Listen, there’s only one more weekend standing between you and Halloween — which means if you haven’t already ordered your kids’ Halloween costumes, you probably missed the window, my friend. But not only is it possible to whip up some last-minute DIY costume cuteness, you can also justify your Amazon obsession in the process. Yes, really. How? Well, let us introduce you to a little thing called “boxtumes.”
Got a stack of Amazon smile boxes collecting dust in a corner somewhere? Don’t be embarrassed; we’d be more alarmed if you didn’t. And now you definitely don’t have to feel any shame over your smile-box-hoarding tendencies, because you can repurpose them to create costumes for your little ones (and yourself, if you’re feeling festive). If you’re thinking you’re not crafty enough, don’t. It doesn’t get much easier than putting your old smile boxes to good use — and, bonus, you can rope your kids into the DIY fun by having them paint and decorate their very own boxtumes.
We rounded up some inspiration, and it goes without saying any of these are sure to be a big hit on Halloween. But feel free to get creative. There are no rules when it comes to boxtumes, so go wild!
Knight & Dragon
Happy Mess MOMents’ knight and dragon boxtumes aren’t just cute; they’re an immersive experience! Your little hero is sure to have a blast squaring off against a fire-breathing monster. And, if you’ve got extra boxes hanging around, you could even create a princess and castle.
Supply Drop
Is your kid a gamer? Earn some cool mom cred by borrowing this super-fun idea from the Kids Activities blog. They’ll feel like they’re in the middle of their favorite video game.
Pumpkin Pie
What could be sweeter than a slice of pumpkin pie? This boxtume by Ever After in the Woods is clearly oh-so-cute on kiddos, but it would also be a perfect fit for a baby bump.
Seeds & Flower
Need an adorable mommy-kid costume? Look no further! C.R.A.F.T. has you covered with a coordinating seed packet and flower boxtume set. If you have more than one child, they could each be a different type of flower!
Shark
Chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp! Can you think of a kid that wouldn’t love this killer costume? We can’t either. And thanks to the tutorial from Moms & Crafters, it really is a no-brainer.
Spaceship
Future astronauts will flip for an out-of-this-world spaceship boxtume! And who better to walk you through making one than Spaceships & Laser Beams? We especially love the rocket booster “flame” detail along the bottom.
Peacock
The attention to detail on this peacock boxtume by A Girl and a Glue Gun makes it a real show-stopper. Bonus? It could easily be adapted to become a butterfly or fairy.
Gingerbread Woman
There’s not much we don’t love about this cheeky gingerbread woman costume by Clever Housewife. It’s insanely easy, is sure to get attention and, score, means you’re going to have to make some big Prime orders to get the right box-size ratio.
Little Chef
Bon appetit! Your budding culinary genius will get a real kick out of cooking up this cool boxtume by Amy Latta Creations. And once Halloween is over, they can keep it in their bedroom for playtime fun.
Penguin
Everyone adores penguins! So, really, you can’t go wrong with using your old Amazon smile boxes to create a human-sized carboard version of this beloved bird. Crystal & Co.’s boxtume is especially useful if you tend to get Prime deliveries multiple times a week (and need to dispose of the box evidence!).
Flying Unicorn
Sooooo, you didn’t order that elaborate and overpriced unicorn costume your kid picked out online, and now it’s too late. Don’t despair! There’s still time to be the hero, and Engineer Mommy will help you get there with this flying unicorn boxtume.
Washer & Dryer
Honestly, these coordinating washer and dryer boxtumes by Jenny Day By Day couldn’t be any more precious if they tried. The little clothes “windows” in front? Y’all, we can’t. We also love that this combo lets mom play dress-up too… with minimal effort!
Tetris Shapes
We probably don’t have to tell you that this boxtume by Tamara (Like) Camera gets exponentially cuter the more family members participate. You could have a whole Tetris crew, which would make for amazing photo opps.
Gumball Machine
This DIY gumball machine may say 25 cents on the front, but the whole effect is priceless. Creative Ramblings put a bunch of balloons to the best use in creating a boxtume sure to inspire smiles.
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