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Craftykins // Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern Balloon Garland DIY

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Garlands are always fun and easy way to get festive for any holiday. They can be made with simple things you might already have lying around the house, or things that could easily be found at the dollar store. I found a pack of orange balloons and green tissue paper, and put together this pumpkin garland. To add a little more spook, I added a jack-o-lantern face on the balloons. The kids and I plan on throwing a pumpkin carving party, so we will be using our pumpkin jack-o-lantern garland to decorate!

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Pumpkin Balloon Garland DIY

Total time: 20 minutes

Supplies:
Orange balloons
Green tissue paper
Green curling ribbon
Glue
Scissors
Black tape

Directions:
1. Cut out pumpkin leaves from the green tissue paper, about 1-2 per balloon.

2. Cut out 10″-12″ strands of curling ribbon.

3. Blow up various sizes of balloons.

4. Tie the ribbon to the balloon knot and glue on pumpkin leaves. Curl the ribbon.

5. Cut out a 4′-5′ strand of ribbon and tie the balloons on. Glue on more pumpkin leaves on the string between each balloon.

6. Cut out a jack-o-lantern face from black tape and place on some balloons.

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Craftykins // Duct Tape Tiger Halloween Costume DIY

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I have another Halloween costume for you and this one uses duct tape! Duct tape is such a great craft item to have around because there is so much you can make with it. Also, it comes in so many great colors and patterns that you could come up with all sorts of costumes. Making this costume is so simple that older kids could even put this costume together completely on their own. This DIY is for a tiger costume, but you could certainly make a zebra, leopard, and many other animals. Duck tape is definitely a fun and easy route to go for some Halloween costume making!

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Duct Tape Tiger Halloween Costume

Total time:  1 hour

Supplies:
Duct Tape (orange and black)
Nonstick scissors
Headband
Black shirt
Black leggings
Safety pin

To make the headband:
Cut out a 6″ strip of black duct tape and place on one side of the headband, centering the headband on the tape (sandwich the headband). Fold and press the wrong sides of the tape together. Cut into a triangle ear shape. Cut out small triangle-like slits from the orange duct tape and place on the ear. Repeat to create the second tiger ear.

To make the body:
Cut out various triangle-like slits to create the tiger stripes, and place all over the front and back of the pants and shirt. It is best to alternate the lines on each side.

To make the tail:
Cut out a 30″ long strip of black duct tape. Fold at the center width-wise, then press together. Cut out about 1/2″ from each side all the way down, but fan out to create the bottom of the tail. Cut thin, little slits about 2″ up the bottom of the tail. Cut out various triangle-like slits from the orange duct tape to create the tiger stripes pattern on the tail, and place on the front and back of the tail. To attach the tail to the costume, use a safety pin or sew on desired spot.

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Craftykins // Butterfly Halloween Costume

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Halloween time is upon us! Have the costumes all been picked in your home? If not, here’s a simple idea you can create with your child… painted butterfly wings!  Not only will this costume get used for Halloween, but the wings for sure will lend itself to hours of imaginative play. You could also create bird, bee, or even dragon wings. There’s so much you could do with some fabric, fabric paint, and a wee bit of sewing know-how.

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Painted Butterfly Wings

Total Time: 2 hours (including dry time)

Supplies:
1 yard of fabric
Fabric paint
Paint brush
Scissor
Coordinating thread
Sewing machine or hand-sewing needle

Directions:
1. Measure the wing span of your child (from wrist to wrist) as this will be the width of your butterfly wings. Fold fabric in half and cut out the butterfly wing shape.

2. Paint your butterfly wings. Allow to dry completely, then iron wings to heat set the design.

3. Cut out a 2″ x 36″ strip of fabric, and sew the center of the strip onto the top center of the wings on the wrong side of the fabric.

4. Cut out 2 – 1″ x 20″ strips of fabric, and and sew the center of the strip near the top right and left corners of the wings (where the child’s wrist will located).

5. Tie bow around neck and wrists to wear the painted butterfly wings. For smaller children, it is best to omit the tie around the neck, instead use a safety pin and pin the center of the butterfly wings to the back of their leotard/shirt.

Optional: Glue butterflies onto alligator clips to decorate the hair.

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