I can’t let Halloween pass without sharing one more super simple, last minute DIY costume: a fisherman costume complete with a cardboard charter boat! My little guy is an avid fisherman and when we dressed our dog up as a shark earlier this month, he decided he’d love to pair up with Molly as a shark fisherman!
Somehow Halloween really snuck up on me this year so when I tell you that this can be done at the last minute, I mean it. This poor costume got thrown together yesterday. It’s far from perfect but my little redhead loves it and that’s what matters, right? We took one of his hobbies and turned it into a fun costume that he’ll remember!
To make this fisherman costume, I cut the top and bottom flaps from a large cardboard box, shaped it {somewhat} into a boat shape, used duct tape to hold it in that shape, and spray painted it brown. I added signs to the side of the boat, draped a fishing net across the back, and glued a fishing bob onto the front. Ribbon straps glued to the inside of the boat criss cross over Luke and hold the boat in place.
Luke added a fishing vest and a fishing hat {or a cowboy hat, but whatever} …
… and we glued a giant cardboard hook {spray painted silver} onto the dog’s leash which is doubling as a fishing rod.
Super easy, right? I had all of the supplies at home and just had to put everything together. Other fun details could easily be added but this is how my little one will be looking on Halloween!
For more quick and simple Halloween costumes for boys, be sure to check out this easy no-sew Peter Pan costume …
… a lego man costume …
… and an upcycled robot costume made from household items!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
October 18, 2017 at 6:53 amI love that fisherman costume! The best part of it was making your dog a fish. OMG, the whole thing is too cute!
Jeni Hawkins says
October 18, 2017 at 7:22 amThat is SUPER cute! How creative to have the boat in there, too! He looks like he’s enjoying it -I hope he scores lots of candy this year!
Jeanette says
October 18, 2017 at 8:59 amYou have all sorts of creative ideas! I have never really been on a creative I think I could hire you to do my kiddos costumes! You do a wonderful job.
Kathleen says
October 18, 2017 at 11:39 amVery creative! I’ve never seen a fisherman costume before, it’s nice to see something different. Halloween sure does sneak up on us doesn’t it! We’re actually more prepared than usual this year.
susan5minutesformom says
October 18, 2017 at 11:47 amThat fisherman costume is SO cute. I love that you included the dog, too. The boat is a great final touch.
Connie says
October 18, 2017 at 12:58 pmI love seeing all of the clever costumes that people create. There’s a lot of creativity out there.
Roger D Willis says
October 18, 2017 at 1:16 pmThe fisherman costume is a cool idea! I like it! I’ve always been stumped when it comes to costume ideas for myself, and you’ve posted some great ideas!
Jen Temcio says
October 18, 2017 at 3:42 pmI always love seeing your creativity and skill! This is a cute idea for a costume. Our chihuahua has that exact same costume.
Sadie Roach says
October 18, 2017 at 4:44 pmThe Fisherman costume is super creative and cute. The shark dog is adorable as well and a nice touch to the Fisherman costume!
Liz Mays says
October 18, 2017 at 5:06 pmOh that is such a clever costume and the “fish” is super cute! It’s awesome that you were able to make this!
Melissa says
October 18, 2017 at 5:39 pmThis is such a cute costume! I bet my son would love to help me DIY one of these for him for Halloween. Thanks for the crafty inspiration!
Amy Desrosiers says
October 18, 2017 at 8:12 pmThat is a really cute boat. I love how the dog complements the overall costume.
reesa says
October 18, 2017 at 9:13 pmI love DIY costumes and this is just adorable! Loving your pup!
krystal says
October 18, 2017 at 9:15 pmMy son will love this! We like fishing and needed an easy costume idea.
Chelley Martinka says
October 18, 2017 at 9:43 pmWhat a sweet costume idea! I never would have thought about it! So unique!
Meagan says
October 18, 2017 at 10:29 pmDIY costumes are some of my favorites. I sure wish I was more crafty! But I’m loving that fisherman costume idea!
Sarah says
October 18, 2017 at 10:58 pmThis is such a cute costume! My husband would even love this one haha. Gonna have to save this idea for next year.
Heather says
October 19, 2017 at 1:59 amGrowing up, we never bought costumes. We always DIY’ed them. Your costume ideas are all lovely. The fisherman costume is a great catch.
LaShawn says
October 19, 2017 at 4:10 amWe always made our costumes as kids. It was so much fun. But now I’m too lazy to do the same LOL
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
October 19, 2017 at 9:49 amWhat an adorable costume idea! I love that it is DIY as well.