Costume Crafts

Encourage the kids to use their imaginations when celebrating Halloween with their friends. Just provide them with dress-up selections and let them put together their own creative costumes!

Materials

* Variety of clothing articles, such as scarves, hats, gloves, shoes, vests, wraps, fancy dresses, ruffly shirts and silky pants
* Mirror

Halloween costumes for kids, easy no sew Halloween costume ideas to make at home for boys and girls and kids costume tips. The mere mention of Halloween costumes can cause some parents to shriek with fear! Not because they're afraid of ghosts and goblins, but because they fear sewing, patterns, crafts or anything to do with producing a hand made costume for their child.

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4th of July Crafts and Activities for Kids - Patriotic Parade Batons Are you and your family enjoying a town Fourth of July parade? Are you and your family enjoying a town Fourth of July parade? Make and take these batons to show your colors!

You need:

* Pink, Blue, Yellow Paper
* String or Cord
* 1" x 24" Strip of Heavy Paper
* White Tacky Glue
* Scissors
* Stapler
* Hole Punch (optional)

Kids can Make their Own Mardi Gras Float Costume Craft for Kids. What fun your child will have with their own parade and wearing their mini Mardi Gras float!

Materials You need:

* Tissue Paper
* Balloons
* Shredded Paper (for gift bags)
* White Glue
* Scissors
* 8' of 2" Ribbons
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Large Cardboard Box
* Matte Knife
* Poster Paint
* Foam Brush

Kokopelli Necklace
The Hopi tribe of the Southwest is know for its finely carved "overlaid" silver jewelry. This flute playing Kokopelli is made out of shrink art to resemble this technique. The Kokopelli has been a sacred figure to Native Americans of the Southwestern United States for thousands of years.

You need:

* Pattern
* 1 Piece of Shrinkles
* Silver and Black Crayons or Colored Pencils
* 1 Yard Black Suede Cord
* Silver Metallic Pony Beads
* Black Marker
* Scissors

children will love this hat craft for kids. It only takes 60 Seconds to make them and you can make it into different types of hats such as Pilgrim hats or Clown hates. This arts & crafts project is easiest with 2 people. Ages 8 & up.

Materials You need:

* Large piece of paper such as gift wrap or newspaper.
* Masking Tape
* Ball or Bucket

Your kids will love these tin can stilts as if you bought them a new toy. These tin cans are made from materials around the house and they get your kids OUT of the house, playing in the fresh air. Make tin can stilts (parental supervision) with your children and the following arts and crafts materials:

Craft Materials Needed:

Two large tin cans (food)
cord or string

Do you want to learn a cool kids' arts and crafts project and activity that children love? Tie-Dye is the name of this kids' crafts project. Why not tie-dye a shirt? You can even tie-dye aprons, shorts, placemats, napkins and other similar items. Tie-dying is fun and easy. Just remember to pro tect your work area before you begin. The directions below use a shirt as an example. Tie-Dye items are a great gift idea for your Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother, Friends, Grandmother, or Grandfather.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

White or light coloured 100% cotton t-shirt. You can also tie-dye pillowcases, bandanas or anything else you would like.
Fabric dyes, any colour(s)
Rubber bands
Plastic sheet
Bucket or bowl, you will need one each for each colour you choose.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Rabbit Mask Craft -
Supplies needed: Two plain, white paper plates
Pink construction paper or pink paint
Scissors
Stapler
Glue
Crayons, markers, or paint
Optional: small pink pompom
Optional: elastic

Making the rabbit's ears: Either paint the center of a paper plate pink or cut a circle from pink construction paper (it should be the same size as the inside of a paper plate); then glue the pink paper circle to the center of a paper plate.
Cut the paper plate in half (the two halves will be the rabbit's ears).
Making the rabbit's face:Using a new paper plate, cut a wedge (about 1/4 of the plate) out of the paper plate (the large part of the plate will be the rabbit's face).
Staple the ears to the face.
Cut two eye holes in the face.
Optional: glue a small pink pompom to the center of the face (this is the rabbit's nose).
Optional: staple a piece of elastic (about a foot long) to the mask to keep it in place.

Decorate your mask with crayons, markers, or paint. Don't forget to draw whiskers!

Free Paper Models arts & crafts project tutorials - Free paper model arts & crafts that we at free paper toys have created for you to download and cut out then print out and use a little glue to build and play. Easy & fun arts & crafts activities for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper
Glue
Scissors

Styrofoam Lephrechaun Hat Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - How to make a leprechaun hat from a styrofoam cup.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 Styrofoam Cup
Paint (Green is best, but any color can be used)
Small Foam Brush or Paint Brush
Craft Glue
Craft Foam
Scissors
Old Cookie Sheet

Black Cat Hat for Halloween Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - This scary black cat hat (or decoration) is easily made from construction paper and this arts & crafts project tutorial for children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 pieces of black construction paper (one large, one regular size) [if you only have regular-size paper, you can use these black cats as great decorations, but they will be too small to wear. You can also use brown paper bags to make the hat, and color them using black tempera paint.]
* Small scraps of white, pink, white, and/or orange construction paper (for the cat's eyes, nose, whiskers, mouth)
* A pencil or white crayon
* Scissors
* Black crayon or marker
* Stapler
* Glue

Clown Costume Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Hey Kids! Make your own clown costume with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Card Board Box
Paints
Construction Paper
Elastic
Ribbon
PomPoms
Ice Cream Container

Glow Fabric and Glowing Ghost Arts & Crafts Project Tutorial. - learn how to make glowing ghost fabric with this simple & easy arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 box Rit Fabric Whitener,
1 styrofoam wig head,
1 6ft dowel rod,
Roll Cheese Cloth,
Wire clothes hanger,
1 black light,
white craft glue,
1/2 inch paintbrush.

