More Easy and Funny Homemade DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2010

These Halloween Costume Ideas Are Simple, Easy and Cheap

Darrin Atkins
The 2010 Halloween is around the corner. Maybe you need a Halloween costume at the last minute for that Halloween party. Here are some easy and funny Halloween costume ideas that are quick and cheap.

Lots of people will buy their Halloween costumes at a retail store or an online store. You don't have to do this because you can make a funny and simple Halloween costume out of materials in your own home. No need to spend your hard-earned money if you do not have to do so.

DIY Halloween Costume Ideas from robinsfyi.com

If you want some of the best last minute homemade Halloween costume ideas on the internet, you should go straight to the best source around, that being the website of robinsfyi.com. This site has some super easy costume suggestions. How about a pirate costume? This costume is easy because you just need a segment of black fabric for the eye patch, a striped-top shirt, and a bandana around the head. And the oldest and fastest Halloween costume in the book? That is being a ghost, of course, but instead of just an old white sheet, add a few extras like makeup or jewelry to make it special.

Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas from quickandsimple.com

The website of quickandsimple.com has some of the most original homemade DIY costume ideas in the universe. One suggestion they have is that of the Jelly Beans costume. All you need for this is a big transparent plastic bag which will have holes cut for the arms. Then fill the front of the bag with colorful balloons that have been blown up. Your child will then look like a Jelly Beans candy machine. For the boys, try out the Greek God costume. For this you white pants, a white t-shirt and some sandals. Then cut out some lightning bolts to show his Greek God powers. One of the best homemade Halloween costume ideas from quickandsimple.com is that of the spider costume. All you need is a black shirt and pants set. Then find some long black socks and stuff them full of cotton to make the long spider legs. Then attach these long spider legs to your child's belt or shirt with safety pins.

Cheap and Easy Halloween Costume Ideas from stretcher.com

If you must save money on Halloween costumes in 2010, then you must get to the website of stretcher.com. This site has some lightning fast Halloween costume ideas that are cheap, easy and funny. How about dressing up your little one as a nerd? All you need are some big glasses, big books, and clothes that are too small. How about a costume as a rock star? You just need some hairspray from that rock star hairdo, plus some raggedy jeans and a toy guitar. You can even have some music blaring on your iPod as you go door to door on Halloween night.

Hope you can use some of these last minute easy and funny Halloween costume ideas. These suggestions can help you create a Halloween costume without spending any money. Plus, people will appreciate your effort and creativity for making such a fun and simple Halloween costume in 2010.

References

Cheap Halloween Costumes, stretcher.com

Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas, robinsfyi.com

DIY Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids, quickandsimple.com

Published by Darrin Atkins

Darrin Atkins has worked for Premiere and Nevada magazines, The Record newspaper, and other publications. He has written more than 35 books.  View profile

Lots of people will buy their Halloween costumes at a retail store or an online store. You don't have to do this because you can make a funny and simple Halloween costume out of materials in your own home.

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  • Sherri Thornhill10/12/2010

    I'm linking this article to an article I am working on for Halloween (on examiner):)

  • Slippery Ox9/11/2010

    i have an idea: Buy a disney princess costume and then put on a scary mask and BOOM you are a dead cinderella or another princess. I'm going as Ariel!!!

  • Darrin Atkins8/6/2010

    Thanks Teila!

  • Teila Tankersley7/31/2010

    Home made costumes are always so much fun! Good work

  • Rachel B.7/19/2010

    Thanks for all the ideas! Perhaps I will try and make my own costume rather than buying a premade one this year.

  • Pearl Grace7/19/2010

    The jelly beans costume sounds cool!

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky7/16/2010

    Cute ideas.

  • Michele Starkey7/14/2010

    You are such a Halloween guy! cheers :)

  • Darrin Atkins7/14/2010

    you're welcome, carmen!

  • Carmen Magnolia7/14/2010

    Fun tips. Thank you. :)

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