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.