Let's get crafty! Instead of rushing off to the big box store to buy a costume for your kiddos, why not make one at home with them for this year's Halloween? Check out these cool and crafty costumes below.
Bee
This no-sew Halloween costume is sure to be buzzworthy!
Get the tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts.
What you'll need: black t-shirt ($10; amazon.com), black leggings ($7-10; amazon.com), bee headband ($3; amazon.com) , elastic ($5; amazon.com), sparkle tulle ($9 for 10 yards; amazon.com, wooden beads ($8 for 200; amazon.com), craft paint ($5 each; amazon.com)
Panda
Does it get any cuter than a baby panda?
Get the tutorial at C.R.A.F.T.
What you'll need: black onesie ($8; amazon.com), white beanie ($7; amazon.com), felt ($6.50 each for 5 sheets; amazon.com), hot glue gun ($9; amazon.com)
Baby Cow
This adorable costume will get your little one in the moooo-d to trick-or-treat.
Get the tutorial at Make It and Love It.
What you'll need: white onesie ($6-$10; amazon.com), white fleece ($8 per yard; amazon.com), black fleece ($4 per yard; amazon.com), pink felt ($5; amazon.com), black felt ($5; amazon.com), bottle nipples ($3; amazon.com), epoxy glue ($5; amazon.com)
Penguin
You can make this cozy costume entirely from fleece and batting. Just imagine how cute your child will be waddling around in this suit!
Get the tutorial at Make It & Love It.
Owl
All you need are some old T-shirts, fabric glue, and a few hours to make this easy owl costume Ellen Luckett Baker made for alphamom.com
Get the tutorial at Alpha Mom.
Spring Chicken
Create an adorable costume for the smallest chick-a-dee in the roost with these tips from blogger Jessica Kesterson. She used a couple of boas for the soft feathers and kitchen gloves for the little rooster's legs and feet. The hat is just a T-shirt, a few bits of felt, and some big black buttons.
Get the tutorial at Living the Swell Life.
What you'll need: onesies ($10 for 5; amazon.com), stuffing ($8; amazon.com), feather boa ($6; amazon.com), dish gloves ($7 for 6; amazon.com), felt ($11; amazon.com), buttons ($1.50; amazon.com)