Don't start from the store. Start from the junk drawer. Tick the materials you already have and all 164 costume ideas re-rank around your stash — fully covered builds first, then the ones missing just a supply or two.
Every materials list below is the real one from that costume's build guide, and the build times are the real ones too. No guessing, no "easy" hand-waving.
Sorted by what each build still needs, from the 12 assumed basics. Tap materials above to re-rank.
10 min · $4-5 · Easy
Ready to build — you have everything.
Full materials list (3)
- 1 white flat sheet: twin size for kids under 8, full size for tweens and adults (make: use an old sheet; buy: thrift store for a dollar or two)
- Black marker, thick tip, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
15 min · $0-1 · Easy
Ready to build — you have everything.
Full materials list (4)
- 1 yellow t-shirt per person
- 1 large white paper plate, 10-inch, or cardboard circle per person (make: use what you own)
- Markers in black, red, and blue, 1 set (make: use what you own)
- Scissors, 1 pair and tape, 1 roll
10 min + drying · $0 · Easy
Still need 1: Black belt or sash, 1 (own: an old tie or scarf)
Full materials list (4)
- All-black outfit: t-shirt, pants, and a black beanie, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Black belt or sash, 1 (own: an old tie or scarf)
- Black headband or strip of black t-shirt, 1 strip about 3 inches wide (own: cut from an old shirt)
- Scissors, 1 pair, and tape, 1 roll (own: household tools)
20 min · $4-6 · Easy
Still need 1: Brown paper or felt for the lid, 1 sheet
Full materials list (4)
- White trash bag or white sheet, 1 large (make: from home)
- Cardboard tube or large cylinder, 1 (make: from home)
- Brown paper or felt for the lid, 1 sheet
- Brown marker, 1 thick
25 min · $0 · Easy
Still need 1: String or yarn, about 4 feet per person (own)
Full materials list (4)
- Cardboard sheets, 1 per person about 2x2 feet (make: cut from boxes)
- Markers in assorted colors, 1 pack (own, or buy: dollar store)
- String or yarn, about 4 feet per person (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
15 min + drying · $9-12 · Easy
Still need 2: 1 dress from the closet per person (make: use what you own); 1 hair ribbon per person
Full materials list (5)
- 1 dress from the closet per person (make: use what you own)
- 1 cereal box per crown (make: from a cereal box)
- Gold or silver paint or markers, 1 set
- Scissors, 1 pair and tape, 1 roll
- 1 hair ribbon per person
15 min + drying · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 2: White shirt, pants, and hat for Salt, 1 set (own); Black shirt, pants, and hat for Pepper, 1 set (own)
Full materials list (6)
- White shirt, pants, and hat for Salt, 1 set (own)
- Black shirt, pants, and hat for Pepper, 1 set (own)
- Cardboard for 2 shaker tops (make: from home)
- Gray paint or gray marker, 1
- Black marker for the S and P, 1 (own)
- Tape or glue, 1 (own)
20 min · $0-1 · Easy
Still need 2: Solid-color shirt and pants per person, 1 set each (own); String, about 4 feet per person (own)
Full materials list (6)
- Solid-color shirt and pants per person, 1 set each (own)
- Empty cereal boxes, 1 per person (make: save from home)
- Markers or crayons in assorted colors, 1 pack (own)
- String, about 4 feet per person (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
20 min · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 2: Each person's own closet clothes (make: use what you own); Hair gel or spray, 1
Full materials list (5)
- Each person's own closet clothes (make: use what you own)
- 1 printed decade card per person, e.g. 70s, 80s, 90s, cardstock or paper (make: hand-letter on paper)
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll or safety pins, 1 pack
- Hair gel or spray, 1
20 min + drying · $6-8 · Easy
Still need 2: Tan paper party hat or cone, 1; Colored dot stickers or pom-poms for sprinkles, 1 pack
Full materials list (5)
- Tan paper party hat or cone, 1
- White t-shirt, 1
- Colored dot stickers or pom-poms for sprinkles, 1 pack
- Brown paint or marker for the cone crosshatch, 1
- Tape, 1 roll (own)
20 min · $2 · Easy
Still need 2: Toy game controllers, 2; Iron, 1 (own: household)
Full materials list (4)
- Matching t-shirts, 2, any color
- Iron-on letters or fabric markers, spelling 1 and 2
- Toy game controllers, 2
- Iron, 1 (own: household)
20 min · $0 · Easy
