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DIY Dress-Up Ideas for All
Need a costume ASAP but don't want to spend a fortune on a mass-produced piece you'll only wear once? We've got you covered with our list of creative, cute, spooky and funny costumes you can make in minutes. And the best part? Most of these ideas are made from basic craft supplies or upcycled materials you likely already have on hand. First up: Put leftover summer pool noodles to work outside the water as a queen-worthy beehive costume, golden French fries or a radiant rainbow. Grab the step-by-step instructions at the link below.
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Little Red Riding Hood + Big Bad Wolf Costume
Careful not to stray too far off your trick-or-treating path while wearing this adorable Little Red Riding Hood costume. The iconic fairytale ensemble is easy to put together for your little one or yourself using inexpensive items found in your closet or favorite thrift shop. Don't forget to DIY the Big Bad Wolf costume for your four-legged friend using a sweater, granny glasses and a wig.
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Avocado Toast Couples Costume
Expecting moms, this one is for you! Join forces with your partner and show off your sweet bump in style this Halloween with our darling DIY avocado toast costume. All you need to get started are two long-sleeved brown t-shirts, a cardboard box and some craft paint. Click the link below for a full materials list, step-by-step instructions and an easy-to-follow video tutorial.
GET THE HOW-TO: 3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps
Plant Lady Costume
Wear your crazy plant lady label with pride with this easy – nay, effortless – DIY costume. All you need is a simple t-shirt in the color of your choice, iron-on letters and budget-friendly greenery garland. Follow the instructions in the iron-on letter package to adorn your tee with a punny phrase, then throw on well-loved denim and use the lush foliage as a boa around your neck to complete the ensemble. Bonus points if you manage to snap a quick pic surrounded by your beloved plant babies before heading out to your Halloween event.
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Glam Ethereal Unicorn Makeup Costume
Mystify your friends this Halloween with this magical unicorn makeup tutorial from New Jersey-based makeup artist Emaan Khawaja . Copy this head-turning glam by applying pale pink face paint as your base and replacing your go-to contour product with a deep pink eyeshadow to create dimension. Dust cool-tone pink or lavender highlighter on the high points of your face, and use a peachy-pink liquid lipstick to create a subtle snout to match your pout. Create a sultry smoky eye with deep purple shadows and over-the-top false lashes; then round out the ethereal look with iridescent cosmetic glitter glued along your forehead, eyes and cheeks. Want to DIY your own unicorn horn? Find our step-by-step tutorial video here.
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Squeaky Clean Soap Bubbles Costume
Channel your inner clean freak to turn a plain white T-shirt and balloons into a clever bar of soap and bubbles. Get ideas for more last-minute costumes you can create from white T-shirts, below.
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Cute Crayon Costume
Last-minute costumes needn't be lackluster, friend. Dress your tot (or yourself) as the cutest crayons in the box using a solid T-shirt in your favorite color, black cardstock and a handy dandy hot glue gun. Get the full breakdown on how to make these quick-and-colorful costumes in the link below.
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Newsflash Halloween Costume
Extra, extra – we're all about it! This cheeky Halloween costume demands attention with a newspaper-adorned mini dress hidden behind a classic trench coat.
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DIY Garden Gnome Halloween Costume
No costume ideas? "Gnome" problem. With a few common craft items and some everyday clothing pieces, you can quickly transform yourself and your plus one into the perfect garden-guarding pair.
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Upcycled Candy Dots Costume
Need a sweet costume you can whip up in a flash? Then this clever costume idea is for you. Just hot-glue painted applesauce containers onto a white apron for a sweet disguise based on the classic candy. Make your own with our step-by-step instructions linked below.
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Holly Golightly
Your grandmother was right – every woman should own a little black dress, if for no reason other than to recreate this iconic Audrey Hepburn moment for Halloween. Pluck your tried-and-true black frock from your closet and accessorize with a strand (or five!) of faux pearls, inky elbow-length gloves and oversized sunglasses. Throw your locks into a tidy French Twist and top your 'do with a pint-sized tiara to complete the glamorous outfit. Bonus points if you manage to carry around a buttery croissant for longer than 10 minutes before eating it.
