Top 10 Best DIY Children Costumes

Halloween is a time for kids to dress up as their favorite character, super hero, movie star, food, etc. If you think it, you can be it. Nowadays, children’s costumes range from $20-$60 and even more if you’re going to the extreme!! As a parent, you want your child to LOVE their costume and remember it forever. The best way to do this is to create a fabulous DIY Halloween costume!

DIY Halloween costumes are fun, less expensive than store bought costumes, more creative, and you get to decide every aspect of it! We gathered the top 10 best children costumes that you can re-create at a fraction of the price of a store bought costume.

Elsa 

Image & Tutorial By: Eighteen 25

Was Frozen a favorite in your household for months on end? Send your child trick-or-treating as the prettiest snow queen with this easy and creative Elsa costume!

Peter Pan

Image & Tutorial By: Babble

If your child is free spirited and loves to be adventurous, create this simple, yet adorable Peter Pan costume!

Minnie Mouse 

Image & Tutorial By: Sugar Bee Crafts

Minnie Mouse is a classic Disney character and you can re-create this look with items you have at home and a few pieces from your local hobby store!

Woody 

Image & Tutorial By: Googie Momma

Don’t settle on a costume  with a vest that fits awkwardly, a hat that’s too big or a belt that hangs off your child’s waist! Make the perfect Woody costume with some fabric and foam pieces!

Cinderella 

Image & Tutorial By: Kiki & Company

Getting ready for the ball is a serious task… Don’t let your beautiful girl walk out of the house without this unique DIY Cinderella dress!

Olaf 

Image & Tutorial By: Catching up With Kate

Olaf is the goofiest, cutest, most loving snowman there is and you can make your child this costume with a quick trip to your local hobby store. It takes time but the outcome is totally worth it!

Rapunzel

Image & Tutorial By: Make it & Love it

Re-create the look of the beautiful princess with the magic, healing hair!

Buzz Lightyear 

Image & Tutorial By: Fun at Home with Kids

Does your child want to be the toughest space ranger? Send him to infinity AND beyond with this awesome Buzz Lightyear costume that will win the vote for best homemade costume!

Snow White

Image & Tutorial By: Candice Ayala

Minus the poisonous apple, your child can feel like Snow White with this easy to replicate DIY tutorial!

Minion

Image & Tutorial By: Playing With Scissors

They may work for an evil scientist, but Minions are both silly and stylish! Dress your child in this adorable costume.

What’s your favorite DIY costume idea? Are you going to make your own costume, or are you headed for the store-bought route? We want to hear your thoughts!!

Top 10 DIY Halloween Decorations

Halloween is nearly here. The leaves are falling, the air is getting cooler, and everywhere you look, spooky decorations abound. It makes sense, when you think about it, because one of the most fun parts of the holiday is designing your own deviously delightful decorations to adorn your home and yard.

Here at HeltonTool, we take DIY seriously. As such, we thought it would be fun to spotlight 10 Halloween decorations that truly embody the DIY spirit. So sit back, grab yourself a handful of candy corn, and check out HeltonTool’s top 10 favorite DIY Halloween decorations.