If you've been watching the news recently, you will quickly realize how bad the economy is right now. And just as we're worrying about our money, we're hit with the three most expensive holidays sea
If you're ready to save a few dollars, then I have some wonderful news to give you. You can save a lot of money by simply choosing to put together your own homemade Halloween costume. Not only will this free up some money for other important bills, but it will provide you and your family some much needed family time. And we could use some more of that!
Now if you're like me, you're probably not the most creative person in the world. That's ok. Here's some great suggestions to help you start thinking about how you can make a very easy homemade Halloween costume.
Old prom dresses or bridesmaid dresses can turn into a bride's gown or a beauty pageant costume for a little girl. Or raid dad's closet and dress like a Nerd or Businessman. If you dig deep enough into your closet, you might even be able to pull off a last-minute Punk Rocker or Hippie costume.
Many costumes require little more than a headband and a hot glue gun. If you have those two items at home, look around your house for items to start gluing on. If you have some tulle, a doily, lace, or any piece of fabric, you can make a veil. Add flowers to really 'fancy it up'. After doing all of that, cut some felt pieces and glue them on to make ears (bunny ears, cat ears, dog ears, or any other animal you can imagine). You can even quickly make antennae to be an alien or bug by simply gluing some pipe cleaners onto a headband.
A white sweatsuit can easily become a cow or Dalmatian. Simply take a Black Sharpie and draw spots onto the fabric. Then put a little black on your child's nose. (Add ears if you have time, using a headband and felt).
What kid doesn't enjoy playing with a cardboard box? Grab the scissors and make some holes for your child's head and arms, and then simply use your imagination to make a costume in a very short time. Try this one -- draw a screen with several buttons to the front of the box, and now your child is a television! Add plastic straws to a headband for the TV antennae, and take an old electrical cord and tape it to the back of the box.
Try this one out: get a big cardboard box and glue a furry toy mouse to the top of the box. Make sure there are holes in the top and sides of the boxes so your child can "wear" the box. Draw a computer screen with a fun picture on the front. Or you can turn your child into a washing machine. Draw the box to make it look like a washing machine, and attach some old clothes (towels, pajamas, etc.) to the box.
Homemade Halloween costumes are fun, exciting and don't cost a lot of money like buying your own. With a little imagination and supplies around the home, your son or daughter will have a costume to be proud of. - 15359
If you're ready to save a few dollars, then I have some wonderful news to give you. You can save a lot of money by simply choosing to put together your own homemade Halloween costume. Not only will this free up some money for other important bills, but it will provide you and your family some much needed family time. And we could use some more of that!
Now if you're like me, you're probably not the most creative person in the world. That's ok. Here's some great suggestions to help you start thinking about how you can make a very easy homemade Halloween costume.
Old prom dresses or bridesmaid dresses can turn into a bride's gown or a beauty pageant costume for a little girl. Or raid dad's closet and dress like a Nerd or Businessman. If you dig deep enough into your closet, you might even be able to pull off a last-minute Punk Rocker or Hippie costume.
Many costumes require little more than a headband and a hot glue gun. If you have those two items at home, look around your house for items to start gluing on. If you have some tulle, a doily, lace, or any piece of fabric, you can make a veil. Add flowers to really 'fancy it up'. After doing all of that, cut some felt pieces and glue them on to make ears (bunny ears, cat ears, dog ears, or any other animal you can imagine). You can even quickly make antennae to be an alien or bug by simply gluing some pipe cleaners onto a headband.
A white sweatsuit can easily become a cow or Dalmatian. Simply take a Black Sharpie and draw spots onto the fabric. Then put a little black on your child's nose. (Add ears if you have time, using a headband and felt).
What kid doesn't enjoy playing with a cardboard box? Grab the scissors and make some holes for your child's head and arms, and then simply use your imagination to make a costume in a very short time. Try this one -- draw a screen with several buttons to the front of the box, and now your child is a television! Add plastic straws to a headband for the TV antennae, and take an old electrical cord and tape it to the back of the box.
Try this one out: get a big cardboard box and glue a furry toy mouse to the top of the box. Make sure there are holes in the top and sides of the boxes so your child can "wear" the box. Draw a computer screen with a fun picture on the front. Or you can turn your child into a washing machine. Draw the box to make it look like a washing machine, and attach some old clothes (towels, pajamas, etc.) to the box.
Homemade Halloween costumes are fun, exciting and don't cost a lot of money like buying your own. With a little imagination and supplies around the home, your son or daughter will have a costume to be proud of. - 15359
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