costume Ideas

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Halloween is my favorite! Candy and DIY costumes? What is not to love? A few years ago, I accidentally made my baby 6 costumes for Halloween. I’ve rounded up 29 cute DIY kid Halloween costume ideas to make planning for Halloween a little easier.

29 DIY Kid Halloween Costume Ideas

31 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

1. Cheeseburger

Who doesn’t love a cheeseburger?  Check out the complete cheeseburger Halloween costume tutorial on C.R.A.F.T. Whip up a DIY french fry costume and a ketchup for a family trio.

DIY Halloween costumes

2. LEGO Costume

Do you have a LEGO lover? All you need is cardboard, plastic cups, spray paint, and a hot glue gun! See the complete DIY LEGO costume tutorial at C.R.A.F.T.
 
3. A carrot a day keep the Dr. away, or is that an apple? Either way, this organic carrot costume is scrumptious! See the complete DIY carrot Halloween costume tutorial. 
Homemade halloween costumes for babies: DIY carrot costume!
 
4. McKenzie crafted her little one the cutest hot air balloon costume. Simply, cut the bottom out of a rectangular basket and add red duck tape to the top of the basket. The red bunting, red suspenders and extra large red balloon make this the cutest hot air balloon costume I’ve ever seen!
DIY Hot air balloon costume
 
5. Nothing cuter than a tiny Dwight. Except for possible a tiny Pam and Jim!
 

6. Turn a diaper box into a tractor and add a little cowboy! See the step by step cardboard box turned tractor costume at C.R.A.F.T.

 
Cardboard box Tractor Costume
 
 
 
 9. If your child loves art, inspire their inner Bob Ross with a giant curly wig and a cardboard paint palette. For all of the DIY Bob Ross costume details check out C.R.A.F.T.
DIY Baby Bob Ross costume
 

10. My mom sewed my friend and I these hippie outfits when I was in 5th grade! Still on of my favorite costumes to date.

hippie kid halloween costume

11. This might be the cutest clown I’ve ever seen! You can get the costume on Etsy.

 
12. Turn a diaper box into a choo choo train for your little train lover. Check out this post for the complete cardboard box turned train tutorial.
How to make a Polar Express train out of a cardboard box
 
 
13. What kiddo does not want to be a mermaid? Find the complete video tutorial on Petit a Petit.
DIY Mermaid costume
 
 
 
15. Glow in the dark stick people costumes serve double duty: Fun costume plus glows in the dark! Not to mention, it is so easy to make! Hop on over to C.R.A.F.T. for the complete glow in the dark stick person costume tutorial.
 
 
Glow in the dark stick figure costume
16. A cotton ball wig, a baby robe, and a tiny walker… It doesn’t get much cuter than an old lady baby costume! Best part? If you’re little one is learning to walk, she’s got a built in walker!
Old lady baby costume

 

DIY Animal costumes for kids

17. Owl costume

Who wants to be an owl for Halloween? Turn a t-shirt into this adorable owl with a step by step tutorial from Alpha Mom.
 

18. Peacock

This peacock costume is spectacular! Find the peacock costume details on Creatively Christy.
 
 

19. Bee and a bee keeper

Looking for a parent/kid costume combo? How about a bee and a bee keeper?
DIY Halloween costumes
 

23. Fish and Shark

Cut out a shark shape from cardboard and add arm straps for a DIY shark costume! Of course you’ll need a few fishy friends to trick or treat with you. More DIY shark costume details on C.R.A.F.T.

DIY Fish and shark costumes

8. Panda 

Everyone loves a panda bear! Get the easy DIY panda bear costume details on C.R.A.F.T.
DIY Panda bear baby Halloween costume

26. Koala

How cute is this tiny koala bear? Best part? This costume is no sew and made with felt and safety pins! See the DIY koala Halloween costume tutorial on C.R.A.F.T.

Koala bear baby costume {+ cute baby costumes}
 

DIY Food Costumes for kids

27. Raisin Box Costume

If you have a raisin lover on your hands, this DIY cardboard box costume is perfect!  Best part? All you need is a box, paint, red bonnet and a basket! Oringially from Bear Rabbit Bear.

DIY Raisin box costume

28. Candy Corn

Candy corn is typically a love it or hate it candy, but there is no denying that this candy corn is adorable! Hop on over to Dukes & Duchess for this candy corn costume tutorial greatness.

DIY Candy Corn Costume
 

29. Pineapple

I mean that pineapple topper hat is the best! How about a whole family of fruit? Get the complete pineapple costume tutorial at Delia Creates. DIY Kid Halloween Costume Ideas
 

30. Morton Salt Girl

My friend Taylor crafted her little girl the cutest Morton salt girl costume! Check out Taylormade Creates for the complete tutorial.
DIY Morton salt costume

21. Slurpees

Slurpees are always a good idea and how cute to be twin slurpees with your bestie? Get the DIY slurpee costume tutorial at Crap I’ve Made.
homemade kids halloween costume ideas

Video Game Costumes

32. Minecraft

This awesome Minecraft costume is from Morena’s Corner.
DIY Kid Halloween Costume Ideas
 

24. Mario and Luigi Costumes

Throw back to your childhood and whip up these adorable Mario and Luigi costumes. For the costume details check out Twin Dragonfly Designs.
 DIY Mario and Luigi Costumes
 

Book Costumes

20. Where’s Waldo

Where’s Waldo works for the whole family! I love that you can buy the red and white striped t-shirts and where them again and again. See the complete DIY Where’s Waldo costume tutorial at C.R.A.F.T.
 
Where's Waldo! Group Halloween costume ideas

25. Where the Wild Things Are

Halloween perfection! See more pictures at Nicole Hill Gerulat.

