The description below was contributed by: Pam Keith, on Oct 14, 2000 10:59:21AM
What age group is this costume for? Elementary School
Estimated time required to make this costume: 1/2 hour
Difficulty level: A bit more advanced - sewing definitely required
Items you will need: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
big box
yarn
yarn needle
toys
tape
glue gun
adhesive paper
sissors or sharp knife
Instructions:
Cover outside of box with adhesive paper of your choice. Cut hole in bottom of box for child to fit through and then fold flaps of top of box shut and make a hole big enough for child to fit through. Cover flap area with adhesive paper. Sew, glue, or tape toys to top of box. Some toys can be falling out by suspending from yarn. Fix child up to look like a doll in the middle of the box. Make holes in box at correct place to put straps through for child to wear on shoulders to keep toy box on child.
Other information to consider:
Child will not be able to sit down unless you cut out the back area for bottom to fit through. Box must not be too big to fit in car if riding someplace.