19 Incredible DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Steal these DIY costume ideas and get ready for a day of haunting, hugs and non-stop laughter!

By Gabby Cullen September 22, 2014

What’s more fun than a kid in a candy shop? A kid in a costume shop! Make it your best Halloween yet and get dress-up ideas from our photo gallery. With the right gear and tools, you can copy these DIY costumes that range from simple to how in the world did they do that? Click through and get ready for a day of haunting, hugs and non-stop laughter!

Toy Soldier

Whether it reminds you of your own childhood or if your kid is a "Toy Story" fanatic, it’ll be a blast to dress up like a green army guy. If the face mask is too much, just the binoculars, green helmet and plastic-looking fatigues are enough to pull off this Halloween battle gear. Find out how Rebekah of Wild Ink Press completes the look.