The description below was contributed by: Go O'Keeffe, on Oct 16, 2000 04:23:07PM
What age group is this costume for? Elementary School Middle School High School & Beyond
Estimated time required to make this costume: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Quick and easy - no sewing required
Items you will need: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
Hula Hoop
Lg needlepoint ring (plastic w/double rings)
various small farm animals
various small farm buildings
various small autos
cheesecloth (5 yrds of 54 width)
Instructions:
Ready your outfit as normal:
- pigtails/red shoes-white socks/blue-white skirt/white shirt/basket o'toto/freckles/etc.
Assemble the cheescloth around a hoola hoop using tape, the other end of cheescloth will insert into the needlepoint plastic ring. This will produce the tapered 'twister' effect.
Attach various animals/bldgs/autos to the cheesecloth with 'twist-ties'.
Say "Oh Toto- I wish we were back in Kansas" while holding
hoola hoop above head.
Use your imagination to attach
any other items you feel like-
witch/trees/etc.
Have FUN!
Other information to consider:
Make sure the needlepoint ring is large enough for you to walk comfortable!