31 Creative and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative and show off your crafting skills with some unique, DIY Halloween costumes. Whether you’re looking for something spooky, funny, or cute, making your own costume can be fun and rewarding. No matter how old you are, this is a fun holiday to let your creativity shine and we will show you exactly how to do it!

I am someone who loves Halloween and looks forward to coming to the party in a show stopping costume! Months in advance, I start searching the internet for best and trendiest costume that I can make from home on a budget. I searched the internet for you and found 31 DIY Halloween costumes that will be the winner of the costume party!

In this blog post, we will show you the best DIY Halloween costumes for you to copy in 2024! From DIY Halloween costumes for adults to DIY Halloween costumes for toddlers, we have easy and affordable handmade costumes that you can easily make. Here are 31 DIY Halloween costume ideas that are easy to put together and will make you stand out on October 31st.

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Best DIY Halloween Costumes

DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR ADULTS

Lifesaver Costume

How creative is this cute DIY Halloween costume! This one of a kind costume is both affordable and so easy to make! Just fasten bright colored pool floats together to mimic the appearance of lifesavers candy. Then, print out the lifesavers label and glue it down the sides of your float. This is one of the best last minute DIY Halloween costumes that you can purchase from Amazon prime!

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Hershey’s Kiss

Another cheap DIY Halloween costume that you can transform yourself into is a Hershey’s kiss. To recreate this look, create a silver hat out of tinfoil and attach felt with the letters Hershey’s glued to it. Then wrap your dress or outfit in foil to mimic the appearance of the chocolate.

Candy Buttons

Create this iconic Halloween candy DIY Halloween costume with a white t-shirt, paint and some styrofoam balls! Simply, cut the styrofoam balls in half, then paint them in assorted rainbow colors. Lastly, glue the balls onto your white t-shirt and you are ready for trick or treating!

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Ketchup and Mustard

Cereal Killer

Glue mini cereal boxes to a shirt and add fake blood and a plastic knife. A punny costume that’s sure to get laughs.

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Scarecrow

Raid your closet for a flannel shirt, jeans, and a straw hat. Use makeup to draw a stitched smile and add some straw (or raffia) sticking out of your sleeves and pant legs.

Rosie the Riveter

A denim shirt, red bandana, and some red lipstick can transform you into this iconic symbol of strength. Roll up your sleeves and strike the famous pose!

Crazy Cat Lady

Wear a bathrobe and attach stuffed toy cats all over it. Add some rollers in your hair and coffee mug to complete this DIY Halloween costume idea.

Bubble Bath

Dress in all white and attach white or clear balloons all over your clothing. Add a shower cap and a rubber duck headband for a fun, bubbly look.

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Cactus

Wear a green outfit and glue white pipe cleaners to resemble cactus spines. Finish the look with a flower headband!

Bank Robber Family

A black and white striped shirt, black pants, and a black beanie can turn you into a classic bank robber. Add a money bag prop for extra fun.

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McDonald’s Fries

Make your very own McDonald’s french fries costume with a white t shirt covered in a yellow “M”. Stick yellow pool noodles in the back of your shirt as the french fries and carry a pack of ketchup.

Mary Poppins

A black skirt, white blouse, red bow tie, and a black umbrella can turn you into the magical nanny. Don’t forget the hat and carpet bag!

Starbucks Coffee

Turn a simple white dress into a last minute DIY Starbucks costume by adding a Starbucks logo to the front of your dress and fastening a lid to the top of your head.

Tic Tacs

How adorable is this DIY Halloween costume for a couple! Hang a clear garbage bag over your shoulder and put Tic Tac sign in front. Create the illusion of Tic Tacs in the bag by blowing up small balloons and placing them in the bottom of the bag.

DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR KIDS

Kleenex Tissue Box

Take an old Amazon box and turn it into a Kleenex tissue box by wrapping the box in wrapping paper and a Kleenex tissue box label. Cut a hole out for your head and arms and just leave the bottom of the box open for your legs to complete the look.

Eco Friendly Monopoly Man

Create an eco friendly costume out of a second hand Monopoly board. Cut a hole through the center of your board for your little one to fit through it. To complete the look, dress your child in a black suit, top hat and a black curly mustache.

Minions

Turn your children into minions for a cute and easy last minute costume idea. Start with a yellow long-sleeve shirt with blue overalls and wear black gloves and black boots to complete the classic Minion look. No minion is complete without goggles! Be sure to cut two circles from the silver or gray craft foam or felt, each slightly larger than the googly eyes.

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Turn your little one into a character from their favorite book. We adore this cute mouse costume from the book If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. Simply put on a pair of overalls, mouse ears, and a chocolate chip cookie pillow!

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Little Tornado

This DIY Halloween costume is one of the most unique and clever costumes we have found online! To create this costume, wrap your child in tulle and then spray it with grey paint. After that, you can add any small toys to the costume with hot glue. To complete the costume, use an old hat and glue batting to form a cloud, add battery operated lights and spray the hat grey to finish off the look.

Classic Ghost

All you need is a white sheet and a pair of scissors to create a simple ghost costume. Cut out eye holes and you’re good to go! For a twist, you can DIY this no sew ghost costume by wearing a large white poncho and glueing a mouth and eyes to it.

Lego Block

Use a cardboard box and plastic cups painted in a matching color. Attach the cups to the box, cut out armholes, and paint everything in your favorite color.

Cotton Candy

This is one of the cutest DIY Halloween costumes for kids! This is such a cute look that will stand out from the rest of the costumes!

Materials for Cotton Candy:

• Really lose fitting t-shirt
• Pillow Fill – Poly Fil Polyester Fiber16-20oz 
• 2 cans of Adhesive Spray, 3M General Purpose Spray Adhesive
• 1 can of Design Master, (the color perfect pink)
• Pink pants or tights
• Newspaper to cover working surface
• A large pillow

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DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR TEENS

Gum ball Machine

Gather some red pants and a white shirt covered in colorful pom-poms create a fun and nostalgic gumball machine look. Add a small black sign with a price for extra detail.

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Jelly Belly Bag

Transform yourself into a bag of Jelly Belly jelly beans for a quick and easy Halloween costume. To make this costume, blow up small balloons and put them in a clear bag. Then, print out a Jelly Belly sign and glue it to the clear bag.

Mac and Cheese

How adorable is this Pinterest Halloween DIY costume idea! Dres yourself up as a box of Kraft mac and cheese by dressing in a yellow top and blue pants. Paint toilet paper rolls in yellow and glue them to your shirt. Finish off this look by adding a Kraft label to your pants and some extra toilet paper rolls on your head.

Wind-Up Doll

Create a cardboard wind-up key and attach it to your back. Wear a doll-like outfit and use makeup to create a porcelain look.

Mad Scientist

Messy hair, a lab coat (or white shirt), and some goggles make for a perfect mad scientist. Carry around a few “potions” in jars or test tubes.

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Animal Cookies

If you are looking for a cute and easy last minute costume idea this Halloween, try creating this animal cracker costume. All you need is a cute outfit covered in pom poms and a matching cut out of your favorite animal cracker.

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M&M

This is the perfect last minute group costume idea for more than two people. Order a m&m t shirt and a matching tutu and you are all set!

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DIY Jellyfish

Wear a clear umbrella with blue and white streamers hanging down. Pair it with a blue outfit for a beautiful underwater look.

These DIY Halloween costume ideas are not only creative but also easy to assemble with items you might already have at home or can find cheaply. Whether you’re dressing up solo, with a partner, or as a family, these costumes are sure to impress and make for a memorable Halloween. Happy crafting!

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