No-sew Halloween costumes: Balloons
These no-sew Halloween costumes using balloons are adorable, easy to make, and cost less than $25.
25 easy no-sew costumes under $25: Balloons
5 bouncy constumes using balloons
Shop your closets to create a scream-worthy Halloween look for under $25. Add a few affordable (practically free!) accessories and you're ready to rock. These five ideas start with balloons — so they're no-sew, they're balloon-blow!A version of this article appeared in our October 2013 issue with the headline “25 easy costumes under $25,” pp. 87-92.
Grapes
What you need:
— Bristol board
— construction paper
— green balloons
— face paint pencil
How to make it:
Cut out a crown from green Bristol board and embellish with paper leaves made out of construction paper. Hand stitch the balloons to the outfit by threading the needle through the knot of each balloon. Use a face paint pencil to complete the look.
Recommended:
Use a non-toxic face paint pencil.
Bubble bath
What you need:
— white balloons
— shower cap
— bath brush
— rubber ducks
How to make it:
Attach inflated balloons to your child's clothing (see "Grapes" costume). Accessorize with a shower cap, scrubbing brush and rubber ducks.
Circus strongman
What you need:
— paper tube
— black balloons
— construction paper
— temporary tattoos (optional)
How to make it:
Wrap a long cardboard paper tube with black duct tape. Inflate two black balloons and attach the number 100 (made out of construction paper) to each one with tape. Tie balloons to the paper tube using elastic thread. Use a face paint pencil for the mustache.
Carmen Miranda
What you need:
— bandana
— balloons
— construction paper
— basket
— large beaded necklace
How to make it:
Wrap a yellow bandana around your child's head. Inflate small balloons and add paper leaves made from construction paper to look like fruit. Arrange the fruit in a basket and use double-sided tape to stick them together. Tie an elastic string to the base of the basket and knot the ends to create a chin strap. Add a beaded necklace.
Gumball Machine
What you need:
— felt
— apron
— clear plastic bowl
— water balloons
— foam board
— ribbon
How to make it:
Draw a dispenser on felt, cut it out and hot glue it to the apron. Fill a clear plastic bowl with small inflated balloons and seal the top of the bowl with a piece of foam board. Attach a ribbon strap (long enough to fit over her head) to the foam board with tape.
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