5 Funny Last-Minute Costume Ideas

Mardi Gras is just around the corner, so if you're looking for a last-minute costume that will bring a smile to everyone's face, here are 5 great options!

1. Avocado

You'll Need:

  • cardboard
  • light green paint
  • dark green paint
  • paintbrush

Here's How:

If you're pregnant, or just want to highlight your beer belly during the festivities, this is the perfect costume for you. Cut out an oval from a piece of cardboard so that it looks like an avocado. and cut out a circle in the middle. Paint the outer edge of the cardboard dark green and the rest light green. Pair with a light brown shirt and the avocado is ready!

2. Starbucks Frappuccino

You'll Need:

  • tulle
  • needle
  • thread
  • dress
  • hot glue
  • paper towel roll
  • green paint
  • paintbrush
  • cardboard
  • printer
  • craft glue
  • scissors

Here's How:

Put several layers of tulle on top of each other and sew them together. Pull the thread through the tulle to compress, knot the thread so that it can't slip loose, and glue the tulle to the dress. Paint a paper towel roll green and glue it to the dress behind the tulle. Print out the Starbucks logo, glue it to a piece of cardboard, cut out the round cardboard logo, and attach it to the dress.

3. Sushi

You'll Need:

  • orange or salmon-colored pillow
  • white tape
  • green-colored felt
  • salmon-colored felt
  • scissors
  • hot glue
  • barrette
  • black band
  • chopsticks

Here's How:

Adhere several strips of white tape to the pillow in a diagonal pattern. Pin the pillow to your back and secure it with a black band around your waist. Glue the felt pieces to a hair barrette to look like wasabi and ginger. Place the barrette in your hair, along with some chopsticks.

4. Pixel

You'll Need:

  • cardboard
  • nude-colored paints
  • paintbrush
  • cord

Here's How:

Cut out a piece of cardboard in the shape of a pixel, as shown in the video. Divide the shape into equally-sized squares and paint them different colors. Punch 4 holes at the top of the cardboard piece, thread a cord through it, and knot it. Wear some nude-colored clothing and hang the cardboard pixel around your neck.

5. Popcorn

You'll Need:

  • paper
  • yellow spray paint
  • hot glue
  • white T-Shirt
  • red & white striped bottom

Here's How:

Crumple up a few pieces of plain white paper and lightly spray paint them yellow. Use a hot glue gun to adhere the paper balls to the front of a white T-shirt and pair with a red and white striped bottom for that popcorn look.

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