TEN inexpensive ways to create a Halloween costume

Here are 10 tips that I found on the Boston Globe:

1. Take a look in your own closet for inspiration.
2. Make reusable treat bags for the younger crowd in your family.
3. Instead of purchasing overpriced plastic and rubber masks, utilize makeup and face paint that you may already have around the house.
4.Organize a costume swap with a group of people.
5.Raid your recycling bin (and your neighbor’s, too!).
6.Go to a local thrift store with a huge selection of not-so-fashionable clothing and see if anything jumps out at you.
7.Giant pieces of cardboard can definitely be your friend for the holiday season.
8.Use a friend's "costume."
9.Consider buying an inexpensive, traditional costume from a discount store, but then do something funny and ironic with it.
10.Don't be afraid of tradition. CLassic white sheet for a GHOST costume.

Check out boston.com for more info!