The best Halloween costumes are usually the most original.

While some might take longer to make and others require a unique idea, homemade costumes will leave your friends speechless, laughing, or in tears.From paintings to old school games, you can't go wrong with a homemade treat.

We present some of the best homemade Halloween costumes for this Oct. 31, 2011!

If you have a group of friends, this homemade costume is easy to make. One person needs a large yellow cut-out while the rest where different colored sheets with googly-eyes. Extra points if you carry a tape recorder with that frustrating Pac-Man noise.

Spin-Off Ideas: Donkey Kong, Zelda, Pokemon characters

This old school game will never get old and neither will the original homemade costume.

Spin-Offs: Tic-Tac-Toe, Hangman

Clown's are a classic Halloween stand-by and you can jazz yours up however you'd like. Scary clown, sassy clown, sexy clown, happy clown? The choice is yours with this homemade costume.

Spin-Offs: Vampire, Zombie, Balloon

This original costume requires a little bit of work, but the pay-off will be worth it. You're sure to be the only one in the room dressed like a bug!

Spin-Offs: Spider, Fly, Butterfly, Lady Bug

C is for Cookie and Cookie is for C!

If you're in the mood for an old-school throw-back, Cookie Monster or any of his Sesame Street friends can be made easily at home.

Spin-Off Ideas: Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Count Dracula

This original, homemade costume is sure to get a few snickers. Dress like a roll of toilet paper and embrace it!

Spin-Off Ideas: Shower, Toothbrush, Bottle of Wine

"The Son of Man" is a famous Magritte painting that's sure to leave you famous if you pull it off. An original homemade costume only certain friends will appreciate, but sure to be a hit.

Spin-Off Ideas: Rodin's "The Walking Man" or "The Thinker"

This Halloween classic is sure to be a hit. Pull together some old clothes, red paint, and a plastic axe and you have it made!

Spin-Off Ideas: Zombie, Aliens, The Thing

If you're feeling quite or shy, this homemade costume is just for you! You won't have to talk all night and can bother your friends as you make them guess your gestures. All you need is some white paint and make-up.

Spin-Off Ideas: Clown, Street Artist

Remember Chris Crocker? This Halloween clown requires little work, but is sure to get laughs. Feel free to whine as much as you want all night, cry if you can and post a few videos of yourself online.

Spin-Off Ideas: Amber Cole, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera (Why Not?)

This Halloween homemade costume will certainly be original. See how many kids you can scare as they come by to get some candy or treats. Add your own variation depending on the party you attend.

Spin-Off Ideas: House Plant, Left-over Chinese Food, Chair

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This Halloween costume might take some extra time, but it's simple ti make. Use old paper bags, toilet rolls, paint, and cardboard to fashion a stylish robot.

Spin-Off Ideas: Aliens, Cowboys, Pirates

Mondrian, Rothko, Pollock, oh my!

If you're inspired by art, take a stab at one of these original, homemade Halloween costumes.

Spin-Off Ideas: Picasso, Gauguin, Seurat

Superheros are overdone, but what about their alter-egos? Dress like Clark Kent this Halloween for an easy, yet original, homemade costume.

Spin-Off Ideas: Peter Parker, Bruce Wayne

This homemade costume might take a bit of time, but it's worth it! You'll really put your head into this one.

Spin-Off Ideas: The Mona Lisa