Halloween Costumes
Here you will find ideas and instructions for how to make Halloween costumes
How to Make a Cardboard Top Hat
Build a wearable top hat from cardboard: measure the head, cut brim and crown, glue, then paint or cover if you want.
How to Make a Paper Roman Laurel Crown
Cut paper laurel leaves, build a headband base, and glue the leaves on for a costume or school project. Works for last-minute Roman outfits.
DIY Hula Skirt from Plastic Bags: Easy Kids' Costume Tutorial
Make a fun, eco-friendly hula skirt from recycled plastic bags for kids' costumes or playtime. Step-by-step guide with materials and safety tips.
How to Make a Chinese Conical Hat from Cardstock
Cut a cardstock semicircle, glue it into a cone, add a brim ring and a chin strap. Glue, knife or scissors. About 1–2 hours plus dry time.
DIY Paper African Hat: Craft Your Own Cultural Headwear
Make a vibrant, culturally inspired paper hat with this step-by-step guide. Ideal for costumes, parties, or exploring African artistry.
How to make a flat cardboard wind-up key for a doll costume
Trace two circles with a bowl, rule a straight shaft, and cut the key from one sheet of corrugated cardboard.
How to Make a Captain America Shield from Cardboard
Cut a 24–30 inch cardboard circle, paint or paper the red-white-blue rings and star, then glue on arm straps. Knife, mat, glue.
How to make a Pirate hook
This guide will show you how to make a simple pirate’s hook to add to your costume. It is made from cardboard and a plastic bottle
How to make a Jester's Hat
This guide will show you how to make a paper jester’s hat that will fit you perfectly.
How to make a princess cone hat
This guide will show you how to draw and cut out the shape needed to roll up the high cone hat worn by a princess. It will also show you how to cover the shape with fabric, crepe paper or decorative paper.
How to make a mask or costume glasses.
This guide will show you how to make interesting shaped glasses or a mask. You can make one or many to hand out at parties to be decorated.
How to make a necklace for your Egyptian costume
This is a quick and easy way to make an Egyptian style necklace for your costume.
How to make a cardboard bow tie
This is a quick and easy cardboard bow tie!
How to make a sheriff’s star
These stars are great for costumes and play. You can make lots of them to hand out at parties.
How to make a Fairy Wand
This guide will show you how to cut out a 5 pointed star and make a fairy wand.
How to make a pirate knife
This guide will show you a simple way to make a pirate knife from cardboard - to add to your pirate costume
How to make an Hawaiian Lei for your costume
This guide will show you how easy it is to make a paper Lei. This is a good project for those who want impressive results without having to be exact.
How to Make Easy DIY Costume Wings for Kids Quick and Cheap Tutorial
Make DIY costume wings for kids using common household items. Perfect for costumes, school plays, or dress-up.
How to make a crown from paper strips
Do you need something for the last minute or want to whip up crowns for play? This guide will show you a quick and easy method to make a crown from paper strips.