As an October baby, I LOVE Halloween. Since my birthday is 1 week before All Hallow’s Eve, growing up my mother would host amazing Halloween themed birthday parties. Nothing to me is more magical than carving pumpkins. Although I am not a huge jump scare fan, I appreciate cute decor and fall leaves. My love of dress up runs deep and is often why you will find me in costume. From my Facebook Live sales to events, it’s fun to get a little silly at times. Costume time of course extends to my dogs. I as much as they hate me for it, I’ve loved putting them in things that make me laugh. From tutus to tiaras, here are my favorite last moment DIY Halloween dog costumes.
Disney Dog
Husky girl in her ears from The Enchanted Seamstress
There is no one better I would ask for Disney dog ears than the Enchanted Seamstress. As a hand-maker, she specializes in geek, nerd and Disney fandom items. Her fabrics are fabulous, and you can customize them to your liking. From mouse ears, headbands, home decor, keychains and purses, you can check out her Etsy shop or visit her on The Enchanted Seamstress on Facebook and The Enchanted Seamstress on Instagram.
What you need
1 pair of mouse ears
Skirt, dress or tutu
S’more
If you have a white dog, they will make the perfect marshmallow! This last moment costume was as easy as eating them.
What you need
cardboard box, poly fill, and brown fabric
marker
elastic or string
How to make: cut two rectangular square and draw dots and lines similar to a gram cracker. hot glue stuffing for the marshmallow and brown fabric for the chocolate.
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
Koda girl was NOT impressed by this costume at all. She hated the hat, shirt and especially the glasses. However, it was the perfect dog mom costume for my big bad wolf.
What you need
red cape and picnic basket
shirt, shower cap and plastic glasses. I would advise to take out the lenses so it does not hurt their eyes.
Ghost Dog
The easiest doggie costume if your pup can tolerate it. Winnie girl loved meeting all the kids at the door so she had to come in costume too!
What you need
pair of scissors and a white sheet
How to make: measure the holes the distance of the eyes and nose. Cut out and throw it on your dog!
Flower Girls
Flower princesses and our tutus from the Royal Whimsy Shop!
Although I made this for a Mother’s Day photoshoot, it can also work for Halloween! Dressed in our tutu from The Royal Whimsy Shop, we looked like pretty princesses! As these were custom order please visit The Royal Whimsy Shop on Instagram or The Royal Whimsy Shop on Facebook.
What you need:
DIY flower crown and tutus
How to make:
For a detailed tutorial, please join my group Canine Crazies in the Den. I shared with the pack members how to make dog flower crowns.
Bolt
Another very easy doggie custom for a white dog. As a husky, she is just like Bolt. The only way I can catch her is in my car.
What you need:
construction paper, marker, glue or stapler and elastic
How to make: cut out lightning bolts and staple or glue them to elastic. measure the elastic around the dog. Also cut a circle for the bolt collar tag.
Pirate Dog
Arrghh Maty! Who doesn’t love pirate dogs! Paired with my pirate bandana, this made a perfect doggie costume!
What you need:
1 Canne Crazies pirate dog bandana
hat pattern from Cricuit.
elastic
How to make: using your Cricut, cut out the hat on construction paper. Add a bandana!
Beanie Baby
Constuction paper makes costume making so much easier! So does having an artist as a daughter. Every dog is as cute as a stuffed animal.
What you need:
yellow, red and white construction paper
elastic and glue
How to make: draw and cut out the ty shaped heart. glue together. punch a hole and add elastic to go around the neck
Blueberry
My favorite costume I ever made for my girls is the Blueberry Beagle! Using balloons and a jacket, she kept running into the walls because she didn’t know how big she really was.
What you need:
blue balloons
safety pins
winter jacket
How to make: blow up balloons and safety pin them to a jacket. You can also add leaves using green construction paper.
However you dress up your dog for Halloween, have fun with it! They are only on this planet for so long and it’s the memories you make with your family that lasts for a lifetime. Be safe and Happy Halloween 
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