Spelling Bee
How adorable is this little bee that is actually a spelling bee? You just have to make a regular bee outfit and then add a few words for the spelling part. This is great for costume contests and everyone is sure to get a real kick out of the spelling part. If your little one loves to spell, this is a great costume choice and it's relatively easy to make. Via – Realsimple
Director
This really cute director's costume is super easy to make. The clothing and hat can be purchased or you can sew them yourself if you want. Just add the megaphone and clapboard and you're all set. The great part about this costume is that you probably already have the clothing on hand and the megaphone and clapboard can easily be made from cardboard and painted or colored to make them authentic. Via – Realsimple
Lego Man
What little boy wouldn't love to be a Lego for Halloween? You can make this Lego costume with cardboard and then just paint it the color that you want. Add a sweat suit of the same color and some matching sneakers and your little one will love his Lego look. Via – Mercedesmorcerf
Dice
This is a great costume idea for twins. Just put them in white sweat suits and make the dice out of cardboard. Add black construction paper dots for the numbers. You just have to cut a cardboard box to allow for it to be worn and then paint it white or cover it with white construction paper. Add your black dots and you are ready to go. Via – Ehow – Photo
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs are yummy and make an adorable Halloween costume. You will need a red checkered table cloth with a hole cut in for your child's head to poke through. A pan, a paper plate, some yarn and Styrofoam balls painted brown for the meatballs complete the ensemble. This is a really fun and really simple to make costume that your little one will love. Via – Parenting
Hippie
Ok, so a hippie is one of the easiest and most popular costumes to make. You just have to have the right clothing and your child can easily be a hippie. If you don't have anything too flowery, just use some old fabric and sew it on to a denim vest. Add the fringe, wide-legged jeans and sandals and remember the John Lennon sunglasses. Via – CRAFT
Bubble Bath
Complete with a rubber ducky, this bubble bath costume is great. You need an inflatable bathtub with a hole cut in so that your child can wear it. Bubbles are made from balloons and you can accessorize this one however you want. Tape shampoo bottles to the tub or just use bath scrunchies to dress it up. Via – Parenting
Mad Scientist
A lab coat, khakis, bow tie and the right accessories will give you everything you need to make your child a mad scientist for Halloween. You can even get a plastic beaker and fill it with yummy gummy worms or some other type of candy that will look a bit eerie for the holiday. Via – Realsimple
Paper Doll
Make your little girl a living paper doll for Halloween with just a bit of cardboard and a little imagination. Draw out the dress, purse or anything else you want her to wear and be sure to leave the tags on. This is a great costume that can actually be taped to her clothing which will make it look even more paper doll-ish. Via – Amazingezone
Safari Guide
Put those stuffed animals to good use with this safari guide costume. You just need khaki shorts and vest, binoculars, a safari hat and a few stuffed giraffes, elephants or any other animal that you want – think African safari animals. Remember to use long socks and boots to complete the look. Via – Realsimple
Pig in a Blanket
This is absolutely one of the most adorable homemade costumes ever. You just have to dress your little one all in pink and then add ears and a piggy nose. Add a pink or white blanket and you have a cute little piggy in a blanket. The ears and nose can be purchased really inexpensively or you could just make them yourself. Via – Realsimple
Snowball
Who says you have to wait until Christmas to see snow? This adorable snowball costume will be the hit of any Halloween party. You just need a large light blue sweatshirt, some white felt, Styrofoam balls and a few other supplies. This is the cutest little outfit that is easy to make and will look great on kids of all ages. Via – Parenting
Pinocchio
This sweet little Pinocchio costume is great for little boys. With some red overall shorts, a yellow shirt and some white and blue felt to make the collar and bow, your little one can look just like the fabled wooden boy. Add some rosy cheeks and a cut little hat and you're all set. Via – Eonnisworld
iPod
You can create so much with a cardboard box, even this great iPod costume. Just paint the box red and then add the dialers and such. Remember to stencil in the Apple insignia and add some headphones to make it really look authentic. This is a great costume and is really easy, not to mention cheap, to make. Via – Lilsugar
Raining Cats and Dogs
Make it look like it really is raining cats and dogs with this adorable costume. You will need a clear umbrella, black felt and a little imagination to draw out the animals. Add a raincoat and rain boots and your child will really look like its pouring. This is another really easy and really inexpensive costume that is sure to be a hit. Via – Parenting
Fluffy Cloud
This fluffy cloud is really cute and really unique. You will need a large light blue sweatshirt, some batting and white felt and a sewing needle. You can also add a toy plane or helicopter to make it look like they are flying around the clouds. This is a great costume that is easy to make and a great choice for those who have younger kids – the toy plane and helicopter could keep them busy while you are making your trick or treating rounds. Via – Parenting
Slurpee
Older kids will love this Slurpee costume. You will need to create the "cup" that the Slurpee goes into. The straw can be made from a swimming noodle – you can get these for around $1 – and the Slurpee is actually tulle that is really inexpensive. Just choose whatever colors you want and have fun with this one. Via – Crapivemade
Mr. Robot
This is a classic costume – it is really easy to make and very popular. To make a robot, you just need a couple of cardboard boxes. Your child can help you to draw, paint and/or paste things to the boxes to make them look like robot parts. Add some silver colored flexible tubing for arms and legs and you have an authentic and classic robot. Via – Lorajeansmagazine
Tornado
The tornado costume is very easy to make and you only need a few supplies. Pick up a large oversized black shirt, heavy cardstock, batting, black gloves and silver lame. You can add toy houses, cars, people or whatever you want that your twister may have picked up in its path. Via – Parenting
Ruffled Skeleton
Add a special twist to a classic skeleton by using ruffles for the bones. Instead of plain old bones, just sew on ruffles in a skeleton pattern and you have a great skeleton that is perfect for little girls. You will need a black sweat suit as well as white ruffles for the bone pattern but this is easy and if you prefer not to sew, just attach the ruffles with fabric glue. Via – Fiskars
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