Collection of Easy to Make, Quick and Creative Halloween Costumes

Ever had a year when you were so busy that time ran out to find a Halloween costume - until nearly the very last minute? It has certainly happened to us. Luckily, we found info online which helped rescue us and kept our children from giving us grief. We kept panic at bay and were able to relax and enjoy the evening's festivities.

If you don't have your costume yet and your budget is tight, these articles could come to the rescue. You don't have to settle for an unoriginal costume, either. Many can be made with items found around the home. The result? You not only have an easy, last minute and homemade Halloween costume but you save money in a recession. Win/win? Of course!

In no particular order, here are some great suggestions for simple Halloween costumes, with an emphasis on those that can be made with materials found without leaving home, letting you have a much easier Halloween this year.

Here are some super articles focusing on simple homemade Halloween outfits:

Writer Anne Wright has a very clever article on homemade Halloween costumes. They range from a subpoena server for a very appropriate Halloween party themed Bob for Apples outfit. The article can be found here and could be perfect for an adult Halloween party.

Notable feature? Not only are the Halloween costumes homemade and easy to make, they get extra points for originality and creativity. The Bob for Apples costume requires only a white T-shirt. Author Anne Wright also suggests ways to get in the Halloween spirit and act the role of each suggested character.

Carol Bengle Gilbert is very resourceful in creating Halloween costumes from materials found in most homes. Gauze, aluminum foil and cardboard boxes are transformed into robots, television sets, mummies and even the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. You can find her article on last minute Halloween costumes here .

If your preference is for a humorous or funny Halloween costume, you'll want to check out Pam Gaulin's suggestions for 5 last minute costumes that anyone can make, found here . This writer manages to stay in the loop when it comes to current events and celebrity happenings, ensuring that your easy to make Halloween costume will not only be original but timely (after all, last year's costumes are so....last year).

Examples include both PC and MAC computers. Easily found materials or clothing for these costumes? Light blue shirts, a pair of glasses, paper cups and other items found in most homes.

Michelle M. Guilbeau-Shepherd focuses on DIY Halloween costumes that don't require a stitch of sewing. She also stresses budget outfits, a definite plus in today's economy. A cowboy costume requires very few pieces of clothing or accessories and odds are high that you won't have to leave home to find them. Dice, a dog costume and other suggestions are sure to be of interest to those eager to create a Halloween costume quickly. The article can be found here .

One writer, known as Chelle, caught my interest with a brand new article about last minute costume ideas for Halloween. This writer saves time by using common household items, including pillows, socks, dryer sheets and more. She transforms such humble objects into the Hunchback of Notre Dame, tourists and even a static cling costume (definite points for creativity with that last one). Eager to catch a glimpse of this article. You can find it here.

This is just a sampling of the many Halloween costume ideas which can be found on Associated Content and my apologies to all the other great writers I left out. There were simply too many to mention! While at the site, be sure to check out the special Halloween section and articles about Halloween costumes here . You can search by date or subject (such as animal costumes) to find outfits which fit your needs.

Sources:

8 DIY Halloween Costumes That Don't Require Sewing, Michelle M. Guilbeau-Sheppard, here
5 Last Minute Funny Halloween Costumes Anyone Can Make, Pam Gaulin, here
Simple Last Minute Halloween Costumes, Carol Bengle Gilbert, here
Halloween Costumes: Homemade Halloween Costumes, Anne Wright, here
Last Minute Costume Ideas for Halloween, Chelle, here
Halloween Costumes section on Associated Content here