This two-step, creepy-crawly, DIY bug costume is perfect for a night of sweets and scares.
Got empty cardboard boxes?
Make use of yourrecycling stashfor this larger-than-life beetle.
Credit: Nicole Gerulat
To finish theeasy handmade Halloween costume, you need a black shirt, sweatpants, and a knit hat.
(Feel free to let them help with the splatter paint design.)
Your little one will be ready to crawl into theHalloween festivities.
Credit: Illustration by Merrilee Liddiard
Insert the cardboard antennae into the brim fold of the hat, and youre ready to go trick-or-treating!
Tempera paint is also great for little kids DIY projects since it dries fast and is washable.
You could also use spray paint.
Credit: Nicole Gerulat
If rain is forecast for Halloween, consider making your DIY bug costume with craft foam instead of cardboard.
If nothing else, use a clear, disposable poncho to keep the costume dry but visible.
You could also ask around for free boxes.
Many grocery, home improvement, and retail stores would gladly give you their leftover boxes for free.
