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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
5 last-minute DIY Halloween costume ideas.

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

MORE: Great costume ideas for kids, with some from shopDisney up to 40% off

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

Pro tip: You can make your own goggles by cutting toilet paper rolls in half, hot gluing them together, and tying an elastic on -- this is great for more upcycling.

Long-Sleeve Thermal-Knit

Price: $10 · 33% Savings
From Old Navy

Original: $14.99

Yellow Beanie Cap

Price: $3.99 · 40% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $6.76

Slouchy Straight Light-Wash Jean Overalls

Price: $26.99 · 40% Savings
From Old Navy

Original: $44.99

Slouchy Straight Non-Stretch Jean Workwear Overalls

Price: $59.99 · From Old Navy

Costume idea 2: Lilo from Lilo and Stitch

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Acrylic Felt Fabric

Price: $14.99 · From Walmart

Kids Tank Top

Price: $5.99 · 59% Savings
From GAP

Original: $14.95

Uniform Pleated Twill Skort for Girls

Price: $6.97 · 58% Savings
From Old Navy

Original: $16.99

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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.

Stylus Short Sleeve T-Shirt Dress

Price: $29.15 · 15% Savings
From J.C. Penney

Original: $34.30

40pcs DIY Polyester Felt Fabric Cloth

Price: $7.86 · From Walmart

Floral Mini High Temp Hot Glue Gun with Glue Sticks

Price: $4.27 · From Walmart

Costume idea 4: Wednesday Addams

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

Peter Pan Collar Long Sleeve Swing Dress

Price: $36.99 · From Walmart

Costume idea 5: Popcorn

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

Gender-Neutral Softest Long-Sleeve T-Shirt For Kids

Price: $5 · 16% Savings
From Old Navy

Original: $6

Full-Length Built-In Tough Rib-Knit Leggings

Price: $6 · 39% Savings
From Old Navy

Original: $9.99

40pcs DIY Polyester Felt Fabric Cloth

Price: $7.86 · From Walmart

Floral Mini High Temp Hot Glue Gun with Glue Sticks

Price: $4.27 · From Walmart