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How to Make a Lion Costume

Last Updated: December 14, 2022

This article was co-authored by Alina Bokovikova . Alina Bokovikova is a Costume Designer from California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in designing costumes for stage productions. Alina earned an MFA in Costume Design from the University of California, San Diego and her Master of Education from the Novosibirsk Pedagogical University. She’s won two Outstanding Costume Design awards and her costumes have been displayed in Moscow, Prague, and San Jose, California. This article has been viewed 209,709 times.

Dressing up as the king of the jungle is a fun costume to make yourself. Creating a lion’s costume is a quick and easy solution for a last minute Halloween safari. With a few pieces of fabric and minimal sewing, you can make the loudest roar when you enter the room.

Preparing to Create a Costume

• 1 yard of brown felt
• 1 yard of yellow fleece
• 1/2 yard each of brown and gold fleece
• Gold colored sweatsuit or onesie
• 1 yard of 1" elastic
• Plastic Headband
• Polyester pillow stuffing
• Yellow and brown thread

• Sewing machine
• Fabric glue
• Tape measure

Making the Body of the Costume

• A golden colored onesie makes a great lion’s body for a toddler.

• If you are using a onesie, place the felt on the front of the onesie. Cut the oval in half where the zipper of the onesie goes up.

Creating the Lion’s Ears

Making the Lion’s Mane

• Get ½ yard of each color of fleece.
• Buy a 1-yard piece of 1" elastic.

• Cut another 2 1/2 inch strip of fleece to use for the lion’s tail.

• Alternate colors and stack multiple strips to create a colorful look.

• Make sure to firmly connect the ends of the elastic together so the stretching does not rip the seam.

Creating a Lion’s Tail

• Wrap brown yarn loosely around your hand 10 times.
• Pull the yarn off your hand and squeeze the loops at one end.
• Tie a piece of yarn around one end of the loops to secure them together.
• Cut the yarn on the opposite end from where you tied to create frayed ends.
• Glue the yarn “hair” to the end of the tail.

Community Q&A

• Remind children to carry a glowstick or flashlight when Trick-or-Treating at night. Thanks Helpful 8 Not Helpful 4
• Curly tassels or fringe can also be used to create the lion’s mane. Thanks Helpful 5 Not Helpful 4
• Wear yellow gloves and fur lined boots to complete the look. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 7

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To make a lion costume, start by purchasing a golden sweatsuit for the body. Then, cut an oval out of brown felt and sew it to the belly of the suit. To make the mane, sew yellow fabric around a piece of elastic 1 inch shorter than the distance around your head. Next, sew strips of yellow, gold, and brown fabric to the headband. Finally, wrap the headband under the chin and over the top of the person's head. For tips on how to make the ears for the lion costume, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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62 Super-Creative DIY Halloween Costumes Anyone Can Wear

Because Halloween doesn't have to be complicated (or expensive).

When it's time to start thinking about Halloween costumes (for you or your kids), you have two options: Head to a costume store and pick up a bagged costume, or create a DIY Halloween costume. Contrary to popular belief, not all DIY costumes require weeks of preparation—there are plenty of easy, last-minute Halloween costumes out there. Certain costumes do require a bit of time and effort, though, especially if you plan to show them off at the school Halloween party or in a costume parade.

If you're looking for ideas for DIY Halloween costumes for people of all ages—from kids, toddlers, and infants to adults—look no further. We used models of all ages for our DIY costume ideas, but the beauty of a DIY Halloween costume is that you can make it work for people of any size by using the right supplies. Anyone can be Little Miss Sunshine or Raining Cats and Dogs with a little elbow grease.

These creative ideas are doable, even if you're not that crafty, and they look adorable. Some of them don't even take too much attention, so you can work on them in between spouting off Halloween quotes and watching Halloween movies on Netflix.

If you're working under a tight deadline, you may be better off picking a costume that puts items you already have around the house to use. You may have to explain some of the Halloween puns behind these costumes, but you can rest assured that they'll look great for every spooky class photo and trick-or-treating pic.

Click through these smart DIY costume ideas (and their how-to guides) for inspiration and instructions. Once you find one that fits your needs, it's time to start finding the right accompanying clothes and supplies—you might be surprised by how quickly your crafty costume comes together.

This Halloween, you can put all your crafting focus on a mask: With the right DIY Halloween mask, the rest of your costume is a breeze. This DIY uses a carefully made shark mask. With this on your head, all you have to wear is gray clothing for a top-notch costume.

What You'll Need:

• Large piece of cardboard
• Primer spray paint
• Pink permanent marker
• Black permanent marker
• Thin elastic string
• Craft knife
• Magna Tac glue
• Gray clothes
• Cover the cardboard with primer spray paint and let dry completely. Without primer, the cardboard will absorb the paint and require several coats, plus a lot of dry time in between to achieve a saturated color.
• Cut out the shark face with teeth, two pectoral (side) fins, and one dorsal (top) fin from the cardboard.
• Paint the shark face (except for the mouth area) and fins gray. Paint the mouth area white and line the bottom of the teeth in pink marker to create the "gums." Draw eyes and eyebrows with black marker.
• Pierce a small hole in each of the side fins, thread a string of elastic through the two holes and knot the ends to secure. This will serve as the mask band.
• Glue the pectoral fins to the right and left sides of the shark face. Then glue the dorsal fin to the top of the face.
• Dress in all gray.

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This snuggly DIY costume is both comfortable and cozy, perfect for a chilly Halloween night. You'll need a long sleeve shirt, leggings, and plenty of cotton balls to complete the disguise.

• White crewneck sweatshirt and pants
• White long sleeve shirt
• Cotton balls
• Black beanie
• Cut the arms off the sweatshirt.
• Glue cotton balls to the sweatshirt.
• Tape the wrist of the undershirt and ankles of the pants with thick black tape.
• For the ears, cut ears from black felt and glue them to a beanie cap.

Only a few supplies are needed to create this shark's tough skin, including a hooded sweatshirt and felt. If you're looking for a group costume idea, get your whole family to be fish, mermaids, and scuba divers for an under-the-sea theme.

• Grey hooded sweatshirt and pants
• Black buttons
• Hot glue gun
• Round cardboard cake base
• Cut and glue white felt to the front of the grey hoodie.
• Using the white felt, cut a zigzag pattern for the teeth. Attach with glue around the inside edge of the hood.
• To make the fin, cut the round cardboard cake base into a shark fin shape.
• Cover the cardboard with grey felt.
• Attach with glue to the back of the grey hoodie.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Inspired by the book by Laura Numeroff, this literary DIY costume is immediately recognizable—and a great pick for any Halloween dresser-upper, especially one who has always loved reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie .

• Brown fabric
• Hot glue gun and sticks
• Polyester fiber fill
• Brown pom-poms
• Grey and pink felt
• White shirt
• Blue jean overalls
• Cut the cardboard into a 14-inch circle. If you'd like, snip a zig-zag bite into one side. Cut the fabric into a 20-inch circle. Start wrapping the fabric around the edge of the cardboard and tape it to the back of the board to secure it in place. Stop about three-quarters of the way around the circle and fill the pocket between the felt and cardboard with stuffing, then tape the last portion closed. Glue on pom-poms for chocolate chips.
• Cut two mouse ear shapes out of gray felt, then cut two smaller ear shapes out of pink felt. Glue the pink pieces onto the gray pieces to form ears, and adhere them to a headband.

Small Fry/French Fries

Perfect for babies and adults alike, this french fry DIY costume is too-cute—and anyone can make it at home, thanks to our how-to guide.

• Yellow shirt and pants
• Red foam core board
• Red electrical tape
• Yellow pool noodle
• Yellow ribbon
• To create the french fry box, cut the foam core into four rectangles: one 13" x 8". one 13" x 9", and two 6" x 8". (Note: You can adjust the size of the box as needed to fit your child; double or triple dimensions for an adult costume.) Hot glue the four pieces together to form a box shape that's open on the top and bottom, then reinforce the inner corners with red electrical tape. Cut a curve along the top of the front piece.
• Using scissors, cut the pool noodle into french fry strips, then glue them to the inside of the box, making sure to leave enough room for you to fit comfortably inside the costume. Cut two pieces of ribbon for shoulder straps and glue them to the front and back inside of the box.
• Slip the box over your head, with the ribbon straps over your shoulders. Check that you have enough room to move comfortably. If needed, remove some of the fries or adjust the shoulder straps.

Take to the skies (even in your imagination) in this simple DIY Halloween costume, which takes minimal crafting but still looks well-done. If you already have a leather jacket, you're halfway there. Just find goggles and a white scarf, and you're ready for takeoff. If you don't have all these essentials, they're easy enough to make—read on for the DIY instructions.

• Brown winter hat with earflaps
• White t-shirt
• Khaki pants
• Brown crewneck sweatshirt (if you don't have a leather jacket)
• White scarf
• Furry felt fabric
• Cut the front center of the brown sweatshirt vertically from the bottom to the collar.
• Cut furry felt in the shape of a collar and cuffs and glue to the sweatshirt.
• Using the tape, create a trim around the sweatshirt with the furry.
• Tape the bottom edge and center of the sweatshirt too.

Avocado Toast

The most popular brunch item can also be the best DIY costume. Keep it simple with a basic avocado motif, and no one will be wondering what you're dressed as this Halloween.

• White paper
• ½-inch-thick foam cushion
• Dark green fabric
• Light green fabric
• Brown dress
• Light and dark brown felt
• On the paper, draw a simple avocado shape large enough to cover your stomach. Trace the shape onto the foam and cut out, then trace the shape onto the dark green fabric and cut out. Cut a hole in both pieces for the pit of the avocado. Glue the fabric onto the foam. Cut a slightly smaller avocado shape from the light green fabric, cut a hole for the pit, and adhere on top.
• Cut out brown felt to form the corners of a toast slice. Attach the avocado to the stomach of the dress, then adhere the toast corners around the avocado.

Pig in a Blanket

Hands down, the hit of the Halloween party season. Start by decking out your little one or yourself in pink, head to toe. Add felt ears and a bottle cap/button nose. Wrap up in a favorite blanket, and you've got one little piggy way too adorable to stay home.

• 4 pieces of pink felt (we like E-Z felt, which is stiff and easier to work with)
• Pink headband
• Large bottle cap (we used a Gatorade cap)
• Pink ribbon
• Pink button
• Pink acrylic paint (water-based)
• Create a template by drawing one ear on a piece of paper and cutting it out.
• Place a template on the felt as your guide. Cut out four ear-shaped pieces of pink felt.
• Glue around the edges of two pieces of felt. Stick each piece to the felt pieces without glue. (You'll need two pieces of felt per ear so they are stable and won't flop over.)
• Glue the ears to the pink headband.
• For the pig nose, lay the bottle cap on a piece of newspaper and paint it pink. Set it aside to dry overnight.
• Once dry, glue the button to the center of the bottle cap.
• Glue the ends of the ribbon to the inside of the cap. Tie around the head to secure.

Little Miss Sunshine

The ballots are in: This ray of sunshine wins the crown. Dress your shining star in all yellow and then make the sash and crown from a few everyday staples.

• Yellow dress and tights
• Yellow party hats
• Yellow headband
• Ribbon (two colors, one thin and one thick)
• 6 sheets of yellow adhesive felt
• Letters with adhesive backs
• Cut five round pieces of yellow felt in different sizes.
• Snip the tops off of six party hats. Glue these tops along the edges of the round piece of felt. Layer two to three round pieces of yellow felt on top of the party hats to make the center of the sun.
• Glue the new sun slightly off center on the child's dress.
• Glue the thinner ribbon on top of the thicker ribbon. Using adhesive letters, spell "Little Miss."
• For the hat, cut felt into shapes that resemble the sun's rays. Glue along the rim of the headband.