31. Pinocchio 

The truth is this tiny Pinocchio is adorable! Costume first spotted in Small Magazine.

32. Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs

How cute is Snow White and her seven dwarfs? These costumes are combination of store bought and DIY. For more details check out C.R.A.F.T.
Snow white family costume

32. iPhone Costume

Eat Sleep Make made a no sew iPhone kid costume with a white t-shirt and felt scraps. 

No sew DIY iPhone Kids costume

33. Thread and needle

This Halloween costume is sew cute! Amy turned an old lampshade into the most adorable needle and thread you’ve ever seen! See the full DIY needle and thread costume on C.R.A.F.T.
DIY needle and thread halloween costume
 
What is your favorite childhood Halloween costume? Do you typically make the kid’s costumes or buy them? I’d love to hear…
 
P.S. Adults needs costumes too, check out 44 DIY adult costumes.
 
 

Comments

  1. Lilia says

    I really need a costume I was gona be a tribute for the hunger games,but the jacket costs 50 some dollars even though it’s Worth 5-15 dollars!

  2. Angelica says

    My favorite costume was Pippi Longstocking! We dyed my hair red with a wash-out rinse, and my mom braided it over wire coat hangers, so it would stick out. Then I got freckles from an eyebrow pencil. SO much FUN!

  3. Sandy says

    I would like to know how u made the pinochio for kids and the pocahontas for adult but for a 6 year old plz

  5. Cat says

    man if we as a country dont start toughening our skins we are in for one hell of a ride. the rest of the world laughs at us because we are a bunch of “offended” and “politically correct” people. the rest of the world is not worried about being offended or offending others. sheesh people it is a fun day for all. Happiness is a choice. if you are not happy then change your choice. the costumes are adorable. if you dont like one, well here is an idea..,…dont dress your kids like that! good grief. it is a list of costumes to give ideas not a law that says you have to dress your kids like that…or that you have to have a dirty mind and go to the gutter. grow up and grow some skin people.

  7. Kristi says

    AWESOME IDEAS! Love them all – just wish my kids were little enough to dress them how *I* wanted! Still hoping to talk them into one 🙂

  8. Brittany says

    One year my mom said i was too old to go trick or treating (9 years old) but at the last minute she changed her mind, this happened alot haha anyways my brother worked in a factory so i took one of his white sanitary jumpsuits and stuffed it with pillows. I was a marshmellow, it was all great until parents thought it was funny to give their kids lighters and sticks to chase me with haha looking back it was kinda funny. And as for the bum comments maybe ppl whose children cant have the candy can ask for change and donate it to a shelter cuz it is sooooooo cute nobody would say no!

  9. Hannah says

    I am in LOVE with the clown costume and I want to make it for myself! Would that be possible? I’m 16 so sadly, I’m not a little child 🙁 Does anyone know how to make it? It’s so cute! Thanks in advance (:

  10. just a mom says

    Here a suggest for the baby bum costume. Would changing the name to HOBO instead of bum be a better name choice for the costume idea. Just a friendly suggestion.

  11. melissa says

    People always like drama…a clown is a clown. I remember my mom making me a flapper costume when I was I’ was in first grade…..way more provocative than a clown and I won the contest! It was a hit because most know halloween is about FUN and kids don’t think sexual anyhow. Lighten up and live.

  13. Kelly Yurgan says

    How did you make the candy strip costume? I want to make that for my daughter who is dressing up as Katy Perry.

  14. Jessika says

    Very Very cute ideas. I have 4 boys and my youngest is 6. I am seriously considering dressing him up as the bum. I really wouldn’t have to put much paint on his face, because no matter how hard I try to keep him clean, dirt finds him. My mom made our costumes when we were little, and I was a skunk for halloween when I was in 1st grade. I wish I could post the pic, because I was adorable. Black body suit, black leotards, skunk ears and a tail. Then she painted my face black. I remember turning around and pretending to spray the other kids. Soooo super cute and original!!

  15. Calin says

    When I was little, my parents were flat broke. But my all time favorite homemade costume was being a Bag of Jelly Belly’s. My mom got a heavy duty clear plastic trash bag, cut out a hole for my head and arms. Then my parents blew up assorted colors of water balloons (not with water, with air). They slid the plastic bag over the top of my head and pulled my head and arms through the holes. Then they stuffed the bag with the balloons and tied of the bag around my waist. I love it!

  16. R says

    i’ve seen “hobo” costumes for kids and adults sold in stores. and as for sexualizing little girls, swim suits do show more than those costumes and go to any halloween store you will see other costumes that are just as bad……… plus if you go to a bar costume party you will find pregnant nuns, Tampon Man, Big hairy guys dress as prostitutes, childrens favorite cartoons portrayed in a sexual manner, and all other kinds of tasteless costumes.

  17. atomks says

    I just turned 50 and I hope no one plans on dressing their kids up as an old lady…..I will be offended. 🙂

  18. Niki says

    these are adorable!!!!!!!! my mother used to make me and my brother’s costumes growing up!! i feel she had so much fun doing it!! soooo this year i decided to learn how to sew…and i am making my 3 year old a dinosaur costume this year!! almost done and can’t wait to carry on the tradition with my kids!!!

    • brenda says

      We used to dress our kids up with homemade costumes every year… I remember one year sending my son out as a bug strip.. he wore a black track suit.. we spray painted a box yellow put it on him and glued plastic bugs all over him… it was fun.

  19. Amber says

    The mermaid and clown costumes are wonderful! And who has never seen a hobo on Halloween. I think you posted some really great ideas and I am going to make the lego ones for my kiddos this year.