Halloween Costumes & Makeup Ideas 2

Cat in the Hat
What you need.
  Red and white hat
  Red scarf
  White gloves
  Marker or eyeliner
Nice easy costume. You can either buy a hat at a party store or make your own with red and white paper.
Draw whiskers with an eyeliner pencil. Put on the scarf and gloves and your done.
Cave Man & Cave Woman
Cave Woman  Cave Man
What you need
► Fake animal skin material
► Plastic club or plastic bone
► Necklace fake teeth/beads
► Ankle bracelet-teeth/beads
What you need
► Fake animal skin material
► Plastic club or plastic bone
► Necklace fake teeth/beads
► Ankle bracelet-teeth/beads
Easy to make. Purchase some fake animal skin material that you
can purchase at any material shop. Measure and cut 2 pieces of the
animal skin material to your size, for a front & back. No need for
sleeves. Accessorize by wearing any of the following that youcan
find at a costume shop: A bone for your hair. A plastic ankle
bracelet that looks like rocks or tigers teeth. You could also carry a
plastic bone or club.
Cheerleader
What you need.
  cheerleaders outfit or 2 piece summer set.
  pompom's
  white sneakers
  short socks
  homemade paper megaphoneYou can use a cheerleaders outfit or a matching short skirt and shirt
combination. You can use any matching set, like a summer outfit. Put on white socks and white sneakers.
You could cut out a large letter from felt and attach it to you front of the top. Pick the first letter of your
school name. You can carry PomPoms or make a paper megaphone for this outfit.
Cinderella Costume
What you need for this costume.
  pastel or white colored gown
  tiara or wreath of plastic flowers to match dressYou will need to wear a long white or pastel colored
gown. Thrift stores are a good source for old clothing. Make a tiara with plastic flowers or buy a plastic tiara
at a costume store. Some costume jewelry and makeupadd the finishing touch. Wear tights to keep warm if
the weather is cool and you'll be outdoors. Now you look like a princess going to the ball!
Cleopatra
What you need.
* white dress, sheet
* gold lemae material
* costume jewelry
* dark hair, colored spray or wig
Use a white dress, make a costume from a sheet, buy a white dress from a thrift store or
even use a nightgown. Use the gold lemae cloth to make a sash for your waist and make a headband of gold
lemae also. You can decorate with glitter or fabric paint along the edges. Color your eyes with blue eye
shadow and black eyeliner. Use the makeuprecipe on this web site to make free makeup.
Clown Costume
What you need.
  red makeup
  white makeupfor base coat
  blue makeup
  green makeup
  black makeup
  any color makeup
Go to our makeuprecipe and make the colors of makeup that you want to use. The things you need are in
most homes. These adorable clowns used red, white, blue and green. After you put on your makeup then put
on the most mismatched clothes you can find, be sure to mix patterns and colors. Bright fabrics turnan
ordinary sweat suit into circus attire. Add a cheap wig and large pom-poms. Use construction paper to make
a hat or use a lamp shade, shape the paper into a cone shape and trim the edges. Decorate the hat withbits of
colored paper.
Cowboy and Cowgirl
Cowgirl  Cowboy
What you need
► Western hat
► Western boots
► Blue jeans or cowgirl dress
► Bandana for neck
► Optional: Vest
► Optional: Lasso
► Optional: Turquoise jewelry
What you need
► Western hat
► Western boots
► Blue jeans or cowgirl dress
► Bandana for neck
► Optional: Vest
► Optional: Lasso
To dress up as a cowgirl you should wear country &
western clothing. If you don't already have some try a
thrift store or yard sale. You will need a cowgirl hat
and cowgirl boots. A bandana for your neck would be
a nice touch. If you can, wear some Turquoise
jewelry.
To dress up as a cowboy you should wear
country & western clothing. If you don't
already have some try a thrift store or yard
sale. You will need a cowboy hat and
cowboy boots. A bandana for your neck
would be a nice touch. If you can, carry a
lasso.
