29 cheap and easy Halloween costumes you can make at home

Is it bird? Is it a plane? No, it's... ah, you get the picture.

Difficulty rating: Ridiculously easy

Cost: Cheap - bag that Superman top from Primark and you're onto a winner.

Cool points: All of them, ever. This is gorgeous.

Difficulty rating: Not much. As long as your home is full of cotton wool and old beads.

Cost: Cheap (see above)

Cool points: Brain/rain - see what we did there? It's the choice for pun-lovers.

THERE HE IS!

Difficulty rating: Hardly at all - it's all about accessorising. In red and white only. Anyone can do that, right?

Cost: You probably already own the top required, but if not you could just get yourself down to your local Primark for a cheap one.

Cool points: Well, you'll blend into the crowd, but not TOO much - as Where's Wally books have proven time and time again.

Amazing group costume idea? We think so.

Difficulty rating: A child could do it.

Cost: Mega cheap.

Cool points: You definitely get a handful for nostalgia.

Mean Girls fans will definitely love this one.

Difficulty rating: If you can use scissors, you can do this. WE BELIEVE IN YOU!

Cost: You probably have everything you need in your wardrobe.

Cool points: Erm, hello? It's REGINA GEORGE! Your hair will be full of secrets.

Whether you're Bambi or an unfortunate deer-in-the-headlights, this is one you can recycle again at Christmastime.

Difficulty rating: The trickiest bit is the antlers - unless you buy them ready-made.

Cost: Not too bad - unless you don't own a furry gilet. Which would be unfortunate.

Cool points: You're more cute than cool, but that's not a bad thing.

What's new pussy-cat?

Difficulty rating: As difficult as you want it to be - you can draw on a few whiskers or go super-sultry cat, like this lady did.

Cost: Cheap - you just need black clothes (you own them, trust us), material to make a tail and ears. Which you can buy, if you're so inclined.

Cool points: You'll be feline fierce in this one!

Hey look, for a long time it was Apple's hottest musical accessory.

Difficulty rating: None - it's just some cutting and sticking.

Cost: Almost nothing, if you already own a tube dress. Which we bet you do.

Cool points: You're an iPod. What do you think?

Bones are always spooky. Fact.

Difficulty rating: Probably quite - you'll need a steady hand and some skill with the scissors. Also some basic knowledge of human anatomy.

Cost: Nada. Just an old t-shirt.

Cool points: Pretty cool - skeletons are cool, right?

This is genuinely terrifying.

Difficulty rating: It'll take a little time and effort to get the full effect, but it should be no problem to a makeup queen.

Cost: If you own makeup, you should be fine.

Cool points: Erm, how about ALL OF THEM?!

It's called a SCARE-crow, isn't it?

Difficulty rating: Unless you're afraid of straw, not difficult at all. If you are, time to move on to the next idea.

Cost: You should have everything you need at home, minus the straw, but, if not, get thee to a Primark.

Cool points: We guess it depends on your opinions on farmer chic.

Burglar, robber, thief - call it what you will, it's a classic.

Difficulty rating: Super low - although drawing dollar signs can be tough.

Cost: We bet you already have everything you need in your wardrobe.

Cool points: You'll definitely have swag (see what we did?)

Supercalifragilisticepsialidocious stuff.

Difficulty rating: It could be tough to source all the pieces of this costume, we shan't lie.

Cost: Probably the most expensive on this list.

Cool points: Practically perfect in every way.

In a word? Fabulous.

Difficulty rating: Mostly simple, apart from the little drum. Good luck crafting that from an old butter tub!

Cost: Super cheap - who doesn't have pink clothes?

Cool points: Bunnies are more hot than cool - just ask Bridget Jones!

If it's good enough for Angelina, it's good enough for us.

Difficulty rating: Fiddly, but not taxing.

Cost: Cheap enough - you'll always need toilet roll and tin foil, after all. And you just need to team it with a black dress!

Cool points: Did we mention Angelina already? Exactly.

Ariel, as a hipster. Inspired.

Difficulty rating: Not tough - just follow the colour scheme!

Cost: Could be a little costly - especially if you need to buy the wig, the clothes AND Flounder!

Cool points: Hipster Ariel gets all the cool points available, trust us.

Well howdy there, partner!

Difficulty rating: Can you put a hat on by yourself? Then not tough.

Cost: Not much - trust us.

Cool points: Yeeee-ha!

It's the original girl power look.

Difficulty rating: None - the toughest bit is tying that headscarf.

Cost: You should have everything you need already, so free.

Cool points: You definitely get points for historical accuracy on this one.

A Disney classic.

Difficulty rating: Easy as pie.

Cost: Minnie-mal. Geddit? Like minimal, but with... forget it.

Cool points: Minnie Mouse is the coolest ever.

Frappucino, anyone?

Difficulty rating: You will have to craft a straw from loo rolls - and cut out the logo - but we have faith in you.

Cost: Not much - you can swap the furry scarf for bubble wrap or cotton wool if needs be!

Cool points: What could be more cooling than an ice-cold Frappucino, eh?

Creeeeepy.

Difficulty rating: Strong makeup skills required.

Cost: Basically free, if you have makeup.

Cool points: Shiver-down-your-spine cool, but cool, nonetheless.

Yup, the one with snakes in her hair.

Difficulty rating: If you don't own a white dress, you can make a toga from a white sheet - and it's not tough. Just ask YouTube.

Cost: Cheap as chips. Ancient Greek chips.

Cool points: Medusa's the original stone cold fox!

So many Lady Gagas to choose from, but this seems most appropriate for Halloween.

Difficulty rating: That skull makeup could be tough for some, we imagine.

Cost: Not much, unless you can't get your hands on a shirt and tie.

Cool points: Gaga has a LOT of fans, so we're presuming very.

The coolest and smartest member of the Scooby gang is a must for Halloween.

Difficulty rating: Not hard. Trust us.

Cost: You may have to hit up Primark, but we imagine pretty cheap.

Cool points: She's the coolest gal in Coolsville!

Ouch. That's all.

Difficulty rating: Easy-peasy, although you will have to fashion an oversized heart and some pins.

Cost: This should be easy enough to do with budget gear, like straws and face paint.

Cool points: We're thinking more chilly than cool.

This is adorable, isn't it?

Difficulty rating: That little hat looks fiddly, but it shouldn't be too tough.

Cost: Think green paper, sellotape, scissors and a red top.

Cool points: You're a strawberry, man - what do you want us to say?

Retro funtimes, eh?

Difficulty rating: You will have to do a lot of sewing or gluing, but other than that - not high.

Cost: You should be able to do it for less than £20.

Cool points: Everyone wants to play with a pin-ball machine!

You have to do a pirate at least once in a lifetime, right?

Difficulty rating: This is literally just putting on clothes. You can do it!

Cost: Not a lot - with some snipping and imagination you can make this from the stuff in your wardrobe.

Cool points: Enough to sink the Black Pearl

This one speaks for itself - or doesn't.

Difficulty rating: Makeup may be tricky, but the sourcing of black and white clothes should be easy as pie.

Cost: Minimal. Just like conversation is with a mime.

Cool points: Mimes aren't cool, to be honest - but this costume is pretty nifty!

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