| Inexpensive Halloween Costume Ideas |
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| Recreation and Sports - Holidays and Vacations |
| Written by Phil Sikes |
| Wednesday, 17 September 2008 14:25 |
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If you're looking for an inexpensive Halloween costume idea for your little one or for yourself, then it's time to put on your creativity cap and get to work! There are many ways to create a work of art that doesn't have to cost you and arm and a leg, (though that's a great theme for Halloween!) and that can be made simply and quickly. Let's look at some simple ideas to get your gears turning and then see what you can come up with!
If you're looking for an inexpensive Halloween costume idea for your little one or for yourself, then it's time to put on your creativity cap and get to work! There are many ways to create a work of art that doesn't have to cost you and arm and a leg, (though that's a great theme for Halloween!) and that can be made simply and quickly. Let's look at some simple ideas to get your gears turning and then see what you can come up with! If your goal is to keep the Halloween costume for your child as cheap as possible for this year's Halloween activities, you are going to have to make the costume yourself. Start by thinking of what your child will be dressed as and then spend some time considering what materials you will need to make it a reality. Say you've decided on a pirate. Check out all the pirate costumes you can online to get a great picture (literally!) of what you're making here. When you've got that, then get even more creative. The clothes part would be simple with a bit of flair. Coming up with weaponry and a decent pirates hat can be accomplished by using cardboard fashioned, stapled and painted to spec, and a broadsword made much the same way, using tin foil as the metal. Thrift stores are a great place to find Halloween costume accessories. A pirate modeled after Captain Jack Sparrow could be made especially fun with an eye patch or some makeup. For the little girls dressing for the princess balls, the do-it-yourself route is a little more problematic. It's tough to fake a snow white costume, so you'll need to get as close as you can without breaking the bank. Again, work from a good picture and do what's most important in the costume; in Snow's case it would probably be the colors and the hair. For Cinderella the dress and shoes will be most important. These dresses can take some time to construct if you're making them yourself, or if piecing together your costume from bits and pieces of existing wardrobes. Be sure to allot enough time to not only create this amazing costume, but to make any alterations that might be necessary. Of course, if making a costume by hand is not what you would call one of your skills, there are plenty of other ways that you can save money on this year's costumes. A vast number of costumes are put up for sale each year on eBay, where you may be able to find just what you are looking for at a good price. Just taking some time to think about costume ideas will help you to find a cheap solution for your Halloween costume. About the Author: Now's the time to start planning your Halloween costumes for this year. Don't wait until the good ones are all sold out. Get plenty of fun costume ideas on the Get In Costume website, where you can also get a free copy of my report "The Family Guide To Halloween Safety.". |