The description below was contributed by: Diane Shuta, on Oct 17, 1999 07:51:29AM
What age group is this costume for? Preschool and Younger
Estimated time required to make this costume: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty level: Quick and easy - no sewing required
Items you will need: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
Pizza box
Paper plate
Light tan, yellow and red felt squares
Elmer's glue
12" elastic (1/2" wide)
Old belt
Instructions:
Cut pizza box in 2. Cut belt for straps on top and sides and attatch to box with a stapler so that it fits your child. Cut the tan felt into a triangle, cut yellow felt into strips to resemble cheese, and red felt into circles for pepperoni. Glue on top of paper plate. Measure elastic to fit under child's chin and attatch to paper plate with stapler.
Other information to consider:
You may need to double up the paper plate or use a styrofoam one. You can also have your child paint the pizza onto the paper plate if you can't find felt.