Store-bought Halloween costumes tend to be pretty expensive, even if they're for kids.
An affordable alternative is to make your own costumes from scratch. Before you claim you're not crafty enough, breathe easy: Not all DIY costumes require extensive arts and crafts experience. In fact, to get started, all you need is a hot glue gun, some scissors, a box cutter, and a precision knife.
Not sure what to make? INSIDER worked with lifestyle blog Oh Happy Day to compile a list of creative homemade costumes that your kids will love this year.
From a Russian nesting doll to a fidget spinner, here some adorable DIY Halloween costumes.
Boba Tea
What you need: Corrugated paper, gaffer tape, pencil, light pink spray paint, cardboard, measuring tape compass, plastic roll, cardstock, pink cellophane, clear cellophane, nylon webbing, clear plastic boxes, black mini balloons, and a balloon hand pump.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Steve Urkel
What you need: Retro aviator glasses, a plaid shirt, a cardigan (optional), high-waisted jeans, knee socks, and suspenders.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Anna Wintour
What you need: A big collar or necklace, sunglasses, vintage earrings, a sheath dress, and an issue of Vogue magazine.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Wizard
What you need: A metallic cone hat (or make one with metallic paper), a long white beard, gold duct tape, a plastic black tablecloth, gold spray paint, and a stick.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Fidget Spinner
What you need: A large piece of cardboard, a projector, a pencil, a ruler, wooden discs, wooden spool, wood glue, a mirrorboard, spray paint (in two different colors), nylon webbing, and rubber bands.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Sailor
What you need: A Captain’s hat, a mop beard, a pipe, a pea coat, and a striped shirt.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Seashell
What you need: Foam, cardboard, spray paint, canvas straps, and a ruler.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Swimming Pool
What you need: Cardboard, silver and mint spray paint, white acrylic paint, accessories (mini pool floats, barbies, mini beach balls, paper waves, umbrellas), and canvas straps.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Russian Nesting Doll
What you need: Silk flowers, two shawls, red lipstick, red tights, and a vintage dress.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Crazy Cat Lady
What you need: A fuzzy robe, stuffed cats, sewing thread, needle, floral pajamas, cat slippers, gray wig, and glasses.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Butterfly
What you need: A feather mask, tie-dyed sheet, black leotard, and gray tights.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
House Plant
What you need: Crepe paper, corrugated paper, paint brush, green acrylic paint, basket, brown felt, excelsior, and canvas straps.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Hipster
What you need: A beanie, glasses, a v-neck t-shirt, cardigan, skinny jeans, and temporary tattoos.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Jar of Sprinkles
What you need: Corrugated paper, gaffer tape, pencil, canvas webbing, white and pink spray paint, cardboard, plastic roll,white and pink cardstock, gold glitter letters, 260Q balloons in a bunch of colors, and a balloon hand pump.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Retro TV
What you need: A cardboard box, extra scraps of cardboard, black washi tape, wood contact paper, stapler, black paint, silver spray paint, battery-powered twinkle lights, rainbow gel filters, and white foam core.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
Sound of Music
What you need: A straw hat, black long-sleeved tee, black dress, gray apron, straw bag, guitar, and black ballet flats.
See the complete tutorial on Oh Happy Day.
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