Halloween 2011 is right around the corner. If you are a parent, you can be sure that you want your child to enjoy this special occasion. But if money is tight, you may be thinking about what to do during October 31.
That is why you should consider making your own Halloween costumes for your kids. You can make some quick and easy costumes for kids with old clothes and junk you have around the house. Here are some fun ideas that can help you save money.
1. Superman or Supergirl Homemade Halloween Costume for Kids
Every kid loves to play at being a super hero. If you don't enough cash to buy a super hero costume, you can make one at home. First, get an old white t-shirt that you were thinking about throwing away. Next grab a red marker and draw a great big letter S on the front.
Now you need a cape for the super hero costume. Find a bright red shirt and use this for the cape. Also, try and find some blue or tan pants that can be worn as part of the costume. There, that is all you need for a fast and free homemade do-it-yourself Superman or Supergirl Halloween costume.
2. Environmental Boy or Environmental Girl Halloween Costume for Kids
Being green and pro-environment is all the rage this year. You child can join the cause and have fun in a great green Halloween costume. The trick is the wear as much green clothing as posible. Then have the child carry a small sign that says "Please Reuse and Recycle." Lastly, make sure your child has three different Halloween candy bags that can be labeled Recyclable, Compostable and Reusable. Maybe he or she can get triple the amount of candy this way.
3. Homemade Lion Costume for Kids on Halloween Night
Everyone loves a lion costume. You can make a quick and easy homemade lion costume for kids in a few easy steps. First, find a yellow shirt to wear as the top. Then add a brown or black pants. Use mom's eyeliner to make some whiskers on the face. Lastly, find some really old socks that nobody wants any more, some really long ones and get out the toe-sections. Then add some cloth to fill up the socks. Find a way to attach all the filled-up socks together so you will then have a lion's tail that you can clip on to the pants in the back.
Hope you can use some of these ideas for quick and easy homemade do-it-yourself costumes for kids. Save money and have a blast during Halloween 2011.
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