Crash Test Dummy
What you need.
  jump suit
  yellow & black makeup
  yellow & black circular disks
You can buy a commercial Crash Test Dummy costume, but one that looks a lot better can be home made
with just the additional black and yellow markings on a jumpsuit. You will need face makeupto draw
yellow and black symbols on the cheeks and forehead. Put stripes and circles on the jumpsuit with tape or
print the designs here and use them.
CRAYON
What you need.
  2 hoops plastic or wire
  vinyl for crayon body any color
  black paper for letters
  colored paper for hat
  black or dark clothes
  or you can wear matching sweats
Cover the top hoop with vinyl. Construct the crayon by taping colored vinyl to two hoops. Now cut a hole in
the top hoop large enough for your head. Cut out black letters that spell "Crayola". Glue theletters on to
your clothes. You could make the letters with a black marker also. Wrap the matching color construction
paper into a cone shape for a hat. You could also wear matching sweat pants and shirt instead. Use the same
color construction paper to make a pointed hat. You can paint your face the same color too.
Cruella DeVille costume
What you need.
  black and white wig
  black dress
  white scarf
  long red gloves
  red shoes
  dark tights or stockings
  black dress
You may have seen this lady in the Disney movie "101 Dalmatians’"? Most importantly is the black/white
wig. If you cannot find one at your costume shop, you can use colored hair spay and color one side of your
wig with it. You could even color half of your own hair. You will need to have a black or dark dress. Find a
white scarf or boa. You need a pair of long red gloves. Now you will need to paint your face using the
makeuprecipe. Make your face a pale white and use dark red lipstick and fingernail polish. If you have a
stuffed toy Dalmatian dog, carry that along with you.
Little Devil Costume
What you need.
  red clothing
  optional: red cape
  plastic pitchfork
  tail & horns Wear all red clothing for both the male and female devils. You can use any red
clothing such as sweats. For the pitchfork, tail and horns you can buy at a party store. Its easier to buy them
than to make them.
Deviled Egg
What you need
  white, yellow and red felt
  hairband plastic horns
  double-sided tape
  devils pitch fork
1. Plastic horns or glue paper shaped horns attached to a hair
band.
2. Measure first to fit, than cut 2 pices of white felt and sew or
glue together to form an egg. Be sure to leave a hole to slip
your head through.
3. Measure, than cut a piece of yellow felt and sew or glue to
the front.
4. Measure, than cut a piece of red felt and sew to the back for
a tail.
5. Attach the felt egg to the outside of yourcloths with
removable double-sided tape
Dilbert
What you need.
round wire frame glasses.
white shirt
black slacks
red and black tie
wire pipe cleaners To dress up as Dilbert, wear round wire frame glasses, a white shirt and black dress
slacks. Take a red and black striped tie and using pipe cleanersinsert them inside of the tie after you have
tied it around your neck. Bend the pipe cleaners up so that it will form the upward bend that Dilber t has.
Doctor
What you need
  Medical scrubs, sweats or white lab coat.
  Face mask (made from scrap material)
  Stethoscope -optional
This costume is real easy if you can borrow scrubs or a lab coat from a doctor or nurse. You could use
pajamas or sweats. You can make your own head mirror by attaching a round mirror from a cosmetic case to
a headband. You could also make the mirror with a piece of round cardboard covered with tin foil. Itlooks
very original. You could carry a small sports bag that looks like a medical bag to collect candy in. See if you
can find a fake stethoscope for an extra effect.
Dr. Who Costume
What you need.
  2 piece suit
  white shirt
  tie
  sneakers
  glasses
You may already have the things you need to dress up as Dr. Who. First you will
need a white shirt & tie and a suit. Put on sneakers, if you can get red sneakers even
better. Put on a pair of fake eyeglasses, or use your own glass' if you have them.
You can also have a parent apply mousse to your hair and make it stand up a bit.
