Halloween is a great chance to dress up and have some fun. However, you don’t need to spend money on a pricey costume when you can easily make your own! We are sharing a few DIY costume ideas in this Nantucket Gate Blog post. For many of these, you can probably use items that you already have at your apartment.
This costume is both adorable and simple to make. Use a cardboard box, wrapping paper, colored foam paper, and a plumbing tube for the straw and ta-da! Who wouldn’t want to be a giant juice box for Halloween?
Featured in the 1988 movie Big starring Tom Hanks, Zoltar is a fortune telling machine. With a cardboard box, some scissors, glue, tape, paint, a fake beard, and a cool hat you can become the future-seeing Zoltar. Make cards to hand out with written futures on them for added fun.
Yo ho ho — being a pirate is simple, especially for couples. Have fun and brush up on your pirate-speak, because it’s an important part of your character.
This creative and adorable costume is fun and easy to make. What you will need: a red long-sleeve shirt, a red beanie hat, a red skirt, red tights, grey felt, thread and sewing needle, white felt, a large clear plastic bowl, a plastic plate, a small plastic bowl, hot glue, and gumballs.
The Joy of Fashion Blog shared this adorable DIY cookie monster costume that is a perfect option for anyone with a sweet tooth. With just a few supplies, lots of cookies, and some crafting skills, you’ve got a great homemade costume that is also incredibly stylish!
Have you ever made your own Halloween costume? Let us know about your experience in the comments. Have a safe and fun-filled Halloween here in Tacoma, WA!