There’s something really special about homemade Halloween costumes. Growing up, my mom always made my costumes and I loved helping her with the process. I couldn’t wait for it to be finished and when it was finished, I wore it nonstop.

I’m planning to carry on the tradition of homemade costumes with my 15-month-old daughter and so far I’m one-for-one. In my search for inspiration for her costume this year, I came across some pretty awesome ones.

DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

1. Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” from Andrea’s Notebook

2. Dinosaur from Simmworks Family

3. Minions from “Despicable Me” from One Creative Housewife

4. Pinata from Costume Works

5. Edward Scissorhands from Instructables

6. Shark from Fiskars

7. Rapunzel from “Tangled” from Fab N’ Free

8. Dice from Parents

9. Peacock from Country Living

10. Toy Army Guy from Wild Ink

11. Elsa from “Frozen” from Scenes from the Wild

12. Zombie Baby from Costume Works

13. Laundry Day Siblings Costumes from Coolest Homemade Costumes

14. Where’s Waldo from Repeat Crafter Me

15. Stick Figure from Prototype Mama

15. Carl from “Up” from My Modern Met

16. Max from “Where the Wild Things Are” from Teal & Lime

17. Bank Robbers Family Costumes from Fun Cheap or Free

18. Raining Cats and Dogs from Real Simple

19. Baby Lumber Jack from Ellen

20. Fish Tank from Costume Pop

21. Medusa from Costume Works

22. Clark Kent from Geek Tyrant

23. Baby Owl from Martha Stewart (I made this costume for my daughter last year and it was a hit! My husband dressed as a tree and carried her in the Baby Bjorn.)