Raining Cats and Dogs

Uh-oh: Watch out for poodles ! Pull out a rain slicker and Wellies and a few stuffed furry friends for a clever conceptual costume. All you need is an old umbrella and a hot glue gun to attach the toys, then just wait for the compliments for this DIY Halloween costume idea to rain down.

• Stuffed animals
• Open up the umbrella and hot glue one animal at a time on the outside. Let them rest in place to dry overnight.

Think strawberry season is long gone? Think again. This unique costume is just perfect for Halloween and is one of the easiest DIY costumes to make.

• Red long sleeve shirt and pants, or red dress and tights
• Paper and pencil
• Green beanie
• Green pipe cleaner
• Ochre yellow craft paint
• Using paper and pencil, create teardrop shapes. Cut out. (This will be your stencil for the seeds.) Trace and fill in with paint all over the shirt and pants (or dress and tights for a more adult look).
• Create a leaf pattern on the green felt. Cut out. Glue green pipe cleaners to the underside of the green felt. You'll use the leftover leaves for the cap.
• Glue leaves to the collar of the red shirt or dress.
• To make the hat, wrap pipe cleaners around the tip of the beanie cap.
• Glue leaves to the beanie cap.

Queen Peacock

This may be the most vivid, eye-catching DIY costume yet. It may look intricate, but besides the feathered skirt, you'll just need to dress in a blue leotard or bodysuit and tights, or a long-sleeved shirt and leggings.

• Turquoise leotard, long tutu, tights (or shirt and leggings)
• Turquoise straws
• Turquoise tissue paper
• Gold, turquoise, and blue cupcake liners
• Pipe cleaners
• Blue mini pompoms
• Turquoise ribbon (about 1 yard)
• Wrap headband in blue ribbon and glue to secure on each end.
• Cut blue pipe cleaners 2-3 inches in length and glue them to the headband.
• Glue blue small pompoms to the top of the pipe cleaners.
• To make the feathers, flatten and cut gold and turquoise cupcake liners into teardrop shapes. Glue turquoise to the center bottom of the gold liner.
• Flatten and cut a small pie slice shape from the dark blue mini cupcake liner. Glue it to the turquoise liner.
• Cut tissue paper in a rectangle (the length of a straw).
• Fringe cut the rectangle tissue.
• Glue one sheet of cut tissue paper to either side of a straw. Then glue the cupcake liner portion to the top of the straw tissue paper.
• Cut tutu in the front center from the bottom to the waist (do not cut the waistband). Glue feathers to the tutu with cupcakes facing down in a zigzag pattern.

The Giving Tree

Inspired by the book by Shel Silverstein, this DIY costume will let anyone relive the beautiful tale of the Giving Tree. Kids can certainly wear this costume, but we love it for adults, too—no one is more giving than a parent, after all.

• Green T-shirt and pants
• Artificial leaves
• Artificial apple
• Glue the leaves to the arms and shoulders of the T-shirt.

Rule the Halloween party (or family photoshoot) with this clever mask, which looks impressive but won't actually take all day to make. Make it a full DIY costume with a dramatic black or white dress or simple shirt.

• Gold half mask Gold contact paper Solid colored washi tape Black permanent marker Magna Tac glue
• Trace the eyes of the gold mask in black permanent marker.
• Cut out the pharaoh hat's top and two side pieces from gold contact paper. The top piece is shaped like a trapezoid (with a curved bottom) and the two side pieces are shaped like oblong triangles
• Add stripes to the gold paper using the washi tape. Glue the pieces to the mask.
• Cut out a snake shape from the contact paper and glue to the top part of the hat. Add eyes with black marker.
• Dress in a solid-colored black or white top. For even more impact, wear a long white dress.

A bunch of faux feathers and a pair of orange boots will have you ready to waddle around the block. The hat with eyeballs and a bill is made from a baseball cap, feathers, and a ping pong ball—DIY costumes don't get much easier.

• Yellow sweatshirt and sweatpants
• Yellow baseball cap
• Orange rain boots
• Yellow feather boa
• Ping Pong ball
• Black marker
• Snip feathers from the boa. Glue bunches to the sleeves of the shirt and to the chest area.
• To make the hat, cut a ping pong ball in half and color it with black sharpie. Glue to the sides of the baseball cap.
• Glue a few feathers to the baseball cap.

This is a sweet DIY twist on a classic costume that requires a few frilly strands of ribbon to make those funny bones at home. This costume works for just about any age group: You'll just need a black long sleeve shirt and pants and white pleated ribbon.

• Black long sleeve shirt and pants
• White pleated ribbon (about 2 to 3 yards)
• Cut and glue ribbon to the shirt and pants. Cut and glue strips of ribbon for the spine, ribs, arm, and leg bones.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Take the literal route this Halloween with this literary DIY costume inspired by the book by C.S. Lewis. As a combination of the three titular features of the book, you're sure to get a laugh from everyone who gets the costume.

• Orange marabou feather trim (found at the crafts supply store)
• Orange shirt or dress
• Brown craft foam
• Dark brown marker
• The lion: Cut the marabou trim and glue it around the collar of the shirt or dress.
• The witch: Cover the party hat with black felt. Cut a circle that's wider than the base of the party hat and glue it to the bottom of the hat. Glue the entire hat to a headband.
• The wardrobe: Print the wardrobe template —it's sized to print on an 8½" x 11" piece of paper, but you can scale up or down as desired when printing. Cut out the template, trace it onto the foam and cut out. Use the marker to add drawers to the wardrobe, then adhere it to the front of the shirt or dress.

Spelling Bee

Wondering what all the buzz is about? Cue the cutest bee on the block. This DIY costume starts with a basic black leotard or bodysuit and matching opaque tights. Dress up the leotard with yellow tape and adhesive letters. For the wings, you'll need to hit the recycling bin and your closet.

• Black leotard
• Black tights
• Black pipe cleaners
• Clear recycling bags
• Yellow tape
• Adhesive letters
• Using yellow tape, make three large stripes on the black leotard, both front and back.
• Stick adhesive letters on the leotard (in any fun and random order).
• For the wings, take two hangers and mold them into the shape of wings. Cover the wings with plastic bags. Secure around the edges with glue.
• For the antennae, glue two pipe cleaners to the headband. Place adhesive letters on the pipe cleaners.

Prepare to blast off into the streets! Dress as a high-flying adventure seeker in all white and use duct tape to add bands around the arms and stripes down the legs. For this DIY costume idea to really take off, you'll need a super cool power pack, which you can make from empty tubes of Pringles, two party hats, and some streamers.

• White pants and shirt
• 2 empty Pringles canisters
• 2 wine corks
• Streamers in red, orange, and yellow
• Silver spray paint
• Cut strips of duct tape and adhere them around the shirt sleeves and along the pant legs.
• For the power pack, glue party hats to the bottom of each empty canister.
• Attach the canisters together by gluing wine corks between both. Set aside to dry.
• On newspaper in a well-ventilated area, spray paint the entire pack silver.
• Cut streamers into 12-inch long pieces and layer about five pieces on top of one another.
• Tape one stack to the bottom of each of the canisters.

Hula Person

For the person who lives for the luau, make sure they're dressed for island hopping this Halloween. This Hawaiian-inspired get-up starts with a brown paper bag (or butcher paper for adults) and is properly accessorized with clusters of colorful cupcake liners.

• Hawaiian shirt
• Bike or running shorts
• Brown paper bag (or butcher paper for a DIY costume for adults)
• Cupcake liners
• Double-sided tape
• Cut open the paper bag and lay it flat. If using butcher paper, spread out a long sheet.
• Using scissors, make 1-inch wide strips from one end of the bag to the other, stopping 2 to 3 inches from the top. Repeat all around until the skirt is completely frayed.
• Glue a longer piece of ribbon to the top of the paper (along the uncut portion) and leave it long enough to tie behind like an apron.
• For the lei, open up five cupcake liners and staple them together in their centers. Crease them together so that they resemble a flower and glue them to a long piece of ribbon.
• Repeat this until you completely cover the ribbon with these clusters. Tie the ribbon as a long necklace.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's more like a super-easy-to-pull-together DIY costume that calls for a brave (and adorable) hero. Make this costume in a flash with supplies from the junk drawer and linen closet. Turn this into a group Halloween costume by making every member of the group a superhero for the night.

• Pants and a shirt (or a jumpsuit) in the same color
• Bath towel (or trash bag)
• Duct tape (in assorted colors)
• Adhesive felt sheets
• Cut out the letter of your child's first or last name from felt. Stick to the shirt.
• Tape a towel to the shirt (around the shoulders) to make the cape.

Pulling together this simple super sleuth's disguise will seem elementary. This aspiring Sherlock Holmes is dressed in black from head to toe, topped with a cape, and accessorized with adjusted headgear. Unless you have a magnifying glass at home, a canning jar lid and a sponge brush complete the private eye's look.

• Black shirt
• Black pants
• Cape (preferably in a dark color)
• 2 beige baseball caps
• Black ribbon
• Canning jar lid
• Sponge brush handle
• Black spray paint
• Remove the center of a canning jar.
• Glue a sponge brush handle to the canning jar lid.
• On a piece of newspaper in a well-ventilated area, paint the handle black.
• For the cap, take two hats and glue one inside the other with the bills facing the opposite directions.
• Glue black ribbon on top of the hat. Make a bow.

Grammar Police

Encourage everyone to practice better grammar with this playful DIY costume: Use an all-black clothing base and some basic crafting to make it happen. For a pair or group costume, recruit more people and give everyone a grammar rule to enforce on their hat or shirt.

• Baseball cap
• Plastic handcuffs
• Write "Grammar Police" with adhesive letters on the front of the shirt.
• Attach "they're, their, there" on the baseball cap.
• Cut paper into the shape of a sheriff's badge and tape it to the belt.
• Accessorize with the handcuffs, sunglasses, and a notepad to jot down the names of grammar rule breakers.

If you're dreaming of a magical disguise, then watch how quickly this one comes together. Start with a blue jumper or jumpsuit and add a little embellishment for an ornate—but easy—DIY Halloween costume.

• Blue jumper or jumpsuit
• White or blue long sleeve shirt
• Scarves in various colors
• Gold party hat
• Gold jacket fasteners
• Gold round dot stickers
• Rug or doormat
• Cut the bottom half of the shirt off. (It should look like half a shirt.)
• Make a slit down the center of the shirt, going from top to bottom.
• Decorate with gold dot stickers, gold tape, and gold jacket fasteners.
• Attach dot stickers to string and tape to the inside of the jacket so they dangle in the front.
• Using the gold tape and gold dot stickers, embellish the waist of the jumper, bottom of the legs, and top of the jumper.
• Cut the top portion of the gold party hat leaving just the bottom (about 2-3 inches from the bottom).
• Tape two scarves to the inside of the party hat, letting the scarves dangle down from the back of the party hat.
• If you have them, tie more scarves around your waist.

Smart Cookie

Dress sharply, hang a cookie around your neck, and memorize some fun facts: Now you're the smartest cookie on the block, thanks to this DIY Halloween costume.

• Graduation cap
• Khaki pants and a sweater, a suit, or another smart outfit
• Cut the cardboard into a circle large enough to cover your chest. Trace a circle several inches larger than the cardboard shape onto the fabric and cut it out. Start wrapping the fabric around the edge of the cardboard and tape it to the back of the board to secure it in place. Stop about three-quarters of the way around the circle and fill the pocket between the felt and cardboard with stuffing, then tape the last portion closed. Glue on pom-poms for chocolate chips. Attach strips of wide ribbon to the top of the cookie and tie them behind your neck.

Sport this mask on Halloween, and no one will be wondering what you are, even if your clothes are pretty basic. (Honestly, all you need are brown clothes or a simple brown dress to pull this DIY costume off.)

