Do-It-Yourself Halloween Costumes for Boys

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

16 Oct 2009 08:57 AM

Part of the reason I allow my 5-year-old to attend so many Halloween-related events is that I want to get the most out of the money I dropped paying for her overpriced costume.

However, if your son is content with using a costume simply to trick-or-treat, then you might consider making your own. After all, why should you drain your bank account if your little guy is only going to dress up for a couple of hours on Halloween night?

Save your money, and instead, rummage through your home for the materials needed to make these simple, yet creative costumes:

Nerd: Choose a pair of high-water pants, a white button down shirt with a breast pocket, white socks and black loafers or oxfords. Add to that a pocket protector filled with pens, oversized eyeglasses (with a bit of tape stuck to the nose bridge) and a briefcase. And don't forget to slick back your son's hair.

Crash test dummy post accident: Use a sweatsuit and masking tape to mimic the markings found on the crash test dummies you see on TV. Then, use bandages and fake blood to embellish the costume. You could also use old belts to resemble a seat belt and attach it to the costume as well.

Thomas the Tank Engine: Find a box big enough to fit around your child's waist. Paint the box blue and allow to dry. Once it's dry embellish it with colored construction paper (make stripes and a train number), then add black train wheels made from extra cardboard and paint. On the front of the box make a 3D face with construction paper. Attach a belt from a robe to each side and harness it over your son's shoulders. Top with a conductor's hat.

Lego piece: Pick up a medium-sized apple or orange box from your local market (grocers give them away for free). Cut two round holes in the sides for your son's arms. Hot glue 6 cottage cheese containers to the top of the box like a Lego piece. Spray paint the entire box in a solid color. Have your child wear the same color sweatsuit to match the color of the Lego costume. Then, take a smaller box that will fit on top of your son's head and hot glue on one cottage cheese container and spray paint it the same color. Have your son slip into the open part of the back of the box and stick his arms through the holes when it's time to go trick-or-treating.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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