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5 last-minute DIY Halloween costumes ideas that you still have time to create

5 last-minute DIY Halloween costume ideas.
ABC News Photo Illustration: Alex Gilbeaux
ByCasey DelBasso
October 12, 2022, 8:03 AM

Thinking outside of the box for Halloween costumes is a fun way to get creative and save money.

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JEN Z, musical artist & YouTube Creator, who is known for her DIY creations helped "Good Morning America" pull together everything you would need to DIY 5 different costumes that you still have time to make.

"DIYing is a great way to express your creativity and make something completely unique that no one else has," Zhang shared.

"You can also save money and be eco-friendly by finding items you don't already have at the thrift store or borrowing from a friend."

Scroll on to get the creative juices flowing.

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Costume idea 1: Minion

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Costume idea 2: Lilo from Lilo and Stitch

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Costume idea 3: Burger

Starting with a beige dress or shirt you can use felt to create the layers of a hamburger by attaching them with a glue gun. Jen Z shared a full breakdown of how to create this costume on her Youtube channel.

Pro tip: if you don't want to glue the burger toppings directly to clothing you own, you can use safety pins to be able to reuse the dress.

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Costume idea 4: Wednesday Addams

Pro tip: You can part your hair in the middle and braid your hair into two long braids.

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Costume idea 5: Popcorn

Similar to the burger costume, you can create a popcorn costume by attaching felt to everyday clothing.

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