Epic DIY Halloween Costumes

Halloween is coming up fast, so now is the time to get your costume ideas together! If you are going the handmade route, there are some seriously amazing homemade halloween costume ideas around on the internet. Some take quite a bit of time and effort, while others are perfect for all of you last minute procrastinators. And in case you are in need of some ideas, here are 51 DIY Halloween costumes to help you out!

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51 Handmade Halloween Costumes

Winnie the Pooh

Try an adorable literally classic this Halloween.

See more over here on Lil' Luna.
Birds of a Feather

This costume is super simple, affordable, and colorful. You and your little one (or BFF or significant other) will look adorable!

Get the DIY tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Unicorn

This costume is great for anyone who wants to splash out with a lot of color this Halloween.

Find out more at Studio DIY.
Bandits

Steal the show this Halloween and dress up as bandits! And your loot bag can double as a candy sack!

See more over here on Say Yes.
Donut

A cute, colorful costume for the donut-lover in all of us.

See more over here on Studio DIY.
Bunch of Grapes

All you need are balloons and some matching tights to pull of this sweet costume.

See more over here on A Sprouting Acorn.
Elmo

La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, Elmo's costume! Furry, cute, and no sewing required!

Get the DIY tutorial over at Girl Loves Glam.
Rag Dolls

Looking for a cute mother/daughter costume? Try dressing up as rag dolls with this easy DIY.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Aerobics Instructor

Ready to feel the burn? Turn your little one into an awesome 80s aerobics instructor!

See more over here on Homemade By Jill.
Alligator

Here s a great way to look cute and scary this Halloween!

See more over here on Inchmark.
Annie

Create this classic Annie dress for your little one, and you'll be singing showtunes all Halloween!

See more over here on For This Child I Prayed.
Army Man

Get in character as one of your favorite childhood toys this Halloween.

See more over here on How Sweet It Is.
Bitty Batty

Turn your little angel into a scary bat this Halloween (who are we kidding, it won't be scar, it'll be adorable).

See more over here on Mer Mag.
Birthday Cake

If you've got a sweet tooth and flair for creativity, why not try turning yourself into a birthday cake this Halloween?

See more over here on Studio DIY.
Butterfly

Get as intricate and creative as you want with this crafty butterfly costume.

See more over here on iCandy.
Camp Counselor

Root through your closet and you're sure to have the ingredients to play a camp counselor. Easy, creative, and funny.

See more over here on Say Yes.
Carmen San Diego

Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? Maybe right in your living room!

See more over here on What I Wore.
Cloud

All you need is a bundle of cotton to turn your little one into a puffy cloud.

See more over here on A Lovely Lark.
Despicable Me

Check out this awesome no-sew costume that's fun for siblings, significant others, or BFFs.

Get the DIY over at Small Fry.
Elliott & E.T.

This classic costume is easy to pull off, and will have all your friends reminiscing about one of their favorite childhood movies.

See more over here on And We Play.
Fred & Wilma

Dress up as the ultimate caveman power couple. Yabba dabba doo!

See more over here on Creating Really Awesome Free Things.
Gnomes

This costume is both colorful and easy (not to mention adorable).

See more over here on Small Fry.
Gumball Machine

This gumball costume is pretty easy to make, and will look totally adorable on your little one.

Find out more over at Dukes and Duchesses.
Baby Owl

Your baby will look adorable in this cute little baby owl costume. No sewing required!

Get the tutorial over at Girl Loves Glam.
Minnie Mouse

Little glamour girls will love dressing up as Minnie Mouse. And putting it together is a cinch.

Get the tutorial at Girl Loves Glam.
Skein of Yarn

The knitters out there will love this one! This DIY costume is both creative and hilarious.

Get the tutorial at Dukes & Duchesses.
KFC

Here's a funny costume for a couple of kids (or significant others) this Halloween.

See more over here on Funny Cool Halloween.
Lego Man

Everything is awesome when you make your own Lego costume!

See more over here on Instructables.
Llama

All it takes is a mop to turn your little cutie into a llama this Halloween. Super easy, and super adorable.

See more over here on Oh Happy Day.
Lumberjacks

Grab a couple of flannel shirts and some brown eyeshadow and scruff up as a lumberjack this Halloween!

See more over here on Say Yes.
Monster Hoodie

Turn a simple sweatshirt into a scary (or cute) monster this Halloween.

See more over here on Fiskars.
Ninja

Pressed for time but still looking for a costume idea? Get a ski mask and turn your little one into a ninja.

See more over here on Secret Agent Josephine.
Ninja Turtle

With this creative DIY, turn your little ninja into one of his (or her) favorite cartoon characters.

See more over here on Crafts by Courtney.
Octopus

Your little one will have a blast playing with the eight cuddly tentacles on this awesome DIY costume!

See more over here on Mer Mag.
French Chef & Pastries

Great for a costume party, this tongue in cheek couples outfit is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

See more over here on Studio DIY.
Peter Pan

For the kid (or grown up) who loves being a kid, try this awesome homemade Peter Pan costume.

See more over here on Make It Love It.
Pineapple

Bring a burst of color and pizazz to your Halloween costume this year.

See more over here on Studio DIY.
Pinocchio

This Halloween, go for a classic fairytale character. Your child will look adorable in these lederhosen!

See more over here on Pencil Shavings Studio.
Punk Rockers

Dust off your Sex Pistols records and look super cool as a couple of punk rockers this Halloween.

See more over here on Say Yes.
Little Red Riding Hood

With this classic red cape, you (or your little one) will make a perfect Red Riding Hood (and the basket will come in handy for candy)!

See more over here on Make It Love It.
Rosie the Riveter

The ultimate female empowering costume. It's cool, and easy to pull off!

See more over here on Creating Really Awesome Free Things.
Russian Doll

What could be cuter than a Russian nesting doll costume? See if you can get several girls to wear the costume too, for the full effect.

See more over here on Oh Happy Day.
Morton Salt Girl

Everyone will recognize this clever, easy to create costume.

See more over here on Simple Simon And Co.
Scooby Doo

This group of groovy investigators will make a great costume this Halloween.

See more over at Yellow Pear.
Family of Smores

Got a sweet tooth? Why not turn your family into this delicious fireside favorite!

See more over here on The Smittcamps.
Snow Globe

Turn yourself into a human snow globe this Halloween. A great chance to get creative.

See more over here on Kid Stuff World.
Solar System

This is a great costume for kids interested in science, or those looking for a little incentive.

See more over here on All You.
Spaceman

For the kid obsessed with outer space, this costume is a no brainer!

See more over here on Oh Happy Day.
Strongman

Your little one will look totally tough (and completely adorable!) dressed up as a strongman!

See more over here on Oh Happy Day.
Up

A few balloons, fake glasses, and a walker, and your little one can portray the hero of this Pixar classic!

See more over here on A Few of My Favorites.
Viking

With a few bits of fake fur, your little one can become a fierce mini-viking!

See more over here on I Am Momma Hear Me Roar.