This is a hot new costume for this year.
Dracula Costume
What youneed.
  black cape (made from trash bag)
  makeup-
  plastic vampire teeth (be careful)
  black slacks or sweats
  medallion on red ribbon
Black or red capes are sold in both plastic and cloth, the plastic is cheaper. If you don't have a cape you can
make one from a black trash bag. Wear dark slacks and a white shirt. You will need some black, red and
white makeup. The makeupcan be made from our recipe or you can purchase it. Color your face white and
darken the area around your eyes with black makeup. A trickle of red makeup coming from your mouth to
look like blood and add 2 red marks on your neck to give the appearance of a vampire bite. You will  need a
set of plastic vampire teeth. Be careful when holding the plastic teeth in your mouth!
1. Print this page.
2. Glue to thicker paper and allow to dry.
3. Cut around the borders of the badges.
4. Place a photo of yourself over the current photo for a more realistic look.
5. Place badge on your right side, now go win a costume contest.
Ghost
What you need.
  White dress
  white sheet or materialThis costume can be made from sheets, old sheer curtains, white material or a
white dress. Take the sheet or any old large piece of cloth. Fold it in half and then cut the sheet to your
height. Cut 2 holes for eyes or a larger hole for the face to show after you have adjusted the sheet to your
height. You can keep your hands under the sheet or cut holes to stick your hands out. Use the free white face
makeuprecipe to cover your hands and face. You can also use white gloves for your hands. Complete this
with some black lipstick and black eye makeup. Looks very realistic and is not for the faint of heart. This is
a very realistic ghost.
Goth Angel
What you need.
black dress, pants suit or sweat suit.
halo made from wire
black cloth, fake fur or black flowers.
wings -cardboard painted black
an old pair of torn black nylon stockings To dress up asa bad angel. You should wear dark colored
clothes, preferably black. You may already have some, if not try a thrift store or yard sale. You will need
wings, you can make these from cardboard or wire and shear nylon. After painting, attach the wings to the
back of costume by sewing or pinning them to the back of your dress. Now you will need a halo, this  can be
made with wire wrapped in black cloth or fake fur or wear a wreath of black flowers. A little glitter in your
hair completes the outfit.
Goth Prom Queen
What you need.
black dress, pants suit or sweat suit.
ribbon for sash
dried or black flowers.
black shoes
torn black nylon stock ings Wear dark colored clothes, preferably black. If you don't have any, try a thrift
store or yard sale. Now you will need a Tiara, this can be made with a wreath of black flowers or dried
flowers. Using a felt tip marker, carefully write "Goth HomecomingQueen" on the sash. Apply some dark
makeuparound your eyes. A little glitter in your hair completes the outfit.
Bunch of Grapes
What you need.
  Red, green or purple balloons
  A clear plastic trash bag.
  Tape
Bunch of Grapes
1. Buy balloons (all the same color) and blow up the balloons.
2. Cut slit about 8" at the bottom center of bag to slip head through.
3. Cut a slit at the bottom on each side so your arms can fit through.
4. Slide the plastic bag over head and put arms through the two holes.
5. Now connect the blown up balloons to the bag with strongtape.
Bag of Grapes
1. Buy balloons (all the same color) and blow up the balloons.
2. Cut 2 slits about 8 inches, at the bottom of the bag 4 inches apart.
3. Attach string around top by using scotch tape every few inches.
4. Put legs through the two holes and pull the plastic bag up.
5. Now have someone fill the plastic bag with the inflated ballons.
6. Fasten the trash bag by tightening string under your arms.
Sandy & Danny from Grease
What you need.
  black shirt
  black slacks
  hair spray
Step 1:This is a nice easy costume for two. Sandy needs to tease her hair out in large curls. Danny combs
his hair back with a wet look. Step 2:  Put on the black slacks and shirt and your all set. Sandy canadd a
little  makeupfor a special effect.