Still need 2: Plain sweatsuit in one solid color, red recommended, 1 set (own: from closet); Backpack straps, 2, or 2 long shoelaces (own: from home)
Full materials list (7)
- Plain sweatsuit in one solid color, red recommended, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Cardboard, 1 sheet about 12x16 inches (own: from a box flap)
- Aluminum foil, about 2 feet (own: from the kitchen)
- Backpack straps, 2, or 2 long shoelaces (own: from home)
- Markers, 3 to 4 colors (own: from home)
- Tape, 1 roll (own: from home)
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $12-14 · Easy
Still need 2: Solid-color sweatsuit, any color, 1 set (own); Non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
Full materials list (5)
- Solid-color sweatsuit, any color, 1 set (own)
- 1 large cardboard box (make: cut it into square blocks)
- Packing tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
30 min · $3-8 · Easy
Still need 2: 1 khaki or tan jumpsuit, or matching shirt and pants, per person; White paper, 2 sheets, and markers for name patches (make: use what you own)
Full materials list (5)
- 1 khaki or tan jumpsuit, or matching shirt and pants, per person
- 1 small cardboard box per person, shoebox size (make: use what you own)
- White paper, 2 sheets, and markers for name patches (make: use what you own)
- 1 sheet black cardboard per person (make: from a box)
- Packing tape or glue, scissors
45 min + drying · $8-11 · Medium
Still need 2: Acrylic paint in each hero's colors, 1 small bottle per color; Paintbrushes, 1 wide and 1 detail per person
Full materials list (5)
- 1 large cardboard box per person, big enough to fit over the torso (make: ask a grocery store for spares)
- Acrylic paint in each hero's colors, 1 small bottle per color
- Paintbrushes, 1 wide and 1 detail per person
- Black marker, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
45 min + drying · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 2: Gray and white acrylic paint, 1 small bottle each; Tape, 1 roll, and string, 1 spool, for wearing (own: household tools)
Full materials list (6)
- Cardboard box, 1 large (own: cut two flat panels, one per person)
- Gray and white acrylic paint, 1 small bottle each
- Black markers, 1 set (own: household)
- Craft foam, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Tape, 1 roll, and string, 1 spool, for wearing (own: household tools)
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: household tools)
5 min · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 3: Gray hoodie, 1 (own); Gray beanie, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store); Blank adhesive name tag, 1
Full materials list (5)
- Gray hoodie, 1 (own)
- Dark pants, 1 pair (own)
- Gray beanie, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store)
- Blank adhesive name tag, 1
- Pen, 1 (own)
10 min · $0 · Easy
Still need 3: 1 black hoodie (make: use your closet); 1 sheet white paper, blank (make: use what you own); 1 old phone case or cracked-screen phone protector prop (make: use an old case)
Full materials list (5)
- 1 black hoodie (make: use your closet)
- 1 pair black pants (make: use your closet)
- 1 sheet white paper, blank (make: use what you own)
- 1 old phone case or cracked-screen phone protector prop (make: use an old case)
- Tape, 1 roll (make: use what you own)
10 min · $1-3 · Easy
Still need 3: 1 pair denim overalls per person; 1 pair swim or safety goggles per person; 1 pair black gloves per person
Full materials list (4)
- 1 yellow t-shirt per person
- 1 pair denim overalls per person
- 1 pair swim or safety goggles per person
- 1 pair black gloves per person
10 min · $0 · Easy
Still need 3: Button-down shirt, 1 (own, to wrinkle on purpose); Sunglasses and camera or phone on a strap, 1 set (own); Luggage tag, 1
Full materials list (5)
- Button-down shirt, 1 (own, to wrinkle on purpose)
- Sunglasses and camera or phone on a strap, 1 set (own)
- Paper map, 1 (make: print one at home, or draw a fake map on printer paper)
- Luggage tag, 1
- Clear tape, 1 roll (own)
10 min · $0 · Easy
Still need 3: White button-down shirts, 2 (own: from closet); Name tags, 2; Toy teapot or a small real teapot, 1 (own: from the kitchen)
Full materials list (5)
- White button-down shirts, 2 (own: from closet)
- Name tags, 2
- Toy teapot or a small real teapot, 1 (own: from the kitchen)
- Black pants or skirts, 2 (own: from closet)
- Marker for writing names, 1 (own: household)
10 min · $4-5 · Easy
