These DIY pet costumes are so adorable, it’s scary!
Every year, Halloween costumes become more creative. Here are some creative (and adorable) DIY Halloween pet costumes for you to try! Here are a few creative (and adorable) DIY Halloween pet costumes for you to try!
DIY Skeleton Costume
Skeleton costumes are not a new idea by any means. You can also DIY the costume for your pet! You can paint the bone directly on your pet, using pet-friendly paint. Or you can paint them on a black T-shirt the size of your pet. You can get it on Amazon if that’s too much trouble. You can also get the costume on Amazon. The faux knife costume is a DIY that requires a little bit of craft ability. If you are able to do that, the costume is adorable. Cut a triangle from red fleece or felt. Then, use 3D paint to enhance the appearance of blood. Then, use 3D paint to enhance the appearance of blood.
Using a lightweight cardboard (cereal box cardboard is perfect), draw the shape of the top and bottom part of a knife.
Cut the knife shape from the box.
Glue the knife handle and “blade” to opposite ends of the cloth material.
Tie around your pet’s neck like you would a bandana.
- Photo: Erika Lindquist/Sew DoggyStyle
- DIY Doggy Ghost
- The ghost costume has been one of the easiest (and cheapest) costumes for humans for decades. This DIY Halloween hack can be used for your pets as well. You can also cut holes in the white sheet for their mouth and eyes. You can make your cat or dog into a cute ghost for little to no cost. You can turn your cat or dog into Harry Pawter, the world’s most popular wizard. To achieve this look, you will need scissors, red felt, black stiffened, felt, pencil, paper and glue gun. The video below will walk you through how to use these materials to turn your pooch into this beloved character.
- Photo: sarahndipity/Instructables
- All Business Costume
- Maybe your pet is all-business. This DIY Halloween pet costume will be perfect if your pet is all-business. Cut a tie out of a pet-friendly material.
- Place a neck collar and wrists cuffs on the pet’s neck.
Place a tee shirt sized to your pet.
Cut the neck collar and wrists cuffs off the button-up.
Place a neck collar and wrists cuffs that were cut from the button-up onto your pet.
Place Put on the tee-shirt, neck tie, and iStock photo. This video will show you how to transform these items into a cute Bat Dog costume. You can buy the costume on Amazon for just $9.99 if this is too much.
DIY Spider Dog
This is more of a repurposed outfit than something completely DIY. Remove the padding from a spider decoration that you bought in a shop. If your pet is too big to fit in, attach straps to connect it to the body of your pet. Here’s what you’ll need:
Paper
Scissors
Mod Podge
- Hole punch
- Red ribbon
- Take these materials and follow the instructions below to recreate this look. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Paper
- Scissors
Mod Podge
Hole punch
Red ribbon
Take those materials and follow the instructions below to recreate this look.
Trace out the shape of the Ty beanie baby tag and cut the heart shape out.
Punch a hole in the paper where the ribbon will be pulled through.
Draw the Ty design on the front.
Tie the “tag” around your animal’s neck like you would a collar or bandana.
- Photo via Pinterest
- Three-Headed Pet
- This DIY costume is a bit scarier than the others on this list but is a show-stopper. It is also super simple to make. Here’s what you’ll need to do.
- Find two stuffed animals around the house or out shopping.
- Remove the heads of the stuffed animals and sew them to a strip of fabric. Make sure you leave enough room between the heads to accommodate your pet’s. )
Then, tie or Velcro the fabric around your pet’s head.
- Photo: Flickr
- Martini Dog Costume
- You’ll need a few craft items and the “cone of shame” to pull this look off but it is totally worth it. Here are the materials you’ll need.
- E-collar
Red ribbon
Thin stick or cardboard
Red felt
- Hot glue
- Styrofoam balls
- Shaker (optional)
Take the stick (can be found in the craft section of the store) and put it through the green styrofoam balls. Hot glue the red felt onto the styrofoam ball to make it look like an olive. The stick can be decorated with a red ribbon. Stick the stick into one of the holes on the e collar. Photo: Homes Alive pets
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