4 Toy-Inspired DIY Kids’ Costumes

I believe in recycling and re-using what you have and the same philosophy comes up during Halloween when I’m preparing costumes for our endless series of special events.  See my last post about 8 easy DIY Costumes from last year here as an example!  This year, I took a slightly different approach and let Juliet”s favorite toys serve as the inspiration to all our make-at-home costumes.  They were so fun to create with her and for her.  See below for some costume inspiration and let me know what you think you could create at home with what you already have!

  • Baby Momma.  Does your doll love dolls?  Make her a mommy this year!  With an infinity scarf, I made her a makeshift baby carrier and stuffed her Water Baby in there.  Props could include, a (plastic) wine glass (I filled our with sparkling water), a Starbucks cup, a cellphone, a stroller, baby bottle, purse and kitchen accessories!  We glammed her up as a fab mom but you could easily do the stressed out mom look and opt for a more disheveled tee shirt and leggings paired with some under-eye circles and messy hair lol! diy costumes, costume ideas for kids, kids' costumes, halloween costumes for kids, halloween costume ideas, best kids' costume ideas
  • Beautician.  If your daughter is like mine, she is obsessed with anything beauty-related.  Here she is making over Barbie’s hair, make-up and nails.  The Barbie hair styling bust came in handy for this photo opp (as well as for our recent Barbie-themed play date read more here.  You could however, easily use any long-haired doll, play make-up, or an apron filled with tools (ours was from Melissa & Doug).
  • Veterinarian.  Do you have a doctor’s set and some stuffed animals?  It’s easy to re-create this doctor’s costume with a button down shirt, glasses, a cute stuffed animal and doctor’s tools (stethoscope, thermometer, bandaids, suckers, etc).  My friend made this lab coat and gave it to us as a hand-me-down and it completed the costume!!  BTW, if you haven’t already heard of Parker, you’ve got to check him out! While he looks like your classic, cuddly teddy bear, he actually digitally interacts with an app for an immersive, augmented reality experience!  We live in the future, I tell you!kids' doctor costume, doctor costume, dr. costume, halloween costume ideas for kids, diy kids' costumes
  • Rock Star.  Encourage your kid to rock on with his/her favorite musical instrument of choice and/or a microphone.  Get flashy with the outfit, and have fun!  I gave Juliet’ an 80’s rocker look with MY fishnet stockings, hair in a side ponytail, a bright neon dress, toy guitar and sunglasses.  Must have sunglasses.

Thanks to the toy sponsors who sent us the beloved toys!  Follow us on IG and watch our IG stories to see the toys in action!

Seedling for the interactive teddy bear and doctor’s set

Just Play for the Barbie styling head and Water Baby Doll

 

 

For more Halloween inspiration see the below links!

See my past Halloween parties here.

 

 
 
 
 

 

11
Comments
  1. Leslie says:

    INSANELY cute!! I love all the ideas!

  2. Allison says:

    These are such cute ideas! I feel like next year my little girl will be all about the dressing up for Halloween!

    1. fabgab says:

      Wait til she gets to the princess obsession stage and then it will be like Halloween everyday!! lol

  3. Diane S says:

    Wow! I love ALL of these Ideas. I am not much of a DIY person, but this is making me want to try!

    1. fabgab says:

      Oh well I’m glad that this is inspiring you!

  4. Nancy Horn says:

    This is adorable!! Great ideas.

  5. Mitch says:

    What a great idea! I love the Baby Momma costume the best!

  6. s says:

    AW she is adorable. And I like the toy inspirations!

  7. kris says:

    haha OMG you are so freaking creative!

    1. fabgab says:

      haha thanks for reading!

  8. t says:

    Oh wow how cute! I love all the ideas.

© 2024 Stylishly Stella