• Plain half mask Feathers of various sizes and shapes Yellow cardstock Magna Tac glue
• Brown clothes
• Glue feathers on the half mask, making sure to define the spaces around the eyes, on the forehead, and above the nose.
• Fold cardstock in half and cut out a beak shape (it will look something like half a heart). Unfold and then glue to the nose part of the mask.
• Dress in a brown shirt or dress.

Pot of Gold Under the Rainbow

Feeling lucky? This DIY Halloween costume has a tongue-in-cheek twist. It's designed for pregnant women, but anyone can pull off this cheerful, funny look.

• Blue dress or oversized t-shirt
• Blue tights, leggings, or pants
• Tulle in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
• Cut a cauldron shape from the black felt and glue it to the belly of the dress, leaving the top of the cauldron open.
• Cut three 4-foot-long strips of red tulle and knot them together at both ends. Repeat with the other colors. Glue one knot to the inner edge of the cauldron, wrap the tulle around the shoulder of the dress, and glue the knot at the other end of the tulle to the back of the dress. Repeat with all of the colors to create a rainbow.
• Glue the coins to the top of the cauldron and to a headband.

Rainbow Fish

One fish, two fish, red fish, rainbow fish! This colorful DIY costume is so easy to make. (The scales on the disguise are just flattened cupcake liners in a variety of colors glued to a sweatshirt.) Start with a red base layer—a sweatshirt and either pants or leggings—and add a rainbow of shades.

• Red crewneck sweatshirt and pants or leggings
• Cupcake liners in assorted colors (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, blue, purple)
• Open and flatten cupcake liners.
• Starting from the bottom, glue cupcake liners to the sweatshirt. Begin with a row of purple, then work your way through the rainbow.
• For the fish face, cut the ping pong ball in half and add eyes with the black marker. Make sure to leave a little white on the ends.
• Glue eyes to red cap; set aside to dry.
• Fold four red cupcake liners in half and glue a pair next to each ball.

The Little Prince

Inspired by the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, this adorable DIY costume is a must-try for kids and nostalgic adults alike.

• Yellow buttons
• Green shirt
• Yellow webbing
• Green pants
• Yellow scarf
• Artificial red rose
• Glue yellow buttons down the front of the shirt.
• To make the belt, cut the yellow webbing to size around your waist and secure it in place with Velcro strips.

Cat Out of the Bag

Get idiomatic this Halloween with a clever play on words. Dressing up as a cat is always fun, so even if you decide to ditch the bag halfway through your celebration, you'll still have a great costume.

• Orange marabou feather trim (found at crafts supply stores)
• 2 foam core boards
• Brown craft paper
• Spray adhesive
• Brown ribbon
• Glue marabou trim around the cuffs, collar, and arms of a white shirt. Cut triangular ears out of the white felt and attach orange marabou trim. Glue the ears onto a headband.
• To make the box, cut the foam boards into two same-size rectangles large enough to cover your chest. Using spray adhesive, attach brown craft paper to the boards. Cut strips of paper for the sides of the bag and use brown tape to attach them to the boards. To make shoulder straps, cut two lengths of ribbon a few inches longer than the desired strap length. Adhere the pieces to the tops of the boards and let them dry completely.

Safari Guide

Lions, tigers, giraffes, oh, my! This adventurer's outfit begins with basic khaki shorts, a white T-shirt, and sneakers (or boots). If you have them, a green or khaki vest and binoculars finish the look. If not, make it a DIY costume by making the vest and binoculars from a paper grocery bag and empty toilet paper tubes. Grab a stuffed animal to bring with you, and your on-safari look is complete.

• Khaki shorts
• Sneakers or boots
• Brown grocery bag
• Kraft mini envelopes (in natural)
• Toilet paper rolls (2)
• Twine or string
• Measure the paper bag against the wearer's chest. Mark holes for the arms and head; cut these out.
• Glue envelopes on the front of the vest to create pockets. Glue buttons on the envelopes. Let dry overnight.
• For the binoculars, take two toilet paper rolls and glue 4-5 felt pads between the two tubes in order to keep them together.
• On the exterior of each roll, make a small hole for stringing the twine through and creating a strap.

Ice Cream Sundae

For the person who has a major sweet tooth, this homemade costume calls for the works: vanilla ice cream, strawberry syrup, chocolate fudge, and a cherry on top. Stick with our DIY instructions, or swap in different colors for your own favorite flavors.

• Brown capelet
• Fabric glue
• 2 pink tank tops
• Brown leggings
• Fishnet fabric (available at fabric stores)
• Brown ribbon (about a yard)
• Pipe cleaners (various colors)
• Styrofoam ball (medium-sized)
• Glitter glue
• Add velcro to the ends of the capelet for a closure. Cut 1-inch pieces of pipe cleaner in alternating colors and glue them to the capelet with fabric glue.
• Create a sauce-like dripping by cutting the bottom of a pink tank top.
• For the marshmallow sauce, glue 1-inch lengths of cut pipe cleaner to the brown tutu with fabric glue
• For the cone bottom, cut a piece of elastic fishnet that hangs from the waist to the ankle. Glue the fishnet to the leggings waistband to secure.
• Cut a piece of brown felt into a 5-inch circle and make the edges wavy like sauce. Add a piece of brown pleated trim around the edge, securing with fabric glue.
• For the whipped cream, glue a small mound of quilt batting to the center and cover with ¾-inch lengths of pipe cleaner in varying colors, securing with fabric glue.
• Cover the styrofoam ball with glitter and stick a red pipe cleaner in the top for the stem. Glue the cherry to the center of the "whipped cream" with hot glue. Glue the entire thing (along the base of the brown felt) to the headband.

Spice Girls

Dress up as the other spice girls with this hilarious DIY costume. Making the costume is easy—all you need is a good-humored buddy to get in on the joke with you. You can also turn this into a group costume by adding as many spices as you can think of.

• Yellow foam sheet
• Red plastic party hat
• Cut the foam into a slanted strip, about 7 inches wide and the length of the width of the apron. Glue the strip to the front of the apron. Use letters to spell out the spice name. Top off the look with a red plastic hat.

Solar System

Be the center of the universe on October 31 with this clever, simple DIY. Designed for pregnant women, this costume emphasizes baby bumps of all sizes, but also works for non-pregnant people with an astronomical leaning.

• Yellow fabric
• Black dress
• Yellow craft foam
• 2-inch and 1½-inch styrofoam half balls
• Silver confetti stars (found at party supply stores)
• Cut a 6-inch circle from the yellow fabric and glue it to the belly of the dress. Cut several same-size triangles from the yellow foam and adhere them around the yellow circle to create the sun.
• Using markers, decorate several styrofoam half balls to look like planets, then let dry before gluing them onto the dress. Glue stars onto the dress.
• Color a styrofoam half ball yellow and let dry. Cut triangles from the yellow foam to create sun bursts and glue them to the bottom of the styrofoam. Glue the sun to the headband and let dry.

Social (Media) Butterfly Costume

Show off your great sense of humor with this funny DIY Halloween costume. Use popular social media logos—or make up some of your own—and challenge everyone you meet to guess what you are: Whoever gets it on the first try deserves a congratulatory post.

• Large sheet of cardstock
• Pink plastic tablecloth
• Iron-on fabric transfer paper
• Butterflies
• Optional: selfie stick
• Cut the paper into a set of wings. Trace the wings onto the tablecloth twice and cut out, then attach the tablecloth pieces to both sides of the wings with spray adhesive. Cut decorative wing details from the felt and glue them onto the wings.
• Print social media symbols onto fabric transfer sheets (remember to reverse text or images before printing), then iron them onto the dress. Glue butterflies onto the dress and headband. Optional: Hold a selfie stick.

To make this heartfelt DIY costume, you'll need to cut hearts out of red, pink, and black felt and glue them to a long-sleeved shirt and tutu. Don't forget to add wings by fashioning them out of tights and a wire hanger. Pair the outfit with fun tights and a headband attached with even more hearts.

• Red, pink, and black felt
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Wire hanger
• Red paper stock
• Cut felt hearts out and glue them to the shirt and tutu with fabric glue.
• Make wings out of wire hangers and tights: Shape hangers into a wing shape and then stretch tights over the hanger. Glue felt hearts to these wings.
• Cut hearts out of glittered or plain red paper. Glue hearts to pipe cleaners and wrap the pipe cleaner around the headband.

Who hasn't dreamed of being a unicorn one Halloween? Save money on expensive store-bought options with this homemade unicorn costume: To make it adult-sized, simply buy extra supplies.

• 4 sheets of purple and 2 sheets of pink felt
• Pink elastic cord or ribbon
• Purple hoodie
• Purple pants or leggings
• To make the horn: Cut the party hat from point to base and roll it tighter, creating a smaller cone shape, and glue in place. Fill the cone with stuffing, then wrap the outside with purple felt. Wrap the pink cord around the cone in a spiral, gluing in place as you go. Let dry, then glue the horn to the top of the hood.
• Cut two ear shapes from the purple felt and glue them onto the hood, on either side of the horn.
• To make fringe for the mane and tail: Glue two sheets of pink and two sheets of purple felt together, applying glue along just one edge of each sheet of felt, similar to a book. Let dry, then cut ½-inch-wide strips of fringe, starting at the open side of the felt and stopping before the glued edge so the fringe remains attached along one edge. Hot glue some of the fringe along the center of the hood for a mane and adhere some to the bottom of the hoodie for a tail.

Lightning Cloud

When Halloween strikes, have this DIY costume ready to go by dressing up a basic sweatshirt as a cloud and adding lightning bolts to pants.

• White crewneck sweatshirt
• Grey sweatpants
• Aluminum silver tape
• Polyester Fiber
• Glue Polyester fiber to the front of the white sweatshirt.
• Glue Polyester fiber to the front of the cap.
• Cut aluminum tape in the shape of lightning bolts.
• Glue lightning bolts to pants.

Dress in green leggings and a long-sleeved T-shirt. For the main part, the petal collar, you'll need yellow and pink felt (you can also opt for your favorite colors) and green pipe cleaners. Cut out petal shapes from the felt and glue pipe cleaners to the underside of the petals. Add in some accessories like a watering can (which can also double as a Halloween treat bag).

• Green long sleeve shirt and pants
• Yellow and pink felt
• Green pipe cleaners
• Cut pink felt in the shape of flower petals.
• Cut and glue green pipe cleaners to the underside of each petal.
• Glue petals to the collar of the shirt.
• Cut yellow felt into small petals (this will become the center of a flower).
• Glue small yellow petals to pink petals. Then glue these to the tip of the hat creating the center of the flower.

Princess Peacock

This alternative to our other peacock DIY costume has a shorter skirt—and no troublesome train—for a little extra mobility. Dress in deep blue—we recommend a leotard and tights or a shirt and leggings—and dress up a matching tutu with homemade feathers.

• Dark blue leotard, short tutu, tights (or a shirt and leggings)
• Blue tissue paper
• Gold, turquoise, blue cupcake liners
• Blue straws
• Cut blue pipe cleaners 2-3 inches in length and glue to the headband.
• For the feathers, flatten and cut gold and turquoise cupcake liners into teardrop shapes.
• Glue turquoise liner to the center bottom of the gold liner.
• Cut tissue paper in a rectangle the length of a straw.
• Glue one sheet of cut tissue paper to either side of a straw.
• Glue the cupcake liner part to the top of the straw tissue paper. Then glue feathers to the tutu in a fan pattern.

Under the Weather

• Small white balloons
• Bathrobe and pajama pants or leggings
• Wooden dowel
• Blue and yellow cardstock
• Blow up approximately seven small balloons. Arrange three balloons around one end of the dowel and glue them in place. Adhere the other balloons onto the base balloons to form a cloud shape.
• Cut a lightning bolt from the yellow cardstock and glue it to the dowel, just below the cloud.
• Cut the blue cardstock into teardrop shapes and glue onto several lengths of string, spacing them out to form the raindrops. Glue the strings to the underside of the balloon cloud.
• Complete the look by attaching the ice pack to the headband.