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Train + Conductor Costume
Put your crafting chops to the test this Halloween by turning a discarded cardboard box into a charming train and conductor costume for your little one. It's much easier to construct than you'd think (trust us!), and your kiddo will have a blast helping you build their train from scratch.
Get the How-To: 3 Out-of-the-Box Halloween Costumes Made From Cardboard
Iconic Hollywood Movie Monster Group Costume
Spook your street with an iconic Hollywood movie monster group costume. Blogger Lori Oberbroeckling's family provides eerie inspiration with their take on the gruesome group. Mom and dad are dressed to kill as Frankenstein's monster and his bride while the creep-tastic kiddos reprise the roles of Count Dracula, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, a fanged vampire and a mummy. Check out more from Lori on Instagram @gluttonforchaos.
SEE MORE: 45 Group Halloween Costume Ideas for You & Your Crew
No-Sew Lion Pet Costume
Turn your loving pup into a Lion King for the night with our easy (and adorable) no-sew DIY lion mane costume. Your proud pooch will revel in all the extra attention their costume earns them, and you'll appreciate how this easy craft keeps their ears cozy and warm while walking from house to house for trick-or-treating.
Get the How-To: Halloween Pet Costume: No-Sew Lion's Mane
Bert + Mary Poppins Costume
We have a hunch you will consume far more than a single spoonful of sugar this Halloween. Even so, this Bert and Mary Poppins couple's costume is the perfect way to celebrate the sweetest (albeit spookiest) holiday of the year. Recreate these iconic outfits with office wardrobe staples you already have at home and creative makeup, like smoky smudges and a bold red lip. Bring Mary to life with a bottomless tapestry bag, bird-clad umbrella and daisy-lined bowler hat; equip Bert with a chimney sweep broom and a red bandana.
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Punny Party Animals
Need a last-minute Halloween costume that's anything but lackluster? Two words: Party. Animal. This punny costume is easy to throw together in a pinch and is equally fun when worn solo or in a group. Here's what you need: a festive outfit you already have in your closet (bonus points for leopard print), paper cone party hats and animal ear headbands.
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Candy Necklace + Sweet Tooth Couple's Costume
Buzz-Worthy Spelling Bee
Who doesn't love a punny costume? Sport this cheeky spelling bee costume to keep conversations flowing all night. This play on words will earn you compliments aplenty, and all you need to throw it together at home is a simple yellow-and-black T-shirt, pipe cleaner and pom-pom antennas and contrasting cardstock letters. Slide on a pair of oversize sunglasses before flying out the door.
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Up! Couple's Costume
Easy Skeleton Costume
Turn a basic white T-shirt into a seriously creepy Halloween costume using a pair of scissors, our easy skeleton makeup tutorial and a little imagination. Get the step-by-step instructions, plus more last-minute costumes you can create from white T-shirts, below.
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Birthday Suit Couple's Costume
Holy Cow Costume
Remember that year in college that you dressed up as a not-so-innocent angel for Halloween? Put those forgotten feather wings and dusty halo to use for this exponentially more PG costume Halloween. Use black paint pens to create cow spots on a plain white T-shirt, throw on your wings, and combine a store-bought cow headband with your halo overhead to complete this punny holy cow costume.
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Basketball Goal & Hoop Costume
Take your game to the streets with this quick and easy sports-themed costume made from a laundry basket, deflated ball and a foam board. Get the full instructions, plus more laundry basket costume ideas at the link below.
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Vintage Wind-Up Doll
Your little one is such a doll, why not make it official for trick-or-treating? Turn your tot into a darling vintage wind-up doll using cardboard, spray paint, elastic and glue. Don't forget a larger-than-life hairbow to round out the look.
