Over the years, we have almost always made costumes. This list of Cheap Halloween Costume Ideas is perfect for finding a super fun and easy costume to make for your kids. Not only are they cheap, they are mostly seriously easy to make.
25 Cheap Halloween Costume Ideas
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I love that most of these costumes use everyday items ou probably have in your home. From an upcycle t-shirts to craft paint, you can create tons of unique cheap Halloween costume ideas that will have your kids thrilled to dress up this year.
Upcycled T-Shirt Superhero Cape from You Brew My Tea
Mr. Potato Head Costume from Arts & Crackers
DIY Elmo Costume from Moms & Crafters
DIY Halloween Medusa Headband Tutorial from The TipToe Fairy
DIY Construction Worker Costume from Making of a Mom
Easy Indian Maiden Costume from One Creative Mommy
No Sew DIY Emoji Costumes from Jennifer Priest
DIY Charlie Brown Costume from Jennifer Priest
5-Minute S’Mores Baby Costume from Nerdy Mamma
No Sew Tutu from My Heavenly Recipes
Stick Figure Costume from Money Wise Moms
Grammar Avengers Costumes (Nerdy Idea) from Overstuffed Life
Easy Greek Goddess Costume from Uncommon Designs Online
Easy DIY Kids Knight Costume from Apple Green Cottage
DIY Pirate Costume For Kids from Apple Green Cottage
Scooby Doo Family Costume Ideas from Ashlee Marie
Poodle Skirt Tutorial for 50’s Costume from Ashlee Marie
Despicable Me Minions Costume from JDaniel 4’s Mom
Easy Princess Leia Costume from Buggy And Buddy
Felt Monarch Butterfly Wings Tutorial from Buggy And Buddy
DIY Paper Doll Costume from Slap Dash Mom
Frankenstein Halloween Costume For Kids from Mommy’s Bundle
Easy Popcorn Costume from Syncopated Mom
Last Minute Skeletons Costume from Red Ted Art
DIY Lego Movie Emmet And Batman Costumes from Umbrella Tree Cafe
Now that you have the best cheap Halloween costumes ideas on hand, you can focus on fun things like crafts or even hosting your own haunted house and party! I love doing fun crafts for the holidays, and that includes Halloween. No party would be complete without some spooky accessories!
I love our Easy DIY Framed Spider Web to add some character to the mantle! but you can check out tons of great ideas on our friend Savanah’s blog. She has
Or you can take the time to make these fun Frankenstein Upcycled Tin Cans for your porch rail, mantle, or entry way!
If you need more inspiration, you can check out tons of great ideas on our friend Savanah’s blog. She has 50 Spooky Halloween Ideas that include games, treats, and more! For more fun ideas, check out her list of 400 FREE Halloween Printables!
Gather up some fun and spooky decorations and get started planning your next Halloween party. This list of Cheap Halloween Costume Ideas is just what you need to make it affordable and fun for the whole family. With kids, teens, and adult costumes on this list, you’ll find something for everyone. Enjoy the spooky evening with tons of fun, food, and laughter without breaking the bank!
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- 21 Simply Spooktacular Halloween Treats
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Shirley Wood says
Nice collection of affordable DIY Costume ideas. We’ve made a few through the years also, homemade are the best! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Pinning.
Lisa/Syncopated Mama says
How fun to be included on this list! Thanks so much and have a super week!
Katie says
Thanks for having great costume ideas!
Liz Jo says
Just in time for Halloween too!
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Richelle says
Super cute! We love homemade costumes, too.
Emily says
I’ve always preferred homemade costumes to store-bought – you can get so creative without spending too much! Thanks for linking up with our Merry Monday part!
Mother of 3 says
These are all so fun!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Much to my 8 year old’s annoyance, I cannot do store-bought costumes! It’s a lot more fun, and original, to DIY, right?! Visiting from Home Matters party.
Nicole says
My niece wants to be Medusa (?!?!) and this headband craft is perfect. I’ll be sharing that with my sister so she can make it for Halloween.
Stopping by from the #HomeMattersParty Thanks for linking up with us!
Hil says
What fun ideas!! I love the butterfly one especially.
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Love all the fun costume ideas! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & sharing.