Halloween Costume Kits make it easy to create a costume on a budget.Cat costume kits, Darth Maul costume kit, and Harry Potter costume kits are among the most popular. Halloween Costume Kits make it easy to create a costume on a budget.Cat costume kits, Darth Maul costume kit, and Harry Potter costume kits are among the most popular.  With over so many costume kits to pick from you are sure to find one that goes perfectly with that black pair of pants and turtleneck you had stored in the back of your closet.

Why not use what you already have and transform it into a Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat costume? Just wear your black turtleneck and sweatpants and then order the  Cat in the Hat Adult Accessory Kit for just $16.99 and you are good to go.  This is an officially licensed Dr. Seuss product.  The Cat In The Hat – Accessory Kit (Adult) includes: A red and white striped large top hat, a red bow tie that attaches around the neck with an elastic band, and a pair of three finger gloves. Plastic. Dry clean.  Want to make it a family affair? Order the Cat in the Hat Child’s Accessory Kit, too.  This fantastic costume kit is just what you need to make your child become the one and only Cat in the Hat! It’s amazing—the officially Licensed Cat in the Hat Kit! The Cat In The Hat – Accessory Kit (Child) includes: a red and white striped stovepipe hat, a red bow tie and white gloves. 3-piece set. Polyester.

All it takes is a little imagination, some clothes from around the house, a few costume accessories, and even on a limited budget and you can transform your Halloween Kidz into almost anything this Halloween.
Here are some of our favorite Halloween costume kits. Looking for something different? Enter a word or phrase like “clown” into the search box below and you’ll instantly see what’s available.

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Using solid color paper or plastic Halloween plates, cups, napkins, tablecovers is an easy way to stretch your Halloween party budget. Mix and match Halloween party themes with solids for a fun, inexpensive Halloween party table.

Choose bold, complimentary colors like lime green or purple to match your halloween party tableware and theme.
Looking for a different color? Just type a phrase like “yellow plates” into the search box below!

This Halloween there are lots of ways to decorate your home – both inside and out without breaking the bank.

All you need are some basic craft supplies, some imagination, and just a little bit of muscle and you can transform your home into a haunted mansion that even the Adam’s family would be proud to call “Home Sweet Home.”

Below are some great Halloween craft and decorating ideas, but be sure to also check out all the Halloween decorations we’ve found.  They are probably not as expensive as you think!

• Black paper silhouettes make inexpensive Halloween decorations and look amazing peeping out of windows, along staircases and baseboards, and adhered to mirrors. Find any template on the internet (there are tons to pick from). Try to find simple ones that are easy to recognize, like rats, mice, witch’s hands and hats, crows, and bats.  Simply use the template to cut out of black construction paper and adhere with tape. They’re easily saved for next year.
• Make your own blood and write on the mirrors. It’s just a mix Karo syrup and red food coloring. Write scary sayings like – “I’m watching you” or “Beware” on the mirrors and hang some inexpensive cobweb along the top and sides.
• Get white helium balloons and use permanent marker to create easy ghost faces. Tie glow sticks to the strings and float them around the house – both inside and out.
• Have your children make some monster hands. Use brown cardstock and square off the fingers of the handprints before cutting out. Fingernails should be black and square-shaped. Paint some cotton balls black, pull into small pieces, and glue to the knuckles to represent hairy hands. Adhere around doorways to give the appearance that they are just around the corner waiting for you.
• Print out some witch’s pointy black shoes and add shiny silver buckles and make some striped green and purple stockings. Have them hiding underneath a sofa, table, or chair.
• Again, use black construction paper to make large, oversized letters and spell out Halloween phrases like, “Boo”, “Beware”, “Hilda Lives Here” and tape to the walls.
• Any large cylindar-shaped container, like an oatmeal box can be covered in guaze to represent a mummy’s face. Gently separate the guaze to insert plastic, googly eyes and you have a mummy container to add Halloween goodies in.
• Purchase some green, purple, and black foam. If you can find foam with peel-off adhesive on the back- you’ve just made your job even easier! Cut the green and purple foam into round and almond-shaped eyes. Cut pupils out of the black foam and adhere into the center of the eyes. Stick them around walls, mirrors, or trees outside and you have “monster eyes”.

Does your little girl want to be a princess for Halloween but you don’t want to take out a 2^nd mortgage on your castle? No worries! You’ll be amazed at how little you can spend by simply using things you already have and adding some accessories!

First, check that dress-up box for dresses or skirts that your angel forgot she even had. If you can’t find something there, look in your own closet – even if your princess is tiny, you can turn one of your old fancy tops into a dress by simply adding a belt (a glittery one if you have it)!

Once you have your costume’s foundation, it’s time to add accessories! Of course, every princess must have a wand! Whether it’s something simple like the Princess Star Wand for only $1.99 or something a bit fancier that has magical lights and sounds for $4.99 ,your princess is sure to be thrilled.  Or, even better, you can get a wand and a tiara for only $1.99 !! Would your princess rather a hat? No problem! Check out the Pink Princess Hat for only $6.99 !

