How Do You Make Cheap Halloween Costumes For Kids?

Use items you already have to create cheap Halloween costumes for kids. You can not only save money by making a home-grown costume, but you'll also enjoy spending time with your child doing a fun project together that displays your creativity. Decorate cardboard boxes. Boxes can be used for a variety of costumes. Some popular ideas are robot, television set, computer monitor, vehicles, wrapped gifts and Lego costumes. Paint the box the appropriate color associated with the thing or theme. Use paint, stickers, aluminum foil, aluminum pans, cans, margarine tubs, cups and bottle caps for embellishments. Cut a hole in the top of a black garbage bag, stuff the bag with newspapers, and tie at the bottom. Use crepe paper to make bumblebee stripes or red circles cut from construction paper to make a ladybug. Add antennae for butterflies and bugs. Purchase a bag of balloons. Purple or green balloons can be used to make a bunch of grapes. Multicolored balloons can be a bag of jellybeans. Blow ...  more