Dressing up is one of the most fun things about Halloween. Now, not to be a downer, but it can also be one of the most wasteful — as millions of ready-made costumes are worn once and then get tossed. Instead, get creative and DIY your own look! Whether you're aiming to be scary, funny or ironic, these creative Halloween costumes ideas for kids using items you already have will give you and your whole family lots of inspo.

Party Animals

It's easy to turn any outfit into a party animal costume — you just need some traditional accessories and a mask of your favorite creature!

Mummy

Grab a friend and some Dramamine — you're gonna need them when you spin around as they wrap you in toilet paper for this hilarious last-minute mummy costume. Add a creepy creature for extra oomph.

Wind-Up Doll

Your favorite babydoll-style dress and thigh-high socksare transformed with some ribbon and a big cardboard key. How creepy you make it all depends on how you choose to do your makeup

Boo from "Monsters, Inc."

Although Sully's costume is store-bought, little Boo's costume is made up of items of clothing already in her wardrobe, plus Sharpie-decorated styrofoam balls for the eyes, felt for the teeth and a mop for the hair.

Marie Antoinette

This head-turning Marie Antoinette costume was made from an old mannequin, a pillow, fabric and glue. "I dressed up my hubby as a poor bourgeois with his eyes plucked out, and we made a dashing pair," says the creator.

WALL-E

This little boy was 4 years old when he dressed up as WALL-E for Halloween, but instead of spending money on a pre-made costume he'd only wear once, his father showed him how to make his own out of used computer boxes and packaging materials.

Witch

Much older than Halloween itself is the figure of the witch, which has taken different forms over the years in different parts of the world. 

Sweet Treats

Two adorable girls  in cupcake and cotton candy costumes. These sweet designs were made from recycled tights, leggings, a laundry basket and bits of fabric. So cute!

Junior Samurai

If you want to make a mini version of that samurai costume, this little warrior's armor was made from cardboard boxes, with one side peeled off to reveal corrugation. The smart origami helmet was made from an old calendar with the expert skill and patience of, well, a samurai.

Kidnapped Mermaid

This whimsical costume is made out of a  cooler, foam wig head, old clothes, a backpack, cardboard and a few flourishes from a costume shop. 

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