Finish the costume off and kill two birds with one stone by making your diva safe for trick or treating with this fabulous light up jewelry set for only $6.99 ! As you can see, you don’t need a trunk full of gold to dress your princess properly; with just a little imagination you can create a perfect, one-of-a-kind costume that’s sure to be a hit!

If you are planning a Princess Birthday Party, be sure to visit our sister site, BirthdayPartyKidz.com, for the latest Princess party supplies and ideas!

Be a clown on Halloween or any time of the year. Create a clown costumes on a budget by finding something in your closet & adding a few purchased accessories. Clown costumes are perfect for any member of your family.  Even men don’t mind a Halloween clown costume; in fact, many think they are great fun! Everybody loves a clown!

Clown Halloween costumes are fun and easy costumes to make because there are so many  hysterical clown accessories available.  This is one costume that a trip to the thrift store will probably do the trick.  You’ll be sure to find some oversized pants and a crazy shirt and maybe some large well-worn shoes.

Once you have your “clown bones” in place – have some fun accessorizing!  Look at all of these great clown accessories. You’ll need to add a pair of suspenders then add a clown costume wig, clown vest, make up and a big red clown nose and you’re ready to go.

If you’re creative and like to sew, buy some fabric and use your imagination.  This is a fun project to share with the kids and save for Halloweens to come.  Clown costume accessories are perfect to throw in the dress-up box after Halloween!

Looking for a clown costume? Check all of our clown costumes here.

Don’t want to spend a fortune on your child’s Halloween costume this year? We understand! In fact, you can create a wonderful costume using what you have around the house and just adding a few key accessories.  You can make a terrific homemade  cowboy/cowgirl costume for under $10!

Start with the basics:

• Blue jeans and a white or plaid shirt;
• Add  a bandana and knot that around the neck ($1.49)
• Another idea is to make a bolo tie out of some string or even a shoelace.
• A belt with a large buckle adds to the costume
• Make “chaps” out of butcher block paper if you want to get fancy!
• If you have cowboy boots you can add those, too (but tennis shoes work just fine)!
• Add a cowboy hat and some costume spurs for only $1.99 each and you’re nearly there!
• Don’t forget the Sheriff’s Badge (a steal at only $1.49)

Grand total= $6.96!

Here’s another idea for the rest of the cowboys on your list!

Create a Cowboy Vest

Supplies:

• Large Brown Grocery Story Bag
• Markers, stickers, crayons

Directions:

• A paper grocery bag has three parts : flap, sides, and the top edge (the opening).
• Place the unfolded bag on a flat surface, bottom folded flap facing up. The top edge should be nearest you and find and mark the middle (approximately 6 inches).
• On the closed flap, draw a 4 inch circle in the center for the neck opening.
• Open the paper bag completely. Find your mark along the top and cut a straight line from the edge up to your circle and then cut out the circle.
• On the sides of the paper bag at about 2 inches down , cut an oval on each side (about 6 inches in diameter) for the arm openings.
• Fringe the bottom
• Have the kids decorate any way they’d like with stickers, crayons, markers, etc.

Not only will you save money, you’ll have fun with your little one as they can help put the whole costume together.

Looking for some alternatives?  There are plenty of  Sheriff’s  and cowboy costumes accessories for kids and adults, too.

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Budget Pirate Costumes

With just an eye patch, wig, hat, or bandanna, adults can join their kids trick or treating as a Jolly Old Pirate or the Sexy Young Pirate.

Pirate Costumes are one of the easiest budget Halloween costumes you’ll find. Rummage through your closet and find a satin shirt, long skirt, bandanna, or vest.  Then check all the inexpensive, but focused pirate accessories and buy a hook, sword, eye patch, pirate beard or wig.  Add a turtleneck, pants and a pair of boots and your ready to go.

The whole family can dress up as pirates and form your own pirate gang!  Go trick or treating together and have your own gang of pirates collect their bounty!

Planning a pirate Halloween birthday party? Visit BirthdayPartyKidz for the latest pirate party supplies.
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Stretch your Halloween decorating budget by making homemade fake blood!

Here’s our recipe for fake blood for your Halloween Party and to make Halloween decorating on a budget made easy.

There are lots of fake blood recipes – but this one is one of the easiest. Keep in mind that red food coloring does stain so take that into consideration when preparing and using this recipe.

Simple Fake Blood Recipe

• Clear Corn Syrup
• Red Food Coloring
• Milk – Optional

The amount of corn syrup should be the amount of fake blood that you need. Pour the corn syrup into a bowl and mix in some red food coloring. To make the fake blood appear darker and thicker, just add a little bit of milk.

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If you are trying to decorate this Halloween, but are watching your dollars, try using things from the home and turn them into some scary and spooky Halloween decorations and props.

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