Why splurge on mass-produced one-offs when you know you could do it even better yourself and make lasting memories while you’re at it? Use Etsy as your creative destination for all things DIY this Halloween.
DIY Costumes
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By DIYcostumes, $20. |
By 10eisha, $18. |
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neon lime green ostrich feathers By Caracrass, $2.50. |
By pinkquartzminerals, $18. |
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By DreamSpunKids, $24.50. |
By jewelboxballerina, $18. |
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By monkeysbug, $8. |
By starvingotaku, $24. |
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By BurlesqueBoutique, $86.95. |
Maro Kits – The Senior Starter Kit By MaroDesigns, $7.95. |
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By monicacarmel, $29. |
By MaryNotMartha, $4.50. |
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By SobeBotanicals, $34.99. |
By victoriaelizabethqoc, SOLD. |
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By orglamix, $18.95. |
Spirite Edwardian corset pattern By AtelierSylphecorsets, $36. |
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McCall’s Toddler Critter Costumes By PatternPeddler, $19.99. |
decorate your own felt crown kit By feltedkitten, $15. |
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By furbabiesboutique, $5. |
Make Up Kit with Mineral Powder By BeautyFinish, $14. |
Projects and Supplies
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By LBrandt, $32. |
By woolandwater, $6. |
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By thesittingtree, $9. |
By goosegreaseundone, $15. |
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By cheswickcompany, $24.95. |
By ShannonMakesStuff, $15. |
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By bellacreationz4u, $3.50. |
By wissyus, $29.99. |
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By LicoriceTree, $20. |
By CreativeARTifacts, $10. |
How-To: Glowing Trick-or-Treat Bags
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By fancytiger, $12. |
DIY Halloween Puppet Craft Kit By GreenerGiggles, $5.99. |
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Candy Corn Aran/Worsted Merino By mynameisyarn, $15.50. |
By FiberWild, $15.99. |
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By MaudeClaude, $9.95. |
Halloween Silhouette pillow cover By peanutbearys, $15. |
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Crescent Moon and Starry Trees By Inkandescence, $28. |
By greencraftstore, $3.49. |
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Witchy Halloween 5 Yard Bundle By ScrappyGirlShoppe, $37.50. |
By ChubbyChicoCharms, $46.99. |
Parties and Favors
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By paisleycouture, $9. |
Printable Halloween Spirit Label Set By printyourparty, $10. |
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By wallblooms, $7. |
By paperandcake, $12.95. |
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Pom Garland – Halloween Edition By MySillyBear, $27. |
Frankenstein Fondant Cake Toppers By TwoSugarBabies, $18. |
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Halloween Bat Paper Garland KIT By HouseOfClouds, $22. |
Circle Decorations (12 Designs) By SpaceshipsLaserBeams, $6.75. |
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By therufflyowl, $15. |
By FlairDesigneryLLC, $10. |
How-To: Dexter Blood Slide Candy
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By twirliewhirlies, $19.90. |
By FantasticToys, $4. |
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By maryhadalittleparty, $22.50. |
Wee Pixie Sprinkles – Set of 12 By TheCraftyDragonfly, $16. |
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9mm safety eyes for cat in green By saplanet, $5.85. |
By printyourparty, $5. |
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By sueniosencantados, $8. |
Halloween Vampire Party Invites By SweetSpotCreations, $12. |
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By ALittleHut, $5. |
By bmever85, $2. |
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146 comments
Sign in to add your ownaBreathofFrenchair says:
Great ideas! I love the Dexter slides!
1 year ago
rosebudshome says:
It's so much fun to make the kids costumes and they get alot of compliments too!
1 year ago
ParadiseBodyShop says:
The Dexter slides are so awesome! Some great finds!
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
I love pumpkin cat, so awesome! Really looking forward to halloween...
1 year ago
polkadotmagpie says:
Halloween is a high holiday at our house! Love all the things to do and make. Woolandwater, yay!
1 year ago
creativityismessy says:
The Dexter slides are awesome!
1 year ago
JewelryByJLy says:
Great Finds! Nothing is more rewarding than DIY! Thanks MaryMary!
1 year ago
WrenWillow says:
such neat ideas!!! love the dexter blood sample tray!
1 year ago
Jusadreamin says:
Thanks for sharing
1 year ago
littlepancakes says:
Love it all, etsy is getting me so psyched for Halloween!
1 year ago
Ryanplz says:
what great ideas! thanks for putting it all together. i really like the halloween banner kit!
1 year ago
CupcakesandPinups says:
Cool finds!I am so excited about Halloween this year!!!
1 year ago
LuRuUniques says:
What great ideas!!! Thank you for sharing.
1 year ago
Colettesboutique says:
Great finds! Love the fleece animal hats.