Haunting Hands Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Scare em silly with these hand disguises that will have you cackling in no time.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* An inexpensive pair of work gloves
* Scissors
* Fake fur
* Construction paper
* School glue
* Clothespins
* Glitter glue

Mummy Costume Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Hey Kids! Make your own Mummy Costume with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Old sheet or white cotton fabric;
White tape.

Scarecrow Costume Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own Scarecrow costume with

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Raffia (earth tone);
Old pants and long sleeved shirt or jacket;
Brown paper bag;
Glue,
pins,
tape and household string;
Black Marker.

Caterpillar Costume Arts & Crafts Project For Kids - Make a cute caterpillar costume with lots of gloves and this children's arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Purple sweat suit
* 4 pairs of small work gloves
* Fiberfill
* 3 yards sequined trim
* Visor and 2 chenille stems
* 2 plastic foam balls and crafts glue
* 12x18-inch thermal fleece rectangle
* Purple felt scraps

Outerspace Costume Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Kids can make a fun outer space costume using paper bags and straws and this arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Crayons, paint or markers
* Recycled newspaper
* Paper plates
* Tape
* Large paper grocery bags
* Colorful straws
* Ribbon
* Contruction paper

Cardboard Box Costumes Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial -Some adorable costumes have come to light using little more than a cardboard box, some paint, and lots of imagination. Here are several ideas to choose from. Happy Halloween!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 large box
1 small box
gray hooded sweatsuit
silver spray paint
gray, white, or black gloves
silver face paint
markers
4 plastic milk jug lids
aluminum foil

Fire Truck Costume Childrens Arts & Crafts Project Idea -Kids can learn how to transform a large, cardboard box into a fire truck costume.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paints (red, black, yellow, white)
* Large rectangular box (large enough to fit over your child)
* Some time (hardest supply to find!)

Lego Costume Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - How you can use a box to make a costume that looks like a lego.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Box
* Small Bowls
* Paint
* Glue

Make a Ladybug Costume Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - You can make a cute ladybug costume from a large paper grocery bag. You can also make antennae by wrapping two pipe cleaners onto a plastic headband.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 large paper grocery bag
* Scissors
* Red tempera paint
* Black marker or black tempera paint

Pizza Costume Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make this unique pizza costume for Halloween or any time.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Cardboard Box
Elastic
Paint

Maxs Rheindeer Antlers Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids - Make a Grinch craft! Make yourself a headband that looks like the antler Max wore.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction Paper
* Lightweight Cardboard (cereal box, etc)
* Tape or Stapler

Grocery Bag Costume and Mask Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Here is a great craft idea for your childrens Halloween party. Have them make their own costume and mask. Sure to be a hit.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper Grocery Bags
Art Supplies
Scissors
Tape
String

If I Was a Kangaroo Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - This is a paper bag puppet craft. It has been made especially for the song (it has a banner with"You know Id hop right up to you.").

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
a paper bag, a printer, glue, scissors, something to colour with and a piece of paper (I prefer construction paper).

Magician Costume Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Your top hat can also double as your treat bag! Just place the rabbit back on top of the candy before you go to the next house. Pull a rabbit out of the hat - Presto! A place for them to put your treats!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Black tuxedo or suit jacket
* Black pants
* White dress shirt
* Red silk carnation
* Top hat
* Stuffed bunny
* Magic wand
* White gloves, optional

Crafts Ideas with Egg Cartons Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Alberta Egg Producers has a resource page for egg carton craft. Page with a variety of egg carton related arts & crafts for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
egg cartons
various arts & crafts supplies depending on project.

Airplane-From-A-Box Costume Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - With a minimum of effort, you can transform a plain cardboard box into a shiny, flying machine that your child can wear.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: ]
Large corrugated cardboard box
Utility knife
Metallic spray paint
Duct tape
Aluminum foil
Long paper fastener
Plastic wrap

Grocery Bag Outfit Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Children of all ages will enjoy designing their own outfits and then showing them off in an Earth Day Fashion Show.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Grocery bag, paint, and other decorative material from nature such as feathers, leaves, junk mail, pine cones, etc.

Costume Skeletons Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own skeleton costume - scary!!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
A skeleton pattern which can be put together with brads (so the limbs can move).

Bumble Bee Halloween Costumes Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Black sweatshirt
* Black tights
* Black baseball cap
* Gold fluorescent ribbon, reflective tape or gold fabric
* Cardboard
* Black spray paint or felt
* Black pom-poms (2)
* Black pipe cleaners (2)
* Fabric glue

Pizza and Soda Costume Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Tulip® 3D Fashion Paint™: Slick® Bright Red, Slick® Golden Yellow, Glow® Natural
* Tulip® Fashion Glitter™: Red Fine Jewel
* Tulip® Fashion Glitter Bond™
* Aleene's® Crafting Adhesives™: Aleene's® Fabric Fusion™ Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive™, Allene's® Crystal Clear Tacky Spray™
* Felt fabric, 1 yard, beige
* Felt squares, burgundy, green, golden yellow, black
* Fuzzy felt, 1/4 yard
* Poster board
* Scissors
* Plastic knife
* Red pillowcase - or yardage to make one
* Ribbon, 3 yards, 1 1/2" wide, metallic silver
* Fabric, heavy weight, white
* Paintbrush, 1/2" flat
* Scratch paper
* Straight pins
* Pencil
* Newspaper
* Cellophane tape
* Ruler
* Foil
* Paper towels
* Craft knife