Costume Kits for DIY-ish Parents

by Whitney on September 21, 2010

in Announcements,Crafty,Flippin' awesome (For Boys),Flippin' Sweet (For Girls)

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koala toddler costume

I adore these costume kits from Etsy shop, DIY Costumes. Last year we gave one away, but this year I’ll ask you to support the creator of the kits, Cassie Divine, and just buy one. I mean, she has provided us with a way to produce a handmade Halloween costume — no sewing skills required!

The kits contain everything you need to transform a plain sweatsuit into an animal for your child. The felt pieces are already cut out.

toddler giraffe costume

Baby/toddler kits (up to 5T) are listed by the name of the creature and come in three easy options based on the amount of time you want to invest…from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Your toddler could be monkeying around in less than an hour!

toddler monkey costume

Which one do you love? (Please excuse all the old comments. I used the same post as last year because I am a tad lazy.)

Need more ideas? See the Rookie Mom’s Costume Guide!

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One DIY Costume Kit that will allow you to transform a plain sweatsuit into an adorable animal costume, from koala or turtle to shark! | Mom Giveaways
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Amy Morris September 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm

I love the koala, although my son might prefer the dinosaur.

Cara September 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm

Cute costumes…. I love the shark the most!

silver September 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm

The lion costume is adorable!

wright September 29, 2009 at 3:25 pm

The shark costume cracks me up! So unique!!!

Carissa September 29, 2009 at 3:40 pm

I can’t pick between the lion & the koala! amazingly adorable.

AmandaL September 29, 2009 at 3:42 pm

OMG. Have to pick the skark. LOVE the fins and teeth. But I am a sucker for back ridges and finsthings, and I also love the dinosaur ridges.

Emily September 29, 2009 at 3:59 pm

The shark costume is awesome!

Sarah langham September 29, 2009 at 4:07 pm

We like the shark!

Tegan and Tage September 29, 2009 at 4:20 pm

I happen to like the shark best– but I think my son would look adorable in the mouse one. I saw their designs a couple of weeks ago and thought they were brilliant! What a great idea. Thank you for the giveaway!

Bryanna Smith September 29, 2009 at 4:32 pm

All the costumes are adorable, but I like the monkey best!

Suzy I September 29, 2009 at 4:34 pm

my fav is the lion, but i think my daughter would prefer the cat!

Gail September 29, 2009 at 4:58 pm

Thank you so much for this giveaway – I am seriously obsessed with these kits! Despite my un-Martha-like sewing skills, I like the dinosaur the best for my little guy . . .

Amy September 29, 2009 at 5:05 pm

How cute! We would do the turtle – cute and easy!

Wendy September 29, 2009 at 5:07 pm

I can’t decide between the lion and the shark. Do I have to choose one?

Erin September 29, 2009 at 5:21 pm

That shark is just too cute!

Natasha September 29, 2009 at 5:23 pm

I love the Koala costume! So cute.

Karey September 29, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Oh, I love these! They are so adorable! My favorite is the little lion. So cute!

Sheena September 29, 2009 at 5:44 pm

I love the white cow, but I think I’d have to go with the monkey for our son – he’s always been called Monkey, since he was born!

Serena September 29, 2009 at 6:43 pm

love these! would have to go with the monkey…

Emily September 29, 2009 at 6:55 pm

The shark is the best! Who thought they could be so cute?

Nanette September 29, 2009 at 6:57 pm

We would LOVE the lion. Roar!

brigita September 29, 2009 at 7:27 pm

The shark is awesome but I’d have to go for the lion in this case. :)

Heather September 29, 2009 at 8:59 pm

I love the lion! The shark is a close second, though!

Jaime September 29, 2009 at 9:10 pm

I love the dinosaur and think my son would look so cute in it!

Sheriece September 29, 2009 at 9:15 pm

These are soooooo adorable! I love the koala one personally, bit they’re all cute!!

Juggling Blessings September 29, 2009 at 10:18 pm

These costumers are a total find! Thanks for sharing.

My sons would love the shark one.

Jen September 29, 2009 at 10:29 pm

I’m torn between the lion and the monkey- our baby girl has 20+ monkeys and a monkey themed nursery, but the lion is just too cute!

Lisa September 30, 2009 at 6:18 am

I love them all, but I think I would want the monkey! My toddler still rides on my back in her carrier all the time, and we always call her monkey when she does… :)

Sarah September 30, 2009 at 6:33 am

I love the dinosaur one for my son! I’d totally have to go with a contrasting color sweatsuit with the green <3

Suzy September 30, 2009 at 6:50 am

I LOVE the Shark outfit! So cute.

Erika September 30, 2009 at 7:15 am

Definitely the shark.

Rachel September 30, 2009 at 7:17 am

I LOVE the bunny kit. I am so excited to see these. My baby will be 10 months at Halloween & my husband doesn’t think it’s necessary for her to have a costume & definitely doesn’t want me to spend money on one! To win one would be perfect! I love these also because you can keep your child warm, some of those costumes are just not warm enough!

Emily September 30, 2009 at 7:56 am

So cute- I’d love to win the ladybug!

Rhiannon September 30, 2009 at 7:58 am

I would have to pick the dinosaur or lion for my 4 month old son, since he just “learned” how to roar for what he wants!

But seriously what a great idea, making a costume from a sweatsuit. I’m from Ohio and most Halloweens the kids had to wear sweatsuits under their costumes because it was so cold. Some years they were wearing SNOWSUITS! How disappointing!

Deedee September 30, 2009 at 9:08 am

I love the Monkey costume kit (we call my daughter our “little monkey”, lol).

Rose September 30, 2009 at 10:13 am

I love these! It will be my son’s first Halloween this year!

Tessa Luckey September 30, 2009 at 10:16 am

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE SHARK….

Jen September 30, 2009 at 10:34 am

I know my boys would love the dinosaur, since they love to roar, but my fave is most definitely the shark!

Krista September 30, 2009 at 11:12 am

Love the Monkey and Lion. I had this idea for a dog costume for my son this year, brillant that someone is selling the kits. Would have saved me some time. Plus, I think I spent about $15 to buy all the materials and now I have extra random stuff.

aimee September 30, 2009 at 11:14 am

The monkey is great, so it the koala, and the shark. ARGH! I just can’t pick one!!!

Ann Marie September 30, 2009 at 11:24 am

I love the lion or the cow costume.

Ilona.siller September 30, 2009 at 11:27 am

Monkey! Monkey! Monkey! Can I have it in my size please?:)

Kristyn G September 30, 2009 at 12:01 pm

I like the shark and the dinosaur. Super cute! and these would be great for down south where it is usually still in the 60′s (or higher) at night at the end of October! Most costumes are just to hot to wear!

Lisa September 30, 2009 at 12:07 pm

That’s such a cute idea. I like the ladybug costume kit.

Catherine September 30, 2009 at 12:42 pm

The cat is my favorite…simple, classic and adorable.

Secret Mom Thoughts September 30, 2009 at 12:50 pm

I’d love the dinosaur.

Miriam September 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Wow, for a working mom who still likes to be able to craft a little, this is a great idea! My little monkey would LOVE being a, well, little monkey! :)

Amelia September 30, 2009 at 2:40 pm

So cute! I love the dinosaur… Might just order it if I don’t win, what a great idea for a business!

Toni Turbeville September 30, 2009 at 3:35 pm

I LOVE the dinosaur! Could also be reinterpreted as a dragon!!!!!! :)

Jenn H September 30, 2009 at 4:10 pm

It would have to be the Dinosaur. My oldest daughter is obsessed with dinosaurs. She has several as toys and makes them roar often.

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