1 year ago
BlackStar says:
Great finds! Those Dexter slides are so cool.
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
Superb idea:O)
1 year ago
ConservationClothing says:
Thanks 4 this article because it's so much better to compose a costume out of vintage clothing you can actually reuse for other times of the year. My shop has and will be listing vintage fashions for costumes encompassing: BOARDWALK EMPIRE FLAPPER '20s inspirations FRIDA KAHLO CHER during her Sonny years PUNK 80s, NEW WAVE and more 2 be listed at ConservationClothing.etsy.com
1 year ago
ezliving says:
Beautiful great idea! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
yaelfran says:
Great article!!! We have Halloween stories for kids!!!! www.etsy.com/shop/borednomore
1 year ago
EverybodyElse says:
Awesome ideas! Too fun!
1 year ago
ohbabydotcom says:
Great ideas-great finds :)
1 year ago
FeltShmelt says:
I love all these DIY ideas!! Makes me want to throw the biggest Halloween bash. :) The kits are so great - that sock skeleton looks awesome. Thank you!
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
some great ideas. i love the blood sample slides. :)
1 year ago
Hammermann says:
These DIY ideas are so cool! Thanks for finding and sharing them.
1 year ago
chasedreams says:
Oh, wow! There are so many great items here. I've just started decorating and can't wait to incorporate some of these items.
1 year ago
therufflyowl says:
Wow! What a pleasant surprise to see my Halloween Treat Bag kit! This.seriously.made.my.day! Happy Holidays everyone :)
1 year ago
KettleConfections says:
There are so many great Halloween decoration ideas here. The pumpkin - cat kit is so cute!
1 year ago
KettleConfections says:
There are so many great Halloween decoration ideas here. The pumpkin - cat kit is so cute!
1 year ago
maggiemaevintage says:
i loved being creative with my kids costumes when they were young, just a little inspiration went a long way.
1 year ago
craftpile says:
Great ideas and cute finds!
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Super cool and beautiful ! Lion costume kit is adorable :) Thanks so much for your time and sharing !
1 year ago
TwinkleStarCrafts says:
Great ideas and products! Is it no wonder that this is a fun holiday?
1 year ago
Asianexpressions says:
Great ideas!
1 year ago
julessabjewelry says:
I love corsets so the pattern featured may be a great gift idea - hubby, hint, hint!!
1 year ago
sewspecialbylois says:
Lots of great kinds! Cat pumpkin is cute!
1 year ago
opendoorstudio says:
Mary... what a fun collection! I want to make all the how to's and NOW i am in the mood for Halloween! thanks for all you do!
1 year ago
sunnywoodvintage says:
Great suggestions for my favorite holiday!
1 year ago
ClippieDepot says:
lol...love the little boys face in the lion costume :0)
1 year ago
Innerversion says:
Awesome ideas, I love the pumpkin kit!
1 year ago
ZenAndCoffee says:
These are wonderful! Im still stumped as what I will be wearing for this halloween :P Thanks for the tips and ideas! ~Wren ZenAndCoffee.etsy.com Arm Warmers & Fingerless Gloves for all seasons & styles!
1 year ago
AutumnJo says:
This was the nudge I needed to get out my Halloween stuff! Great ideas :)
1 year ago
karenjcreations says:
Sewing Pattern Thigh High Fur!! Awesome :)
1 year ago
JulieMeyer says:
Love DIY costumes the best! Can't wait to help my kids put their costumes together once they nail down what they want to be. Here's the Halloween DIY Treasury I put together last week (we had several same picks!) - http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cad5cbaedd16d91b3f8ea21/halloween-diy?index=0
1 year ago
VivaGailBeads says:
wonderful ideas!
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
Halloween is the best time to craft! Love the 'senior starter kit', haha
1 year ago
theeye says:
the video with the sugar skull makeup was so cool to watch!
1 year ago
oliodesigns says:
Spook-tacular article! Love it.
1 year ago
pineappleaisle says:
Blood slide candy is great! Also like the crow on the pillow cover ;-)
1 year ago
breadandroses2 says:
DIY fun!
1 year ago
dreamyvintage says:
Dexter slides are really spooky :)
1 year ago
sarahknightdesign says:
LOVE all of the creative ideas. My favs are the party ideas, I love a good Halloween party-- you're never too old to dress up:)
1 year ago
LilaJo says:
Super Cool!
1 year ago
paramountvintage says:
the best part about halloween is making costumes and decorations! i love this article!
1 year ago
ByronMorrisArt says:
great fun! Thanks...
1 year ago
cardinalhouse says:
haha- this is great! I LOVE the Dexter blood slide candy! ♥-Kat.