Still need 3: Green hoodie, 1; Toy T. rex arms, 1 pair; Paper coffee cup, 1 (own: from home)
Full materials list (3)
- Green hoodie, 1
- Toy T. rex arms, 1 pair
- Paper coffee cup, 1 (own: from home)
15 min · $2 · Easy
Still need 3: Cardstock or foam letter for the first initial, 1 sheet (make: cut from cardstock, or buy: craft store); Ribbon or string for cape ties, about 2 feet (own, or buy: craft store); Safety pins, 2
Full materials list (6)
- Old pillowcase or t-shirt for the cape, 1 (make: cut up)
- Solid-color t-shirt to wear, 1 (own)
- Cardstock or foam letter for the first initial, 1 sheet (make: cut from cardstock, or buy: craft store)
- Ribbon or string for cape ties, about 2 feet (own, or buy: craft store)
- Safety pins, 2
- Scissors, 1 pair
15 min · $1-3 · Easy
Still need 3: White shirt and pants per pin person, 1 set each (own); Red duct or electrical tape, 1 roll; Toy bowling ball or black playground ball, 1
Full materials list (5)
- White shirt and pants per pin person, 1 set each (own)
- Red duct or electrical tape, 1 roll
- Black shirt and pants for the bowler, 1 set (own)
- Toy bowling ball or black playground ball, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
15 min · $3 · Easy
Still need 3: Team-color t-shirt and skirt or shorts, 1 set (own); 4 to 6 white plastic grocery bags (make: save from home); Hair ribbon in a team color, 1
Full materials list (5)
- Team-color t-shirt and skirt or shorts, 1 set (own)
- 4 to 6 white plastic grocery bags (make: save from home)
- Hair ribbon in a team color, 1
- Rubber bands or tape, 1 pack (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
15 min + drying · $7 · Easy
Still need 3: Brown t-shirt or tunic for the wrapper, 1 (make: from closet); Red pom-pom or ball for the cherry, 1 about 2 inches; Fabric glue, 1 tube
Full materials list (4)
- Brown t-shirt or tunic for the wrapper, 1 (make: from closet)
- White pillowcase for the frosting, 1 (make: from home)
- Red pom-pom or ball for the cherry, 1 about 2 inches
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
15 min + drying · $10-11 · Easy
Still need 3: Beret or flat cap, 1; Washable paint set, 1; Paintbrush, 1 (own, or buy: craft store)
Full materials list (6)
- Beret or flat cap, 1
- Cardboard for the palette, 1 piece (make: from a shipping box)
- Washable paint set, 1
- Old smock or oversized t-shirt, 1 (own)
- Paintbrush, 1 (own, or buy: craft store)
- Scissors, 1 (own)
15 min · $5-8 · Easy
Still need 3: White paper or poster board for the hat, 2 sheets; Apron, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store); Toy whisk, 1
Full materials list (5)
- White paper or poster board for the hat, 2 sheets
- Apron, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store)
- Toy whisk, 1
- Tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1
15 min · $0-2 · Easy
Still need 3: All-pink outfit per person: dress, suit, or sweatsuit, 1 set each (own); Pink sunglasses, 1 per person; Plastic play accessories: phone, tiara, handbag, 1 per person (own)
Full materials list (3)
- All-pink outfit per person: dress, suit, or sweatsuit, 1 set each (own)
- Pink sunglasses, 1 per person
- Plastic play accessories: phone, tiara, handbag, 1 per person (own)
20 min · $6-8 · Easy
Still need 3: Green hoodie, 1; 2 sheets green craft felt, 9x12 inches each; Safety pins, 6 to 8
Full materials list (6)
- Green hoodie, 1
- 2 sheets green craft felt, 9x12 inches each
- Pillow stuffing or 2 old socks (make: stuff from home)
- Safety pins, 6 to 8
- Masking tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 3: Brown t-shirt, 1; Purple t-shirt, 1; White poster board, 2 sheets
Full materials list (5)
- Brown t-shirt, 1
- Purple t-shirt, 1
- White poster board, 2 sheets
- Markers, 1 set (own: household)
- Scissors, 1 pair, and tape or string, 1 roll or spool (own: household tools)
20 min · $4-6 · Easy
Still need 3: White athletic tape, 1 roll; Plastic whistle, 1; Yellow fabric square, 6x6 inches (own: cut from an old cloth or napkin)
Full materials list (5)
- Plain black t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt, 1 (own: from closet)
- Black pants or shorts, 1 pair (own: from closet)
- White athletic tape, 1 roll
- Plastic whistle, 1
- Yellow fabric square, 6x6 inches (own: cut from an old cloth or napkin)
25 min + drying · $3-4 · Easy
Still need 3: 1 set old-fashioned dark clothes per person, e.g. a vest, long skirt, or button-up (make: use your closet); Gray and white face paint, non-toxic, 1 set; Hair spray or powder for a grayed look, 1
