There are a lot of creative folks who put a lot of work into their cosplay costumes, and it really shows. Then there are others who wouldn't mind dressing up, but they're intimidated by the amount of work involved. For those people, artist Patrick Dean is here to help: He's started a blog called My Half Ass Cosplay Ideas, which feature cheap and effortless costumes made from "stuff you probably already have in your closet."

Check out some of his designs below, and visit his blog to see all of them.