17 Cheap DIY Halloween Costumes Made with Thrift Store Finds

Are you a plant lover? Here is the best Halloween costume to make. Meet "the crazy plant lady". Check out your closet or the thrift store for a t-shirt and shorts or a skirt. You can even take it to the next level by customizing the t-shirt with a cutting machine.

All you need are an old pair of farmer jeans and a flannel shirt for this super cute farmer style costume. Use an old rake and hat as accessories. It doesn't get much easier than this.

Go as Bob Ross to your next Halloween party. The main thing you need is a curly haired wig. You probably already have a button down shirt and jeans you can wear. Carry a canvas and paint brush to complete the look.

A last minute costume idea that won't cost much is a Mime costume. Use white makeup to cover your face and wear any blank and white clothes. Add gloves and a scarf if you want to add extra detail.

Make a fun and unique Halloween costume with this simple shower pouf DIY costume. Such a clever idea!

Check thrift stores, dollar stores or Walmart for a black and white wig. Then just shop your closet for a black outfit you can wear as Cruella de Vil.

This adorable Jellyfish costume can be made in just 10 minutes. Pick up an umbrella and add a few embellishments for a simple and sweet costume.

How about wearing a classic cardigan and skirt to dress up for Halloween as everyone's favorite organizer Marie Kondo.

Thrift store clothes and a bit of creativity is all you need to make the Inspector Gadget and Penny Costumes. This is such a great couples costume.

Turn heads at the Halloween party with a DIY Instagram board costume that's picture-perfect and oh-so-shareable! Just pick up some poster board. It doesn't get much easier than this!

Get ready to stand out in a crowd with this free Waldo crochet hat pattern and costume that'll have you looking just like the elusive character from the kids' favorite books!

Create your own Minion Halloween costumes with this DIY tutorial and transform into these lovable yellow characters.

Create a last-minute scarecrow costume by wearing old clothes, stuffing them with hay or newspaper, adding a straw hat, and finishing the look with some creative face paint for an instant rustic Halloween outfit that's super charming.

Crafting an easy homemade Cookie Monster costume is a breeze – just don a blue furry hat with large googly eyes and wear a blue dress or jumpsuit. Make a cookie bag, or even carry a stack of chocolate chip cookies for an adorable and instantly recognizable Sesame Street look that's perfect for Halloween.

For a fun and unique costume, follow this step-by-step tutorial to make a DIY Halloween photo strip costume. Add your favorite photos for a bit of personal flair to your costume.

We all love a good dollar store craft! You don't want to miss these 9 creative Dollar Tree costume ideas perfect for kids of all ages.

To create a charming Popeye and Olive Oyl couples costume, dress as Popeye with a sailor outfit, pipe, and bulging muscles, while your partner wears a red and black outfit, black bob wig, and becomes Olive Oyl – the iconic characters from the comic strip. Such a playful and nostalgic Halloween ensemble.