Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
Do the holidays ever seem to sneak up on you? Sometimes we get close to Halloween and we have no idea what to wear for a costume! Here’s a list of 13 adorable last-minute, DIY Halloween costumes for kids (or even adults!)
There’s something Halloween that brings out the kid in most adults. It probably has something to do with being able to dress up and eat candy!
Sometimes, though, life gets chaotic and Halloween sneaks up on you. Or maybe school Halloween parties are early one year. No matter the reason, we’ve all been in the situation where Halloween approaches and we don’t have any costumes for our kids.
Hallowen costumes are really expensive to purchase full-price in the store, and last-minute costumes means all the good ones are sold out. This list of last minute DIY Halloween costumes will help save your bacon this year!
We also love reading these fun Halloween books, and one thing we do with simple costumes is do different ones for each kind of party the kids go to, with their favorite saved for trick-or-treating.
You may also enjoy our other Halloween posts. There’s so much fun in them, especially for anyone who is doing the Teal Pumpkin Project or has procrastinated getting costumes for the kids.
No matter what you do, have a fun, safe Halloween!
And if you want to go as a family, check out this post with Halloween Costume Ideas for Families.
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Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
Crazy Cat Lady Costume for Halloween
Learn how to create a crazy cat lady costume for Halloween! Complete your last minute DIY Halloween costume with a kitty litter scoop, fun socks, and a shower cap.
How to Make a Glow in the Dark Stick Figure Costume
Are you scrambling to come up with a good last minute, no-sew Halloween costume that won’t break the bank? This costume is inexpensive and a perfect last minute DIY to make with some dollar store glow sticks.
Be a solo stick figure or be a whole family or squad of stick figures – this costume is totally customizable so swap out the colors, add some sweet hair or even a cute skirt!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Costumes for Kids
It’s surprising how easy these homemade ninja turtle costume were, but they are so fun and the kids can’t wait to wear them.
Easy & Adorable DIY Scarecrow Costume That's Perfect for Kids & Adults!
This DIY scarecrow costume is SO easy to make, and it’s perfect for kids and adults! It’s simple to put together, and you’ll get tons of response!
DIY Maui Costume for Halloween | Toddler Disney Costume
Use your Cricut Maker to make a Disney Maui Halloween Costume. This will take a few hours to make but it’ll be well worth it in the end!
Bumble Bee Costume Tutorial {Inexpensive & No-Sew}
If you are scared of your sewing machine (or just don’t have one), you can still have a pretty sweet costume for Halloween! This bumble bee costume is adorable – and best of all? It’s no-sew, baby!
DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Costume
Bring Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas to life this Halloween with this DIY Sally Costume Tutorial!
DIY Dog Costume Accessories
Transform into the cutest pet in town with these easy-to-make DIY Dog Costume Accessories!
Make a DIY Stick Figure Costume for Halloween
This easy DIY Halloween costume is great for kids and tweens! Make a Stick Figure Costume with just a few budget supplies. Whether you’re planning ahead or doing it last-minute, see how easy it is to make a Stick Figure Costume for Halloween!
How to Easily Make Your Own Felt 3D Dinosaur Head with Chomping Jaw
Wondering how to make a 3D dinosaur head as easily as possible? Well, here’s a super quick, easy way to make a DIY last-minute Halloween T Rex head costume using felt! Plus, this dinosaur head costume even has a chomping jaw.
The Simple Way to Make a DIY Unicorn Costume with Felt and Light-Up Horn
Looking for an easy last minute Halloween DIY unicorn costume? Then follow along to learn how to make a homemade unicorn costume for kids! In only a few minutes your child will be sporting a felt unicorn head!
Easy Ghost Costume Tutorial
Here you have it. An ooky, spooky ghost costume that your kids will want to wear to the breakfast table. Put it on and have fun!
Awesome Jellyfish Costume DIY
Need a last-minute DIY Halloween costume? Make this awesome Jelly Fish Costume in under one hour.
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Great idea for a roundup! Perfect timing.
timing couldn’t be any better than this. Thank you for sharing all these awesome ideas!!
Love these ideas! Especially Sally!