15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

If you find yourself with just a few days (or maybe hours!) until Halloween and you still don't have a costume, don't panic! You can throw together a last-minute DIY costume that looks like you planned it months ago. Whether you want to crack your friends up with a hilarious getup or be the spookiest Halloween creature in town, we've got you covered with easy-to-craft costume ideas.

From spiders and grapes to zombies and ghosts, all of these costumes can be made with items you already have and accessories that are easy to buy. So choose your favorite below and prepare to impress everyone at your Halloween party!

1. Spider

It won't be difficult to find the supplies for this fun yet creepy costume. (Some of them might even be in your closet already!)

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2. Gumball Machine

Wear the most colorful costume to the Halloween party, and we bet no one will ever know that it took less than an hour to create it!

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3. Cotton Candy

Your favorite carnival treat can also become your favorite Halloween costume of all time!

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4. Robot

Up-cycled supplies like hardware make this DIY robot costume authentic — and inexpensive!

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5. Jellyfish

Light up Halloween night with an umbrella that's embellished with lights and ribbons.

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6. Grapes

Pay tribute to one of the most popular fruits with a DIY costume that doesn't involve sewing or any other special skills.

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7. Mummy

This isn't your typical toilet paper mummy! Give the usual mummy DIY an upgrade with supplies you probably already have at home.

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8. LEGO

Transform yourself into one of the most popular toys with just a recycled box and a few other basic supplies.

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9. Medusa

Your hair takes the spotlight in this easy-to-DIY Halloween costume.

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10. Cactus

Transform yourself into a prickly succulent with simple craft supplies that are easy to get your hands on.

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11. Ghost

Ghosts are a traditional last-minute costume, but this DIY doesn't involve the usual white bed sheets.

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12. Deviled Egg

This DIY costume is so easy to make, and it's sure to crack up all of your friends at the Halloween party!

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13. Bubble Bath

Splish splash all over town — minus the water of course — with this cute costume that uses accessories from your bathtub.

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14. Zombie

Get ready to frighten everyone you meet this Halloween with a few quick rips and smears of blood, plus some professional-looking makeup.

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15. Bandit

Raid your friends' closets to help you put together the pieces for this quick DIY Halloween costume.

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