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Thrift Store and Recycled Costumes Photo Gallery

Creative Costume Ideas for Halloween and Other Occasions

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Check out all of these creative costumes made by recycling items bought from a thrift store or found in your own closet. Great for Halloween or anytime! You can view more details about each costume by clicking on each costume pictured. It is never too early or too late to send in your own Halloween costume photo. You can have your costumes featured here by following these simple directions!

I also have a page full of even more thrift store or recycled costume patterns and ideas. Looking for more costume ideas and Halloween projects? Check out these easy costume ideas! You can also browse through my other Halloween articles and find many Halloween crafts, games, recipes, and other activities.

If you want to be one of the first to know when new craft projects are posted, take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter and you can also chat about crafts with others in the Family Crafts Forum.

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Tin Man from Wizard of Oz CostumeTin Man from Wizard of Oz CostumeShrimp on the Barbie CostumeShrimp on the Barbie CostumeElvis CostumeElvis CostumeGorilla and Cage CostumeGorilla and Cage Costume
Bride of FrankensteinBride of FrankensteinBrownie Girl ScoutBrownie Girl ScoutCaptain Pirate CostumeChristmas Tree
Cinderella CostumeFlower Garden CostumeMad Scientist CostumeMother Nature Costume

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