Easy Homemade Costume Ideas For Halloween

There are some easy Halloween costume ideas you can put together yourself and it's a lot of fun to make your own costume. If you have never done it before, why not give it a try? You can save money and have a blast making it. Take a look at our unique and fun costume ideas and see if any appeal to you.

You can find most of the items you need in your home. Some of these ideas might need a store bought accessory unless you are very creative and find a way to make what you need.

Homemade Pirate's Costume

One very easy homemade costume idea for Halloween is a pirate. Have you got a red T-shirt and some black sweat pants? If so, you've got most of your costume already. A pirate is such a exciting idea and you can bring some unique and adventurous characteristics to this costume if it's the one you decide to make.

An eye patch and a cutlass sword are all you will need to complete this buccaneer outfit.

Make a Present Costume

You can make your own box costume...it's easy. For this homemade Halloween costume you will need some gift wrapping paper, some curling ribbon and a cardboard box. Why not surprise everyone you know this costume holiday...give them yourself as a present! What a wonderful way to say Happy Halloween to everyone.

A Pair of Dice

Dice are another one of my easy homemade costume ideas. Of course, once again, this costume needs two cardboard boxes, some white and black paint and a friend! It's a funny couples costume idea too, so why not get a buddy and get planning. You will be the hit of the party and you might even win a prize for the most creative or unique costume.

Popcorn Costume

Do you like popcorn? Then why not be a box of Popcorn this Halloween. This easy homemade costume is funny too. You might want to hide a few snack bags and hand out some popcorn to your fellow trick or treaters. If it's a costume party your headed for, why not make a bowl of popcorn to bring to your host.

Other easy homemade costume ideas for Halloween are Zorro, a Cowboy, a Tombstone, A Devil, a Bag of Garbage, Static Cling or even a Laundry Basket. You get to be creative, save money and have fun when you make your own costume. Once you take a look at these ideas, you are going to start getting some of your own. The best thing about some of these homemade costumes is they show your sense of humor, after all, isn't Halloween a time for fun?

Creative Group Halloween Costume Ideas

Costume parties are a great way to bring together a group of people to celebrate Halloween. If you have a party at home, are at a Halloween party or as a guest at a friend's house, there's a blow for the perfect costume halloween group. It takes a little time and planning for a positive outcome for a group of Halloween costume to get. Fortunately, there are usually at least one person in a group that has a talent for and enjoy, the coordinator. Lethim or her to assume the role of keeping everyone on task through the process. A get-together to choose which theme your group will go as prior to the costume party will be fun too as you kick around ideas and share some time with friends. If everyone cannot attend the costume selection session, keep them in the loop via text, phone or e-mail and rely on their input before the final decision for the group costume is made.

If you are a group of 80's children, you may want to go as the lovable blue Smurf characters. Smurfette will certainly be the coveted female costume for this group, and one of the guys can be the evil and dastardly Gargamel. Think of your friends who fit the many Smurf characters: Hefty, Jokey, Baby and Papa Smurf. White tights and a lot of blue body paint will be needed for this project. Weigh out the options as to who is willing to wear what and who may have a problem being painted blue. If either is the case for a member of your group, there are many other possibilities to choose from.

Classics which never go out of style are sure winners. The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, The Seven Dwarfs or Peanuts characters are all recognizable and need little explanation. Many popular television shows and movies can also be referenced in a group Halloween costume that people will be familiar with. Gilligan's Island, Star Wars, Super Heroes, The Office employees or The Simpsons may suit the taste and size of your group. Or perhaps historical characters, bands or Broadway plays may be more your group's style. Select a costume that represents something you all like or enjoy. The group may decide to go as pieces of fruit, barnyard animals or as a favorite board game.

The more original your group is with the selection, the better. If there is a costume judging contest at the event, you may want to focus on a specific category or aim for the best over all costume award of your event. Costumes can be homemade or purchased, and your group costume may require make up or masks. Whatever you choose, make certain to pay attention to detail, and make use of household items for props or old clothing for costume parts. If everyone allows his or her creativity to shine, we are sure your group can select the perfect group Halloween costume and have fun as you do so.