10 DIY Halloween Costumes Using Cardboard Boxes

The uses for cardboard boxes are endless (yes, we know they’re corrugated cartons, but “cardboard boxes” flows a little better). You can store all that junk you just can’t bring yourself to part ways with. You can build an impenetrable fortress to keep the Walkers at bay, and then plow right through it when you’re done! Or you can “shred the gnar” down some grass-laden hills like the spectators of the Little League World series did. While these are all great ideas, we would like to talk about something a little more in line with the season.

We have picked out some stellar Halloween costumes that use our favorite material, cardboard (corrugated) boxes (cartons). Not only are cardboard boxes readily available and inexpensive to buy, the costumes featured are fairly easy to make too! Which is great for those who have minimal effort to give on a DIY costume. In fact, we have made it even easier for you and put the simpler builds at the top of the list and the more complex designs at the bottom. Number 10 is NOT an easy build, but respect if you give it a shot.

Number 1

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Die

(That’s a noun, not a verb.)

Number 2

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Rubik’s Cube

Cut holes in box. Paste squares of paper.

Number 3

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Lego Man

Lego woman? Lego person? It’s hard to tell with these things.

Number 4

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Tetris Pieces

This works as a group or roll solo. Just don’t forget the arm holes.

Number 5

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Amazon Prime

Get it???

Also, a good reason to make those Amazon purchase you’ve stashed in your cart.

Number 6

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T.A.R.D.I.S

Any Whovians out there? Allonsy!

Number 7

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Tide Detergent

In case you were looking for a clean Halloween costume this year.

Number 8

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Pac Mac Arcade Machine

You can pick any game, just make it clear you accept all forms of currency and Venmo per a play.

Number 9

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Vending Machine

Just make sure the snacks don’t get stuck otherwise you may get tipped over. We can all agree no one wants that.

Number 10

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Iron Man Armor

Yeah… that’s cardboard.

BONUS

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Metal Gear Solid Stealth Box

If you plan on crouching all night, we recommend having a bell or horn so you aren’t trampled over. That just means minimal stealth, maximal safety.

Halloween can be a scary time!

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