Make it the Roaring Twenties—again—by dressing up as the iconic Flapper Girl this Halloween. If you can't find the perfect dress, make your own—we used sticky notes for the perfect fringe.

• White dress
• Pink sticky notes
• Scissors or fringe scissors
• Red metallic tape
• Gold dot sticker
• Mini cupcake liners
• Cut slits in sticky notes (every 3-4 inches) using fringe scissors or regular scissors.
• Tape a row of fringed Post-its horizontally to the dress with red metallic tape.
• Open two mini cupcake liners and staple them in the center. Cover the staple with a gold dot sticker. Glue to the top of the dress as decoration.
• For the headband, glue one fringed sticky note and flattened mini cupcake liner to the headband.

Fairy Godmother Costume

For those who love fairy tales but want to do something different than the usual princess costume, look no further than this easy and enchanted DIY costume. Find a tutu, star-shaped stickers, a headband, and silver garland, work a little crafting magic, and you'll have a great costume in no time.

• White leotard or bodysuit with tutu
• Coffee filters
• Round cake cardboard base
• Aluminum tape
• Silver garland
• White headband
• Star stickers
• Cut the round cake cardboard base into two wing shapes.
• Fold coffee filters in half and glue them to cardboard wings, making layers. Glue to both sides of each wing.
• Glue wings to the back of the leotard at an angle. Then glue the ribbon in the center where both wings come together for decoration.
• Decorate wings and leotard with star stickers.
• To make the wand, cover 1 chopstick with aluminum tape.
• Glue silver Christmas garland to the top.
• For the crown, glue silver Christmas garland to the white headband.

Anne of Green Gables

Few costumes are as charming as this one, inspired by the books by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Young and grown-up Anne fans alike can dress up as her, thanks to this easy DIY.

• Green ribbon
• Leather belt
• Button-down shirt
• White apron
• Tie the ribbon around the hat. If you can, style hair into braided pigtails.
• Wrap a leather belt around a small stack of books.

Magic 8-Ball

This DIY costume may have been developed for a pregnant person, but anyone can dress up as a Magic 8-Ball this year with this simple guide.

• Black maternity dress (or a regular black dress if you're not pregnant)
• White fabric paint
• Adhesive felt
• Purple cardstock
• Black laundry bag
• Paint a white circle onto the stomach of the dress and let it dry. Cut an "8" from the felt and attach it to the white circle.
• Cut a triangle from the cardstock, write out "I see diapers in your future" in adhesive letters, and glue it to the front of the dress. (For a non-pregnant alternative, write another prediction: "Better luck next time" or "Ask again later" are great options.)
• To make a cape, cut the laundry bag in half width-wise, remove the drawstring from the top, and replace it with a red ribbon.

Junior Mint

Sure, this DIY costume is absolutely adorable on a tyke, but adults—especially Junior Mint fans—can still get in on the fun: Simply adjust the directions here to suit adult (or bigger kid) dimensions.

• Green T-shirt
• Green baseball cap
• Adhesive letters ("J" and "R")
• Print and cut out the mint leaf template. Trace the shape onto the green felt to create as many leaves as you'd like, then cut them out. Glue the pipe cleaners to the leaves to create veins, then glue the leaves to the front of the T-shirt.
• Attach the letters "J" and "R" to the baseball cap.

Sea Monster

Show off your wild side in this clever and colorful costume. This outfit comes together with streamers, cupcake liners, felt, Ping Pong balls, and a matching hooded sweatshirt and pants.

• Matching hooded sweatshirt and pants
• Green streamers
• Ping Pong balls
• Orange and white felt
• Create fringe by cutting strips on the ends of the streamers.
• Attach streamers to the cuffs of the pants and top. Fold the cupcake liners in half and glue cupcake liners along the sweatshirt sleeves in a line.
• Cut circles from the orange felt and glue them to the sweatshirt torso.
• Cut triangles from the white felt and attach them along the hood.
• Color one side of the Ping Pong balls black with the marker. Glue to the sweatshirt hood for eyes.

Movie Director

This classic filmmaker get-up (black pants, cardigan, bow tie, beret) is easy enough for any behind-the-scenes movie-maker to pull off. Just wear the clothes, or take your DIY Halloween costume to the next level with some simple crafting.

• Drawer pull
• Small chalk board
• Black duct tape
• Styrofoam cone
• Spray paint in black and red
• Cut white tape into ¼-inch thick strips and make an arrow shape. Attach to the plain black chalkboard. Repeat to complete a line of arrows across the top. Write your film's name in chalk.
• For the megaphone, turn a pastry bag inside out. On newspaper in a well-ventilated area, paint it red. Let dry.
• Insert a styrofoam cone inside the bag to give it structure.
• To make a handle, glue a drawer pull to the side of the bag.

A novel idea for the person who always has their nose in a book, the bookworm DIY costume is both silly and adorable at the same time. Pull the disguise together with felt, Styrofoam balls, a sweatshirt, sweatpants, and plastic glasses. When it's time for trick-or-treating, take a favorite book or two along to complete the costume.

• Pants and pullover hooded sweatshirt in green
• Styrofoam ball
• Green string
• Cover a small styrofoam ball in green felt. Then attach it to the end of the pipe cleaner.
• Glue 4 tabs of felt (about 2" long) to the bottom of each antenna and use these to secure the antennae to the hood by gluing them on with fabric glue.
• Glue a bow tie to the neck area of the hoodie with fabric glue.
• Glue green strings with fabric glue along the outside of the hoodie to create the worm's furrows.

Whooo needs a last-minute costume idea? The night owl's getup starts with brown leggings and a shirt and calls for cupcake liners, faux feathers, a headband, and ribbon.

• Brown long sleeve shirt and pants or brown dress (tights optional)
• Fabric cape
• Cupcake liners (in brown and gold)
• Headband (in brown or black)
• Fold cupcake liners in half (or cut them in half). Starting from the bottom of the shirt or dress and working your way up, glue them to the shirt, layering them length-wise.
• For the cape, apply liners in the same fashion, starting at the bottom edge of the cape and layering them length-wise as you make your way around the cape.
• Hot glue feathers to the top of glasses for that sharp wise owl look.
• For the headband, bundle feathers together and wrap them with wire, followed by ribbon. Attach ribbon at the base of the headband, securing with hot glue. Wrap the wire securely around the headband.

Mad Scientist

Mixing potions, whipping up weird experiments, and dreaming up another great invention: This DIY costume idea can turn anyone into the next great creator. To make this scientist's lab attire, start with everyday basics, which include khakis, a plaid shirt, and a bow tie. Finish it off with goggles, a lab coat, and the right gummy concoction. If you happen to have goggles and a lab coat, your costume is ready to go. If not, try this DIY guide to make your own.

• Plaid shirt
• White dress shirt (the larger the better)
• Carpenter's goggles
• Cut the bottom of the shirt straight across the bottom.
• Glue CD envelopes to the front of the shirt to create pockets.

Mother of Pearl

Own your baby bump this Halloween with this subtle, playful costume idea. Your belly does most of the work, so you can show it off with just a little crafting know-how.

• White fabric
• Iridescent fabric
• White printer paper
• White pom-poms
• Cut a 6-inch circle from the white fabric and glue it to the belly of the dress. Cut a second 6-inch circle from the iridescent fabric and glue it on top of the first circle.
• Accordion-fold two sheets of white paper, trim as needed, then adhere them above and below the fabric pearl to form the clamshell.
• Cut two 5" x 6" ovals from the pink felt and adhere them to the inside of both halves of the shell.

Monarch Butterfly

This DIY Halloween costume starts easily enough: Dress in all black. To create the wings, you'll need hangers, black trash bags, and colorful tape. And for the royal duds, it's simple to pull together this crown with some felt and everyday office supplies.

• Black leggings and shirt
• Black trash bags
• Black adhesive felt
• Elmer's glue
• Clear packing tape
• Office dots (in white and gold)
• Orange felt
• Black headband
• Shape hangers to resemble butterfly wings and stick them together with clear tape. Cover edges of hangers with black adhesive felt.
• Cover both sides of the wings with black trash bags. Attach with double-sided tape.
• Cut patterns out of the orange felt. Adhere the orange pieces to both sides of the trash bag-covered wings. Decorate the wings with gold and white office stickers.
• Attach one strip of Velcro to the shirt and the other to the wings. Secure and adjust.
• For the crown, decorate a plain black headband with orange felt and stickers.

A DIY costume idea that's—c'mon, we have to say it—out-of-this-world. This getup revolves around black pants (or black sweats) and a shirt sprinkled with a constellation of shining star stickers. Layer on a bright sweatshirt that you've painted with Saturn-like bands. Then add a pillow for stuffing and top it all off with as many "rings" as you can twirl.

• Black shirt and pants
• Oversized gold sweatshirt
• Orange acrylic paint (water-based)
• Place the black outfit on a flat surface. Adhere "stars" all over, specifically covering the legs and arms, the areas not covered by the gold vest.
• Cut the arms off the old sweatshirt. To create a polished look and to remove frayed edges, hem the arm holes with fabric glue.
• Place the sweatshirt on a sheet of newspaper on a flat surface. Paint diagonal stripes using your paint and brush. Let dry overnight.

Flower Child

Be a flower child in the literal sense with this flower-focused costume: All it takes is a dress that you probably already have and some quick DIY magic.

• Green dress
• Yellow felt
• Artificial sunflowers
• Cut a 6-inch circle from the brown felt and glue it to the belly of the dress.
• Print and cut out the petal templates. Trace the largest petal onto yellow felt several times and cut out. Glue the petals around the felt circle, cutting out more petals as needed. Then trace and cut out medium-size petals from the felt and glue them on top of the large petals, closer to the center. Repeat with the smallest size petals.
• Glue artificial sunflowers to the headband.

Scuba Diver

Take the plunge with a DIY costume ensemble you can assemble from your summer wardrobe: board shorts, a rash guard, and water shoes. (Warning: Walking in flippers will definitely cut into trick-or-treat time.) The protective goggles come straight from the toolbox, and the oxygen tank is made from spray-painted water bottles.

• 2 one-liter bottles
• Yellow utility tape
• Black shoelaces
• Black cord covers
• Board shorts
• Water shoes
• Protective goggles
• Make sure the bottles are empty and dry. Spray paint one bottle at a time. Let dry overnight.
• Take the now black bottles and wrap rings around the bottoms and the tops of each bottle with the yellow tape.
• Glue the shoelaces to the tops and bottoms of each bottle. Secure around the wearer's shoulders.
• For the mouth device, cover one end of the cord with yellow tape.
• Glue the pacifier to the other end of the cord cover. Let dry overnight.

Race Car Driver

If they can't get enough of cars and trucks, they'll want to wear this one even past October 31. Go from zero to race-ready in a jiffy by decorating an everyday tracksuit with a few strips of tape. Don't forget to add accessories like a matching hat, trophy, and checkered flag. (Race car and pit crew optional.)

• Checkered duct tape
• Black masking tape
• Race car–themed stickers
• Iron-on patch
• White ribbon (about 2 yards)
• Black ribbon (about 2 yards)
• Using the checkered tape, add a stripe along the sides of each arm, from collar to wrist, on the tracksuit.
• Take the black tape and make a horizontal stripe across the middle of the jacket.
• Glue iron on the patch to the top left front of the jacket.
• On the tracksuit pants, starting from the waist and running down to the cuff, add a stripe with the checkered tape.
• Decorate the front of the cap with checkered duct tape, black tape, and car stickers.
• To make a flag, cut ribbon to desired length of flag.
• Weave white & black ribbon together and glue at each end. Cut excess ribbon.
• Cut dowel to desired length.
• Glue ribbon to dowel.

