The excitement of Halloween doesn’t have to wait until October 31st. By starting a Do-It-Yourself costume now, you and your mini-goblins will enjoy a full month of creative arts & crafts, exciting time together, and best of all, bags upon bags of well-deserved candy once the big day arrives.
But where do you start?
First and foremost you’ll have to pick the right costume. And thanks to our beach-inspired list below, you’re already halfway there. Enjoy!
Sandcastle Costume - Courtesy of www.costumepop.com
Sandcastle
For kids who miss the beach.
http://www.costumepop.com/how-to-make-a-sandcastle-costume/
Rainbow Fish
When one color simply isn’t enough.
http://minipip.typepad.com/mini-pip/2013/11/halloween-2013-rainbow-fish.html
Jellyfish
Pretty, peaceful, and packs a punch.
http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2014/10/06/diy-halloween-costume-jellyfish/
Shark Costume - Courtesy of www.makeit-loveit.com
Shark
A killer costume.
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2013/10/halloween-costume-ideas-simple-shark-with-dorsal-fin.html
Shark Bite Surfer
Disaster averted.
http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/sports-costumes-2.html#submission_23825186
Pineapple
The tropical equivalent of a pumpkin.
http://makezine.com/craft/diy-pineapple-costume/
Flip Flop
One size fits all.
Mermaid with Tiara
Princesses are cooler under the sea.
http://mamapapabubba.com/2014/10/31/homemade-mermaid-costume/
http://www.creativegreenliving.com/2013/10/how-to-make-stunning-mermaid-tiara.html?m=1
Coconut Tree
Who says trees can’t magically produce candy?
http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/coolest-coconut-tree-costume-3.html
Watermelon
Nothing’s more refreshing than a watermelon.