Get the How-To: How to Make a Wind-Up Doll Halloween Costume
Darling Drugstore Giraffe Makeup
Ready to finally retire your black cat ears? Replace your feisty feline costume with a bit wilder and a much, much taller option this Halloween. Our giraffe makeup tutorial is super easy to do yourself at home, plus it requires minimal products to make an impact on your Halloween look. Follow your go-to glam makeup routine, then use brown liquid liner and white face paint to create the iconic giraffe pattern on one side of your face. Throw on a cozy brown or gold sweater and top off your locks with a store-bought giraffe headband to complete your sweet safari-worthy ensemble.
Get the How-To: 3 DIY Animal Looks Using Drug Store Makeup
Back-to-School Costume
Upcycled Frankenstein's Monster Costume
Make this spooky-cute costume in a pinch from items you would normally toss in the trash. A cardboard box, fabric softener bottle caps, empty tissue boxes and some basic craft supplies are all you need to craft this iconic literary monster.
GET THE HOW-TO: 3 Halloween Costumes You Can Make From Trash
Printable Unicorn Coloring Page Masks
Our free printable unicorn masks work overtime as a fun-and-festive afternoon craft and a personalized Halloween costume accessory. Print out the template (linked below) and have your cutie color the lines with crayons, paint and glitter galore. Thread a colorful ribbon through each side, then fasten a bow before heading out for trick-or-treating.
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Out of This World Makeup
Achieve an otherworldly costume this year with punchy, prismatic martian makeup. Known on social media as Villainous Varnishes for her professional makeup artistry and hair styling, Austina calls herself Aura Nova, "the cutest alien babe in the universe," here. The key to nailing a look like this one is to tell a strong color story — here, a retro pink and green combination that carries into her accessories (find a full list of the makeup she used here). "To make the antennae you'll need a headband, wooden skewers, air-dry clay, spray paint and hot glue," she adds.
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Laundry Basket Flower Pot Costume
Are you a flower fanatic? Transform yourself into a pretty potted plant this Halloween using faux dollar store blooms and a laundry basket. Get the full instructions + more ideas at the link, below.
Get the How-To: Goodbye Laundry, Hello DIY Costumes
DIY Upcycled Scuba Diver Costume
Make a splash in our easy-to-craft, upcycled DIY scuba diver costume. Build your dive gear out of two 2-liter soda bottles painted metallic silver and striped with hot-pink and black tape. Create a diving suit with a long-sleeve black t-shirt and black leggings, then slide into pink cardstock flippers to complete the look.
Get the How-To: 3 Halloween Costumes You Can Make From Trash
Deviled Egg Halloween Costume
For this devilishly handsome look, start with jeans and a white T-shirt. Tape a yellow paper plate (construction paper works well, too) to the middle of your shirt. Top the look with some underworld-inspired accessories like a red cape, horns and pitchfork. Don't want to spend the cash? Opt for a cape made from a blanket, and a garden pitchfork and horns made from cardstock. Don't be afraid to get creative with this egg-cellent idea.
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Purrr-fect Leopard Makeup
Meow! This spooky spotted makeup is perfect for anyone looking to have a wild night on the town this Halloween. The best part? All you need are a few drugstore makeup staples to recreate this fierce makeup at home. Pro tip: Draw on your tried-and-true black winged liner as normal, then extend your liquid liner all the way into the inner corner of your eye for extra drama. This technique creates a cat-like gaze purr-fect for the occasion. Find the full step-by-step tutorial and shopping list in the link below.
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Hot Air Balloon Costume
Why would you ever buy store-bought Halloween costumes when you could follow our easy-breezy tutorial to transform a cardboard box into a hot air balloon instead? Save money and take your costume game to new heights with a hot air balloon of your own. Get the step-by-step instructions in the link below.
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Stranger Things Couple's Halloween Costume
Scary-Cute Scarecrow Makeup
Boca Raton-based makeup artist Nathaly G "only used regular makeup" to transform herself, as she puts it, so "if you have orange shadow, black liner, white liner and foundation you have everything to recreate this look." Bonus points if you can scrounge up a few silk leaves or a well-loved straw hat, as she did — and even more bonus points if you pair them with a plaid flannel shirt or coveralls (which are both thematically appropriate and sound awfully cozy for late October).
