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Homemade Costume Accessories

Try these free Halloween holiday craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of fun accessories to go with your Halloween costume.

Cat Ears Headband

From your About.com guide, make yourself some cat ears to wear.

Clown Hat

From your About.com guide, an easy, wearable hat made out of paper.

Crown

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Dog Ears Headband Craft

Follow these directions to make a headband you can wear that looks like dog ears.

Cat-in-The-Hat Hat Craft

Create a wearable, paper hat you can wear to look like Dr. Seuss' Cat-in-The-Hat.

Devil Horns to Make

This how-to video will show you how easy it is to make your own devil horns to wear.

Dorothy's Ruby Slippers

A visitor nicknamed Nuts4lucy shared these directions to help you make a pair of ruby slippers.

Fairy Flower Crown

Dress up as a fairy with this fun, floral crown.

Fairy Wings Craft

While these are a great addition to a fairy costume, I bet your child will love to wear them all the time. You can also learn how to make fairy wings by watching this how-to video.

Fingerless Glove Craft

Add a nice finishing touch to any costume using these instructions.

Halloween Resin Cabochons

Cabochons are wonderful jewelry components to include in your jewelry designs and you can make these easily!

How to Make Cat Ears Using a Headband

This great video will show you step-by-step how to craft a set of cat ears using a plastic headband.

How to Make a Costume Sword

Follow the directions in this video and learn how you can make a sward that will go along with whatever kind of costume you are wearing.

How to Make a Peacock Tail

This how to video will show you how to fashion a peacock tail using feathers and a belt.

Jester Hat

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Magic Wand Pencil Craft

Turn an ordinary pencil and a few chenille stems into a cool magic wand.

Make Butterfly Wings

Follow the direction in this how-to video and learn how to construct your own set of butterfly wings.

Make a Pirate Eye Patch

Anyone can be transformed into a pirate with this simple eye patch craft and a bandana tied around their head.

Mickey Mouse Ears Using a Headband

Learn how easy it is to craft your own set of mouse ears.

Mouse Ears Headband

From your About.com guide, an easy craft made with construction paper.

Paper Apron Craft

Make yourself a paper apron just like the kind real chefs wear.

Paper Mache Horse Hat

See a photograph of a paper mache hat that looks like a horse, made by Stewart Jennings and submitted by Sue Massey.

Pirate Hat Plume

Learn how you can create a feather plume for a pirate hat or headband using a plastic bag.

Pumpkin Hat

From your About.com guide, pretend you are a pumpkin with this nifty pumpkin stem hat.

Sew a Chef's Hat

Use this free pattern along with the directions to make your own chef's hat.

Simply Spray Fake Spray Blood

Learn more about this fun and exciting fabric painting product called Simply Spray.

Spaghetti and Meatball Hat Craft

Find out how to create this fun and unique hat using a paper plate that looks like a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs.

Spell Book Craft

Transform a plain notebook into a book to hold your magic spells and other secrets.

Super Hero Cape Craft

From your About.com guide, create your own easy cape using a pillow case!

Top Hat Craft

From your About.com guide, make an instant top hat to wear!

Velvet Pouch Craft

Make a lovely velvet pouch that can be used for anything from a fancy handbag to a spell pouch for Harry Potter party or witches costume!

Video - How to Make a Paper Witch Hat

This craft how-to video teaches you how you can make a witches hat you can wear.

Witch Hat

From your About.com guide - Instructions to make a fun witch hat to wear.

Witch's Cauldron Craft

These small cauldrons are perfect to use as a decoration or to use to hold favors and treats at a party.

Wizard Hat Craft

Discover how you can turn an ordinary birthday party hat into a fun wizard hat.

Wizard Hat

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Wondrous Wigs

Suggestions for creating a pretend wig out of a paper bowl and tissue paper.

Yarn Wig

Find out how to create your own fun wig using yarn.

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