DIY Halloween Costumes

My daughter wants to be a banana for Halloween.

Author:: Shannon Breuner Nelson
Updated:: Nov 16, 2018
Original:: Oct 5, 2012

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My husband thinks we can create this costume ourselves. That’s not going to happen. Everyone will think the poor kid is dressed up like the man with the yellow hat in Curious George or just a big yellow highlighter. I am admittedly not crafty, so I’m going the store bought route, but for those of you with a little talent, check out the ideas below for some creative DIY costumes.

Chicken Costume from MarthaStewart.com

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Little Lamb from Parents.com

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Shark Costume from Fiskars

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Owl Costume from Alphamom

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Yup. I’ll admit it. I dress my dogs up for Halloween every year.

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I used the word Halloween in the title, but admittedly, we don’t actually celebrate Halloween by trick or treating door.

Easy DIY Kid’s Halloween Costumes.

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How did your trip to the Halloween store go this year?