Associated Content's Top 10 DIY Costumes for Kids

Halloween is a creative time in my home. Each year is a new adventure into the art and fun of costume design. In this article, you will get a concise list of costume ideas from writers here on Associated Content.

Birthday Cake

If your little one loves birthday parties, why not make them the centerpiece to any celebration? This adorable costume has a unique and memorable quality. Inexpensive embroidery looms and fleece come together to make the basic shape of the cake. See the article How to Make a Cake Costume.

Scarecrow

This is a great costume, because you probably have most of it already at home. A plaid shirt and denim overalls are complimented with raffia straw and face paint. It would compliment a Dorothy or crow costume well. See the article Scarecrow Costume for Kids Craft Project.

Candy Corn

This special treat isn't just for Halloween munchies anymore. With a small amount of sewing knowledge, you can make a felt candy corn costume for your little sweetie. See the article Candy Corn Kid's Halloween Costume.

Boxed Dinner

I love the creativity and freedom of this costume. By decorating a simple box with the words "Macaroni and Cheese", or any other favorite food, your child becomes a walking dinner. Yummy! See the article Costumes with No Sewing.

Jack-in-the-Box

Here is another box idea! This time the box only needs some pretty paint, a crank and a little "Jack" to create a walking Jack-in-the-box. See the article Homemade Costume Ideas.

Ballerina

Many little girls love the beauty and daintiness of a ballerina. Don't spend a fortune on a real uniform when you can make a no sew ballerina costume for a fraction of the cost. See the article No-Sew Ballerina Costume for Little Girls.

Lego

All children love to play with Legos! Now they can take that love for the popular building toy to the trick or treat streets with a simple costume made from a box, plastic cups and paint. See the article 10 Creative No-Sew Costumes for Kids.

Tree

While you are reading the 10 Creative No-Sew Costumes for Kids article, check out the easy directions on how to make a tree costume. With so much focus on "Going Green" this year, a tree is sure to be a hit. The best part is that the kids can help make this costume.

iPod

If your trick-or-treater is a fan of the iPod, why not make an iPod costume for Halloween? Using simple craft items like foam filled poster board and a paper plate, it's sure to be a hit! See the article Make Your Own iPod Costume.

Pile of Leaves

Fall means piles of leaves all over the neighborhood. If your child loves to jump in the leaves, why not make him a pile of leaves himself? Using either real leaves or felt ones, you child will have a memorable and fun costume on Beggars' Night. See the article How to Make Your Own Pile of Leaves Costume.

With all of these fun ideas, you can be sure to find a costume that will make your little trick or treater the talk of the town. Please remember to thank your AC Content Producers for the fun and informative articles!