10 Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Make Out of Paper
You know at Swift Printing we love paper and Halloween. So we wondered, why not consider the budget-friendly material of paper for crafting Halloween costumes? Oh, wait we have before! (See photo below) Here are some creative costume ideas you can make using paper.
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Playing Card Costume:
Dress up as a playing card from a deck. Cut a large card shape from cardboard and paint it to resemble a playing card. Don't forget to add the card's suit and value.
Pictured is Kathy Schramski outfitting her Halloween costume from 2014. Yes, it won the costume contest!
• Paper Doll Costume:
Create a life-sized paper doll costume by cutting out a large paper doll shape from cardboard or foam board. Attach paper clothing with tabs, and paint or color them as desired.
Origami Animal Costume:
Make an origami animal headpiece, such as a paper fox mask or owl mask. Pair it with a matching paper tail or wings.
Pop-Up Book Costume:
Create a pop-up book costume by attaching paper cutouts and pop-up elements to a cardboard box to make it look like a storybook.
Paper Mache Mask:
Use paper mache to create a custom mask. Shape it into different characters or creatures, like a spooky monster or elegant masquerade mask.
Paper Flower Costume:
Craft a floral-themed costume by making a headpiece with oversized paper flowers. You can be a garden fairy, flower child, or a walking bouquet.
Paper Chef Costume:
Make a chef's hat and apron out of paper, and carry around a paper spatula and a menu with fun Halloween-themed dishes.
Paper Pirate Hat and Eye Patch:
Become a paper pirate by crafting a tricorn hat and an eye patch from paper. Pair these with your best pirate attire.
Paper Superhero Cape:
Create a paper cape with your superhero emblem or logo. You can be a paper superhero ready to save the day.
Paper Money Costume:
Create a costume that looks like a giant dollar bill. Attach oversized paper currency to clothing, or make a cardboard frame shaped like money.
These paper-based costume ideas allow you to get creative, have fun, and experiment with different designs.If you do try a paper costume send us photos so we can share it in this blog post.
As a certified B Corporation, Swift Printing goes beyond ink on paper—we are a movement for positive change in the heart of West Michigan. With a legacy spanning three generations as a women-owned business, we are passionate about making a difference, one print at a time.
