39 Last-Minute Costumes

These easy-does-it Halloween costumes will save any procrastinator!

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Target Costume

Hit the Halloween costume bull's-eye with an easy duct-tape target design.
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Bag of Gross-eeries

Creative and clever, this is one bag of gross-eries everyone will love!
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Construction Worker

An easy-to-make workman's costume for kids.
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Gypsy

We can see the future now: your daughter will join a caravan of musical wanderers on October 31st.
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LEGO® Man Costume

Boys love LEGO®! This ingenious costume turns two plain old cardboard boxes into a real "toy story."
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MP-Me Player

Use basic craft materials to turn your trick-or-treater into an MP3 player!
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Mummy Face Make-Up

This ghoulish getup will have your kids tied up in knots!
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Nurse Nightingale

Make an easy last-minute Halloween costume for girls with this great homemade costume.
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Pumpkin Face

A few colorful brush strokes turn your child's face into a striking jack-o'-lantern.
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Quarterback

He doesn't have to play football to dress up as a Quarterback!
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Road Trip

With a few toy cars and Velcro, your trick-or-treater's everyday sweat suit becomes a road trip extraordinaire.
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Soccer Star

If you have a soccer fan under your roof, this costume will be a winner.
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Spa Princess

Going door-to-door can be a taxing enterprise, so why not let your 'tweenager combine work and relaxation with this spa costume?
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Bat Hat

Don this easy-to-make hat for an instant costume, or wear it all month long to express your batty Halloween style.
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Little Bearded Gnome

Part of a cute woodland crew, this Little Bearded Gnome dons a fake fur and has a getup made from felt, fabric, hot glue, and ordinary kids' clothing.
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Wizard

Conjure up a bit of Halloween magic with this wizard costume.
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Blue Bird Costume

Morph into a dashing bird with face paint and feathers.
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Funky Pharaoh

This no-sew pharaoh's costume is an instant classic.
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Pizza Costume

This crafty pizza costume is one a parent and child can "cook" up together.
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No-Sew Tutu

Packaged rolls of tulle (available in the wedding aisle of many craft stores) make this dress-up darling a cinch to fashion.
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Boxers

Your son can dress up as the next heavyweight champion.
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Sweet Cone

This ice-cream cone costume is truly soft-serve -- and very comfy.
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Big Bug

There's nothing creepy or crawly about this adorable easy-to-make bug costume.
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Giraffe

Disguise yourself as an exotic creature with this giraffe costume.
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Dog Walker

Here's a unique costume idea: an easy-to-make dog-walker costume.
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Jack of All Treats

The Jack-of-all-Treats Halloween costume is a quick and easy sandwich board costume to make.
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Perky Penguin

Turn clothing basics into this whimsical penguin costume.
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Blue Butterfly

A homemade butterfly costume that's great for toddlers.
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Cookie Cutie

Simple foam and poster board turn your trick-or-treater into a sweet cookie sheet.
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Greek Statue

This no-sew Greek statue costume is an instant classic.
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Grim Granny

An unique Halloween costume for kids - creating an optical illusion, be a baby on the back of an old lady, a monster, or ghoul.
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Lovely Ladybug Costume

A cute costume that your child will love to make and wear for dress-up fun.
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Pick of the Litter

Make a homemade cute puppy dog costume with a unique twist.
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Rockin' Sushi Roll

Serve up a slice of costume genius with this tasty look.
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Fisherman & Dogfish

An easy-to-make fisherman's costume that also dresses your pet dog in a costume as a fish.
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Fab '50s Waitress

No sewing is required for the diner diva's uniform -- all the trimmings are glued in place to make this costume.
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SuperKid

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a supertrick-or-treater!
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Pirate Costume

An easy-to-make pirate costume for kids.
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Jumbo Elephant

Make a cute Halloween Jumbo Elephant costume for your little one to fly away in.
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