It’s time for Halloween and for many parents that means finding the best Halloween costume for your little monster.

While department stores carry a fairly large variety of Halloween costumes, the costumes can be a little expensive and not very original.

Many parents are choosing to make their own Halloween costumes for their children in order to save money and ensure that their child’s costume is unique.

If you are thinking about making your child’s Halloween costume this year, consider trying some of these easy and affordable ideas.

Creative

Sometimes the best Halloween costumes are the ones that are the most creative, unique and unusual. Here are some easy DIY costume ideas that are just as original as they are adorable.

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— NightmareontheBayou (@NightmareOTB) September 5, 2014

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— Cami @ TitiCrafty (@TitiCrafty) August 29, 2014

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— Snappy Pixels (@SnappyPixels) September 22, 2013

Classic
You can make a classic costume unique by putting your own spin on it. These costumes might sound a little cliché, but they are full of personality and are easy to make.

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— Ellen Mattesi (@juvyhalldesign) October 8, 2013

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— Michaels Stores (@MichaelsStores) October 9, 2013

Cute
Forget about being scary, cute costumes are all the rage for little kids and these ones are some of the cutest and easiest to make.

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— Barbara Harnsberger (@BarbsFamilyTips) September 2, 2014

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— Kimber Matherne (@ThePinningMama) October 1, 2013

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— Styles Ideas (@stylesideas) September 19, 2014

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— AmericasMostHaunted (@amhaunted) September 19, 2014

Don’t spend a bunch of money on a boring old costume that you will see a bunch of other kids wearing, make your own instead.