With the season of friendly ghosts and goblins upon us — Halloween, that is — families are preparing for the moment when their little ones scurry through neighborhoods and festivals, showcasing their best efforts of costumes and makeup while on the quest to find the finest treats to savor.
Didn’t have time to grab a costume, or fresh out of unique ideas? We get it, parents are busy. Stressing is the last thing you need to do, because Memphis Parent has partnered with Michaels to help parents craft up some last-minute DIY costumes that are sure to be a hit.
Special thanks to the Michaels (Memphis) team, Alice Lancaster and Jeremy Allred, we feature a special Halloween DIY Costumes segment on Bluff City Life w/Gina Neely, airing October 27, 12 p.m. (CST). Watch it live HERE, or by simply following the instructions listed below. The best part is they’re all cost-saving ideas and made from scratch — you can get the whole family involved!
Wow everyone this year with these fun and unique ideas from Michaels. Click links below for a full list of materials and instructions.
Paper Bag Dragon Costume
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Paper Bag Dragon
This fiery dragon costume details its unique features in a fun way. For adults to make for kids ages 6+. Instructions and materials HERE.
Last Minute Unicorn Costume
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Last Minute Unicorn Costume
This unicorn costume is extremely adorable and easy to make, even when pressed for time. Instructions and materials HERE.
Mad Scientist Costume
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Mad Scientist Costume
This wacky costume will take your little one to a whole new level of evil genius. Instructions and materials HERE.
We hope you find time to make these cool costumes this Halloween season. Don't forget to submit your best photos for our Memphis Parent Halloween Costume Photo Contest by November 1.
Michaels offers a wide variety of classes, demos, and events for all levels of expertise. Choose from online classes to in-store classes and events. Join Michaels every Sunday in stores from 2-4 p.m., for their weekly Make Break crafts the whole family can enjoy for free! You can find a store near you, and Michaels provides all of the necessary materials and tools for participants to complete their projects.
For more information, visit michaels.com.