When brainstorming a last minute costume idea, I considered a couple of different candy costume ideas and came up with this trick r treat costume. It’s an old school trick or treat bag, like the ones kids would carry when they collected candy on Halloween.
Candy Costume Ideas
I know not everyone plans Halloween costumes a full year in advance. In fact some of you wait until the last possible minute… maybe even the night before Halloween?!? Crazy, I tell ya!
If you are one of those people and are looking for an easy, last minute costume idea for your kiddos, how about dressing them up as a Trick or Treat bag – full of candy?
Last Minute Costume Idea
DIY Trick or Treat Bag Costume Supplies
- Pillowcase
- Candy Wrappers – I know you sneak a few pieces before Halloween 😉
- Hot Glue Gun
- Duct Tape or Ribbon for costume straps
- Fabric Paint
- Freezer Paper
Originally I wanted to use an orange pillow case to make my trick or treat bag. I didn’t find an orange pillow case at the thrift store but I did find a king size white one for only a buck!
It was my best bet, since I was unlikely to randomly find an orange pillow case. How often do you see orange sheet sets?
Trick R Treat Costume Tutorial
I started by cutting off the bottom of the pillow case. Then I had Quinn try it on so I could trim it to the right length.
I used the freezer painting method to add “Trick or Treat” to the pillowcase. I recently conquered freezer painting and it’s awesome!!! Here’s my abbreviated tutorial on it:
I printed out the words “Trick or Treat” then traced the letters on freezer paper. After carefully cutting the letters out, I ironed the freezer paper on to the pillow case. This temporarily adheres the design to the fabric.
DIY Trick or Treat Candy Bag Costume
I didn’t have orange fabric paint so I mixed up a batch or orange using red and yellow fabric paint. Two coats did the trick on my white pillow case, if you used a darker pillowcase you might need a 3rd coat. Carefully peel off the paper!
I folded two pieces of orange duct tape in half to create the costume straps. Then I hot glued the ends to the costume for form straps. Scraps of ribbon would work well too.
I added a few foam stickers I had in my craft stash to complete the trick or treat bag look. I used hot glue to permanently attach them – not sure how well they would stick on their own with a kiddo wearing the costume.
You could also just do more freezer painting instead for this part. I already had the festive Halloween stickers on hand so I took the easier route.
What’s better than a trick or treat bag? A trick or treat bag FULL of candy of course!!I carefully removed the candy from a variety of Hershey’s Halloween goodies. Then I hot glued the wrappers to the costume! Don’t worry I saved SOME of the candy for the boys. 😉
I am full of candy!
Hear me ROAR!
Is my mom crazy or genius?
What do you think? A fun last minute Halloween costume?
This post was sponsored by Hershey's and originally published October 7, 2013.
Daniela says
Lol! This is awesome! Won’t forget this idea! Might use it in the future.
Daniela
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