11 DIY Halloween Mask Ideas for a Last-Minute Costume

By Rachel Mulcahy
@liagriffith
Halloween should be a stress-free holiday. Instead of worrying over the best store-bought Halloween costume for your young one, give a homemade costume a try this year. If you’re in need of last-minute Halloween costume ideas, look no further than a DIY Halloween mask. We’ve collected creative and cute mask ideas that can be worn even beyond Halloween.Break out the crafts box, most of these masks can be made with things you’ll find around the house such as paper bags, leaves, glitter, and felt. Plus, the kids will have a blast making a make with you. Tap into your adventurous side and make a woodland creatures mask. Or wear your emotions on your sleeve with a silly emoji mask. Gather up the kids and get to crafting these fun masks for Halloween. 
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Lion Mask

@mer_mag

Give your best roar and channel your inner Simba with this easy DIY lion mask. Check out the tutorial at mermagblog.com.

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Felt Animal Masks

@flaxandtwine

These well-detailed masks can transform you into cute forest animals. Check out the tutorial at flaxandtwine.com.

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Pumpkin Mask

@mer_mag

Make a decorative pumpkin mask and dress as a scarecrow for a funny put-together costume. Check out the tutorial at mermagblog.com.

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Printable Animals

@liagriffith

These printable paper masks are versatile enough to use after Halloween for a forest adventure. Check out the tutorial at liagriffith.com.

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Flower Power

@mer_mag

This flower mask is made for outdoor adventures. Check out the tutorial at mermagblog.com.

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Woodland Creatures

@abeautifulmess

Owls and foxes and mice, oh my! Check out the tutorial at abeautifulmess.com.

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Spirit Mask

@theflairexchange

This festive orange and black mask will certainly get you in the Halloween spirit. Check out the tutorial at theflairexchange.com.

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Mouse Mask

@mer_mag

Mighty mouse to the rescue! This cute as a mouse mask is just what you're Halloween needs. Check out the tutorial at mermagblog.com.

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Emoji Mask

@aliceandlois

Wear your silly expressions proudly with these funny emoji masks. Check out the tutorial at aliceandlois.com.

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Leaf Mask

@handmadecharlotte

Truly capture the spirit of the holiday by collecting leaves to create an authentic woodland creature mask. Check out the tutorial at handmadecharlotte.com.

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Cat Mask

@mer_mag

You’ve got to be kitten me! This is the cutest cat mask we’ve ever seen. Check out the tutorial at mermagblog.com.

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