Halloween doesn't have to be an extra expensive time of the year.
In fact, you can make most of your Halloween costumes from scratch with just a few arts and crafts supplies. Depending on what you want to be, in most cases you can do it yourself pretty easily
without breaking the bank.
Cardboard boxes are surprisingly versatile, and can be a great last minute
costume. You can be just about any food item that comes in a box, or you can be a robot with a cardboard box. Simply cover
the box with paper and decorate accordingly.
Craft items like glue, colored construction paper, and glitter can be real
lifesavers when it comes to making your own Halloween costume. You can easily apply glitter to most things to give it a whole
new look and dimension, and construction paper can be cut into any shape and glued to almost anything to create interesting
accents or accessories.
Of course the main part of your costume does not have to cost you a pretty
penny either. Go to your local thrift store and see what they have to offer in the way of costume ideas. Most will sell used
uniforms, which makes an instant and inexpensive costume.
Clowns are easy to do for Halloween, and you can make this yourself. Simply
find some colorful and very baggy clothing, decorate it with glitter glue and pom poms, and buy a colorful curly wig. Then
paint your face with Halloween makeup in the traditional clown style and you're on your way.
Another easy costume you can make yourself is a nerd. Simply slick your hair
back, find a white dress shirt and fill the top pocket with pens, and wear some polyester pants pulled up as high as you can.
Top it off with some dark rimmed glasses and you're all set.
Sometimes using innovative ideas on your own is the best way to make a Halloween
costume. Think of items you have around the house, and how you can use them in a costume.
You'll be surprised by what you come up with and just how creative you really
can be when you put your mind to it. Plus, the kids will have love spending time with you and making costumes at home that
they can show off to their friends.