Beat it, kid—a drum, that is. Whip up this uniform out of a shirt and pants you trim with red utility tape and spray-painted bottle caps; the hat is a paper-covered oatmeal container. Switch out the drum for a curtain rod and you're the leader of the local band (of trick-or-treaters).

• Bottle caps (from water or soda bottles)
• Gold acrylic paint (water-based)
• Red utility tape
• Oatmeal canister
• White construction paper
• White shoelaces
• Drum or curtain rod
• Place bottle caps on a piece of newspaper and paint them gold. Let dry overnight.
• Make three to four lines on the shirt using the red tape. Adhere each strip about 2 to 3 inches apart.
• Glue painted bottle caps at the ends of each strip of red tape. Let stand to dry overnight.
• For the drummer's hat, wrap the paper around the container to fit to size. (You want to completely cover the oatmeal container.) Trim any excess paper off the top or bottom. Secure paper to the container with two or three glue dots.
• Wrap a ring on the bottom of the canister with the red tape.
• Position the hat on the head and find the best spot for securing the strap. Punch two holes and string shoelaces through the holes.

Make a splash with this easy-to-create disguise that requires streamers, cupcake liners, ribbon, a headband, and seashells. Find a fake starfish at the craft store or toy store and fashion a little necklace out of it for a little extra pizzazz.

• Blue or green dress or shirt and skirt with matching leggings
• Crepe paper streamers
• Cupcake liners (in assorted colors and sizes)
• Teal ribbon (about two yards)
• Glue lengths of crepe paper streamers in alternating colors around the waistline of a child's dress or skirt.
• Fold cupcake liners in half.
• Working from bottom to top, glue to the bodice of a dress or shirt. Layer the liners length-wise, alternating colors.
• Fold cupcake liners in half and layer them length-wise along the bottoms of leggings (if desired), layering lengthwise and alternating colors. (You'll need about two rows.)
• Fold cupcake liners in half and glue the largest cupcake liner in the middle of the headband and the smaller liners on either side. Hot glue starfish to each of the liners.
• For the necklace, hot glue a starfish to a length of golden cord.

There's no catch to how easy this DIY Halloween costume is to make—but there are a few household items required. The only thing you'll need to make is the fishing pole. For the raincoat and pants, just add a strip of silver tape to the arms, legs, and torso portion of the jacket and pants.

• Raincoat and pants
• Silver tape
• Ceiling hook (available at hardware stores)
• Plastic fish
• Toilet paper roll
• 2 bottle caps
• Cut a hole in the center of the toilet paper roll and stick a dowel through the hole.
• Glue two bottle caps to each side of the toilet paper roll.
• Paint the entire dowel, toilet paper rolls, and bottle caps grey. Set aside to dry.
• Glue ribbon to the top center of the dowel (leave extra ribbon hanging like a fishing pole). Wrap the remaining ribbon around the toilet paper roll and tape it down.
• Attach a ceiling hook to the end of the ribbon with glue to create the fishing hook.
• Attach a toy fish to the end of the hook.
• Tape lines around the arms, torso, and legs of the rain jacket and pants.

This DIY angel costume comes together practically on the fly. Dress all in white—a favorite dress or oversized shirt, tights, and comfy shoes. For the halo and wings, you'll need pipe cleaners, cardboard, and coffee filters.

• Gold pipe cleaners
• White cardboard
• Tape or glue dots
• White clothes and shoes
• Make a halo shape by twisting the gold pipe cleaners into proper form.
• Draw the shape of two angel wings on cardboard; cut them out.
• Decide on the most comfortable spot to wear the wings, then punch 4 holes in the cardboard. String shoelaces through them to tie around your shoulders.
• Fold coffee filters in half and adhere them with tape or glue to the cardboard to resemble feathers.

LEGO Person

This might be the most recognizable pop culture DIY costume out there. Because you can focus on making the perfect Halloween mask, your crafting is sure to be a success—and when it's time to dress up, you can throw on almost anything to polish off the costume.

• Elastic string
• Cut out a Lego-shaped head from yellow felt. Measure on your face to find out where to cut circles for the eyes.
• Make eyebrows and a mouth by cutting strips of black felt. Glue to the face.
• Trim a piece of elastic string and glue the ends to the sides of the face for the mask band. To make it more secure, you can also glue a small piece of felt on top of the ends of the string.
• Dress in solid, primary colors.

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80+ coolest diy safari costumes you can make for halloween.

Go on a African Safari adventure without leaving your chair! The fierce and majestic animal costumes featured here will astound and amaze you. The love that went into these stunning homemade Safari costumes resulted in truly captivating designs.

Trek across the Serengeti and stare into the eyes of proud lions, gigantic elephants and striking zebras. Not all wild animals have to be so fierce when it comes to costuming. For instance, you will also find happy hippos, sweet cobras and baby lions.

In addition, you will also find fantastic instructions on making adorable monkeys and how to create impressive height on a giraffe costume.

If you are looking for a sexier costume idea, you will find plenty of inspiration here. Some examples are sexy leopards and sultry snakes.

So get in touch with nature and check out these incredible homemade Safari costumes for your wildest Halloween!

Original Homemade Elephant Costume

This elephant costume was the first costume I ever made. I dived in and started, having no idea what I was doing! I love elephants, and I had the box idea from primary school when we made cars out of a box, and a helmet out of paper mache. So I paper mached half of … Read more

Cool Homemade Crocodile Costume

On occasion I get a creative burst, and without planning just dive into my project! I am a fan of trial and error, I don’t really like following a guide or recipe. I started this crocodile costume with the head, using cardboard as a base with a hot glue gun, then paper mâchéing to get the right shape. For … Read more

The Elephant Man Optical Illusion Costume

My family loves to make our own costumes. Every year, we make to a higher and different level of imagination. This year the theme was “Trip Around the World” that shows cultures and history of people. We picked the county India because of its rich practices and colorful splendid garments. My husband made a huge … Read more

Easy and Fun Giraffe Costume

My friends and I decided to do a group themed costume as the idea of party animals. Each of us chose an animal that would be easy to dress up as, then bought our costumes, and added party hats and had party horns/streamers. Creating the giraffe costume: 1) Bought a plain yellow dress, brown tights, … Read more

Super Fun Safari Tourist and Leopard Couple Costumes

My husband didn’t really want to dress up this year, but Halloween is my favorite holiday, so after a lot of rejected ideas we found something we were both happy about! I went as a leopard (but definitely not the store-bought “sexy cat” kind!) and he was a safari tourist. He followed me around all night with … Read more

Original Homemade Hippo Halloween Costume

My friend Ben wanted a Hippo Halloween costume, so I whipped up the most ridiculous, haggard hippo costume you’ve ever laid eyes on. I don’t have a sewing machine, so I hand sewed this bad boy in between watching Modern Family reruns, checking Facebook, and kind of reviewing for midterms, so needless to say it’s … Read more

Homemade Zebra Costume with Cool Body Paint

Body paint is an excellent way to show off your creativity. Just like a painting, no two strokes are the same- so you are guaranteed originality. What I used for this zebra costume: BODY:  black and white Snazaroo face paint.  false lashes  black high waist shorts  two black bras (one low cut dress bra)  black … Read more

Coolest Zebra Print Makeup Costume

I used white make up as a base and a black makeup crayon to draw on all the stripes on her arms, back and chest.  For her face, I used special face white base and black face makeup with a brush.  The make-up took close to three hours and was a blast.  I had never … Read more

Coolest Jungle Explorer Costume

I was looking for an easy to wear but elaborate costume and thought it would be fun to make it active. So I thought of a puppet. It was a lot of fun to make sculpting the head out of flower foam. This is the foam they use in the bottom of flower arrangements. It … Read more

Coolest Homemade Elephant Costume

I wanted to have a large, grey bum for Halloween so my husband and I created this elephant costume for the big night. It started with a fat suit from a Big Bertha costume, then a large, grey homemade dress with pink paw pads and a tail with the fuzzy black tip. The head was … Read more

Coolest Homemade Head Hunting Shaman Priestess and Unfortunate Safari Trekker Couple Costume

My husband and I do a different Halloween theme every year, and I make our costumes to go along with the theme. Last year we did “It’s a Jungle out there!” and this is our Head Hunting Shaman Priestess and Unfortunate Safari Trekker Couple Costume. Some of the scenes we created in our garage included: … Read more

Monkey Costumes

From the time she was born, it seems, Morgan has been curious about everything around her. She was also very hairy when she came out, hair on her shoulders and back. We just started calling her our little “monkey girl”. We decorated her room in baby safari animals, so she has animals everywhere. It just … Read more

36 Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults

Shrimp Salad Circus

Regardless of when you start planning your Halloween costume , there's a creative DIY option for you. These costumes for adults come together quickly and easily, yet they're still bound to impress whomever you see on Halloween. Plus, they're inexpensive to make, and you might have most or all of the components already.

Here are 36 great Halloween costume ideas for adults.

4 Adorable Last-Minute No-Sew Costumes for Halloween

Diy cat ears.

A black cat is a perennial Halloween favorite. And you can put together this easy costume very quickly with items you might already have. All you need is a black shirt, some black eyeliner, and these adorable DIY cat ears, which are a cinch to make.

DIY Cat Ears from The Spruce Crafts

DIY 'Stranger Things' Halloween Costume for Couples

Are you hooked on Netflix's Stranger Things series ? While you're streaming, work on making a Mike or Eleven costume that will be perfect for Halloween. This idea can be a great couples costume or just a costume for friends.

DIY "Stranger Things" Halloween Costume for Couples from Shrimp Salad Circus

DIY Lisa Frank Costumes

Go old school for Halloween with a DIY rainbow unicorn costume. It's inspired by the popular Lisa Frank stickers that were everywhere in the '90s. Throw everything colorful and sparkly that you have into this costume.

DIY Lisa Frank Costumes from Studio DIY

Color Me Courtney

There's no rule saying adults can't dress up as Disney characters. Transform yourself into a Disney princess for a night with this outstanding Snow White costume from the Color Me Courtney craft blog. It uses regular clothing items that you probably already have in your closet.

Snow White from Color Me Courtney

DIY Lace Bunny Ears

Gina Michele

For a quick DIY Halloween costume, make your own stylish lace bunny ears created by Gina Michele. They are perfect to wear with an all-black outfit for a simple and spooky bunny costume. If you have something with faux fur, see whether you can incorporate it to play up the bunny theme.

DIY Lace Halloween Bunny Ears from Gina Michele

Steampunk Mask and Hat

Stun your friends this Halloween with an outstanding steampunk costume from the Trinkets in Bloom blog. Steampunk mixes retro and futuristic designs for a style all its own. It has many influences from the Victorian era, such as corsets and top hats.

Steampunk Mask and Hat from Trinkets in Bloom

Swan Dress Costume

A Beautiful Mess

Recreate Björk's iconic white swan dress that she wore to the 73rd Academy Awards with this creative costume tutorial. Even though this dress debuted several years ago now, it's still become a memorable part of pop culture. But if some people don't understand it, you always can simply say you're a swan.

Swan Dress Costume from A Beautiful Mess

DIY Halloween Couples Costume: Lumberjack and a Tree

Fish and Bull

Break out your cozy red-and-black plaid shirt, and you'll be the most popular lumberjack at the Halloween party. From the Fish and Bull blog, this costume idea includes both a lumberjack and a partnering tree. It's great for couples or for friends.

DIY Halloween Couples Costume: Lumberjack and a Tree from Fish and Bull

DIY Neon Light Cactus Halloween Costume

Impress your friends with this outstanding DIY cactus costume from Shrimp Salad Circus. It has neon lights built in, so you can glow all Halloween night. Plus, it uses basic clothing options that you might already have.

DIY Neon Light Cactus Halloween Costume from Shrimp Salad Circus

DIY Taxidermy Deer Costume

The Merry Thought

From The Merry Thought blog comes this slightly macabre Halloween costume. Put on your best deer makeup look, and go as a mounted taxidermy deer. It certainly fits with the ghostly theme of Halloween!

