82 Cute + Easy DIY Halloween Kids' Costumes

It's that time of year again when you have to choose between spending a small fortune on a store-bought Halloween costume for your kiddo (or kiddos) or spend hours of precious free time crafting something they'll actually want to wear. Well, stress no longer! We've pulled together the ultimate list of cute, clever costumes that are easy to make, take minimal time and look like something you bought off the rack. Grab our step-by-step tutorials for a variety of kid-friendly outfits like this scuba diver costume made from leftover soda bottles and much, much more.

First up, a scuba diver. Make this adorable costume in a pinch from items you would normally toss in the trash, like 2-liter soda bottles and a laundry detergent cap.