Groceries
What you need.
  large brown paper leaf bag
  piece of corrugated cardboard
  thick string
  empty grocery containers
  glue gun 1. Cut the bottom off the leaf bag.
2. Measure the length & width of the bag's top and cut a piece of cardboard that is 4 inches longer than the
bag on both the length and width. Fold up 2-inch flaps in the front and back of the cardboard.
3. Cut an oval hole in the middle of the cardboard big enough for your waist. Make a small hole with a nail
in the 4 corners of your cardboard to attach a piece of string to the 2 left sides and another to the right side.
The string will be the straps to hold costume up. Apply glue to the 4 flaps on the cardboard and glue inside
the top of the bag about 4 inches from top.
4. Fill the top of the bag with Groceries using clean empty food containers such as Milk, Cereal, Eggs,and
snacks.Make sausage links by inserting inflated balloons into a long nylon stocking leg and tying knots
between the links.
5. Make a milk carton hat (or other box) by washing the container cutting the bottom off and then cutting an
opening for your face in the front panel.
Harry Potter
What you need:
  black robe or cloak
  white shirt with collar
  tie
  black witches hat
  glasses from costume shop
  sneakers
  stick for wand
  red makeupfor scar
  broom CAPE -You can purchase a cape from a costume store for several dollars or you can also use
a plastic tablecloth. Sew a thick piece of string to both sides of the cape so you can easily take off the
cape. Print this page and glue the badge to heavy paper and let dry. Cut out the badge and attach itto
the robe with double sided tape.
SCAR -Harry has a lightning shaped scar on his forehead put there by the evil Lord Voldemort. Use
red makeupto draw a lightning scar.
GLASSES -Harry Potter wears big circular black glasses. You can purchase some for a few dollars or
make your own by tracing a canon paper and cutting out the center.
HAT -Can be made out of cardboard or purchased for a few dollars. Make a cone shape and tape or
staple it closed, cut the bottom even. Cut moons and stars from construction paper and then put
glitter on them. Attach with white glue and or you can glue on large metallic confetti.
WAND -Find a crooked stick and hot glue or tape a star made out of cardboard to the end. Put glue
on the star and then glitter on both sides of the star.
Optional:Write the word "Firebolt" on abroom with a marker.
Hermione Granger
What you need:
  black robe or cloak
  white shirt with collar
  crooked stick for wand
  tie
  sneakers
  skirt or sweats
Optional:
  glitter for wand
  book bag
CAPE -You can purchase a cape from a costume store for several dollars or you can also use a plastic
tablecloth. Sew a thick piece of string to both sides of the cape so you can easily take off the cape.
Print this page and glue the badge to heavy paper and let dry. Cut out the badge and attach it to the
robe with double sided tape.
WAND -The wand should be a crooked stick. Hot glue, or tape a star made out of poster board to the
end of the wand. Put white glue on both sides of the star and than glitter all over both sides.
CLOTHES -Put on a white shirt with a collar and a tie. If possible use a maroon and gold tie. Wear a
dark skirt or sweats.
Optional: Carry a book bag with several light books in it. Put hair in a ponytail.
Ipod -MP3 Costume
What you need.
  Large cardboard box
  Paint
  Colored construction paper
  Black marker 1. Find a cardboard box that fits your body size. Keep the 4 bottom flaps in place and do
not remove. On the top (open end of the box) Cut a hole for your head to fit through.
2. Measure first before cutting holes for the head and arms, position them toward the front of the box to fit
you comfortably.
4. Paint the outside of the box, including both sides. The IPod can be any color.
5. Create a keypad using white construction paper and a black marker. Using a different color construction
paper make the buttons.
Jack-O-Lantern Costume
1 of 4
What you need.
  orange and yellow makeup
  green plastic or paper leaves
Easy and looks fantastic. If you are trick-or treating with others, you could all
dress up as a "pumpkin patch." Just make enough makeup to use on the whole
patch. You can use the makeuprecipe right here to make orange and yellow
makeup for your face. Wear some green plastic leaves on a headband. Or you
could even dye your hair green with koolaid.