DIY Taxidermy Deer Costume from The Merry Thought

Circus Family Halloween Costumes

Tell Love and Party

Ringling Bros. may be a thing of the past, but it's still fun to dress up like a ringmaster. This could be a great group costume theme. You could include the ringmaster, a clown, circus animals, and more.

Circus Family Halloween Costumes from Tell Love and Party

The Lovely Indeed craft blog shows us how to go retro this Halloween by dressing up like a 1950s soda jerk. You essentially just need a white shirt, bow tie, and white hat. Bring an ice cream scoop or other prop that fits the theme.

Soda Jerk from Lovely Indeed

DIY Sequin Animal Ears

A Bubbly Life

A Bubbly Life brings us these sparkly animal ears. With just a few basic supplies, namely the sequins, you can make ears for a cat, mouse, rabbit, lion, or dog costume. There's flexibility with how you craft the ears to suit your needs.

DIY Sequin Animal Ears from A Bubbly Life

DIY Strawberry Costume

Do you have a large red T-shirt or dress and some construction paper ? You can be a giant strawberry. This DIY Halloween costume comes together quickly and inexpensively. And it's a fun and recognizable costume for Halloween parties.

DIY Strawberry Costume from Studio DIY

Crochet Masquerade Mask

Heading to an elegant Halloween costume soirée? Break out your suit or dress, and pair it with this sophisticated masquerade mask from the Persia Lou craft blog. It's easy to crochet with some black yarn.

Crochet Masquerade Mask from Persia Lou

Easy Homemade Cookie Monster Costume

From the Persia Lou craft blog comes this "Sesame Street"-inspired project. Cookie Monster says "C is for cookie." But here, C is also for costume and chocolate chip cookie clutch.

Easy Homemade Cookie Monster Costume from Persia Lou

Pantone Color Combo Couples Costume

Showcase your favorite Pantone color with this original DIY Halloween costume idea. From the Sugar and Cloth blog, it's an easy costume to put together. Simply dress entirely in your color of choice, and attach a Pantone label to your outfit.

Pantone Color Combo Couples Costume from Sugar and Cloth

Egg Costume

If you happen to be pregnant during Halloween, show off your baby bump with this fun and easy fried egg costume. Your stomach serves as the yolk in the egg, coming through a circle cutout. Simply dress in a bright yellow shirt to create the look.

Egg Costume from C.R.A.F.T.

Easy DIY Cat Emoji Costume

Brite & Bubbly

If you always leave your Halloween costume to the last minute, this quick DIY cat emoji costume is perfect for you. It only takes a few minutes to assemble. You just need heart-shaped sunglasses, black pipe cleaners for whiskers, and cardstock to make a nose. Plus, you can simply use a yellow headband and cardstock to make cat ears.

Easy DIY Cat Emoji Costume from Brite & Bubbly

DIY Lace Halloween Devil Horns

Skip the standard costume-store devil horns, and make your own version using a small piece of red lace and pipe cleaners. You just need a headband that you twist the pipe cleaners around in the shape of horns. Then, hand-sew the lace to the pipe cleaners.

DIY Lace Halloween Devil Horns from Gina Michele

DIY Space Family Costumes

Break out the silver spray paint, and assemble yourself a space-age Halloween costume that is out of this world. Pretty much anything silver and shiny goes for this costume. Don't forget to complete the look with some frosty makeup.

DIY Space Family Costumes from Tell Love and Party

DIY Burger Costume

You can play with your food with this clever costume idea from Studio DIY. Dress up as a classic burger that you make out of just a tan T-shirt and some pieces of felt. It's a great excuse to carry around a container of fries on Halloween that you can munch on.

DIY Burger Costume from Studio DIY

Miss Minnie Mouse

Clever costumes don't need to be complicated, as demonstrated by this easy idea from the Color Me Courtney blog. Many people already have some Disney mouse ears; ask your friends to borrow some if you don't have a pair yourself. Then, don a polka dot dress​ and some red lipstick to become Minnie Mouse.

Miss Minnie Mouse from Color Me Courtney

DIY Fro-Yo Costume from Studio DIY

There's always room for more sweets on Halloween. Dress like a fun bowl of fro-yo with this homemade costume from Studio DIY. The colorful toppings are made from pool noodles, colored paper, and other craft supplies.

Frida Portrait Costume

Do you love Frida Kahlo's artwork? Dress up as the famous painter by using makeup to get her bold eyebrows and DIYing a floral headpiece. From the Aunt Peaches blog, this project requires a little more work than most, but the results are worth it.

Frida Portrait Costume from Aunt Peaches

DIY Sriracha Costume

Sarah Hearts

Honor your sriracha fandom with the help of a red T-shirt and a simple green hat. You can use a stencil to label the T-shirt just like a container of sriracha. Consider enlisting a friend to go as a bowl of rice or noodles.

DIY Sriracha Costume from Sarah Hearts

Easy Spider Crown

Delia Creates

For this DIY Halloween costume, dress in all black and crown yourself with a handmade crown of plastic spiders. Simply measure the circumference of your head. Then, glue the spiders together in the circumference that you need.

Easy Spider Crown from Delia Creates

Instagram Halloween Costume

If you're always on Instagram, then this do-it-yourself costume is for you. Turn yourself into an Instagram photo, complete with a fun description and hashtags, with this DIY project from the InkHappy blog. Then, make your favorite poses all Halloween long.

Instagram Halloween Costume from InkHappi

Bob Ross Couples Costume

Television personality and artist Bob Ross taught us well that "there's nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend." And this couples costume displays just that. Have one person dress as Bob Ross and the other as a friendly tree for a great dynamic duo.

Bob Ross Couples Costume from C.R.A.F.T.

Shower Pouf Costume

From Crafts by Amanda, keep things clean this Halloween with a silly shower pouf costume. You can make this fluffy costume with nylon matte netting, elastic, and rope. Wear leggings to match your pouf color, and bring some bubbles as a prop.

Shower Pouf Costume from Crafts by Amanda

Fred and Wilma

The modern Stone Age Flintstones still serve as fun and recognizable Halloween costumes today. Get a group together to dress like all of the main characters. You likely can use clothes you already have as the base of your costume, decorating them with some inexpensive craft supplies.

Fred and Wilma from C.R.A.F.T.

Flapper Halloween Costumes

Polkadot Chair

The 1920s flapper is a classic costume that's truly fun for all ages. Put on your best fancy dress, and make a headpiece out of sparkly fabric trim and feathers. Then, add some long necklaces, and you're dressed for the jazz club—or the Halloween party.

Flapper Halloween Costumes from Polkadot Chair

Witch’s Hat Fascinator

Cast a spell for Halloween by dressing up in all black and capping it off with a fashionable witchy fascinator. This isn’t your typical witch’s hat. Instead, it’s a smaller and more delicate version that you fix to a headband.

Witch’s Hat Fascinator from Polkadot Chair

Halloween Hat-ettes

For a simple and subtle DIY costume, go with a “Halloween hat-ette.” These small festive headpieces aren’t full hats, but they’re also bigger than a typical hair clip or bow. They come together with inexpensive sewing and craft supplies.

Halloween Hat-ettes from Delia Creates

Animal Headband DIY

These animal ear headbands made with leather and stick-on studs look good enough to wear anytime. But they're also perfect for an easy DIY Halloween costume. Simply make them in the shape of your choice, and coordinate your clothes to match the animal you're going for.

Animal Headband DIY from A Beautiful Mess

DIY Birthday Cake Costume

Who says you can't bring other festive occasions into Halloween? Dress up like a fun piece of birthday cake, and you'll have people shouting "Happy birthday!" instead of "Trick or treat!" This costume is made with lots of cardboard and crepe paper.

DIY Birthday Cake Costume from Studio DIY

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Adult Baboon Costume

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Kid's Elephant Costume

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Adult Tiger Jawesome Costume

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Infant Adorable Elephant Costume

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Adult Lion Jawesome Costume

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Gorilla Costume for Adults

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You’ve heard families call themselves a circus, even a zoo. But both of those imply some amount of order. Circus animals are trained. Zoo animals are contained. What you have at home, can best be described as a wild safari. The animals run free, visitors are warned behavior is unpredictable and it’s best not to feed the animals. But, it’s a happy chaos. And you’re the proud guide that marvels at the beauty of each slumbering animal each night.

Embrace the fun with safari costumes for the whole family! Struggling to decide if which kiddo should be the gentle elephant, and which would make a better giraffe? Need some advice on if you or your partner should be a guide or another wild animal to match the kids? Read on to learn some of our safari costume ideas and about everything we have available! Let’s address the elephant in the room. You may not be dressing a whole family. The good news is a safari Halloween costume is the versatile look that works for groups, couples, and even one-man acts! Our zookeeper costumes make excellent safari guide costumes and pair effortlessly with any of our animal costumes. And just like we do for the open savannahs, no one will bat an eyelash if you pair a lion with a giraffe or a rhino with an elephant.

Now, if you are getting the entire brood dressed for Halloween, our safari theme outfits have you covered! Your baby will look amazing as the tiny king of the jungle while your rambunctious toddler continues to climb the walls in a monkey suit. Or maybe you want to let loose and put the kids in charge? Try a baboon costume for you and a zookeeper for the kids! You can even skip the safari tour and create a parade of elephants with costumes in sizes for every body! Already have your adult safari costume chosen? Just need the final touch? Spice up your sexy women’s safari costume with makeup and accessories found here! Make your costume party guests chuckle with inflatable safari props. Or make a safari costume kids will love with a simple outfit from their closet and an accessory kit that they could even wear to school!

From the depths of the jungle to the sweltering heat of the savannah, our safari costumes are here to turn the everyday chaos into wild amounts of fun! So, whether you’re dressing yourself or an entire animal kingdom, you’ve found the right place to start. Just don’t forget to check out our wider animal costume collection to discover even more wild ways to play!

Safari Costumes

Ready for a wild adventure? Our collection of safari costume ideas is perfect for anyone looking to explore the jungle of imagination! Whether it's for Halloween, a school play, or just some adventurous playtime, these costumes will transport you straight to the heart of the safari.

Don your pith helmet and become an intrepid explorer with a Safari Guide Costume or channel your inner wildlife expert in our Women's Zookeeper Costume . Feeling brave? A hunter costume and a paleontologist costume are perfect for daring souls on the lookout for big game or ancient fossils. And the Kid's Safari Explorer Costume is perfect to get little ones involved in the fun.

Children and adults alike can delve into the role of their favorite safari character, creating memories that last long after the costumes are back in the closet. So why wait? Embark on your own safari adventure, and who knows – you might just inspire the next generation of explorers, conservationists, or wildlife enthusiasts. With our safari costumes, the call of the wild is just a wardrobe change away!

Safari Animal Costumes

Our selection of safari animal costumes is perfect for bringing the spirit of the animal kingdom to life! Whether you're looking for a kid's safari costume or shopping for safari animal costumes for adults, we offer everything you need to transform into the most fascinating creatures of the wild.

A playful monkey costume or realistic gorilla costume might scratch your wildlife itch, or consider a baboon costume for yet another amazing primate. You can roar into action with one of our lion costumes , capturing the powerful presence of the jungle's king, or grab a tiger costume and don the tiger's striking stripes. Or get a giraffe or zebra costume to become one of the most majestic creatures of the African savannah!

These safari animal Halloween costumes aren't just for a safari bash, they're truly a celebration of wildlife and the wonders of nature. And they're sure to make your costume experience memorable and fun. Take a closer look at these captivating costume ideas to prowl, pounce, and parade in style.

Monkey Costumes

It is a pretty safe bet that any safari is bound to be teeming with playful monkeys, swinging from branch to branch. And truly lucky explorers can venture deep into the jungle to see an awe-inspiring sight by getting a glimpse of gorillas. So, a monkey or gorilla suit will be an excellent pick for your safari costume theme!

