{"id":2991,"date":"2020-10-26T19:21:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T19:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=2991"},"modified":"2023-08-16T20:38:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T20:38:39","slug":"diyhalloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/diyhalloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Clever Halloween Costumes You Can Make At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Autumn<\/a>When it comes to Halloween, people can get really creative, but it\u2019s not always easy to come up with a great costume idea. The trick to a memorable costume, without breaking the bank, is to Do It Yourself! It’s important to be original, there\u2019s no fun in wearing a costume \u201coff the rack.\u201d The treat is creating a look as unique as you. Here are some clever DIY costume ideas for everyone in the family.<\/p>\n

For Yourself <\/b><\/strong>
\nStrike the balance between clever and cute, and show your personality. Make your favourite food<\/a> into your costume, like a piece of pizza or a bag of jellybeans. Are you a pun lover<\/a>?  You can go as one of the old favourites \u2013 a ceiling fan<\/a> or Spelling Bee, or how about French Toast? Just find a French beret, then use some construction paper to create a piece of toast and you have a great costume!<\/p>\n

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A play on words often makes for a “punderful” costume. Enjoy the evening as French Toast <\/a>or a Ceiling Fan<\/a>!<\/p><\/div>\n

For a Couple<\/b><\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re looking to dress up with your BOO, take inspiration from one of your favourite TV shows and dress up as Mulder and Scully or Homer and Marge. If you\u2019re a Game of Thrones fan how about Daenerys and Khal<\/a>. Or one of your favourite celebrity couples. Go for a classic with the American Gothic<\/a> Painting. This list<\/a> is sure to inspire.<\/p>\n

\"Thanks<\/a>

Thanks to Brit.co<\/a> for these great couples costumes – Mulder & Scully and American Gothic.<\/p><\/div>\n

For the Kids<\/b><\/strong>
\nSend your kids trick or treating with the coolest homemade costume. They\u2019ll go wild over their favourite animal like a cat or dog<\/a> \u2013or how about a colourful peacock<\/a> or flamingo<\/a>!  If that’s not your child’s style, how about dressing them up as something techie<\/a> or video game? Try a paint palette<\/a> for your young Picasso.
\n\"Costume<\/a><\/p>\n

For a Family<\/b><\/strong>
\nGoing out trick-or-treating as a family?  Opt for an awesome  group costume<\/a>! A box of crayons<\/a> is a great way to look like a cohesive unit, and still let the kids enjoy dressing up as their favourite colour. Check out these family DIY costumes, including the Wizard of Oz<\/a> themed group costume or the Incredibles<\/a> for something with a fun, cinematic flair.
\n\"Family<\/a><\/p>\n

For your Pet<\/b><\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re a pet lover, you\u2019ll want to include every member of the family in the Halloween fun. How about making Rover into a Chia Pet<\/a> or Fluffy into The Cat in The Hat<\/a>.  We even found costume ideas for horses! <\/a><\/p>\n

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It’s always fun to dress up your pet. Just make sure your pet is having fun too!<\/p><\/div>\n

For the Procrastinator<\/b><\/strong>
\nDo you have a party to go to in an hour and you STILL haven\u2019t figured out a costume yet? Don\u2019t worry we\u2019ve got you covered.  Take a marker to a plain white t-shirt and you get a 404 error<\/a>, or add a fanny pack and a camera to any outfit and you\u2019re a tourist.  Looking for a bit more creativity? We found a list of 20 DIY costume ideas<\/a> you can whip up in no time.<\/p>\n

\"How's<\/a>

How’s this for last minute costumes? Pumpkin Pi, Tourist or a Movie Theatre Floor!<\/p><\/div>\n

You don’t need to spend a lot of time or money on your Halloween costumes. Wow your neighbours with your own DIY costumes. Here\u2019s to a great and spooky Halloween!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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