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!

Carmen Miranda

Going bananas over what to do with all the play fruit your kiddos have abandoned? Fashion it into a headdress, add some of those musical shakers bought on a whim after a Kindermusik session and you'll be halfway there. Find out what else you’ll need to complete this costume at Oh Happy Day.

Photo: Sarah Hebenstreit for Modern Kids Photography