Got a huge crew that loves to dress up? Then it’s all about the group costume. And what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by making your costumes together? DIT is the new DIY!
These 20 DIY ideas are sure to spark some inspiration, and will definitely make you giggle. While we’re partial to Britney Spears Through the Years, the Rollercoaster definitely takes the cake.
1. Tetris: All you need is a few boxes and paint to make this costume yours. Use black duct tape for the lines and get ready to run into a lot of people.
2. Jersey Shore 50 Years from Now: Love this take on the Jersey Shore costume. What will all those crazies look like in 50 years?
3. BLT: Dress as your favorite sandwich! Could also be fun to do a Club Sandwich inspired by this.
4. Three Michael Jacksons: Michael Jackson had some serious style changes through the years. Pictured here we have Billie Jean, Thriller, and the Jackson Five. Amazing.
Loofahs
A pair of loofahs won our costume contest last year! This is a fun, easy, and colorful costume idea for any number of people to wear.
6. Rollercoaster: Does it get any better than this? It is TOO good! Might want to start working on this now for Halloween 2014.
7. Lego Costumes: Legos are timeless, and look really hilarious drinking in a bar.
8. Britney Spears Through the Years: It’s Britney, b*tch! But seriously, it’s Britney times eight and they did such a good job making it happen.
9. Party Down Cater Waiters: This is a great last minute costume because all you need is a pink bow tie and an apathetic attitude ;)
10. Napoleon Dynamite: Yes. Napoleon Dynamite is still relevant.
11. Oompa Loompas: These Oompa Loompas are seriously awesome. We love the variation of wigs and the perfectly timed jumping photo. (The best part is obviously the scared Oompa Loompa in the lower right.)
12. Mario Kart: Always dreamed of living in the world of Mario Kart? Make it happen with this cleverly mobile costume.
13. Angry Birds: We’re still waiting for the next Angry Birds-esque craze to hit our iPhones, but these costumes’ll fill the void in the meantime.
14. Russian Nesting Dolls: Genius! Seriously. We love this idea for friends who are all different heights!
16. Seven Johnny Depps: Another celebrity through the ages concept, Johnny Depp certainly has a knack for playing super creepy characters.
17. Taco Bell Sauces: From fire roasted to mild to verde, this is for the true Taco Bell lovers out there.
18. Solo Cups: The best photo opp for this costume? A group of solo cups playing flip cup, duh.
19. Rock Paper Scissors: You obviously have to fight to the death at the end of the night. Too far? #dealwithit
20. Pacman and Ghosts: And last, more geekery! Pacman and a whole bunch of defeated-looking ghosts. Love it!
More From Halloween Costumes
It's no secret that baking is having a serious moment right now. Call it creative expression, call it a throwback to simpler times, call it a straight up sugar fix -- we are all baking a LOT, and the Brit + Co archive is *here* for it. From heart-shaped pies to rainbow donuts, we are all about the bakes, and we're always on the lookout for ways to make our favorite sweet treats a *little* healthier. Enter Purecane, a brand new sweetener that's making our favorite baked goods just as sweet and tasty without all the sugar.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies warm out of the oven are frankly impossible to resist. And these gluten-free ones taste *just* as good as the traditional bake – crunchy on top and gooey inside – with a hint of salty. Now you can double up on the healthy points by subbing in Purecane 1:1 for the same level of sweetness, so easy!
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Lemon and Elderflower Cupcakes With Salted Buttercream
These delicate, muffin-like cupcakes inspired by Prince Harry and Meghan Marckle's royal wedding cake are just the thing for spring birthdays and end-of-school-year celebrations (kinder grads, anyone?). Garnish them with seasonal flowers like ranunculus and swap the sugar in the cake and frosting with Purecane for a delicious treat you can feel good about.
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Donuts are one of our favorite things to bake (churro donuts, anyone?) and rainbows are our favorite motif. Combine the two and you get these adorable little mini donuts that only take 30 minutes to make and bake — no fryer needed! Try them with Purecane for a natural sweetness that doesn't overpower like other sweeteners. It's our new pantry staple for sure. Happy baking!
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What's on your baking to-do list this season? Share with us at @BritandCo!