How to Make Quick, Easy Halloween Costumes

Quick, easy Halloween costumes can be made in a snap from materials you likely have on hand, could easily borrow or buy cheaply from a thrift store. Use your imagination and a few tricks and you'll have a cool costume that was super cheap ... even at the last minute.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Quick, Easy Halloween Costumes

1. 

   Use face paint to turn yourself or your child into anything your imagination dictates--a wild animal, a friendly kitten, a clown. Use clothes and fabric you have on hand to round out the accompanying costume. Hats are great for Halloween costumes so put one on... a la cat in the hat.

2. 

   Use a toy crown or dress up items to make a simple Halloween costume. Envision a king, queen, prince or princess ... good or evil, you decide. Dark clothes and makeup will make the character more spooky than light colors and a pretty, cheerful smile.

3. 

   Use leftover mardi gras masks or costume pieces to form a fun Halloween costume that's quick and easy. A bird mask, mardi gras beads and a funky hat will keep people guessing as to what, exactly, you are.

4. 

   Use Groucho glasses, funky clothes and yes, you guessed it, a dark hat to be an undercover disguise.

[CRAFTYMOMMA]

on 9/30/2008 GREAT IDEAS ESPECIALLY 4 A FAMILY ON A BUDGET! 5 STARS

[Greatfunmoms]

on 9/3/2008 Good idea! However I may like the real head to toe halloween custome better.