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3 Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for the Procrastinator in All of Us

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The spookiest day of the year is finally upon us! Halloween is a fantastic time for you to put your imaginative skills to good use by putting together a great costume. Unfortunately, there are those of us who are severely lacking in the creativity department. However, if your creative juices seem to have dried up completely, you need not worry. We have searched all across the world wide web to bring you three seriously simple last-minute Halloween costumes that will meet your needs without breaking the bank.

1. A Black-Eyed Pea

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Photo: Facebook/The Nitsche Group

This costume is about as simple as it gets. A little eye-black, mascara, or dark eyeshadow painted around a single eye and combined with a shirt brandished with the letter “P”  instantly transforms you into a walking, talking black-eyed pea. Is it the most original costume? Probably not. But, it will definitely be a conversation piece at any party.

2. A Bunch of Grapes

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Photo: Facebook/Dinosaur Dental

This costume might require slightly more work than the previous one, but in the grand scheme of things, it is still a simple outfit to put together. For this piece, you will need:

  • Several balloons (green or purple)
  • Safety Pins
  • 2 or 3 30-Gallon Trashbags
  • A friend to help you put together your costume

Also optional for this costume are clothes that match the balloon color you chose and green felt to create the stem piece. For a tutorial on how to put this costume together, just follow this link. Something to keep in mind if you do choose this costume is whether or not you will need to sit down. You may find riding in a car to be extremely difficult, especially if you attempt to keep your balloons from popping. Therefore, we suggest you wait until you have reached your destination before pinning the balloons to your clothing.

3. A Jellyfish

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Photo: Pinterest/Almost the Real Thing| DIY For Your Home

This super simple costume is sure to be a hit among all the trick-or-treaters! According to a tutorial published on Keryn’s blog Almost the Real Thing you will need:

  • 1 Dome-Shaped Umbrella
  • 5 Rolls of Wired and Curly Gift Wrapping Ribbon (color choice is up to you)
  • 2-3 Strings of LED Lights
  • A Glue Gun (preferred, but strong clear tape will also work)
  • Velcro

Obviously, this costume requires a bit of crafting, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to account for that. In total, this outfit could be completed within a two-hour time span and according to the blog’s author, the final cost was less than $30.

If you have waited until the last minute to find the perfect Halloween costume for yourself or your child, have no fear! These three simple outfits are sure to be a hit and require the minimum investment of your time and money. From all of us in the Texas Hill Country, we wish you a safe and happy Halloween!