Unique Dollar Store Halloween Costume Ideas For Kids

Child Halloween costume ideas are as close as your nearest closet or dollar store.

Sit down with your child and start brainstorming some ideas then look at what kind of supplies you have on hand and what kinds of things you can pick up at your local dollar store.

In most cases all you need is some imagination and a few simple items and you and your child can create a unique Halloween costume that will be the envy of the neighborhood.

Following are some of my favorite child Halloween costume ideas that are easy and inexpensive to put together.

Crayon

Crafty kids will love this colorful and creative Halloween costume. Use poster board to fashion a large tube that fits around your child. Cut holes for arms. Velcro or staples can be used to secure the back. A pointed hat should also be made out of the same color. Decorate the tube with markers so it resembles a crayon. It is best to have your child dress in non-competing dark colored leggings and turtleneck.

Bag of Garbage

This is an easy but creative Halloween costume idea to pull together at the last minute. Grab a big green garbage bag. Start by cutting arm and leg holes. Dress your child (or yourself for that matter) all in black. Once on, start stuffing the bag with old newspapers; make a few holes so you can leave some straws, plastic bags and other garbage type stuff sticking through. Gather up the neck with and old tie and paint the subject’s face with a murky mix of brown and green make-up. For the finishing touch, mess up the hair; add a little gel, hairspray and a bunch of twist ties.

Bubble Bath (Or A Bunch of Grapes)

Another fun and somewhat unique Halloween costume is to blow up 30 pink or purple round balloons and have the kids go as bubble-bath, or a bunch of grapes. Just before sending them out attach the tip (the knot-end of the balloons) to a track suit. Top of with a green hat or scarf for a great stem!

I’ll be posting more creative child Halloween costume ideas so please stay tuned.