These costumes are not only fun but also a great way to pay homage to the incredible wildlife of the safari destinations around the globe. Whether monkeying around at a party or showcasing the might of a gorilla , these costumes are sure to be a hit and add an extra layer of awesomeness to your safari adventure.

Lion Costumes

Next, you'll want to consider stepping into the king of the jungle's shoes with our selection of lion costumes. They're perfect for anyone looking to add some roar to their safari party! From the adorably cuddly to the mighty and fur-ocious , our lion outfits suit every style and every type of costume occasion .

When you buy one of these costumes you will be the mane attraction of any wild animal expedition. Whether you're aiming for a cute look with a little one or embodying the fierce spirit of a lion to pair up with a friend in a hunter costume, our costumes are tail-ored to make your safari journey truly unforgettable. Get ready to pounce on some fun!

Tiger Costumes

For another safari favorite, just roar into the party with a Tiger Costume ! Tigers, the largest of the big cats , are known for their power, grace, and distinctive stripes. Found in diverse habitats from the snowy forests of Russia to the tropical jungles of Southeast Asia, they're versatile and majestic creatures. Which makes them the perfect choice for your safari animal theme!

Our tiger costumes for adults and kids feature comfy jumpsuits, plush tiger faces, and striking stripes, reflecting the tiger's regal beauty. They're ideal for group costume themes, an educational event, or for playtime fun. You're going to love embodying the spirit of a creature that symbolizes strength and wilderness, making your safari adventure truly remarkable.

Giraffe Costumes

If you're looking for yet another great option, you can stand tall and spot the fun in one of our giraffe costumes! They're perfect for those who love the unique and beloved safari star. Giraffes, with their long necks and distinctive patterns, are a marvel of nature, effortlessly towering over the African savanna. Our Jolly Giraffe Costume captures this elegance with a comfy jumpsuit and a plush, soft-sculpted giraffe head.

A giraffe costume is ideal for anyone wanting to embody the grace and beauty of these gentle giants. And they're always a hit for safari animal costume parties or amazing backyard adventures with the kiddos. Slip into one of our child or adult giraffe outfits and get ready to charm everyone with your lofty presence!

Kids Safari Costume Ideas

If you're shopping for young explorers who are eager to roam the vast and vibrant world of the jungle, all you need to do is buy a safari costume kids will love. From intrepid safari guides to brave adventurers, our costumes are a passport to endless imagination and fun. For Halloween, school plays, or just for everyday playtime, these outfits will turn your little one into a safari superstar.

Just imagine your child leading an African expedition in a safari guide costume! They can delve into the role of a caretaker with a zookeeper costume , learning about animal welfare and conservation, or transform into their favorite animals with the safari animal costumes we sell. Let them prowl the neighborhood in a fierce tiger costume kids outfit, swing from imaginary vines in a baby monkey costume, or trumpet around in an elephant costume .

Each outfit is not just a costume but a learning opportunity, inspiring curiosity about the natural world and its inhabitants. Kids can learn fascinating facts about African wildlife and the importance of preserving their habitats, all while having a blast in cute safari outfits. Gear up your little adventurer for a safari journey and they'll be ready to discover the thrill of exploration!

Toddler Safari Costumes

If you've got a little one at home, you can get ready for a pint-sized safari adventure with our adorable toddler safari costume ideas! Perfect for curious toddlers, these costumes are designed to ignite their imagination and introduce them to the fascinating animals of the jungle .

Watch your little one swing into action in a toddler monkey costume , scampering around with all the mischief and playfulness of a real jungle monkey. Or, let them take on the role of the savannah's king with a cuddly toddler lion costume , roaring and prowling in their own adorable way. For a roaring good time, a tiger Halloween costume is a perfect pick, turning your toddler into a mini striped predator of the jungle.

These costumes aren't just about dressing up ; they're about creating magical moments for parents and toddlers alike. They offer a blend of education and fun, introducing your little ones to the beauty of the animal kingdom while providing endless opportunities for cute and memorable photo ops. So, let the fun begin by purchasing a safari outfit for your kiddo!

Safari Guide Costumes for Adults

Step into the daring world of jungle expeditions with our adult safari guide costumes! Perfect for embodying the spirit of wildlife exploration, these costumes are a tribute to the brave hearts navigating the wilds of uncharted territory. Whether you're dressing up for a themed party, Halloween, or just for fun, our costumes will make you feel like an animal expert.

Drawing inspiration from real-world safari guides, conservation officers, and park rangers , our adult safari costumes feature the classic khaki uniforms synonymous with these daring professionals . The attire is not just about style; it's a practical choice for blending into the natural surroundings and respecting the habitat of the incredible animals they encounter.

We also have safari outfits that pay homage to historical expedition outfits , complete with the iconic British pith helmet, a symbol of pioneering explorers . With our safari guide costumes, you'll feel a connection to the legacy of wildlife conservation and the ongoing efforts to preserve our planet's stunning biodiversity. And you're sure to have lots of fun, too!

Safari Costume Accessories

Complete your safari adventure look with our range of safari costume accessories, each piece adding an extra layer of authenticity and fun to your outfit. Whether you're dressing up as a wildlife enthusiast or need unique animal accessories to complete your look, we have the finishing touches you need!

Start with the quintessential pith helmet , a classic symbol of exploration. This iconic headgear not only adds realism to your safari guide uniform but also pays homage to the traditional attire of early explorers. You can also shop our toy weapons and accessories for plastic props to make your costume performance more dynamic.

If you have a graceful animal costume in mind, a giraffe ears and giraffe tail set will help you create a simple outfit for a safari theme. Similarly, a lion tail and lion makeup kit will help you capture the essence of the jungle king with ease and style. And for a truly wild transformation, a gorilla mask is a must-have, instantly turning you into the powerful and intriguing primate of the jungle.

Whether you're attending a themed event, engaging in educational play, or just looking for a fun twist on your costume, our safari accessories are your gateway to an unforgettable adventure!

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16 Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas (Eco-Friendly + Low-Waste)

By Konstantina Antoniadou

Updated on January 19, 2024

Are you looking for spooktacular and super easy DIY Halloween costumes for adults and kids? I’ve got you! With this list of low-waste DIY Halloween costumes, you (or your kid) will have control over the materials used and look amazing, while taking the sustainable route. 

(P.S. If you’d rather buy a costume instead, don’t forget to check out our Non-Toxic & Organic Halloween Costumes guide as well.)

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Easy low-waste diy halloween costumes in 2023, easy diy halloween costumes for kids, cardboard robot costume , diy halloween mummy costume, handmade paper bag animal masks, diy princess or prince costume, crayon costume diy, easy butterfly halloween costume , low-waste diy halloween costume ideas for couples, puzzle pieces, bob ross and a happy little tree diy halloween costume, mary poppins and bert diy halloween costume, tetris diy last minute halloween costume, homemade diy halloween costumes for adults, 80s workout instructor, crazy cat lady diy halloween costume, zero-waste wednesday addams halloween costume, diy popcorn box costume, diy “where’s waldo” costume, diy houseplant halloween costume, wrapping up the best eco-friendly, low-waste diy halloween costumes 2023.

Oh, the magic of Halloween. It’s a night where Wednesday Addams can be spotted walking side by side with robots, talking to mummies, and mingling with other favorite characters.

And, truth be told, I adore every moment of it!

However, there’s one spooky statistic many folks never think of: costume waste. It’s estimated that each year,  35 million Halloween costumes are thrown away in the U.S. alone. And about 5.4 million kilograms of textile waste is produced by businesses and trick-or-treaters after dressing up on the 31st.

And because most Halloween costumes are crafted with cheap, petroleum-based fabrics, it’s estimated that something like 63% of Halloween costumes can take up to 20-200 years to decompose.

Luckily, there’s a trove of last-minute, eco-friendly DIY Halloween costume ideas at our disposal, all of which can help you use what you already have at home and cut down on those petroleum-based fabrics (that you’ll maybe only wear once).

From upcycling old clothes to repurposing household items, every stitch and snip in a low-waste DIY Halloween costume brings us a step closer to a planet-friendly, spooky celebration.

Without further ado, here’s a curated list of the easiest (but still cute and spooky!) DIY Halloween costumes for couples, friends, solo adults, and kids!

First up is one of the best DIY Halloween costumes toddlers absolutely love. Turn your kiddo into an adorable robotic human with this quick cardboard robot costume. Using cardboard boxes that you already have at home, you’ll craft a futuristic ensemble that’s perfect for any young tech enthusiast and avid WALL-E watchers. 

Find a large cardboard box that fits your child’s body. Cut armholes and a hole for the head.

You can either paint the box with silver/metallic colors, or you can just cover the whole thing in aluminum foil if you don’t want to deal with the paint fumes. (If you do want to paint it, I would recommend using regular paint, not spray paint. Just use silver paint that’s made for kids, like Crayola. These tend to be much safer than your conventional spray paint in terms of chemicals and fumes.)

You can attach knobs, buttons, and other details using smaller cardboard pieces. You can finish by adding more foil, painted bottle caps, or whatever other details you come up with for decoration.

Who doesn’t love a good spooky mummy? A classic!

This low-waste DIY Halloween costume is super easy to create and gives those old bed linens a second life, all while keeping your Halloween low-waste.

Simply tear old white sheets into strips. Dress your child (or yourself!) in white clothes as a base layer. Wrap the torn strips around the clothes, leaving openings for the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Once you’re wrapped up, you can cut some smaller pieces of fabric up and stick them into various places on the body to make the wrapping look a little “older,” like it’s been in the grave for a while. You can add a little facepaint or non-toxic makeup if you want, too.

Repurposing paper bags into cute animal masks is not only simple but also saves those bags from ending up in landfills. It’s a fun craft that turns into a costume. Kids can transform into their favorite animals with this super quick and easy last-minute Halloween costume idea.

Choose an animal and gather images for reference. Cut and shape a paper bag to resemble the animal’s face. Paint and add details like ears, eyes, and noses. If you don’t have the right colored bag(s), just use construction paper and/or paint.

Pair the mask with regular clothing that matches the color of the mask you made. An orange shirt and pants for a tiger, all black for a cat, etc.

Pretty much every kid dreams of being royalty at some point, right?

This homemade Halloween costume idea encourages imaginative play and reuse by creating a royal costume from old clothes and fabrics. The process is pretty simple and it can be adapted to the taste of every kiddo.

Gather old dresses, shirts, or skirts in elegant colors. Embellish with ribbons, lace, or fabric scraps to create a regal look. Then, add a cardboard crown or tiara as a finishing touch.

Kids will love rocking these crayon-themed, eco-friendly Halloween costumes to school and during their trick-or-treating adventures.

There are two ways you can do this: one is a very low-effort way that basically just requires colored clothing, black tape, and construction paper. Here’s how you do that:

First, let them choose their preferred crayon color, and then find a pair of pants and socks that match their chosen shade. Using electrical tape, simply add the distinctive “Crayola” stripes. To top off the ensemble, craft hats using construction paper with the help of an easy-to-follow template . 

If you want to put in a little bit more effort (it’s still easy!), grab some colored fabric and make a separate “tube” that can go over the kids’ clothes. Here’s a video tutorial to walk you through it:

Encourage your little ones to embrace their inner butterfly and choose their favorite hues for the wings—vivid purples, brilliant blues, or radiant oranges.

Start by crafting the butterfly wings of this DIY Halloween costume for kids by using sturdy cardboard or wireframes covered in colorful tissue paper. Allow the kids to get hands-on, decorating the wings how they want.

You can add some elastic straps or even just use plain string so your child can comfortably wear their wings to school or during trick-or-treat night. (In the video above, she just uses one string, which attaches around the child’s neck. That seems dangerous, so I suggest using two separate pieces of string that attach by going around the shoulders/armpits instead.)

