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Last-Minute Halloween Costumes: DIY Canadiana-Themed Outfits Anyone Can Make

Costumes so easy, even the least craftiest of folk can make them!
Madelyn Chung

With Halloween less than a week away, now's the time to start putting together your costume.

For we lazy folk, assembling a last-minute Halloween costume is a nightmare, especially if you're broke or "frugal". Luckily, there are some easy costume ideas that require minimal effort, and won't break the bank. The best part? They're Canadian-themed, so you're sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any Halloween festivity.

From "Chavril" to a box of Timbits and a "True, North, Strong and Free" Canuck, watch the video above for some last-minute DIY inspiration!

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Last-Minute Group Halloween Costumes
101 Dalmatians(01 of15)
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Number of people: Minimum five, up to however many you wantWhat you'll need: White shirts, black circles, tapeIf you want to get fancy: Someone can dress up as Cruella de Vil(via Pinterest)
Cards Against Humanity(02 of15)
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Number of people: Minimum four, up to however many you wantWhat you'll need: Bristol board, markers, stringIf you want to get fancy: Use the official font, which can be found here(via Costume Works)
Dog Train(03 of15)
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Number of people: At least four, up to 10 easilyWhat you'll need: Boxes, blue paint/marker, green paint/marker, black pants, dog earsIf you want to get fancy: (Instagram/vitocaro7)
Dominos(04 of15)
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Number of people: At least four, up to however many you wantWhat you'll need: All-black outfit, white or coloured circles (paper plates work as well), masking tapeIf you want to get fancy: Make sure at least two of you match in terms of your dots(Instagram/taralynolheiser)
Emojis(05 of15)
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Number of people: At least two, up to as many as you can find faces forWhat you'll need: Depending on how extensive your costume is, either just print-outs, Popsicle sticks and paper plates, or specific outfitsIf you want to get fancy: Make sure you include the poop and dancing girls emojis(Instagram/rupampatheja)
Four Seasons(06 of15)
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Number of people: FourWhat you'll need: A lei, some leaves, snowflake cut-outs and flowersIf you want to get fancy: Do something like this(Instagram/theoriginalsupercheryl)
New Ghostbusters(07 of15)
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Number of people: Minimum of four, but the options are endlessWhat you'll need: Sailor hat, cut-outs of Slimer, slime and the logo, fake hoses, theme songIf you want to get fancy: Buy the real deal(Instagram/xjbleasdale)
Minions(08 of15)
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Number of people: Minimum of three, and literally as many more as you wantWhat you'll need: Yellow t-shirts, suspenders, overalls, yellow buckets for hats, white circles for eyesIf you want to get fancy: Get a Gru in there(Instagram/nancy_ayde)
Mr. Men And Little Miss Books(09 of15)
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Number of people: Two to about 60What you'll need: Bristol board and someone who can draw a little, stringIf you want to get fancy: Colour your full face in too(Instagram/turtleyenoughfortheturtleclub)
OPI Nail Polish(10 of15)
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Number of people: Two to however many you wantWhat you'll need: A black shirt, a black hat and a skirt or pants of whatever colour you want, a matching bottle of nail polish(Instagram/insta_kels_)
Price Is Right(11 of15)
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Number of people: Five to however many you wantWhat you'll need: Cardboard signs, Price is Right font (found here), baby powder and a microphone for hostIf you want to get fancy: Get some prizes as props(Instagram/shelbyjoysnow)
Scrabble Board(12 of15)
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Number of people: SevenWhat you'll need: Paper plates, string, markerIf you want to get fancy: Come up with letters that can make any number of words(via The Frisco Project)
Social Media Icons(13 of15)
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Number of people: Two to eight (or however many networks you can think of)What you'll need: Logos from social media networks, consistent "backgrounds"If you want to get fancy: Play your network's sound effects wherever you go(Instagram/neo_mediagroup)
Sons Of Anarchy (Or Motorcycle Lovers)(14 of15)
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Number of people: Two to however many you wantWhat you'll need: Leather, bandannas, tattoos (real or otherwise)If you want to get fancy: Ride in on a Harley(Instagram/lindseyyelton)
Jelly Bellies(15 of15)
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Number of people: At least twoWhat you'll need: Garbage bag, balloons, markerIf you want to get fancy: Have specialized bags in specific colours(via iVillage)

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