15 Last Minute (and CHEAP!) Halloween Costumes

So, if you dropped the ball on Halloween this year or just haven’t had time or the money to wrangle everyone up and take them to the costume store, this post is for you! Or, if the Halloween stores in your town are anything like mine, they closed on October 24th! Panic mode – what kind of Halloween store closes the week before Halloween? There aren’t many other places that will provide the variety that most kids need when they are searching for a costume. Here are some cheap, easy, quick, and unique last minute costume ideas if you’re in a pinch!

1.) The Flowerpot:

This costume consists of materials entirely from the dollar store – and it’s under $10 as a whole. But you can’t put a price on this cuteness! The costume takes less than an hour to make, and you can find the directions here.

2.) Ninja Turtle:

This adorable costume uses a roast pan as a turtle shell! It’s a great tutorial and it also doesn’t involve any sewing! Score!

3.) A Snail:

This costume involves a hot glue gun and some brown kraft paper – and it has great photos that show you everything step by step! Check it out here.

4.) Identity Thief:

This costume is a punny one. Head out to your local office supply store and get a bunch of name tags to complete this look.

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5.) Three Blind Mice

If you’ve got a group to dress, grab some sweats, mouse ears, and dark glasses. Cheap, easy, and COMFORTABLE!

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6.) Crazy Cat Lady
Easy, warm, and CUTE! Get all of the details here.

7.) Pizza Slice

You know, sometimes kids just want to be something random. This is one of those times. This costume is so easy that a four year old was able to make most of it (under supervision, of course).

8.) Racecar Driver

This costume is, of course, adorable – but it also uses thrift store materials and is super inexpensive to make! It’s under $5!

9.) Lego

Don’t step on this lego! All you need is a cardboard box, spray paint, and craft boxes (you could even use tupperware)! Here’s the tutorial.

1o.) Minion

Let’s face it, minions are everywhere! Check out the DIY here.

11.) Pig

This costume will have everyone squealing in delight when they see your child march up to their door! It’s so cute and really easy, of course. Here’s the tutorial.

12.) Ladybug

Your little one will look so cute dressed up as a little bug this Halloween! Check out the costume here.

13.) Gumball Machine

This costume is so unique, you’ll have people turning their heads to look twice! Here’s the tutorial, and it’s a super easy one!

14.) Little Miss Sunshine (Baby Costume)

If you want to dress your tiny one up as something sweet and simple, this tutorial is the one for you!

15.) Shark

I love this costume because it’s NO SEW! Perfect for that little boy (or girl) in your life. Here’s the DIY.

I hope these easy costumes help you have a great Halloween this year! For even more ideas be sure to follow us on Pinterest! What are your ideas for an easy Halloween costume?