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Last Minute DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

October 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Halloween is just 6 days away!  If you still haven’t decided on a costume for your child, Family Fun has 40 unique DIY costume ideas to help get those creative juices flowing.  My favorites are the paper doll for girls and monkey business for boys.


Here is what you will need to make the paper doll costume:

diagrams and templates

  • poster board
  • paint
  • black marker
  • headband
  • duct tape

 

  • foam core
  • hot glue (an adult’s job)
  • elastic and Velcro straps
  • white t-shirt and shorts (concealed by the
    costume)
  • frilly socks and Mary Janes

Here is how to make it -> Tutorial for Paper Doll Costume


Here is what you need to make the Monkey Business Costume:

  • templates
  • wire hanger
  • brown faux fur
  • brown duct tape
  • hot glue (an adult’s job)
  • headband
  • tan felt
  • rectangular box
  • scrap cardboard
  • poster board
  • ribbon
  • craft foam
  • office clothes and tie
  • face paint for details

Here is how to make it -> Tutorial for Monkey Business Costume

Here is the link to see all the other great costume ideas -> Family Fun DIY Costume Ideas

 

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Do It Yourself Halloween Costumes

October 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Parenting Magazine has some awesome no sew costume ideas right now, like these super cute princess and knight costumes.  This is great for people like me who don’t really sew.  My girls are totally into princesses right now so this is perfect!

Here is what you will need to make the knight costume:

  • Small roll canvas-backed foil insulation (available at hardware stores)
  • 2 yards silver ribbon
  • Gray nonskid drawer liner or rug pad
  • 1 yard elastic
  • Disposable pie tin
  • 12-inch pieces red and black felt
  • 4 white or metallic scouring pads
  • Black gloves
  • Large red and black feathers
  • Small metal colander
  • Cardboard wrapping-paper roll
  • 1/2 yard patterned fabric
  • Black hoodie, gray long johns, black boots

Here is the link for how to make the knight costume -> Knight Costume Tutorial

Here is what you will need to make the princess costume:

  • Pink plastic table skirting*
  • 1 yard white or pink ribbon*
  • 2 yards pink tulle*
  • 2 yards gold rickrack*
  • 1 yard white faux fur*
  • 1/2-yard elastic*
  • Pink or white oaktag*
  • Pink leotard, tights, and ballet slippers

Here is the link for how to make the princess costume -> Princess Costume Tutorial

To view all the no sew costume ideas follow this link -> Parenting Magazine No Sew Costume Ideas

 

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Halloween costumes under $10 + free shipping + 12% cash back!

October 4, 2011 by 1 Comment

If you’re looking for the best deals on Halloween costumes, you’ll want to check out BuyCostumes.com!  They’ve got a large selection of costumes priced under $10!  The selection changes daily!  I posted about this deal yesterday, but it gets even better because today you can get 12% cash back from ShopAtHome.com!  You can also save 15% off your total purchase when you enter the code TREAT15 at check-out!

Here are a few of the costumes you’ll find for under $10:  there are 48 total to choose from!

  • Camp Rock
  • Go Diego Go!
  • Indiana Jones
  • Sea Otter
  • The Muppets:  Fozzie Bear
  • Unicorn with Wings
  • Witch

To check out the selection and get your 12% cash back from ShopAtHome.com, click on the blue Shop Now button here–>Costumes under $10 from BuyCostumes.com 

If you are new to ShopAtHome.com, you will also get a $5 cash back bonus after you make your first purchase when you sign up here:  ShopAtHome.com $5 cash back bonus registration

This means you may be able to score a costume for less than $5!

Sign up for Shop Runner and get free shipping for 30 days for a number of merchants including BuyCostumes.com and Toys ‘R Us!

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Halloween costumes under $10 PLUS free shipping and cash back!

October 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for the best deals on Halloween costumes, you’ll want to check out BuyCostumes.com!  They’ve got a large selection of costumes priced under $10!  The selection changes daily!

Here are a few of the costumes you’ll find for under $10:  there are 48 total to choose from!

  • Camp Rock
  • Go Diego Go!
  • Indiana Jones
  • Sea Otter
  • The Muppets:  Fozzie Bear
  • Unicorn with Wings
  • Witch

To check out the selection and get your 6% cash back from ShopAtHome.com, click on the blue Shop Now button here–>Costumes under $10 from BuyCostumes.com 

If you are new to ShopAtHome.com, you will also get a $5 cash back bonus after you make your first purchase when you sign up here:  ShopAtHome.com $5 cash back bonus registration

This means you may be able to score a costume for less than $5!

Sign up for Shop Runner and get free shipping for 30 days for a number of merchants including BuyCostumes.com and Toys ‘R Us!

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information

 

 

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Disney Store: Halloween costume accessories 25% off + 10% cash back + FREE shipping!

September 19, 2011 by 2 Comments

Halloween  is five weeks away!  Are you ready?  I’m so happy that I have costumes for both of my kids already!  My son is going to be wearing this cute Captain America costume that we got from the Disney Store and he is so excited!

Today, the Disney Store has their Halloween costume accessories priced at 25% off PLUS you can get 10% cash back from ShopAtHome.com and shipping is FREE when you enter the code COSTUMESHIP at check-out.

Here are a few other Disney Store deals to take advantage of today while you can get 10% cash back:

  • 2/$20 Toy Story Action figures
  • 2/$12 Die Cast Cars
  • 2/$20 Prince & Princess dolls
  • 2/$20 Graphic tees
  • 2/$26 Kids sleepwear

Don’t forget to check out the clearance items, too!

Take advantage of all the great Disney Store deals plus 10% cash back here–>Disney Store 10% cash back

If you are new to ShopAtHome.com, you will get a $5 cash back bonus after your first purchase when you sign up here–>ShopAtHome.com registration

Let me know what deals you find!

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information. 

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