2 of 4
What you need.
  pumpkin leaf bag
  green plastic or paper leaves
Looks great and only costs about 75 cents. Buy a Jack-O-Lantern trash bag. If it's a
pack of 3, share the expense with 2 friends and go as a pumpkin patch. Cut 2 slits
about 6" in the bottom of the bag for legs, leave a 4" space between slits. Cut a slit
5" on both sides for arms. Tape a piece of string along the entire top of the bag by
putting a piece of tape every 4". Put your legs through the 2 wholes in bottom.
Stuff the inside of the bag with crumbled newspapers to puff it up. Pull the string
gently so that it closes loosely on your neck. You can use green plastic or paper
leafs to make a collar.
3 of 4
What you need.
  2 large sheets of cardboard paper
  black paint
  orange paint
  yellow paint
  leaves made from cloth or paper
Cut 2 large circles (to fit) from the oaktag. Hold a piece of cardboard up to you,
and mark where you want the holes for your arms and head, the bottom will be
left open. Use hot glue or paper glue to seal the 2 pices together about a half
inch all the way around except for where the head and arms will go. The bottom
remains unglued. Paint the entire circle both sides with orange paint. When the orange paint is dry, paint an
outline for the pumpkin face with black paint. Trim the pumpkin face with yellow paint. Complete the
costume by making a collar of leaves from paper or cloth.
4 of 4
What you need.
  orange material
  black felt
  green felt
Use a pattern for a long sleeve dress or another garment like a sweat shirt and
sew the pieces all together. If you don't have a pattern, just copy a sweatshirt or
dress. Leave the costume lose and baggy. Sew a collar of green felt that has
been cut to look like leaves to the costume. After you have sewn the costume
together turn it inside out to hide the seams. Cut a face for your Jack-O-Lantern
costume from black felt and attach the face pieces with fabric glue to the body
of the Jack-O-Lantern Costume.
Ladybug
What you need
  red sweater or sweat top
  black felt
  2 pipe cleaners
  2 pompoms
The most recognizable feature of a lady bug is the black dots on a red background. To achieve this cut 4
inch circles from the black felt. Sew black felt dots on to a red sweater orjacket.
Attach a pompom to the end of pipe cleaners and then attach those to a plastic hair band for antenna.
You can make Ladybug wings out of cardboard and attach them to your back.
Draw your pattern on some cardboard before you start cutting. You willhave to
adjust the size of the wings to fit you. Connect the wings together with strong
tape. You should now paint the wings red with black spots. If you like, you can
use glue around the outside and then sprinkle glitter over the glue. Attach the
wings to your clothes with staples that can be removed later. Be sure to have the
pointed parts of the staples away from you facing out.
Larry the cable guy
What you need.
  sleeveless flannel shirt
  old cap with fishing hooks in it
  jeans
Larry the cable guy from "Blue Collar TV" and comedy cd's. Known for his catch phrase "Git er done."This
guy is really funny in concert. The most important things are the sleevelessflannel shirt and the cap. You
can draw a small beard like Larry's with an eyebrow pencil.
Laundry Basket
What you need.
  large laundry basket
  empty bleach bottle
  wide ribbon or yarn
  large empty detergent box
  hot glue gun
  empty box of fabric softener
  socks and other laundry Step 1: Using large shears, cut out the entire bottom of the plastic
laundry basket. Make sure there are no sharp edges left.
Step 2:Thread two pieces of ribbon through the laundry basket holes to make suspenders.
Adjust the suspenders to fit yourself and tie the ends together under the rim.
Step 3:Using the hot glue gun, glue some old laundry to the inside top of the basket. Position it
so that you can hang it over the outside when the glue is dry.
Step 4:This costume is ready to put on when the glue is dry.