To make an antenna, use a headband and attach bent pipe cleaners adorned with crafted pompoms or foam ball tips. It’s a charming touch that completes the whimsical transformation. Finally, finish the look with a matching outfit—perhaps a leotard or a dress in a coordinating color. Your little butterfly will be ready to flutter through the Halloween festivities, spreading joy and magic wherever they go! 

Alright, now let’s get to some good ideas for couple costumes !

Isn’t it a perfect metaphor for how you complete each other? 😉 This costume is cute, creative, and easily recognizable. It also allows for a lot of customization!

To make this one, simply take a couple large pieces of cardboard and cut each piece into a puzzle shape. Paint each piece a different color and add puzzle-like details. When you stand together, it looks like the pieces fit!

Let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with this fun couple’s costume, channeling the artistry of Bob Ross.

With the exception of the curly auburn wig , you probably already have most of the pieces you need for this costume. For Bob, you just need regular jeans and a blue shirt, some paint brushes, and a paint palette. (You can just take a cardboard box and cut it into the shape of a palette!)

For the Little Happy Tree portion of the costume, you can use foraged leaves and other tree-like details like twigs and mushrooms that you get from your backyard or the park. (In the video tutorial above, she uses faux leaves, but why not just use real ones?!) Glue some of the leaves and twigs onto a headband and attach some other ones to a string that you can wrap around your arms and body.

Oh, and here’s a delightful extra idea: If you’ve got a little sidekick, why not dress them up as Bob’s adorable squirrel, Peapod? Fun for the whole creative crew! 

For this one, you can either use what you already have in your closet, or you can stop by the thrift store to grab whatever items you don’t have.

When you slip into that classic dark midi skirt and blazer combo, topped with a crisp white button-down, it might scream ‘office’ at first glance. But just add a playful red ribbon tied around your neck and maybe a fedora, and voila—you’ve just stepped into the shoes of Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way.

And for your buddy embracing the chimney sweep life: pop on a newsboy cap, add a touch of ash-colored eyeshadow to their face, put a broom in hand, and they’re an instant Bert doppelgänger. I personally love this eco-friendly DIY Halloween costume for couples because of how super easy it is.

This last-minute Halloween costume idea is a throwback to the good ol’ days of pixelated gaming. It’s simple, iconic, and nostalgic. (Who doesn’t have fond memories of playing Tetris?)

You can either just paint colorful blocks on a sweatshirt, or use post-it notes, like this:

Or you can put in a little extra effort and paint some cardboard boxes into Tetris shapes, attaching them with colored tape, like this:

As you can see, this is a great option for siblings or a group of friends, too!

The 80s workout instructor costume is a blast from the past, full of vibrant colors, legwarmers, and high energy. It’s a nostalgic nod to a colorful era of fitness and fun.

Even though bright, neon colors are more ‘on-brand’ for this one, you don’t have to go out and buy vibrant-colored activewear if you don’t already have some in your closet… Just use what you already have!

Put a leotard or bodysuit on over a pair of tights or leggings of a different color. If you don’t have leg warmers, just use tall socks and scrunch them down a little bit. Add a belt around your waist. Put your hair in a high pony and add a sweatband/headband to complete the look.

This low-waste DIY Halloween costume is a hilarious and quirky choice that’s sure to make people laugh. It’s an exaggerated take on cat obsession, complete with stuffed toy cats and a robe covered in fluff.

Create some “wrinkles” using non-toxic makeup (check out the video tutorial above). Then grab a robe, stuffed toy cats from your kids’ toybox, slippers, and a cozy blanket. Put on the robe and wrap yourself in the cozy blanket. Adorn the robe with the stuffed toy cats, giving you that “crazy cat lady” look.

Embrace the shadows and channel your inner Wednesday Addams with an all-black ensemble that exudes an air of mystery.

Again, this is another costume that you can probably make using what you already have in your closet. Don a sleek striped blazer, pair it with a classic collared shirt, and opt for a chic black dress with knee-high socks for that signature look. To complete this hauntingly fabulous outfit, add perfectly braided pigtail locks and some dark makeup (like this ‘Ultraviolet’ lipstick from Ilia , which is made without things l ike phthalates, fragrance, and synthetic pigments).

This homemade Halloween costume idea is a playful and creative take on a favorite movie treat.

Check if you already have cardboard, red and white paint (or paper), and a black marker. Cut the cardboard into a rectangular shape and form it into a box structure. Paint the box red or cover it with red paper. Then add some white stripes and the word “POPCORN.”

For the actual piece of popcorn, crumple up several pieces of yellow paper and glue them to the box. Lastly, attach straps so you can wear it like a sandwich board.

This DIY “Where’s Waldo?” costume is another playful and nostalgic choice that’s easy, but all the other adults will love.

You can either use a red and white striped shirt, or you can make your own stripes using a solid-colored shirt.

If you have a red shirt, you can add white stripes to it. You can either glue strips of white paper around the shirt, or you can cut up some strips of white fabric (maybe from an old bed sheet) and sew them onto the shirt.

Or, if you have a white shirt, you can do the same thing by adding red stripes to it either with paper, fabric, or just red paint and tape (check out the video above for how to do that). It really just depends on what materials you already have and how much effort you want to put in!

You’ll also want a red beanie, glasses, and jeans. Put it all on for that unmistakable Waldo look.

Next up is a low-waste DIY Halloween costume for all the plant lovers out there.

There are several different ways of doing this one, some of which require more effort than others. I’ll just link to some helpful tutorials!

Here is a super cute snake plant costume from A Beautiful Mess.

And here is a Monstera one from A Crafted Lifestyle.

Lastly, here is a really easy no-sew flower costume for kids from Pimary.

(P.S. This can also work as a great DIY Halloween costume idea for couples or groups, with each person dressing up as a different kind of houseplant!)

As we wrap up this easy DIY Halloween costume guide, I hope you’re now armed with inspiration, excitement, and a dash of craftiness to turn some of these homemade Halloween costume ideas to life. So, dust off those old clothes, raid your craft supplies, and let your spooky-themed creativity flow. 

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One year I was a “cereal killer”. I took as old flannel shirt that I purchased at a thrift store, took an eight pack of small cereal boxes and emptied them very carefully, glued them on the shirt but first take a plastic knife and slice it into the cereal box, might want to put a little glue on them as they have a tendency to fall out. drip a little red paint on and near the knife/box. You now have a cereal killer. I won a few different contests with this costome and I still have it in my closet. People loved it.

Omg, cute!! I love that idea. Thanks for sharing, Bob!

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Updated on October 11, 2023   |  By Jamie Dorobek   |   5 Comments

Halloween is here! If you’re on the hunt for a creative costume, here are 19 easy DIY costumes that can be thrown together in an afternoon. The best part? Most of these easy costume ideas  can be made with simple supplies you have on hand or can be bought at the grocery store. Think: poster board, glow sticks, junk mail, clear packing tape, glows sticks, and red bandanas.

19 Easy DIY Costumes Ideas for Adults

There are a few cardboard costumes on this list, but cardboard can be turned into anything! So, if you don’t find an easy enough costume to throw together on this list, don’t miss these 13 cardboard costume ideas !

1. Filter/ No Filter Costume

You definitely need 2 people for this costume, but the costume itself could not be easier. Likely one person will need a wig, and some version of the same outfit. Check out C.R.A.F.T. for 5 versions of the filter/ no filter snapchat costume.

2. Village People Group Costume

I know you know the song “YMCA”, right? That’s the Village People. This is an easy DIY group costume idea with 6 choices of characters. Best part? You likely have most of the pieces needed for these costumes on hand. Your quick costume choices are: Construction worker, Police man, Cowboy, Army, Indian or Leather man.

Side note: Mila substituted Army for Navy.

The essentials for this costume include a location t-shirt, camera, hat, fanny pack, white socks, sneakers and a peace sign for picture taking. I love the idea of a whole pack of tourists!

4.  Where’s Waldo

Grab a red and white striped t-shirt from a second hand store, black rimmed glasses, jeans, and a red and white beanie. If you’re pregnant, add a tiny felted Waldo head to your belly with a safety pin. Oh and if you can’t find a striped t-shirt last minute, consider using a solid red t-shirt and adding stripes with white Duct tape or vice versa.

5. Tired Mom

Top knot, baby on your back, Target bags, sneakers and a Starbucks cup are the perfect accessories for the tired mom costume!

6. Bob Ross

If you have a beard, this Bob Ross costume is perfect! (If you don’t have a beard, check out this wig/ beard combo !) All you need is a button down short, jeans, a wig, and a DIY cardboard paint palette.

Plaid pants, belt, large jacket, funky hat, pipe, and a pillow to make the belly extra round. This grandpa costume could not be easier! Add Grandma for extra points.

8. Captain Recycle

Green pants and t-shirt plus anything from the recycle bin! Use tape and safety pins to attach the goods and you’re Captain Recycle!

9.  Bank robbers

Black and white striped t-shirts, black pants, black masks, pillow case, black marker to make money signs on the pillow cases. Bam! If you have a navy jacket on hand, the police plus bank robber costume combo is another fun idea!

10. Dancing emoji girl

Red dress, red shoes, and you must strike the post as often as possible! The scarecrow is an easy costume idea too!

11. 80’s prom queens

You can find 80’s dresses at any thrift store. Add crowns and sashes for next level Prom Queens!

12.  Glow stick person costume

This is the ultimate quick costume assuming you have all of the supplies on hand. You need: Black pants, black shirt, glow sticks, and clear packing tape. Assembly takes 10 minutes or less! It is fair to note that this costume does not look good in the light, but it’s awesome for the dark!

13. Chia pet costume

It’s fun to note that Ch, ch, cha chia pets were created in 1977! This adorable, super easy costume is as simple as buying a black shower cap and hot gluing fake greenery to the top of the hat. For more details check out C.R.A.F.T.

Easy Punny Halloween Costumes

14. french press.

Black and white t-shirt, easy button from Staples, red paint, and red neck tie, blonde wig and long cigarette a plus.

15. Mail Stripper

All you need for this quick costume is scissors and junk mail. Best part? This punny costume is sure to get a good laugh.

16. Chocolate chip cookie

Turn a cardboard box and black construction paper into a chocolate chip cookie costume in a couple of hours!

Cardboard costumes

The following easy Halloween costumes are made from cardboard. Grab a box cutter and get ready to craft up a costume. Poster board can be substituted for cardboard. It’s easier to cut, comes in lots of colors to avoid painting, and can be purchased at most grocery stores! Here are 13 more cardboard costumes ideas !

17. Cassette tape

Turn a cardboard box, box cutter and paint into a cassette tape costume!

18. Deviled Egg

Poster board, fishing line, hole punch, yellow t-shirt, and devil horns makes the perfect deviled egg costume!

19. Flower costume

I used cardboard and spray paint to make this easy flower costume. With dry time, the costume took me about 3 hours to make. Feel free to add a seed packet costume for a coordinated DIY costume.

What’s your favorite handmade adult costume from the list? And did you decide who/what you are going to dress up as for Halloween?

Want more easy DIY costumes? Check out these posts:

• 39  DIY adult Halloween costumes
• 29 Handmade kid costumes
• 13 DIY Cardboard costumes
• 37 Animal costumes for kids and adults

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August 12, 2017

Where are the directions for the Operation Costume?!?!

February 26, 2016

nice article with awesome images

October 26, 2015

Thanks so much for including my mermaid costume on your list! You can read more about it here: https://buymelovestore.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/make-it-monday-look-at-this-stuff-isnt-it-neat-how-to-be-a-mermaid/

September 27, 2015

hi Jamie, I really like your Ideas related to this Halloween ideas for Adults, i am college student, and some of my friends have asked for the Halloween Ideas for their Home Party, so i think these ideas will be really fit for them. Thanks

October 22, 2014

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