I like it when I walk up to their door, as you pass their front window you just hear them burst into laughter and then there at the windows waving or coming out to take photos.

I like that this batch doesn’t require a lot of box reconstruction. It’s basically just leaving the box as is with the head and arm holes cut out, then painting. Ok except for the mailbox, which is hilarious and reminds me of Gru. Haha Of course, it would be ideal if you had the perfect size box and recycled that instead. The unfortunate thing about Uline is that it requires you to buy 5 of the boxes, but you can pool your resources and ask around if other friends want to be Barbie and split the cost! I happen to make lots of DIYs from cardboard so I am not worried about reusing the cardboard for many other projects.

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With Halloween just around the corner it’s time to start dreaming up some costume ideas. If your kids are like mine, they will likely change their minds about what they want about 23 times leading up to the day. So you should have a few different options up your sleeve! Since most of us have a couple of boxes lying around at all times, some ideas for cardboard box costumes are good to have on hand. Most of these you can whip up using only scissors, string and paint! Last year, my boys insisted on being an ambulance and a police car. We all worked together to put these together, and they were very well received in our neighbourhood. I think people really appreciate the effort of a homemade costume! At any rate, my boys were super happy and super cute, and that’s what matters most!

Dressing up: Dress your child in Barbie or Ken style clothes. Since this is based off Barbie the Movie, think California beach vibes: floral shirts, shorts, flip-flops, sunglasses, and perhaps a surfboard accessory to complete the look. Lana added: “Everyone just does a double take and then laughs, smile and take photos. Cars beep and put thumbs up, but everyone smiles and tells me that I’ve really made their day. Yes, I understand that cardboard box costumes aren’t going to last more than one night either, but at least they required a little imagination and effort. You’ll be making memories to last a lifetime!

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The row houses would be an AMAZING group costume! Can you imagine a whole row of them toddling down the streat?! 😀 Safety first! Ensure the box doesn’t restrict your child’s movement, vision, or breathing. Obviously, the window should provide ample space for their face, ensuring they can see and breathe easily. After coming clean on social media as the 'post box postie', Lana has received yet more thanks and praise for her service from children and families in Bournemouth.

The box size we used is 22″ x 8″ x 40″ and it is actually a “wardrobe” box. It fits my 5 year old inside perfectly but also my 12 year old! So this is a great size that can accommodate younger and older children. We got it on Uline. Barbie letters and shooting star. You can write find similar fonts and clip art to create your own using a tool like Canva. I’m a big believer in the homemade Halloween costume. And not just because I’m an avid crafter and any excuse for a project will do! The Han Solo carbonite Halloween costume is easy to make. Just use an old pair of pants, a shirt and gloves to form the frozen Hans. Create a claw game Halloween costume by cutting a window in an old cardboard box. Add old toys or dollar store finds and make a claw from tin foil.

Well, if you’ll never be afford a real Birkin bag, at least you can enjoy dressing your kid up as one! Box Prep: Take your cardboard box and tape or hot glue the top side shut. Using a pencil, outline the front cut out of the box. It should be a rectangle shape with a diagonal bottom. It should be wide enough to showcase your child inside. Placing the Child Inside: Help your child wear the box by first adding over their hand and gently down. Then add one arm in each strap, adjusting the straps as necessary. Their upper head and top body should be visible through the window, showcasing their fabulous Barbie/Ken outfit.

DIY Cardboard Box Costumes for Kids

Up! Super cute idea and a great way to recycle an old cardboard box. This great Up! Costume is sure to be a huge hit.