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Love the pumpkin cat kit! Really fun stuff!
1 year ago
HouseOfClouds says:
AWESOME ! collection Thanks for featuring my Halloween Bat Paper garland Kit
1 year ago
littlebugjewelry says:
Inspiring finds!!
1 year ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
Thank you Mary! What awesome ideas! Love the sugar skull makeup video--that may just be my halloween costume!
1 year ago
janiesmash says:
i want to have a monster movie party! creature from the black lagoon style!
1 year ago
MysticLily says:
What a great collection of Halloween inspirations!
1 year ago
boogirl99 says:
Bloody slide candy was my fave.
1 year ago
VintagePaperParade says:
Love this article!
1 year ago
DeepBlueNotion says:
Nice! I love the Thigh High Furry monster socks! And the Dexter slide candy too! Great Finds!
1 year ago
jilldredge says:
I love all the fun creative things everyone is making! I'm looking forward to halloween!
1 year ago
RosemaryManufacture says:
Interesting ideas, thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
bubucrafts says:
Oh, creepy accessories are so easy to make and fun too! For example, some airdry clay, acrylics and varnish could lead to this kind of accessories: http://www.etsy.com/listing/58586105/blue-eye-small-earrings. And then a brooch and bracelet to match and there! You're covered in eyes! :))
1 year ago
CalaverasApparel says:
These are great! :]
1 year ago
FullofFun says:
Love the Wee Pixi Sprinkle!
1 year ago
sugarnums says:
these are awesome!
1 year ago
mialareine says:
Love these! Those eyes make me want to create something lovely and creepy... :)
1 year ago
iomiss says:
what a fun video!! Thanks for sharing
1 year ago
ourfrontyard says:
Etsy makes it so easy to find something original with no problem!! All the wonderful creative minds! Perfect!!
1 year ago
jillmccp says:
very inspirational. happy halloween!
1 year ago
KattyKinns says:
Great finds, have a great Halloween!
1 year ago
BambuEarth says:
Lovely finds! I just might have a halloween party now!!! ♥
1 year ago
Simag says:
Great suggestions for my favorite holiday!!!!
1 year ago
jungledread says:
The burlesque fans look simply divine! Great accent to any outfit
1 year ago
HoldTheWire says:
everything is so cute and inspiring!
1 year ago
3pearls says:
Love the sock skeleton!
1 year ago
HighStrungBead says:
Seriously awesome ideas!!! I ♥ the Mad Hatter costume!
1 year ago
CCcraftsme says:
Very creative!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Great Halloween finds! There is so much to choose!!
1 year ago
lemondropbay says:
Lots of fun ideas! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
perebags says:
Love this!!!!
1 year ago
WhisperingOak says:
The pumpkin-cat or cat-pumkin is the funniest thing I have seen for Halloween
1 year ago
bigapplevintage says:
some really awesome ideas here, esp. the dexter slides candy. although, to the writer- isn't "mass produced one-offs" an oxymoron?
1 year ago
SHAbang says:
Bought 2 packs of the DIY stickers! Having a halloween craft playgroup here & they will be perfect.
1 year ago
cardstyles says:
I love making my own halloween cards. They're always so fun to make and everyone loves them!
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Love the addition of the videos. More interesting things to keep me from working. Love Halloween!
1 year ago
Patidecaz says:
Great ideas - Thank you so much for sharing them. Etsy crafters always come up with wonderful and unique ideas. Halloween will be here before you know it - Better get busy now! Great selection of ideas, really enjoyed it. If you need supplies - Check out my shop here on Etsy.
1 year ago
rule42 says:
Threadbanger is AWESOME! She helped me make an amazing tri-corn pirate hat for my daughter's costume last year
1 year ago
bejeweledbynikki says:
INSPIRED!!
1 year ago
SiriusFun says:
Excellent and inspiring choices! Dexter slides are the most unique thing I have seen so far this Halloween!
1 year ago
shop1848 says:
Fantastic ideas!! Love it!!!
1 year ago
pogoshop says:
Those costume patterns are great. Just imagine that turtle crawling. The frog's my favorite though.
1 year ago
lilybugembroidery says:
LOVE the ideas!
1 year ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
DIYs are great! There's a certain satisfaction that's felt when you create something yourself instead of buying mass produced items.
1 year ago
GalleonGal says:
Thanks 4 sharing halloween whimsy, pretending is still fun even when u grow up, it relaxes the mind, just as reading stories does, so many creative items here
1 year ago
VelvetBitchOriginals says:
Everything in this collection is so awesome that I had to go through it a couple of times so I didn't miss anything!
1 year ago
riricreations says:
very inspiring~ thanks so much!
