There's no denying that finding the perfect Halloween costume in and of itself can be a hassle (let alone the perfect couple's Halloween costume, unique baby Halloween costume, or cute pet Halloween outfit!) But if October 31 snuck up on you this year, don't worry: With a little creativity, you can throw together a festive look in no time at all. Homemade Halloween masks in particular are a lifesaver when it comes to last-minute Halloween costumes, and chances are you own at least some of the necessary items to make these scary (and scary cute!) masks at home.
The following easy-to-make Halloween masks are the perfect accessory to any DIY Halloween costume. And of course, these DIY masks can double as fun Halloween crafts for kids, or can be an additional at-home project while you make Halloween decorations. From cardboard to felt to paper maché creations, these fun mask ideas will have both you and your kids covered this Halloween — well, at least when it comes to your faces. All you have to do once you put these fun masks together is find a simple outfit to complete the look.
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Cat and Mouse Mask
Lia Griffith
You can let cats and mice become the best of friends for the night by putting together these simple cat and mouse masks.
To create this festive peacock mask, glue peacock feathers to a blue mask from the costume store (and for an extra flourish, glue a cute construction paper bird between the eyes).
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Dog Mask
Red Ted Art
With the help of a paper plate, glitter, paint, and a pom-pom, you can help your kids create their own puppy dog mask.
Celebrate Halloween under the sea this year with this adorable fish mask. Fold each cupcake liner in half horizontally. Hot-glue to the back of the mask in the top center and at the side of each eye as shown. Let set. Beginning in the center and working your way to the side and then down, overlap office dots as shown. Measure cord in a face shape, bringing it to a point in the middle of the eyes. Trim to size and adhere with hot glue. Let set. Repeat to outline each eye.
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Masquerade Mask
Happiness Is Homemade
Make a mysterious entrance with the help of this pretty lace masquerade mask (which is easier to make than it looks).
Eight legs means eight times the fun on Halloween with his octopus mask. Cut out the octopus shape from purple felt and use craft glue to affix it to the mask, lining up the bottom of each eye with the top of the first tentacle. Let dry. Glue on rhinestones for eyes and sequins along the bottom of each tentacle to create suction cups. To complete this look, using double-stick fabric tape, attach gold cupcake liners to a long-sleeve purple T-shirt to create two more tentacles.
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Koala Mask
My Poppet
Complete with fluffy ears, this easy cardboard koala mask couldn't be cuter.
Put the super in superhero with this mask. Use hot glue to cover the mask with green felt. Then cut a starlike shape with an eyehole out of silver glitter paper and glue it to the mask.
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Bear Mask
I Heart Crafty Things
Made with a paper plate, plastic fruit cup, brown paint, and brown tissue paper squares, this bear mask takes barely any effort to put together.
This is the perfect mask for a little social butterfly! To make, brush the paint onto the white mask base until the front is covered. Let dry. Attach faux butterflies to the tops and sides of the mask with hot glue. Let set. Trim a 4-inch piece of picture wire using the wire cutters. Secure to the back of the mask along the edge of the left side with duct tape, making sure to cover the bottom end of the wire for safety. Finally, fasten faux butterflies to the wire with hot glue to achieve a flying effect.
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Frog Mask
Kids Craft Room
Complete with a tongue catching a fly, this paper plate frog mask will make everyone else green with envy.
Spread your wings this Halloween with this eye-catching feathered bird mask. Glue feathers around the center and edges of the mask, overlapping yellow and guinea feathers. Let dry. Cut the smaller mask out of card stock. With knife, trim out the eyeholes. Glue to mask base. Let set. Trim the tip (about 2 inches) off the party hat and attach as a beak between the eyes with a bead of hot glue. Let set.
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Raven Mask
Lia Griffith
For a mask that will have everyone raving, this card stock paper raven mask is exactly what you need.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.