Good news — you don't have to be a super crafty mom to make your kid's Halloween costume. In fact, you don't even need to know how to sew! We've rounded up some great ideas from blogger moms (who are super crafty) and come up with a selection of costumes for your toddler that are easy to make, inexpensive, and cuter than anything you'll find on a store rack.
Just check out this owl (#5) and that sweet candy corn (#14)! (And, yes, Elsa and Olaf costumes are included.)
Have you ever made your child's Halloween costume?
Elsa
Has your daughter got Frozen fever? You can make this shimmering Elsa dress for under $25 and it just takes a few hours. Get the easy-to-follow instructions at Kiki & Company.
Captain America
All it takes to turn your toddler into a superhero (besides a phone booth of course) is some sweats, felt, and cardboard. Michele over at The Scrappe Shoppe has all the details.
Viking
This DIY viking costume requires … of all things … a fluffy toilet seat cover! You know, the one you used to see at your grandma's house? Just go with it. Your little viking will love it!
Owl (with a girly twist)
Get this: Kiki and Company did not spend a dime on this adorable owl costume. It's made up from stuff she found lying around the house … including old maternity clothes. You will look at your old stuff in a new way when you follow her lead.
Owl (traditional)
Can't sew? Who gives a hoot? As long as you can glue, you can make this adorable owl costume. Visit Alpha Mom for the how-tos and to download the template for the mask and feathers.
R2D2
Star Wars: Episode VII is coming to theatres next year (yay!). You can get your kid into the mode with a homemade R2D2 costume this Halloween. All you need is a big silver bowl, some poster board, and lots of construction paper. Visit Yellow Pear for the R2D2 how-to.
Needle and Thread
Have a sewing aficionado on your hands? This needle and thread costume from Maker Mama is perfect! You'll need a large lampshade and some white T-shirts (chances are dad won't mind if you raid his underwear drawer for such a cute cause).
Olaf
Do you wanna build a snowman? Most toddlers will say "yes!" This adorable DIY Olaf costume will definitely be a hit this Halloween. And Karen over at Desert Chica says the hardest part of making it is finding a white hooded sweatshirt.
Mario & Luigi
Amy at The Maker Mama pulled these costumes together at the last minute for her boys … but they certainly don't look like a rush job. Mario and Luigi costumes are easy to make and perfect for siblings who are trick-or-treating together.
Bat
You can convert a T-shirt into this cute bat costume in a few quick steps. Head on over to Alpha Mom for all the bat costume details.
Thor
Any little guy will feel like the God of Thunder with this costume from I Am Mama Hear Me Roar. It's mostly made from cereal boxes. Yes, we're serious.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Cowabunga! This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume from requires no sewing. The turtle's back is an aluminum roasting pan. Get the entire supply list and how-tos at Crafts by Courtney.
LEGOs
How about two amazing DIY LEGO Star Wars costumes for under $20? It only took the crafty mama at Everyday Mom Ideas four hours to make both of them.
Candy Corn
Inexpensive and easy to make, this candy corn costume is super sweet. We love the treat bag too. Get the full tutorial at The Mom Creative.
Mermaid
Perfect for your little mermaid, this cute costume requires no sewing (phew!) and costs less than $20? Visit Anshu at Blooms and Bugs for all the specifics.