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Ravishing Rapunzel Wig Made From Yarn
You don't have to have long locks of golden tresses to be this pretty, pretty princess for Halloween. A few skeins of varying yellow yarn should do the trick! Learn how to make this easy Rapunzel wig, plus two more fast-and-fun Halloween wigs at the link below.
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No-Sew Carnival Strong Man Costume
Cue the shenanigans with this clever, last-minute costume you can pull together using items in your child's closet. Just add muscles and a mustache.
GET THE HOW-TO: Easy Halloween Costume: Carnival Strong Man
Coffee + Donut Costume
Coffee and donuts: Name a better duo, we'll wait. This delicious couple's costume offers expectant mothers the opportunity to show off their sweet bump and stay comfortable at the same time. Make both the sprinkle-clad donut and cup o' joe costumes with poster board, scissors and craft paint. Pro tip: Be sure to measure your bump before cutting your donut for the perfect fit.
GET THE HOW-TO: 3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps
Fisherman Paper Bag Costume
Can you believe this little fisherman is sporting a vest made entirely out of paper bags? Yep, you read that correctly. Make a DIY fisherman vest of your own for Halloween by cutting a single large paper grocery bag into a wearable vest. Paste paper fish, cargo pockets and jute twine to the vest, then use a black marker or paint pen to enhance your accessories and complete the look.
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Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Cone Costume
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... this adorable ice cream costume! Let the kiddos dress up as their favorite sweet treat this Halloween by crafting our simple ice cream cone hats. Style your scoops with comfy, solid-color clothing that coordinates with the featured flavor.
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Sleeping Beauty Couples Halloween Costume
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Bowl of Cereal
An inexpensive laundry basket and colorful pool noodles make this an easy, affordable DIY kid's cereal bowl costume. It's so cute, everyone will eat it right up!
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French Chef + Croquembouche Costume
Candy-Crazed Astronaut Halloween Costume
Looking for an outfit that's out-of-this-world cute? Craft this playful pink astronaut suit, perfect for sweets sampling or space exploration, using a recycled cardboard box and fluffy yarn pom antennas. It even comes with a built-in candy meter made from old-school CDs.
Get the How-To: 3 Out-of-the-Box Halloween Costumes Made From Cardboard
DIY Pineapple T-Shirt Costume
Turn a plain yellow t-shirt into a perky pineapple Halloween costume in an hour or less. All you need to make it happen is kelly green felt, light green felt, fabric scissors, glue and a black paint pen.
Get the How-To: Three Last-Minute T-Shirt Halloween Costume Ideas
Fierce Lioness Makeup
Show off your fierce makeup skills this Halloween with this flashy feline glam from Australian makeup artist Tracey Doyle. All you need to recreate this ferocious beast is a steady hand, a black liquid eyeliner, a bronze eyeshadow stick and a white pencil eyeliner. Work in layers applying the darkest liner first, then use short, hairlike strokes to create a dimensional fur-like motif around the perimeter of your face. Continue the same method to add a catty-coat on each side of your nose, then build the same texture on your brows to round out the look. Pro tip: Throw on a set of fluffy faux lashes and draw on a bold cat eye with black liquid liner before dashing out the door.
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DIY Alien Headband
Turn your flashy silver sequin dress or tot's metallic frock into an out-of-this-world costume with lime green tights and our easy-peasy alien eyeball headband. You can make it at home in a flash using pom poms and pipe cleaners in the color of your choice. Wear your hair in a top knot to allow your all-seeing-alien eyes to shine, or up the fun with a pair of space buns above each ear.
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May the Fun Be With You
When it comes to creating killer group costumes, we subscribe to Yoda's way of thinking: "Do. Or do not. There is no try." Gear up your group with galactic Star Wars costumes like blogger Bethann Wagner. The Wagner family (and pup!) go all out with their take on the iconic Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and a miniature Ewok. See more of Bethann's work on Instagram @Bethann.Wagner.