1 year ago
poppyswickedgarden says:
Awwwwe I made my son a Mad Hatter costume this year upcycling vintage threads;) I am soooo making those Dexter slides!
1 year ago
bedouin says:
fantastic and spookey, creative and smart, i love the blood slide candy !yum! edible art
1 year ago
salvageshop says:
ditto....love the dexter slides!
1 year ago
darkcycleclothing says:
I will definitely be doing a few of these! Thanks so much for such a fun article!
1 year ago
dkshopgirl says:
So many cute things!!! Thanks.
1 year ago
GracefullyGirly says:
The only thing better than halloween decor is an extra touch with DIY! Love these things!
1 year ago
UniversalCharm says:
Love the "BOO!" banner and suspended poms, plus other Halloweenish wall and ceiling stuff and ESPECIALLY "To THE BAT MOBILE!" That is a crack up! Thanks
1 year ago
jilldredge says:
My granddaughter, 12 years, loves the orange halloween socks!
1 year ago
Davs says:
I especially love the Mario kit!
1 year ago
nowonder says:
The Mad Hatter video is Fantastic! A lot of work but looks sooo great in the End! I love how they added the bit with Alice Coper! Wow!
1 year ago
redemptionart says:
Okay, these things are all going into my etsynotes for next year...vintage or redeemed costumes...yeah baby! I am excited...oh help me to think ahead! I am learning...thank you!
1 year ago
rozzie says:
Awesome ideas, thanks for always keeping us inspired. Mad Hatter - so interesting!! crazy :p
1 year ago
forKMZ says:
We don't celebrate Halloween in Singapore, after looking at the great stuff above, I wish we do!
1 year ago
zeropumpkin says:
:D love all this
1 year ago
BLinkDesign says:
My favorite time of the year!!!
1 year ago
drawcity says:
I love FlairDesigneryLLC bunting!
1 year ago
kathyjohnson3 says:
Great ideas! We are big on halloween at our house!
1 year ago
VelveteenHabbit says:
SPOOKTACULAR!!! IDEAS something about blacks oranges purples and greens and a lot of gray in between--love these colors!!!
1 year ago
thestapeliacompany says:
I will take one of each please. Love those candy blood slides!
1 year ago
SepiaSmiles says:
i need a glue gun!
1 year ago
BotanicalBead says:
Awesome ideas, so many favorites!
1 year ago
smilelifestyle says:
awesome finds! love the Dexter blood slides..
1 year ago
CBMLphoto says:
Some very interesting ideas!! Thanks!!
1 year ago
luckywalnut says:
I love decorations and Halloween is one of my favorite celebrations :) Can't wait to use these ideas for my Halloween party! Thanks~
1 year ago
luckywalnut says:
These are some great ideas! I love Halloween and can't wait to try out some of these decoration tips for my Party in a few weeks :)
1 year ago
KamiMono says:
I had my own mad hatter costume last year, I made everything from my pants, to the coat and my hat!
1 year ago
Kimona says:
If you aren't feeling festive yet... check your pulse! :)
1 year ago
ALovelyThingHappened says:
the dexter blood slide candy is AWESOME!
1 year ago
helenapuck says:
That blood splatter how-to photo booth idea sounds awesome.
1 year ago
raindropdesigns says:
Halloween is my favorite holiday! These ideas are fantastic and I love the idea of doing Halloween yourself!
1 year ago
YanniCreations says:
Helpful tips and great DIY ideas from talented Etsians. I myself have bought some tutorials and sure helped me a lot.
1 year ago
GaGa4GiftTags says:
All of this Halloween stuff makes me want to get started on my Halloween decorating and crafting!
1 year ago
camamiel says:
I love everything. Nothing can make me happier than Halloween findings!
1 year ago
KitchenWench2 says:
Excellent and full of creative energy!
1 year ago
HighlandInspirations says:
I love this time of year! I wish I had the time to make them all. Thank you!
1 year ago
VidaDoce says:
Such great finds and ideas! I love them!!
1 year ago
sewZinski says:
woah! This is sooo cool. The sugar skull makeup tutorial is the bidness!
1 year ago
vintageland says:
love the post and Halloween
1 year ago
twirliewhirlies says:
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
1 year ago
AndreaFuentesDesigns says:
These are super fun. I love Halloween! Most craziest, fun, and creative part of the fall.
1 year ago
kadydesigns says:
Love all of these!!!! So orignal and fun. Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
thesittingtree says:
Hey Mary! I just realized my Pheasant Yarn was featured in your article!!! Thank you so much~
1 year ago
chimera says:
Love the felting kits! Etsy is the best place for craft supplies!
1 year ago
chicafemmecrafts says:
OMG! I love the Dexter slides!
1 year ago
FusionSweets says:
Such original fun ideas here!
1 year ago