How to...Make a Jedi Costume

I said I was going to do a few more posts on homemade Halloween or Fall Festival costumes. I had thought I would have time to shop, find some c ap supplies, and then make my post. Being a full time working mom with an 18 month old, the shopping part didn't happen. So you will have to use your imagination for this one.


How to make a Jedi Costume
Supplies:

• burlap sack (here's one for $3.69)
  
• off-white or brown turtleneck (free if you have one on hand or can borrow one)
  
• thick brown ribbon, or a brown belt (free)
  
• brown tights (or sweat pants) (free if you have some, or borrow some)
  
• blue tempera paint ($2-5)
• aluminum foil
  
• an old wrapping paper roll (free)
  

Make it:

1. Cut head and arm holes in the burlap sack.
2. Paint the wrapping paper roll blue, and put a bit of aluminum foil on the end to make a handle. You may want to "twist" the last few inches to make the handle part smaller and more stable to hold.
3. Put on turtleneck and sweats/tights, and layer over the burlap sack. Put belt/ribbon around the waist.
   
4. Grab your blue light saber, and you are ready to go get some candy.
   

How To...Make a Turtle Costume

It's that time of year where everyone starts thinking Fall Festivals and Halloween. I see very pricey Halloween costumes at every store I walk into lately. I personally prefer to make my own costumes for Baby Boy, since with a little creativity, I can usually make super-cute and way-less- expensive costumes. Please note that this costume works best with infants that are are at least sitting through toddler age.

To make a Turtle costume, you will need:

• 1 pair of green sweats
• an old bicycle helmet

• 2 shades of green paint (I used acrylic paint)
  

• a couple of sponge paint brushes

To start, make what will be the turtle shell by painting the entire old helmet the lighter shade of green paint. Once the paint has dried, go back and paint "spots" all over the helmet with the darker shade. Start by painting the air vents, and then fill in excess space strategically. Your painted helmet should look similar this.


Finally, dress the child in the green sweats. Put the turtle shell (or helmet) on the child's back, and then admire the end result.