SEE MORE: 45 Group Halloween Costume Ideas for You & Your Crew
Lively Llama
Level up your Halloween game this year with our cozy-cute llama costume. Not only will you or your little one look cute as a button, but the simple-to-craft vest will keep you warm while trick-or-treating. The best part? You have an easy excuse to wear flashy tassels and pom-poms aplenty.
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Scooby Doo, Shaggy + Velma Costume
Monkey Business Costume
This punny Halloween costume takes you from the office to happy hour with the least effort possible. All you need to make it work? Your go-to office attire and a plush, stuffed monkey. Bananas are strongly encouraged but not required.
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Queen of Hearts
All hail the queen! Craft a refined Queen of Hearts costume for yourself or your kiddo using a simple red t-shirt, a DIY tulle skirt and a flashy ruby crown. Get the in-depth how-to for this costume in the link below.
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Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Couple's Costume
Just like iconic movie characters, classic folklore can make for an easily recognizable costume. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox costumes are surprisingly easy to throw together at the last minute and are sure to save you from a night of explaining what your costume is.
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Pig in a Blanket Halloween Costume
This little piggy might have the coziest costume of all for a brisk night of trick-or-treating. Start with a pink sweatsuit, then add piggy ears and a sweet snout (or buy/DIY a pig nose face mask). Wrap it all up in a warm blanket and prepare to be the cutest piglet on the block.
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Astronaut + 2-Liter-Bottle Jetpack
Dreaming of leaving this world behind and laying down roots on Mars? We relate. This last-minute DIY Astronaut costume isn't quite space-ready, but it's certainly fit for your upcoming Halloween festivities here on Earth. Build your jet pack with two recycled 2-liter bottles painted metallic silver, and add blue-and-white stripes for a quintessential rocket appeal. Ready for blast-off? Glue red, yellow and orange felt flames to the base of your jetpack to take off and fly into the night.
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Merry Minion Costume
Is your family obsessed with these adorably funny, yellow movie characters? Grab a pair of overalls, a bright yellow hoodie and some round, vintage-style goggles for an easy, funny and comfy DIY costume you and your kids will love.
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Princess Bride Buttercup + Westley
Stomach in Knots Costume
Bring that nervous feeling to life with this quick, easy costume that'll have you all tied up in knots.
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Sweet Ice Cream Sundae Costume
Card stock, coffee filters and a cherry-red balloon are all you need to turn wardrobe basics into a last-minute ice cream sundae costume. Get our tips for pulling off this oh-so-sweet look, below.
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Pizza Takeout Couple Costume
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No-Sew Roman Toga Costume
Turn items you already have on hand (like a king-size pillowcase, cereal box and flip flops) into this last-minute costume that's fit for Roman royalty.
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Mason Jar Halloween Costume
These sturdy glass jars are everywhere — wine glasses, soap dispensers, makeshift chandeliers, wedding reception tables, pantry storage and on and on. Whether you love the throwback jars or want to poke fun at their comeback, this Mason jar Halloween costume is easy to DIY.
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Dust Bunny Costume
Sure, you could cover yourself in dust and call it a day, or you could opt for this adorable alternative that utilizes a fun pair of bunny ears and feather duster. We'll take the second option any day.
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Mad Scientist Costume On the Cheap
Turn a basic white T-shirt into this genius last-minute Halloween costume in just a few steps, using materials you likely already have at home.
GET THE HOW-TO: 5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt
Solar System Costume
This DIY solar system Halloween costume is made from foam balls that have been painted to look like the different planets in the solar system, then suspended from a large floral wreath ring and placed on suspenders. Get the full step-by-step instructions at the link below.
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Fun Frog Hoodie Costume
Kids will love this fun costume that doubles as an imagination-stirring jacket they can wear anytime. Our step-by-step instructions and free printable templates ensure that even a sewing newbie can stitch one up for their little tadpole.
