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The description below was contributed by: Les, on Oct 12, 1999 10:20:04AM


What age group is this costume for?
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Estimated time required to make this costume:
1 hour

Difficulty level:
Quick and easy - no sewing required

Items you will need: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
Large cardboard box
Small table cloth
Lamp shade
Accessories (plastic vase w/flowers, plastic cup, book, etc.)
Glue gun

Instructions:
Cut a hole in box large enough so that child can "wear" the box like a skirt. Glue straps on (so the child can wear the box like suspenders). Cover box with table cloth and cut a hole in that as well. Hot glue accessories to "table top". Hot glue a chin strap to lampshade and wear like a hat. Decorate however you like to personalize it.

Other information to consider:
May be impossible to sit once costume is on.

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