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Do It Yourself Costume Ideas

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Let’s talk about frugal, do-it-yourself costumes.

I was able to find a ton on Pinterest! Here are a few of my favorites:

Who can resist a big bowl of spaghetti with meatballs? Not me! (from Comics for Nerds)

This one from Nerd Nirvana might be a bit over-the-top for your church fall festival but it would be great for a laugh!

Oh, how easy this would be! I love the “raining cats and dogs” ideas from Babble.

And… I think this might be what we choose for next year…

The Flintstones!!!

If you missed my ideas:

  • DIY Peanuts Gang
  • Frugal Costumes for Pregnant Ladies
  • Costumes from Your Closet + One Item



Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Children, costumes, DDIY, Fall, Family, Frugal Fun, halloween, ideas, Pinterest, Seasonal

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Hi! I'm Tabitha! But, I bet you expected someone named "Penny." Long story made short, Penny is the coupon binder I started in 2010 when we were totally broke... as in BANKRUPT. Now, as a mom of five, I make 6-figures a year working at home and share ways to help you move from penny to profit while you raise a family with sense on cents.

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    October 14, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Hi Penny,

    What fabric did you use for the red “bra”? I love the idea!!

    Reply
    • penny says

      October 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm

      I have not actually tried that but it looks like just a cotton fabric. You could probably find something with some stretch in the clearance section of the fabric store and that would work great!

      Reply
    • kelly says

      February 9, 2012 at 1:09 pm

      This would be GREAT for a Breast Cancer event. The bra looks like it was just altered camis… put on, take one strap off and fold under. 😀

      Reply
      • Penny says

        February 9, 2012 at 1:59 pm

        What a GREAT idea, Kelly!

        Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    May 6, 2012 at 7:00 am

    My boys were Thing One and Thing Two, and it was so easy.
    Red sweatshirts and sweatpants.
    A beanie hat, or similar hat, with a blue boa hot glued to it.
    A piece of felt with sticky backing cut into a circle with Thing One or Thing Two written in Magic Marker, then the felt goes onto the front of the sweatshirt.
    The cost for both costumes was $27.
    And they were so incredibly cute, and really warm.

    Reply
    • Penny says

      May 11, 2012 at 11:29 pm

      I bet that was so cute. I have been thinking about doing a Dr. Seuss theme one year. I might have to snatch these ideas. Thanks, Jennifer.

      Reply

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