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Announcing the Inhabitat Green Halloween Costume Contest<big><h3>Our Green Halloween Costume Contest ends TONIGHT at 11:59 pm EST!</h3></big> Today is the last day for our <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/">Green Halloween Costume Contest</a>, meaning you only have a few hours left to vote for your favorite DIY costume! Right now, the hand-sewn burlap sack and paper mache <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/character-9-from-tim-burtons-movie-9/">Character 9 from Tim Burton's movie 9</a> is in the lead, with the awesomely upcycled <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/tesco-plastic-bag-warrior-princess/">Tesco Warrior Princess</a> made from plastic supermarket bags not far behind. Your votes will make the difference in who takes the cake and wins $200 in fabulous prizes, so what are you waiting for? Voting ends at 11:59 pm EST today -- <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/">cast your vote now</a> to help your favorite costume take first place! <h3><big><big><a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/2011-finalists/">VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE DIY COSTUME ></a></big></big></h3>1
Tesco Plastic Bag Warrior Princess by Ria BurnsRia Burns constructed this fantastic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/tesco-plastic-bag-warrior-princess/">Tesco Warrior Princess Costume</a> out of old Tesco plastic bags.2
Character 9 from Tim Burton's Movie 9 by Benjoseph ManibogThe amazing <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/character-9-from-tim-burtons-movie-9/">Character 9 costume from Tim Burton's Movie '9'</a> was made by Benjoseph Manibog using from paper-mache, newspaper, cardboard, acrylic, light plaster, PVC pipe, led lights, string lights, foam sheets and burlap rice bags. Wow!3
Luminous Box Jellyfish by Carrie OrtizCarrie Ortiz's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/luminous-box-jellyfish/">Luminous Box Jellyfish</a> costume was a gorgeous glow-in-the-dark jellyfish made from items she found lying around the house.4
Pinata Pauly by PaulFor Halloween, Paul created <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/pinata-pauly/">Piñata Pauly</a>, a pinata costume made up of used cardboard boxes obtained from the trash bins at Costco.5
Han Solo FrozenRob Miller's awesome green Halloween costume replicates the famous pose of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/han-solo-frozen-in-carbonite/">Han Solo</a> when he is frozen in carbonite.6
Edgar Allan Poe's Raven by Sarah RashidSarah Rashid<a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/edgar-allan-poes-raven/"> Raven</a> costume took inspiration from both Edgar Allan Poe and Alexander McQueen. To make the costume Sarah used an old dress and revived a clutch and belt using feathers and crystals.7
Leo the Bat Pup by Simon SegussSimon Seguss made his little dog Leo a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/bat-pup-dog-costume/"> Bat Pup</a> costume for Halloween.8
The Papercut Monster is Coming For You by Troy BarberTroy Barber created this creepy, yeti-like <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/the-papercut-monster-is-coming-for-you/">Paper Cut Monster</a> from a Tyvek paint suit, a can of Spray77, an old styrofoam bicycle helmet, and hundreds of sheets of shredded used paper.9
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Costume by Cally CreatesCally Creates' colorful <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/day-of-the-dead-sugar-skull-costume-2/">Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Costume </a> was inspired by the sugar skulls and iconography of Mexico's Dia de los Muertos celebration.10
Mail Order Bride by Raija ClarRaija Clar's <a href="<a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/mail-order-bride/">">mail order bride costume “wedding dress”</a> is made from strips of shipping materials with stickers from UPS, FedEx, Handle with Care, Express Mail and more!11
One Ring To Rule Them All from Lord of the Rings by Andrea DemoskoffAndrea Demoskoff's costume this year was <a href=" <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/one-ring-to-rule-them-all-from-lord-of-the-rings/"> the ring from Lord of the Rings</a>, all she needed to complete the looks was sparkly gold clothing and a lot of gold body paint.12
Zero the Dog from The Nightmare Before Christmas by Anyel TorresAnyel Torres and her entire family dressed up as members of The Nightmare Before Christmas and made their dog's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/zero-the-dog-from-the-nightmare-before-christmas/">Zero costume</a> from recycled materials like socks and a pillowcase!13
Kanye and Taylor Swift by Cole DrexleCole Drexle and his friend's<a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/kanye-and-taylor-swift/">Kanye and Taylor Swift</a> costumes are a nice play on one of last year's most memorable events.14
Pinata! by Anna DaughertyAnna Daugherty's <a href="<a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/pinata/">Pinata! </a>Halloween costume was a hit (pun intended) at all the parties this year!15
Umbrell-ie-fish by Beth GallagherBeth Gallagher created this elusive and mystical <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/umbrell-ie-fish/">Umbrell-ie-fish</a> costume out of a clear umbrella, bubble wrap, ribbon, and battery powered lights.16
The Kooky Klaw by Julie GuptillFun and a little freaky, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/the-kooky-klaw/">the Kooky Klaw</a> by Julie Guptill uses recycled boxes for the body, old spatula handles for the claw and dug up old toys from her attic to fill the machine.17
The Cereal Monster Family by Crystal AdkinsThe Adkins family decided to be <a href=" <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/the-cereal-monster-family/">cereal monsters</a> for Halloween -- All 3 costumes cost them less than $10.00 and were mostly made from recycled materials.18
Bowser from Mario Brothers by john whartonJohn Wharton made this awesome <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/bowser-from-mario-brothers/">Bowser from Mario Brothers</a> Halloween costume out of chicken wire and paper mache.19
Batman and Robin Legos by Nicholas WarnerNicholas Warner and his wife made these amazing <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/batman-and-robin-legos/">Batman and Robin LEGO Halloween costumes</a> from simple materials like scrap cardboard boxes and foam tubes!20
Snail by Ben HutchensBen Hutchens made this <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenhalloweencontest/snail/">crazy snail Halloween costume</a> from scratch in just 2.5 hours!21





