Full materials list (4)
- 1 set old-fashioned dark clothes per person, e.g. a vest, long skirt, or button-up (make: use your closet)
- Gray and white face paint, non-toxic, 1 set
- 1 large picture frame or cardboard frame per person
- Hair spray or powder for a grayed look, 1
25 min · $7-9 · Easy
Still need 3: Red sweatsuit, 1 (own); Battery tea light, 1; Safety pin, 1 (own)
Full materials list (6)
- Red sweatsuit, 1 (own)
- Gold duct tape, 1 roll
- Battery tea light, 1
- Cardboard, 1 piece (own)
- Tape, 1 roll (own)
- Safety pin, 1 (own)
25 min + drying · $3-4 · Easy
Still need 3: Hero: red and blue sweatsuit, or red shirt with blue pants, 1 set (own: from closet); Black face paint or black eye mask, 1; White face paint or white stickers, 1
Full materials list (6)
- Hero: red and blue sweatsuit, or red shirt with blue pants, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Partner: black jacket and black pants, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Black face paint or black eye mask, 1
- White face paint or white stickers, 1
- Red web gloves or red socks for hands, 1 pair (own: from closet)
- Tape, 1 roll (own: from home)
30 min + drying · $2-3 · Easy
Still need 3: Craft felt for masks and emblems, 2 sheets 9x12 inches; Ribbon or cord for cape ties, about 3 feet per cape (own, or buy: craft store); Fabric glue, 1 tube
Full materials list (6)
- 2 old twin sheets or large fabric rectangles, about 4x5 feet each (make: cut from old sheets)
- Craft felt for masks and emblems, 2 sheets 9x12 inches
- Ribbon or cord for cape ties, about 3 feet per cape (own, or buy: craft store)
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Paper and pencil for sketching, 1 set (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $7-9 · Easy
Still need 3: Black felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Fabric glue, 1 tube; Marker and ruler, 1 each (own: household)
Full materials list (5)
- White bedsheet or white fabric, 1 twin-size
- Black felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: household tools)
- Marker and ruler, 1 each (own: household)
30 min + drying · $5-6 · Easy
Still need 3: Red and white striped wrapping paper or paint, 1 roll; Yellow or white balloons, 8 to 10; Tape, string, scissors, 1 set (own)
Full materials list (5)
- Cardboard box, 1 medium (make: tall enough to cover the torso)
- Red and white striped wrapping paper or paint, 1 roll
- Yellow or white balloons, 8 to 10
- Tape, string, scissors, 1 set (own)
- Red marker for the label, 1 (own)
40 min + drying · $20-22 · Medium
Still need 3: Crepe paper in rainbow colors, 6 rolls; Wrapped candy, 2 bags; String for hanging strips, 1 roll (own)
Full materials list (6)
- Cardboard box, 1 large (make: from a shipping box)
- Crepe paper in rainbow colors, 6 rolls
- Wrapped candy, 2 bags
- String for hanging strips, 1 roll (own)
- Tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
40 min + drying · $11 · Easy
Still need 3: Yellow or cream yarn, 1 skein; Brown pom-poms, 2 inch, 3 to 4; Fabric glue or hot glue gun, 1
Full materials list (5)
- White t-shirt or sweatshirt, 1 (own: from closet)
- Yellow or cream yarn, 1 skein
- Brown pom-poms, 2 inch, 3 to 4
- Fabric glue or hot glue gun, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
45 min + drying · $4-8 · Medium
Still need 3: White and black acrylic paint, 1 small bottle each; Paintbrushes, 1 wide and 1 detail; Ribbon or string for straps, about 4 feet per board (own)
Full materials list (8)
- Black or white monochrome clothes, 1 set per person (own)
- Large cardboard boxes, 2 to 3 (make: collect spares)
- White and black acrylic paint, 1 small bottle each
- Paintbrushes, 1 wide and 1 detail
- Black marker, 1
- Ribbon or string for straps, about 4 feet per board (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
45 min · $3-4 · Medium
Still need 3: Plastic bottle caps, about 20 total (own); Elastic string or yarn, 6 feet; Glow sticks, 1 per person
Full materials list (8)
- Medium cardboard box per person, 1 each (make: from home or moving boxes)
- Small cardboard box per person for the head, 1 each (make: from cereal or shoe boxes)
- Aluminum foil, 1 large roll
- Plastic bottle caps, about 20 total (own)
- Duct tape, 1 roll
- Black permanent marker, 1 (own)
- Elastic string or yarn, 6 feet
- Glow sticks, 1 per person
