Halloween Costumes Made From Leftover Moving Boxes

Halloween Costumes Made From Leftover Moving Boxes

Halloween costumes can be fun, but a budget and fresh ideas are not always easy to find. If you are moving to New Jersey and have moving boxes to spare, you can use them to make creative costumes on a budget.

If you do not have boxes, ask local businesses or moving companies in NJ where to find free moving boxes. This guide shares costume ideas made from leftover moving boxes and packing supplies.

Introduction to Making Costumes From Leftover Boxes

You do not need expensive materials to make a costume from moving boxes. You need some imagination and a small budget. Many of these costumes can be made for children and adults.

Popular Box Costume Ideas

Tetris Blocks

If you enjoyed playing Tetris, you can make a costume shaped like a block. The letters T and L are common shapes. Use cardboard boxes, and join the parts with black duct tape. Cut openings for your neck and arms. Shape the boxes into a Tetris block, and paint them in bright colors. This costume works well for group costumes with friends.

Materials You Will Need

• Cardboard moving boxes
• Black duct tape
• Paint for the blocks

Popcorn

A popcorn costume is simple to make. Cut openings for your head and arms in a tall box. Glue packing peanuts to the top of the box. Paint the box with white and red stripes, similar to a popcorn bucket. For a more creative look, paint a label on the box.

Materials You Will Need

• Tall moving boxes, which can also be eco-friendly
• Packing peanuts
• White and red paint
• Superglue

More Ideas for Box Costumes

Dice

Paint the box black, and cut openings for your arms and head. Cut white paper circles and glue them to the box to create the dots.

Materials: a cardboard box, black paint, white paper, and glue.

Playing Cards

Paint the box white, and cut openings for your arms and head. Cut red paper into hearts or diamonds and numbers, and glue them to the box to look like a playing card. This costume also works well for group costumes.

Materials: a cardboard box, white paint, red paper, and glue.

Lego Block

Cut openings in the main box for your arms and neck. Glue empty yogurt containers to the top of the box so they stick out like the pegs of a Lego block. Paint the whole costume in the color you want.

Materials: a cardboard box, paint, superglue, and six empty yogurt containers.

Barbie Box

This costume takes more effort, but it can be fun for children who like Barbie. Use a wardrobe box, and duct tape the sides so the taped side is the back of the box. Paint the box pink, and decorate it with a logo. Cut out the front opening, a hand hole on the side, and air holes at the top. Line the inside with wrapping paper. Cut slits in the back for shoulder straps, insert the straps, and cover the front opening with clear shrink wrap.

Materials: a wardrobe box, wrapping paper, hot pink paint, duct tape, adjustable straps, clear shrink wrap, and a decorative logo.

Photo Booth Strip

Cut a long cardboard box into one long rectangle. Glue black and white photos of yourself making different faces into three equal sections. Cut a face hole toward the middle of the strip.

Safety Tips for Box Costumes

• Make sure children can see, walk, and breathe comfortably in their costumes.
• Cut openings large enough for movement, and avoid sharp edges.
• Add reflective tape if costumes will be worn after dark.
• Keep costumes away from candles, open flames, and decorations.
• Supervise children when adults use glue, paint, or cutting tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find free moving boxes for a costume?

Ask local businesses or moving companies whether they have boxes they no longer need. For more ideas, see free cardboard boxes.

Are these costumes suitable for children?

Many of these costumes can be made for children. Follow the safety tips above, and supervise children during the project.

Does Ample Moving NJ help with moves?

Yes. Ample Moving NJ provides residential and commercial moving services in New Jersey.

Ample Moving NJ Contact Information

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