Creative DIY Halloween Masks to Wear Alone or Complete Your Costume

There's no doubt that Halloween is one of the most festive holidays on the calendar. Whether you can't get enough of scary halloween movie marathons, crafting DIY Halloween decorations in orange and black, or going out of your gourd with tons of pumpkin carving ideas, October 31 is filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of chances to get dressed to kill. It's a spooktacular time of the year for DIYers especially, because the best and least expensive costumes are often handmade. That goes double double toil and trouble for Halloween masks. If you make a false face fancy enough, you don't even have to worry about the rest of the outfit, as is the case with the dazzling DIY cardboard skulls we've dug up for you. All you need to pair them with is black clothing and you're good to go. And if you're still practicing social distancing, check out our coronavirus Halloween face masks.

We've found glamorous masquerade masks, too, both crocheted and in seasonally colored sparkles, and plenty of Halloween masks for the kids. That includes DIY Star Wars costumes, animals—both real and imagined—and superheroes, as well. Best of all, many of these ideas make great projects for you and your littles to do together, creating not just masks but memories you'll cherish forever.

Foxes and owls and bears, oh my! Channel an outdoorsy theme this Halloween and outfit your own little creatures in any one of these whimsical masks.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

SHOP STRAIGHT PINS

Your little one will truly look like the king of the jungle with the most ferocious DIY disguise.

Get the tutorial at Mer Mag.

SHOP GLUE STICKS

You're off the hook with this one—just print and cut any of these four templates and let your little ones work their coloring magic.

Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.

SHOP CRAYONS

The Force will be with you when you print out these super cool masks for your little Star Wars fans to wear this Halloween.

Get the tutorial at Printable Crush.

SHOP SILHOUETTE CAMEOS

If you can crochet you'll be "hooked" (see what we did there?) on this beautiful mask that comes with a free pattern.

Get the tutorial at: Darice.

SHOP 2.75-mm CROCHET HOOKS

Assemble your very own squad of superheroes with this easy project. Choose your own color combination, or get inspired by classic color schemes worn by your favorite Marvel or DC Comic characters.

Get the tutorial at Positively Splendid.

SHOP FELT FABRIC SHEETS

Thanks to this blogger's free printable, this butterfly mask can be made in just a few minutes. After you assemble the paper and popsicle stick, make it pop with glitter, stickers, and other add-ons.

Get the tutorial at Kids Craft Room.

SHOP CARD STOCK PAPER

Customize your mask by choosing a color palette that speaks to you. This blogger made one with rainbow feathers and another featuring autumnal hues.

Get the tutorial at Mini-eco.

SHOP CARD STOCK PAPER

This project comes with a printable so the masks are effortless to whip up—especially with a Cricut!

Get the tutorial at Designs by Miss Mandee.

SHOP CRICUTS

These glittery unicorn masks are so easy to assemble. No magic necessary!

Get the tutorial at Paperchase.

SHOP CARD STOCK PAPER

Colorful paper, printed washi tape, and a string of sequins are all you need to make this gorgeous piece at home.

Get the tutorial at Omiyage Blogs.

SHOP PINK SEQUINS

Make this beautiful mask with your favorite color flower petals.

Get the tutorial at Mer Mag.

SHOP LEAVES

There's nothing scary about this adorable wolf mask.

Get the tutorial at Oh My Handmade.

SHOP WHITE FELT

Get your sparkle on this All Hallows' Eve with this totally doable Harlequin mask.

Get the tutorial at The Flair Exchange.

SHOP ORANGE GLITTER

Every fierce dragon needs a great mask in order to truly look the part. This no-sew wonder will do the trick.

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

SHOP FELT FABRIC SHEETS

This stunning project, which comes with a template, can be adjusted to make Halloween skulls with cracked eye sockets, Day of the Dead skulls, or whatever you can dream up!

Get the tutorial at Zygote Brown Designs.

SHOP SINGLE WALLED CARDBOARD

If your little one is looking for the perfect piece to finish her black cat costume, this is the mask to make. You'll need half a sheet of black glitter felt, scrap pieces of gray and pink felt, scissors, Mod Podge, a brush, a pair of glasses or sunglasses for measuring, and some sparkly ribbon.

Get the tutorial at See Kate Sew.

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Simple to make and a blast to wear, these craft masks pay tribute to one of the most iconic children's books of all time. Let the wild rumpus start!

Get the tutorial at Red Ted Art.

SHOP ACRYLIC PAINT

Give your little one options this Halloween. To make these creature masks, use simple printables, foam sheets, pipe cleaners, scrapbook paper, and a straw for the mask's handle.

Get the tutorial at Hoosier Homemade.

Celebrate the season by crafting this mask made from real, fallen leaves.

Get the tutorial at Small and Friendly.

Transform your toddler into a scurrying cutie with this printable template-turned mask.

Get the tutorial at Mer Mag.

Your kids will feel unstoppable in these superhero-inspired masks.

Get the tutorial at Christine Trevino.

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Thanks to a digital template supplied as a PDF, you can march along this Halloween just like an emperor penguin in the Antarctic.

This handmade hit will have your kid hooting with joy. It's a felt design that's affordable and adorable.

Get the tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger.

When your kid is in need of a last-minute disguise, save the day with these threaded felt creations.

Get the tutorial at Cutesy Crafts.