1. Lego Costume

Over on Instructables, there is a great tutorial showing you how to make a Lego costume. It would be simple to make this for a child too! [image by s.o.f.t. via Flickr Creative Commons]

2. Bat Costume

Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories shows us how to make a bat costume. They also have instructions for a unique crocodile costume that I couldn’t resist posting! [image by littleREDelf via Flickr Creative Commons]

3. Cardboard Robot Halloween Costume

Robot costumes are an easy way to use an old cardboard box and Team Droid gives a great overview of making one. I love the use of dryer hose for the arms. This is a great jumping off point to let your imagination run wild! [image by AndyWilson via Flickr Creative Commons]

4. Scrappy Owl Costume

Alphamom shows us how to make the cutest owl costume from recycled fabric scraps. Translating this into an adult costume would be a breeze. [image by jek in the box via Flickr Creative Commons]

5. Lace Crowns for Lots of Halloween Costume Ideas

Finally, these gilded lace crowns from Bitter Betty would be the perfect final touch to a princess costume. I would love to hear what Halloween costumes you’re making this year. Feel free to leave links and ideas in the comments section. [gold crown image by leadenhall via Flickr Creative Commons, Cardboard robot image by Scott Beale/Laughing Squid via Flickr Creative Commons]

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