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The description below was contributed by: CAROL JOHNSON, on Sep 28, 2000 08:03:05PM

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

Estimated time required to make this costume:
Several hours.

Difficulty level:
Quick and easy - no sewing required

Items you will need: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
LARGE BOX
PAINT
SHARP KNIFE
PACKING TAPE
ELECTRICAL TAPE
GLUE
ACCESSORIES (AXE, LADDER, LIGHTS, STICKERS FROM LOCAL F.D., ETC.)
YELLOW RAIN SLICKER
FIREHAT

Instructions:
CUT THE BOX TO FIT SNUGGLY OVER THE CHAIR AND TRAY IF AVAILABLE. CREATE WINDOWS IN FRONT AND SIDES.
PAINT AND DECORATE WITH TOY AXE, OR PAINT THEM ON THE SIDES.
CUT OUT CARDBOARD WHEELS AND GLUE TO BOTTOM OF SIDES.
USE ELECTRICAL TAPE TO OUTLINE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
PLASTIC LIDS AS HEADLIGHTS
BIKE LIGHTS, STUFFED DALMATION, AND SIRENS IF AVAILABLE.

Other information to consider:
LEAVE BACK END OPEN TO ACCESS THE WHEELCHAIR HANDLEBARS.

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