15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Running out of time to find a Halloween costume this year? Make these ones at home with just a few supplies you may already have on hand.

DIY Halloween Costume: 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!)

DIY Halloween Costume: 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!

DIY Halloween Costume: Cotton Candy

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Robot

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Jellyfish

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Grapes

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Mummy

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

DIY Halloween Costume: LEGO

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Medusa

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Cactus

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Ghost

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

DIY Halloween Costume: 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!

DIY Halloween Costume: Bubble Bath

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Zombie

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

DIY Halloween Costume: Bandit

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

​Anne Frank Halloween Costume Trivialized Holocaust, Critics Say; Company Pulls It

An online company has pulled its Anne Frank Halloween costume from its inventory but says it was meant to inspire, not offend.

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Top 2017 Halloween Costume Ideas

Hugh Hefner, Pennywise from "It," Wonder Woman and Donald Trump all have one thing in common: They're the trendiest costumes of 2017.

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4th Of July Crafts To Tackle With The Kiddos

Fireworks art, American flags and patriotic wands. Before you celebrate the red, white, and blue, DIY these festive crafts with the kids!

Simple 4th Of July American Flag Craft

Help kids celebrate the red, white, and blue with this flag painting created using pom pom stamps.

4th Of July Craft: Sparkly Mason Jar Lanterns

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July 4th DIY: Stamped Star Tee Shirt

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