Easy DIY Deer Halloween Costume

This is a fairly simple costume, and the finished result is adorable and totally work appropriate.

Materials used for the deer makeup:

bronzer

black liquid eyeliner

white eyeliner

brown eyeshadow

For the makeup look I searched for deer makeup ideas on Pinterest, and then combined a few different looks, keeping it simple. You’re welcome to copy my makeup.

Materials for the antlers

I followed Lauren Conrad’s tutorial to create the antlers. However, I used standard paper maché instead of Modge Podge.

Recently I’ve seen some pre-made headbands like this at Michaels and other places, so if you can find one of those it might be easier than making it yourself unless you enjoy that sort of thing, like I do!

The floral headband was re-purposed from my Day of the Dead costume. But you could glue the flowers to the antlers once they’re dry, or glue them to a second headband and wear the two together.

headband(s)

fake flowers from the dollar store

glue gun

newspaper strips and paper maché

brown and silver acrylic paint

pipe cleaners

Deer costume outfit

I wore a tan coloured sweater over a white tank top, but you could wear something else you have on hand, or create an outfit to go with it.

tan coloured sweater

white tank top

black leggings

black boots

I hope you like this simple DIY deer Halloween costume! Let me know what you’re dressing up as this year in the comments below.

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ourlittleredhouseblog on at

So simple to do and so adorable.

Julie on at

thank you!
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Ghybz on at

This is actually quite cute and straightforward! I might try it on my little sister.
-Ghybz (https://likeseriouzly.com)

Julie on at

Thank you! It would be super cute on a your sister I’m sure!
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- Ghybz on at
  
  I might have to look for alternatives for stuff i don’t have though. Like the white liner ?
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  - Julie on at
    
    Hmm yeah I’m not sure what to suggest, maybe some really light coloured concealer?
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    - Ghybz on at
      
      I’ll try that but I think we have face paint somewhere. Lol. That should work.
    - Julie on at
      
      yeah definitely!
    - Ghybz on at
      
      By the way, what brand is your white eyeliner?
    - Julie on at
      
      It’s Maybelline

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