In a few days the day of Halloween, a party that, although typical of the United States, is increasingly celebrated in more countries. Dressing up is fun for the little ones in the houseas they can paint their faces and dress up as their favorite characters. To celebrate this day with your children, you can organize a fun and terrifying party in the House.
Even in many cities trinket collections are organized, just as it is done in their country of origin. If you are going to celebrate this day with your children, it is important that you plan the costumes in advance. Thus you can save a lot of money and everything will be ready on the day of the party.
Create the DIY costumes
Gone are those elaborate costumes that mothers made a few years ago, hours of sewing and a lot of money spent on materials. Nowadays you can find many cheap materials, with which you can make any costume. You will set the level of demand yourself, depending on your time, your possibilities and your creativity.
You can make costumes as simple or as elaborate as you want. With a good textile glue and a few recycled materials, you can get amazing results. Following you will find 10 ideas that you can use as inspiration.
Kids zombie costume
Making a zombie costume will only take a few minutes. Look at home for the clothes that are the most worn and do not mind that they are spoiled. You only have to make some cuts and paint some spots. Lastly, some face paint and your child will do the rest with his stellar performance.
Bat costume
This type of costume is so simple that you will only have to buy a few pieces of black fabric. Cut out a layer and hem with fabric adhesiveThis will prevent it from fraying. A mask and a headband with cute ears will complete the costume.
Bee costume
Animal costumes are very funny for younger children. This bee costume can be done with two fabric scraps and a cotton filling. Any cushion filling will help you shape your belly.
Rainbow costume
Other idea perfect for dressing up young children. In this case the materials can be paper or felt cloth. Make the rainbow shape out of cardboard and stick your chosen material on top.
Troll costume
These cute drawings are a great inspiration when it comes to making costumes. If you don't want to spend too much on the costume, you can paint your daughter's hair directly with hair spray. The clothes can be a dress that you have at home to which you add some details.
Witch costume
The witch costume is one of the most typical of Halloween. Using clothes that you already have at home and adding a hat and a broom, you will have a very cheap costume.
Spider costume
This is the typical costume that you can prepare in an afternoon and get you out of a hurry. With some long black socks or a pair of tights, you will have the costume ready. Stuff each leg with rolled socks and sew with a few simple stitches to a black sweatshirt.
Owl costume
If you fancy making a little more elaborate costume, this is a great idea. You will need to get hold of scraps of textured fabric, such as felt or thicker fabrics. It is not too complicated, although it will take you a little longer to make this costume.
English Telephone Booth Costume
This however, it's a very simple costume in which you will have to invest just a few minutes. With some large cardstock and scissors, you have the costume practically ready.
Young Maleficent Costume
Finally this beautiful costume of the young Maleficent. Although it may seem very laborious you will only have to make the wings and the head ornament. To make the wings, you can use heavy cardboard and then cover with lace fabric. The horns can be made by gluing layers of toilet paper, with white glue mixed with water. Once it dries it will be hardened and you can paint it.