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Haute Haunting
White sheet ghosts? We've been there, spooked that. Kick your haunting game into high gear with artist Amy Wetton as your muse and give your ghoulish gang a boo-tiful twist with lively floral bedsheets topped with matching round spectacles. Don the same print for creepy cohesion or mix it up with an array of boo-worthy blooms. See more of Amy's creations on Instagram @wildcanarystudio.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox Costume
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Old White T-Shirts = Easy Mummy Costume
Coffee and a few old T-shirts are all you need to create stained mummy rags. Finish the look with a layer of all-black clothing underneath and ghoulish makeup.
GET THE HOW-TO: 5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt
Turn Your Toddler Into a Cute Cactus
This super-easy costume is perfect for little ones just learning to walk with their hands in an adult's for assistance — their arms-up position gives their body the shape of a saguaro cactus. Our step-by-step instructions (linked below) show how to turn a comfy infant's onesie into one prickly character.
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DIY Wonder Woman Costume
Want to be a superhero for Halloween? We've got you covered. No need to go out and spend a lot of money on boots you'll only wear once. Follow the link below to learn how to make your own stylish yet durable superhero boots that will last you through all your Halloween endeavors this year. Once the boots are finished, craft some cuffs and a belt to match using glitter cardstock.
GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make Superhero Boots
Pretty as a Peacock
This is one costume your kiddo will want to wear year-round for imaginative play. The fluffy tulle tutu is sure to be a hit and is so easy to craft that you'll want to make them in lots of colors. Learn how to make the no-sew tutu plus a peacock feather headband with our step-by-step instructions below.
GET THE HOW-TO: Kid's Halloween Costume: Pretty Peacock
Pretty Little Liars Group Costume
Got a secret, can you keep it? Bring your guiltiest binge-watch pleasure beyond the screen with this easy Pretty Little Liars group costume. Shop your closet for clothes that fit your character's vibe and, of course, ask someone in your group to dress as the infamous "A" by wearing a hooded cloak or jacket.
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Mommy-and-Me Costume: Cookies and Milk
You and your toddler go together like ... well, milk and cookies! Whip up this cute costume using a cardboard box, felt, round chair cushions and basic craft supplies.
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Bat Costume for Pets
Get your unenthused cat in the spooktastic Halloween spirit with a shriek-worthy set of DIY bat wings. All you need to craft them at home is black felt, pipe cleaners, scissors and Velcro. Find our step-by-step instructions to turn your cat into a bat in one afternoon flat at the link below.
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Punny Candy Rapper Costume
Drop some sweet beats in this cool-clever costume you can make for less than $10. Get the step-by-step instructions below.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Stick Figure
An all-black outfit, glow sticks and packing tape are all you need to pull together this last-minute costume that gets 'glowing' reviews.
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French Toast Halloween Costume
Ooh la la. We're tres obsessed with this simple costume idea. Start by tossing on a striped top and colorful beret. Complete the look with a sassy neck scarf and a cardboard cutout of toast. French-girl chic never looked so tasty.
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Scary Skeleton Makeup
Realistically resemble the deceased with this skeleton makeup treatment. Pull off the expert-level look in under an hour with our easy how-to instructions, linked below.
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Witch Costume
Your little one is sure to cast a spell in this wee witch's costume made up of a no-sew tulle tutu, pointy craft-foam hat, DIY twig broom, black T-shirt and striped tights.
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Troll-tastic Headband
Harness a little good luck this Halloween and craft this headband inspired by Princess Poppy from the hit movie, Trolls. It's a no-sew accessory that'll put the easy finishing touch on a colorful costume. Get crafting with our tutorial below.
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Mummy Makeup
Basic makeup, coffee (yes, coffee!) and spirit gum are all you need to create an undead look only a mummy could love. Our step-by-step instructions below show you how to perfect the sunken eye look.
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Lumber Jack + Jill
Cute, cozy and warm — this must be the most practical Halloween costume on our list. Dress up with your partner or friends in Jack and Jill costumes using flannel shirts, blue jeans, leather work boots (or booties!) and fur-lined trapper hats. Keep the sharp hatchets at home and celebrate Halloween sipping on warm cocktails around a bonfire with friends.
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Creepy Ragdoll Makeup
Go disguised as a ragdoll this Halloween. Our easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will show you how to totally transform your look with makeup. Plus: Learn how to add 3-D stitches with yarn and eyelash glue.
