Masks and headpieces are a simple alternatives to full Halloween costumes, but they are no less charming. Try one of our unique ideas for a disguise that's truly bewitching.

This four-eyed glasses-based costume is fast and fun, and is a sufficiently understated parrot costume.Glue a yellow beak and add feathers to green eyeglasses frames.

Make a wise costume in no time. Just glue our beak template to brown frames and add brown and ivory feathers in a winglike pattern.

The black cat is a symbol of superstition, but how could a creature as charming as this bring bad luck? Crepe-paper markings play up the feline features of the mask, and the eyes peering out are rimmed in black makeup for a shadowy effect.

Invite a creepy bird to make its nest on your head and lay a few mysterious eggs with this unique headpiece.

This simple monster mask is the perfect last-minute costume.

A sleek unicorn mask adorned with glitter and rhinestones will sparkle on Halloween night.

Rise to new heights with skyscraping headpieces made from cardboard.

Make an anchovy headpiece complete with a body, fin, and tail.

Create a spooky look with a bat headband made from black paper, craft wire, and our bat templates.

Make these paper wigs for a fun and easy way to add to your Halloween costume.

Turn heads on Halloween with a beautiful Parrot mask.

Make a blooming disguise with a floral cap made from crepe paper. 

This caterpillar headband is an easy last-minute Halloween craft to make using a simple molding technique and lightweight clay.

Made from modeling clay, this headband serves as the base for a devilish pair of horns.

Transform into comets or planets by painting cardboard headpieces.

Real owls have feathers radiating from the edges of their eyes, giving them their distinctive inquisitive look. These colorful rings, formed by layers of ruffled crepe paper, mimic that effect.

Elaborate masks worn at Venice's famed "Carnevale" inspired these avian creations.

Inspired by autumn, these leafy masks are easy to make using a basic technique.

Silken feathers and paper beaks make hauntingly beautiful birdlike masks.

These pretty floral masks can be made using petals from your favorite artificial flowers.

These silly Halloween masks are perfect for adding a one-of-a-kind twist to any costume.

Dress up as Fido or Fifi with these easy-to-make masks. They also make great party favors for your pet-loving pals.

No wizard or witch costume is complete without pointy witches' hats.