Making the perfect costume for a boy can be a challenge. It seems girls' costumes are over abundant. It's so easy to throw together a princess costume, but boys are more of a challenge. Boy costumes tend to be more elaborate or else it's just plain harder to come up with new ideas.
Whether your child has already decided his Halloween costume, or you both still need a little inspiration, we have compiled thirty great DIY costumes for boys that will not disappoint and will encourage your own creativity.
From simple cardboard box costumes to Legos, from scary to cute, historic costumes to superheroes, we have found something for everyone. With a variety of skill levels, you can choose something on the easier side, or challenge yourself and maybe even learn a new skill when you work on a boys costume this year.
Chameleon
Sent in by Jenn to our 2012 costume contest.
Spino-Dino Boy
Sent in by Nikki to our 2012 costume contest.
Whac-a-Me
Sent in by Renee to our 2012 costume contest.
Lego Indiana Jones
Sent in by John to our 2011 costume contest.
LEGO Joker
Sent in by Jennifer to our 2012 costume contest.
Lego Skeleton Boy
Sent in by Ana to our 2010 costume contest.
Troll On Your Back
Sent in by Will to our 2012 costume contest.
Top Gun Fighter Pilot
Sent in by Nicole to our 2012 costume contest.
Predators
Sent in by Erin to our 2012 costume contest.
Flying Monkey
Sent in by Geneva to our 2011 costume contest.
MVP Trophy
Sent in by Jennifer to our 2012 costume contest.
Starbucks Caramel Frapp
Sent in by Jheri to our 2012 costume contest.
Garbage Man with Truck
Sent in by Stacy to our 2012 costume contest.
Saguaro Cactus
Sent in by Mindy to our 2011 costume contest.
Artist and his Masterpiece
Sent in by Rachelle to our 2011 costume contest.
Transformer Optimus Prime
Sent in by Mickell to our 2011 costume contest.
Transformer Cliff Jumper
Sent in by Vince to our 2012 costume contest.
Medusa
Sent in by Jill to our 2012 costume contest.
The Mad Scientist Who Lost His Head
Sent in by Jen to our 2011 costume contest.
Tow Mater
Sent in by Shana to our 2012 costume contest.
Cardboard Dinosaur Robot Costume
Via Isn't life grand?!
Viking Warrior Costume
Via Cheri Heaton
Angry Bird Costumes
Via Jenae @ I Can Teach My Child
DIY Fox Costume
Via Jessica @ A Little Gray
Super Mario Goomba Costume
Via What-Rachel-Made-Today
Toy Army Men Costume
Via Rebekah Tennis
Gingerbread Man Costume
Via Jill Smith
Spider Costume
by Heather Mann
Skeleton Costume
Via Grace Stufkosky
Owl Costume
Via Emily Dorman
It's time to get messy! Pull out the sketch pad, the scissors and supplies, and get to work. Create a one of a kind costume you and the boy in your life will remember for years to come.