GET THE HOW-TO: Adult Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Creepy Ragdoll
Hoodie Costume: Black Bat
Our printable templates make it easy to turn a basic black hoodie into a warm and cozy bat costume that's perfect for trick-or-treating on a chilly night or just a game of pretend in the backyard. Sew up one of your own with our free printable templates and step-by-step instructions, below.
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Mommy-and-Me Costume: Kangaroos
Keep your baby close with a clever costume idea that's comfy for your little one while keeping your hands free. Our downloadable templates and step-by-step instructions (linked below) make crafting the hats quick and easy.
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Spicy Burrito Halloween Costume
This year, turn your Chipotle obsession into a spicy-cute costume. A veggie burrito with the works is easy and inexpensive to make, starting with a white blanket for the tortilla . Grab the step-by-step instructions at the link below.
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Adventurous Explorer Costume
Adventure awaits! Gear up for the wilds of trick-or-treating in this easy-to-create Halloween costume that uses clothes they already have and a few materials from the fabric store.
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Dinosaur Costume
This inexpensive dino costume is easy to make with just basic sewing skills, and so comfy that kids big and small will want to wear it long after Halloween. Get crafting to turn a basic hoodie into a kid-pleasing costume.
GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Kid's Dinosaur Costume From a Zip-Up Hoodie
Watercolor Artist Costume
Create a trick-or-treating masterpiece by turning your little artist into a classic watercolor paint tray. Top it off with a handmade French-inspired beret and a jumbo paintbrush made from a pool noodle.
GET THE HOW-TO: Kids' Halloween Costume: Watercolor Paint Box
Cupcake Costume
An old laundry basket, wrapping paper, felt and basic craft supplies are all you need to dress your little sweetie up as their favorite icing-and-sprinkle-topped treat. Get crafting with our step-by-step instructions, below.
GET THE HOW-TO: Kid's Halloween Costume: Cute Cupcake
Garden Goddess Makeup
This Halloween, go as the enchanting comic book and feature-film villainess, Poison Ivy. Our easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to apply the fantasy makeup to give even a basic costume a silver screen-worthy look.
GET THE HOW-TO: Adult Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Garden Goddess
Aviator Costume
Get your little flying ace ready for a night on the town with our easy-to-follow instructions for transforming everyday clothing into a vintage pilot's uniform complete with a custom-fitted aviator's hat.
GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Kid's Pilot Costume for Halloween
Remote Control Costume
Let your child be in control of the remote (for one night only) with this funny cardboard box costume.
Get the How-To: Easy Budget Halloween Costume: TV Remote Control
Feathered Fairy or Angel Wings
These feathered wings are perfect for occasions that require a costume, like Halloween or a Christmas nativity play but are also sturdy enough to be worn for everyday imaginative play. Learn how to make your own at the link below.
GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make Feathered Angel or Fairy Wings
Wee Golfer Costume
Just a few easy do-it-yourself additions will turn clothes they already have into a cute Halloween costume on the fly. Dress your little duffer in traditional golf attire, then finish the look with a DIY pom-pom topped knit hat and golf bag that can also be used to stash their candy haul.
GET THE HOW-TO: Kid's Halloween Costume: Vintage Golfer
Shark Costume
Inexpensive felt and basic sewing skills are all you need to turn a plain gray hoodie sweatshirt into a warm-and-cozy great white shark costume. Get step-by-step instructions below.
GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Kid's Shark Costume for Halloween
Easy Viking Costume
For less than $25, turn your little marauder into a fearsome Viking warrior with furry brown toilet seat covers or bathmats, leather cording and a store-bought helmet and hammer.
GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Halloween: Easy and Affordable Viking Costume Under $25
Enchanting Mermaid Makeup
Fishnet hose and shimmering eye shadow are the trick to replicating fish scales for a seductive-siren look this Halloween. Our step-by-step makeup tutorial (linked below) shows you how.
GET THE HOW-TO: Adult Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Mermaid
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