If you are passionate about environment conservation, Halloween big gatherings can give you a fantastic chance to spread importance for greenery. Just dress up as your favorite plant that will stand out as well as looks appealing. For inspiration and helpful guides, check out these 12 DIY plant costume ideas for kids and adults that include themes like trees to fruits, flower plants to succulents and much more. Each is also comfortable enough to wear all day long.
DIY Plant Costume
Halloween is all about dressing with family, siblings a and groups with the costume theme we love. Since everybody has a green heart for plants, nobody is going to resist a DIY plant costume for Halloween. This transition from spookiness to nature-near costumes (you can also check farm-themed outfits and animal costumes) will be rewarding and even more enjoyable.
Each idea will come with the step-by-step instructions on how they created them.
House Plant Costume
This costume features handcrafted crepe paper leaves with a structured, painted stem for realism. The leaves are attached to a modified basket, with a felt ring and canvas straps for comfort.
Although it requires some more crafting skills with steps such as cutting, gluing, and painting, the tutorial is straightforward.
Ideal for children, this costume is sure to stand out. Tip: Gently ruffle the leaves for a more lifelike effect!
Cactus Costume for Baby
The Baby Cactus Costume is an adorable, easy-to-make Halloween outfit that doesn't break the bank. You can make it from green footed pajamas, white yarn, and colorful felt. With this, it is both comfortable and cute for infants.
The process involves tying yarn into knots and gluing them onto the pajamas for a spiky effect, and adding felt flowers for a charming touch. It’s a beginner-friendly project, perfect for DIY enthusiasts. **Tip:** Use a low-temperature glue gun to avoid fabric damage.
Leafy DIY Tree Costume
Transform a green hooded sweatshirt and brown sweatpants into a delightful tree outfit for your girl. With an estimated cost of just $20 and a completion time of 1 hour, it’s perfect for beginners.
The process involves cutting and stitching—or gluing—felt leaves onto the sweatshirt. It's ideal for keeping little ones cozy during their Halloween adventures.
Sunflower Costume Headpiece
Bring summer beauty to Halloween using premium craft felt and a bit of sewing to create a cute headpiece. Suitable for beginners, this DIY involves pleating petals for a 3D effect and creating a comfortable fit with elastic bands. Customize the look with French knots or beads for added flair. Make sure to measure the elastic band carefully for a perfect, sliding-free fit on your head.
DIY Flower Costume
Make this cardboard flower costume for kids and adults. It’s pretty straightforward: just cut a paper plate for the face, glue colorful foam petals around it, and add a string to wear it like a mask. Pair with a green dress or shirt to complete the "stem." This simple costume is versatile and perfect for spring, too. With a smaller hole in the plate; you can always enlarge it for a comfortable fit!
3 DIY Botanical-Themed Costumes
Embrace nature this Halloween with three easy DIY botanical-themed costumes: Plant Parents, Monster-a, and an In Bloom Carry Out Box. These costumes range from easy to moderate in difficulty, perfect for both kids and adults.
Use household items like white T-shirts, cardboard, and paint to transform into a loving Plant Family, a fierce Monster-a adorned with Monstera leaves, or a stunning walking floral arrangement courtesy of the In Bloom Carry Out Box idea.
DIY Fleece Flower Costume
The DIY Fleece Flower Costume is a warm, affordable, and adorable option for chilly Halloween trick-or-treating. Made from a hooded green sweatshirt, pink and green felt, floral wire, and a few other simple supplies, this project is budget-friendly.
It will cost under $20. It involves cutting and sewing felt petals, adding them to the hood and sleeves, and drawing veins on leaves with a permanent marker. A tutu and leggings complete the look. Use floral wire in the petals for extra support to keep them perky all night!
Field of Flowers Costume
Create your own Field of Flowers costume easily with affordable materials and a bit of creativity. All you need is a shirt, leggings, beanie, a glue gun, and fake flowers from the dollar store. Simply detach the flowers from their stems, and with a dab of hot glue, attach them to your outfit, focusing on the front and the hat.
Leave space at the leggings' waist for comfort. This two-hour project is a simple, delightful way to blossom at any party. Try the costume on before heading out to spot any spots needing extra blooms!
DIY Fall Tree Costume
As Halloween comes in autumn, you should try this crochet fall tree costume for little one. Using basic supplies like heavy-duty cardboard, wood grain scrapbook paper, and faux fall leaves, this costume idea is affordable.
It comes together with velcro straps for quick changes, essential for kids. Although it requires some crafting skills for cutting and gluing, the end result is a unique. Reinforce cardboard branches with wooden craft sticks to keep them sturdy!
DIY Cactus Costume
This DIY Cactus Costume is a creative hit for Halloween, made from a tie-dye green fleece for boys. With the help of a new Dress Up Hoodie pattern and some crafty sewing, it's a project that takes about three hours to complete.
This costume isn't just for a one-time wear; it's designed to last and be handed down to younger siblings. An added bonus is its washability, making post-Halloween clean-up a breeze. Add face paint for a fully transformed cactus look, just as Wyatt did.
DIY Tomato Costume
This costume stands out as an easy and budget-friendly option that promises to be a hit at any costume contest. The simplicity of the design makes it accessible for crafters of all skill levels.
For a ripe and ready look, consider adding some green accessories to mimic the tomato's stem and leaves. Use lightweight materials to keep the costume comfortable for all-night wear!
DIY Flower Basket Costume
The DIY Flower Basket Costume is a fun and simple project that you can put together in about 15 minutes. It needs no sewing, just a basket with the bottom cut out, some artificial flowers, and ribbon for straps.
It's a unique costume idea that is perfect for trick-or-treating or any costume party. Walking in the basket is easy, as it sits above the knees. Secure flowers around the basket based on your preference, though leaving flowers.
