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Do It Yourself Family Halloween Costumes
For many families, Halloween is a chance to show off their creativity by dressing up in fun and exciting costumes. However, pre-made costumes can be expensive and lack personalization. That’s why DIY family Halloween costumes are a great option! Not only do they allow for more creativity, but they can also be made on a budget. Here are some ideas for DIY family Halloween costumes that are perfect for any family.
1. The Incredibles
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The Incredibles
This superhero family costume can easily be made by purchasing red t-shirts and black pants/leggings. Print out the Incredibles logo and attach it to each shirt. Add black gloves, boots, and eye masks to complete the look.
2. Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters costumes can be made by wearing khaki pants, black boots, and a grey t-shirt. Purchase a Ghostbusters patch and add it to each shirt. To complete the look, wear a Ghostbusters hat and carry around a homemade proton pack made with cardboard and spray paint.
3. Mario Characters
Mario Characters
To create Mario characters costumes, purchase red or green t-shirts and matching hats. Use felt to create the white circle and “M” for Mario or the green “L” for Luigi. Wear overalls or denim shorts/pants and add white gloves and boots to complete the look.
4. The Addams Family
The Addams Family
The Addams Family costume can be made by purchasing black clothing items. Add white collars and cuffs to shirts and dresses using white fabric paint. Use black hairspray to darken hair and add a black mustache to complete the look.
5. Toy Story
Toy Story
To make Toy Story costumes, use plain t-shirts and create the designs using felt or iron-on transfers. Woody’s costume can be made with a yellow plaid shirt, vest, and cowboy hat. Buzz Lightyear’s costume can be made with a white jumpsuit, purple fabric, and craft foam for the wings.
Whether you choose to create one of these DIY family Halloween costumes or come up with your own, remember that the key is to have fun and be creative. With a little bit of effort, you can create costumes that are unique and memorable for the whole family.
As the month of October approaches, families start thinking of creative and exciting costume ideas for Halloween. DIY costumes provide a creative way to get everyone involved to make sure that everyone has a memorable Halloween.
With a wide selection of ready-made Halloween costumes available in stores, why not create something unique this Halloween? Doing it yourself (DIY) allows families to be creative and to create costumes that bring out everyone’s personalities.
Making costumes at home really doesn’t have to be difficult. It is possible to make something exciting and creative without a lot of money. With just a few supplies, families can easily make quality costumes. A quick internet search can provide a plethora of ideas for easy homemade costumes.
Doing it yourself can also save money in the long run. Rather than buying costumes for multiple family members, families can use supplies from around the house to customize costumes. With a little bit of imagination, families can use a variety of materials to make costumes that look great and are easy on the wallet.
Regardless of the costumes made, families should ensure that they are safe. Use non-toxic materials whenever possible and make sure each costume is comfortable to wear and not restrictive. All costumes should be visible to cars as well, especially when walking around the neighborhood.
DIY costumes are just one of many ways for families to make unforgettable memories on Halloween. With a little bit of creativity and some research, you can create the perfect costumes for a memorable Halloween.
Mitchel Shellby
