(Real Simple) October 31 seems to creep up on us every single year. Still set on treating Junior to that one of a kind disguise Frightened by the idea of making your own costume from scratch
Don't be. Get into the spirit with creative ideas that can be pulled together with cupcake liners coffee filters and more household items.
Real Simple Last minute Halloween costume ideas
Race car driver
He'll go from zero to race ready in a jiffy by decorating an everyday track suit with a few strips of tape (get the how tos).
Yellow duckling
Here's an idea that's sure to quack your little one up. A bunch of faux feathers and a pair of bright orange boots will have your lucky duckling ready to waddle around the 'hood. Get the how tos here.
Shark
This ferocious guy will be terrorizing the neighbors for an extra handful of candy of course. Only a few supplies are needed to create this shark's tough skin. Is the suspense killing you Get the how tos here.
Strawberry
Think strawberry season is long gone Think again. This sweet disguise starts with a ripe red shirt and a pair of matching leggings. Complete the fruity look with a stem made from felt pipe cleaners and more (get the how tos).
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Bookworm
A novel idea for the kid who always has his nose in the books. Pull the disguise together with felt styrofoam balls and more (get the how tos). Wondering who's behind those oversized specs This cute little dude (who you've probably spotted on his mom's blog joined our cast to show off his squiggly (and scholarly) style.
Wise owl
Whooo needs a last minute costume idea This night owl's getup starts with brown leggings and shirt and calls for cupcake liners faux feathers and more (get the how tos).
Mermaid
Is everything really better down where it's wetter Make a splash out of water with this easy to create costume that requires streamers cupcake liners and more (get the how tos). Our little aquatic friend from nicolephoto.com emerged from under the sea to debut her loveliness on land.
Ice cream sundae
This costume calls for the works vanilla ice cream strawberry syrup chocolate fudge and a cherry on top (get the how tos). For super sundae cuteness the littlest lady at Oh Joy modeled this sweet disguise. (Cue the screams of delight.)
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Fairy godmother
Once upon a time there was a mommy who wished a Halloween costume could be made with the wave of a wand. Wish granted. This easy and enchanted disguise requires a tutu star shaped stickers and a few more magical accessories (get the how tos).
Vet
The doc is in. And he'll be mending and repairing the stuffed animals bath toys and robots. Getting dressed for surgery requires an oversized button down shirt shower cap and more (get the how tos). When this guy is not on call you can find him in the playroom spending quality time with his patients.
Lamb
What's blaahk white and fluffy all over This sweet little lamb. To create a fleece as white as snow you'll need to dip into the cotton ball stash (get the how tos).
Flower
Mary Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow With a pipe cleaner stem petals of felt and a smile that will make your heart melt (get the how tos).
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Aviator
Prepare for takeoff. Imaginations will soar when your kid steps into this clever disguise made from a sweatshirt tape and more (get the how tos). Yes goggles are required.
Love bug
Hooray for the pink and red lady who just landed in the garden. Her cuteness is off the charts and she's dressed in a disguise that's made from tulle and felt hearts (get the how tos).
Turquoise peacock
Spotted on the front lawn An exotic (and adorable) little birdie with feathers bursting in a bright shade of blue (get the how tos).
Cobalt peacock
Here comes little miss magnificent with her vibrant blue feathers (get the how tos) and her chipper disposition.
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Rainbow fish
One fish two fish red fish rainbow fish Create these multicolored scales from that stash of cupcake liners in the pantry (get the how tos).
Flapper
A Roaring Twenties revival Dancing her way around the neighborhood with a bob cut strands of pearls and a hot pink dress that well we made for twirling (get the how tos).
Fisherman
This seafarer is sure to reel in compliments (and candy ) with this low maintenance disguise. There's no catch but there are a few household items required (get the how tos).
Jailbird
Free to hit the streets on Halloween night this guy's disguise comes together with faux feathers white tape and more (get the how tos).
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Lightning cloud
When Halloween strikes this fierce dude will bolt from house to house making a serious dent in the neighborhood candy supply. Create the disguise with a few household essentials (get the how tos).
Skeleton
A sweet twist on a classic costume that requires a few frilly strands of ribbon to make those funny bones at home (get the how tos).
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