No-hassle Halloween costumes that you can throw together last minute : . A green clown wig + a schoolgirl outfit = Broccoli Spears . A plastic laundry basket with holes cut out for legs + white balloons + a shower cap = Bathing Beauty . A white dress + a pipe-cleaner halo + leaves in her hair and `` dirt '' on her face = Fallen Angel . Black clothes + yellow electrical tape down his torso + toy cars + Velcro = Highway . A pig nose + a blanket = Pig in a Blanket . A blue T-shirt + cotton balls + tape + a water gun = Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Rain . A polo shirt + khakis ( or madras shorts ) + a name tag = Jay Crew . A clear umbrella ( preferably dome- shaped ) + party streamers or metallic ribbons = Jellyfish . RealSimple.com : Halloween new uses for old things . Want to go all out this year for Halloween ? Dress your kids in these fun DIY costumes : . Safari guide . Lions , tigers , umm ... giraffes , oh , my ! This young adventurer 's outfit begins with basic khaki shorts , white tee , and sneakers ( or boots ) . The vest and binoculars are made from a paper grocery bag and empty toilet paper tubes ( get the how-tos ) . And what safari is complete without at least one `` wild '' animal ? RealSimple.com : Simple Halloween costumes for the family . Raining cats and dogs . Uh-oh : Watch out for poodles ! Pull out your child 's slicker and Wellies and a few of her furry friends for a clever conceptual costume . All you need is an old umbrella and a hot glue gun to attach the toys ( get the how-tos ) . Now just wait for the compliments to rain down . How to : Make an umbrella . What You Need . Umbrella . Stuffed Animals . Hot Glue Gun . Open up the umbrella and hot glue one animal at a time on the outside . Let them rest in place to dry overnight . RealSimple.com : Easy Halloween costumes for adults . Saturn . An idea that 's -- c'mon , we have to say it -- out-of-this-world . This getup revolves around black pants and shirt ( or black sweats ) sprinkled with a constellation of shining star stickers . Layer on a bright sweatshirt that you 've painted with Saturn-like bands ( get the how-tos ) . Then add a pillow for stuffing and top it all off with as many `` rings '' as your little star can twirl . How to : Make Saturn 's stripes . What You Need . Black Shirt and Pants . Star Stickers . Oversized Gold Sweatshirt . Scissors . Newspaper . Orange Acrylic Paint ( water based ) Paint Brush . Fabric Glue . 1 . Place the black outfit on a flat surface . Adhere `` stars '' all over , specifically covering the legs and arms , the areas not covered by the gold vest . 2 . Cut the arms off this old sweatshirt . To create a polished look and to remove frayed edges , hem the arm holes with fabric glue . 3 . Place the vest on a sheet of newspaper on a flat surface . Paint diagonal stripes using your paint and brush . Let dry overnight . Scuba Diver . Take the plunge with an ensemble you can assemble from your child 's summer wardrobe : board shorts , a rash guard , and water shoes ( walking in flippers will definitely cut into trick-or-treat time ) . The protective goggles come straight from the toolbox , and the oxygen tank is made from spray-painted water bottles ( get the how-tos ) . RealSimple.com : 10 silly Halloween costumes for pets . Fallen Angel . Ah , Mommy 's little angel , in a simple costume that comes together practically on the fly . Dress your little girl all in white -- a favorite dress or nightgown , tights , and comfy shoes . For her halo and wings , you 'll need pipe cleaners , cardboard , and coffee filters ( get the how-tos ) . Finish by scattering on a few leaves from the pile she fell into when she tumbled from heaven . How to : Make halo and angel wings . What You Need . Gold Pipe Cleaners . Pencil . Hole Punch . Coffee Filters . White Cardboard . White Shoelaces . Tape or Glue Dots . 1 . Make a halo shape by twisting the gold pipe cleaners into proper form . 2 . Draw the shape of two angel wings on cardboard ; cut them out . 3 . Decide on the most comfortable spot for your child to wear her wings , then punch 4 holes in the cardboard . String shoelaces through them to tie around your child 's shoulders . 4 . Fold coffee filters in half and adhere them with tape or glue to the cardboard to resemble feathers . Drummer . Beat it , kid -- a drum , that is . Whip up this uniform out of a shirt and pants you trim with red utility tape and spray-painted bottle caps ; the hat is a paper-covered oatmeal container ( get the how-tos ) . Switch out the drum for a curtain rod and your child is the leader of the local band ( of trick-or-treaters ) . How to : Make drummer 's shirt . What You Need . Bottle Caps ( from water or soda bottles ) Newspaper . Gold Acrylic Paint ( water based ) Paintbrush . Red Utility Tape . Hot Glue Gun . 1 . Place bottle caps on a piece of newspaper and paint them gold . Let dry overnight . 2 . Make 3 to 4 lines on shirt using the red tape . Adhere each strip about 2 to 3 inches apart . 3 . Glue painted bottle caps at the ends of each strip of red tape . Let stand to dry overnight . How to : Make drummer 's hat . What You Need . Oatmeal Canister . Scissors . White Construction Paper . Glue Dots . Red Utility Tape . Hole Punch . White Shoelaces . 1 . Wrap paper around the container to fit to size . ( You want to completely cover the oatmeal container . ) Trim any excess paper off the top or bottom . Secure paper to the container with 2 or 3 glue dots . 2 . Wrap a ring on the bottom of the canister with the red tape . 3 . Position the hat on your child 's head and find the best spot for securing strap . Punch 2 holes and string shoelaces through the holes . RealSimple.com : Spooky Halloween décor . Pig in a blanket . Hands down , the hit of the Halloween party season . Start by decking out your little one in pink , head to toe . Add felt ears and a bottle cap/button nose ( get the how-tos ) . Wrap her in her favorite blankie and you 've got one little piggy way too adorable to stay home . How to : Make pig ears . What You Need . Paper . Pencil . 4 Pieces of Pink Felt ( we like E-Z felt , which is stiff and easier to work with ) Pink Headband . Scissors . Hot Glue Gun . 1 . Create a template by drawing one ear on a piece of paper and cutting it out . 2 . Place template on the felt as your guide . Cut out 4 ear-shaped pieces of pink felt . 3 . Glue around the edges of two pieces of felt . Stick each piece to the felt pieces without glue . ( You 'll need two pieces of felt per ear so they are stable and wo n't flop over . ) 4 . Glue the ears to the pink headband . How to : Make a pig nose . What You Need . Large Bottle cap ( we used a Gatorade cap ) Pink Ribbon . Pink Button . Newspaper . Pink Acrylic Paint ( water based ) Paintbrush . Hot Glue . 1 . Lay bottle cap on a piece of newspaper and paint it pink . Set it aside to dry overnight . 2 . Once dry , glue the button to the center of the bottle cap . 3 . Glue the ends of the ribbon to the inside of the cap . Tie around your child 's head to secure . RealSimple.com : Which Halloween candy is healthier .
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