Kids love making things with their own hands,
including costumes. The two costumes that follow, a flower and a
bumblebee, are so easy to make and just perfect for children to help
create.
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To make a bumblebee you will need ...
- 1 Yellow Garbage Bag
- Black Electrical Tape
- A Hair Band
- 2 Pipe Cleaners
- 2 Small Foam Balls (available at craft and dollar
stores)
To make the body, lay the yellow garbage bag flat on
a table and have your child hold it down, while you cut and place four
stripes of electrical tape across, front and back. Your child can then
press the tape down snuggly. (Each stripe needs 3 widths of the tape.)
Finally, cut holes out for the arms and the head. Note: If you make a
mistake, clear packing tape or scotch tape works wonders. |
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To make the antennae twist 2 pipe cleaners to the
hair band and then, push a foam ball onto the other end of each pipe
cleaner (the wire inside the pipe cleaners makes this easy). Note:
Before adding the pipe cleaners, wrap them around a pencil to give
them that curly look and add strength.
To make a flower you will need ...
- 1 Green Garbage Bag
- Several Sheets of Colored Paper
- Scotch Tape
To make the body, Cut head and arm holes out of the
green garbage bag.
To make the head of the flower, cut a
2-inch wide strip of paper and wrapped it |
around your child's head from the top of
her head to her chin, being sure to create a comfortable fit. Tape it
and remove it. Next, cut out several petals about 5-6 inches high by
3-4 inches wide. Let your child pick the colors she wants for her
petals. Cut the petals by eye, or create a pattern first (wide and
rounded at the top and tapering at the bottom.) Next, attached the
petals all along the inside edge of the band you just made and
finally, fold the petals outward. Note: The number of petals will
depend on your child's preference.
If the flower headpiece wants to slip off, add a
second strip of 2-inch wide paper to the first one from approximately
ear to ear, around the back of the head.
Upon completion, your child will not only look
adorable, but will be thrilled with knowing she helped make her own
costume.
Please remember, plastic bags are not a toy and
should be used with caution, under adult supervision.
About The Author
Wendy Legendre
The author has hosted hundreds of kid's and
youth programs and events, ladies events, community events,
showers, birthday parties, slumber parties, and camps over the
last 25 years. She also directs local theater productions and
teaches drama at a small private school. If you are planning a
costume party, shower, scavenger hunt or any other gathering or
event visit
http://www.diva-girl-parties-and-stuff.com for party games and
ideas. |
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