11 DIY Halloween Mask Ideas for a Last-Minute Costume

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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

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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

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

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Pumpkin Mask

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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

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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

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

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Woodland Creatures

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

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Spirit Mask

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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

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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

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

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Leaf Mask

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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

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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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