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Creepin’ It Real This Halloween (Part 1): DIY Realistic Costumes For Kids

Written by: Riana King

October 17, 2021

Reading time: 4 min

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As we head right on into Autumn, we abruptly pause to think “Wow, where has this year gone?”. Halloween is just around the corner, and with that, the need for costume inspirations...and Halloween temporary tattoos! For your easy and inexpensive DIY realistic Halloween costumes, look no further. We’ll make this Halloween a breeze for you with the following Halloween costume trends. No matter if you are going for creepy or cute, we have you covered!

Mermaid DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

Become a mermaid with our metallic mermaid temporary tattoo set

A mermaid costume is a classic look that most kids love to wear! With inspiration from The Little Mermaid, kids want to be just like Ariel, especially when they can have Flounder or Sebastian by their side as a temporary tattoo. Mama. Papa. Bubba, a crafter’s blog, created an easy homemade mermaid costume, sure to stand out amongst the other kids!

This realistic Halloween costume is dedicated to the parents that are truly last minute with crafting. As mentioned in this blog, this costume was made the night before Halloween! Simple enough to make from scratch, it doesn’t even require a sewing machine.

Add some glam to your child’s costume by adding our metallic mermaid costume temporary tattoos.

This tattoo set includes shimmery scales and seashells that are meant for a true mermaid. Skip the face paint this year for an easy, mess-free, and safe costume that looks great.

Zombie Halloween Costumes

Both girls and boys love to be zombies for Halloween! We’ve all seen the zombie Girl Scout trick-or-treating or even a “walker” from The Walking Dead.

For the ultimate zombie guide, DIY Projects has created a list of 18 different scary Halloween costumes for those that want to join the living dead (at least for a night).

Whether you want to take some old clothes and rub dirt on them, or if you want to go all out with makeup and create a terrifying look, this list has you covered. Put on our zombie costume face temporary tattoo to give you a realistic Halloween look without making a mess with makeup or face paint.

Add that extra touch to your kid’s already creepy zombie or walking dead costume by placing any of our wound temporary tattoos on their arms or neck.

Fairy Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

Being a live or dead fairy — for that matter — for Halloween has its perks because there are so many different ways to make this costume unique to your kid’s personalities!

Add some pretty flower tattoos to your fairy costume!

To start, what’s a fairy costume without a tutu? Momdot created their own How to Make a Tutu tutorial that is so simple all you need is an elastic band, scissors, and lots of tulle for this no-sew skirt.

For a step-by-step on how to make this costume your own alongside this handmade tutu, Shannon Brown created her own guide for all families. Fairies are naturally beautiful in their own way, so add some color or flowers to your kid’s costumes to add some fun flair.

With this DIY guide to the trendiest and simplest homemade costumes, there is no excuse for you to not pull off a fun Halloween holiday, even if it’s last minute!

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How can you create easy DIY Halloween costumes for kids using just a cardboard box and some paint?

For easy DIY Halloween costumes for kids, you can turn a simple cardboard box into anything from a robot to a car. Just cut holes for arms and a head, paint it, and you're set for a creative and affordable Halloween night!

What are some popular characters for kids this Halloween season?

Popular characters include superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs, and movie characters. These choices are always a big hit and make the Halloween season memorable for little ones.

Can older kids use items like bobby pins and tights to style their own Halloween outfits?

Yes, older kids can definitely use bobby pins to secure hats or props and tights to complete a character look. It's a great way for them to get creative and dress as their favorite characters.

What are some affordable props and accessories to enhance a candy costume?

To enhance a candy costume, consider using colorful balloons, shiny tights, and homemade cardboard props painted to look like sweet treats. These additions are affordable and make the outfit a huge hit.

How can you make DIY Halloween costumes for kids or toddlers using soft materials?

For little ones, use soft fabrics like cotton shirts, pants, and tights. For DIY halloween costumes for kids you can add simple details with safe materials like felt for a baby-friendly outfit that’s adorable and comfortable.

What creative ideas can parents use for dressing up their children using everyday items like shoes and hats?

Parents can pair everyday items like hats and shoes with homemade items like cardboard armor or hot glue accessories to bring a character to life. This is an affordable and creative way to dress up kids for Halloween.

How can families use Halloween as an opportunity to dress up together in themed costumes?

Families can choose a theme like dinosaurs, movies, or storybook characters and dress accordingly using simple DIY Halloween costume ideas for kids and adults alike like dressing in similar colors, using homemade props, or all wearing similar hats or shoes to unify their look for Halloween.

Riana King

Web Marketing Manager at TemporaryTattoos.com, where she leads digital strategy to enhance brand visibility. Riana combines creative content with data-driven techniques. Her skills in design, social media marketing, and customer engagement have played a key role in establishing TemporaryTattoos.com as an industry leader.