45 min + drying · $8-10 · Easy
Still need 3: Acrylic paint in two bright colors, 1 set; Wide ribbon or webbing for shoulder straps, about 4 yards; Ruler or yardstick, 1 (own)
Full materials list (6)
- Two large cardboard boxes, flattened (make: from shipping boxes)
- Acrylic paint in two bright colors, 1 set
- Wide ribbon or webbing for shoulder straps, about 4 yards
- Painter's tape, 1 roll
- Scissors or a box cutter, 1
- Ruler or yardstick, 1 (own)
45 min + drying · $6-7 · Easy
Still need 3: Brown, red, green, and yellow felt sheets, 1 pack; Fabric glue, 1 bottle; Headband, 1
Full materials list (5)
- Tan vest or tan t-shirt, 1 (own: from closet)
- Brown, red, green, and yellow felt sheets, 1 pack
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Headband, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: from home)
60 min · $17-20 · Medium
Still need 3: Flexible aluminum dryer vent hose, 1 section about 3 feet; Sticker dots or round stickers, 1 sheet; Blue or gray sweatsuit to wear underneath, 1 set (own: from closet)
Full materials list (8)
- Medium cardboard box for the torso, 1 (own: from home)
- Aluminum foil, 1 roll
- Flexible aluminum dryer vent hose, 1 section about 3 feet
- Sticker dots or round stickers, 1 sheet
- Duct tape, 1 roll
- Blue or gray sweatsuit to wear underneath, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Black marker, 1 (own: from home)
- Scissors, 1 pair
5 min + drying · $4-5 · Easy
Still need 4: Basketball jersey or numbered tank top, 1 (own, or buy: sporting goods store); Basketball shorts, 1 pair (own); Black non-toxic face paint or 1 eyeliner pencil and 1 more
Full materials list (4)
- Basketball jersey or numbered tank top, 1 (own, or buy: sporting goods store)
- Basketball shorts, 1 pair (own)
- Black non-toxic face paint or 1 eyeliner pencil
- Basketball, 1 (own, or buy: toy store)
10 min + drying · $6-8 · Easy
Still need 4: Yellow sweatshirt and sweatpants, 1 set (make: from closet, or buy: clothing store); Green felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Headband, 1 and 1 more
Full materials list (4)
- Yellow sweatshirt and sweatpants, 1 set (make: from closet, or buy: clothing store)
- Green felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Headband, 1
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
10 min · $12-18 · Easy
Still need 4: 2 white aprons; Fake mustache, 1; Curly red wig, 1 and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 2 white aprons
- Fake mustache, 1
- Curly red wig, 1
- Costume glasses, 1 pair
- Order pad and pencil, 1 set (own, or buy: dollar store)
15 min + drying · $6-8 · Easy
Still need 4: 2 headbands; 1 sheet black craft felt, 9x12 inches; 1 sheet gray craft felt, 9x12 inches and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- 2 headbands
- 1 sheet black craft felt, 9x12 inches
- 1 sheet gray craft felt, 9x12 inches
- Black eyeliner pencil or non-toxic face paint, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
15 min + drying · $6-8 · Easy
Still need 4: Black dress, 1 (own); Very pale foundation or white non-toxic face paint, 1; Dark eyeliner and lipstick, 1 set (own, or buy: dollar store) and 1 more
Full materials list (4)
- Black dress, 1 (own)
- Very pale foundation or white non-toxic face paint, 1
- Dark eyeliner and lipstick, 1 set (own, or buy: dollar store)
- 2 hair ties (own)
15 min + drying · $14-27 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 pastel fuzzy sweatsuit; 2 large googly eyes, 3 inches or bigger; 1 sheet white felt, 9x12 inches, for the smile and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 pastel fuzzy sweatsuit
- 2 large googly eyes, 3 inches or bigger
- 1 sheet white felt, 9x12 inches, for the smile
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Fabric glue, 1 tube, or 4 safety pins
15 min + drying · $4-6 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 set colorful clothes from the closet (make: use what you own); Black and white face paint, non-toxic, 1 set; 2 hair ties for braids (make: use what you own) and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 set black clothes from the closet (make: use what you own)
- 1 set colorful clothes from the closet (make: use what you own)
- Black and white face paint, non-toxic, 1 set
- 2 hair ties for braids (make: use what you own)
- 3 to 5 fake flowers
15 min + drying · $7-8 · Easy
Still need 4: Red t-shirt, 1 (own); Tan or beige foam pool noodle, 1; Yellow fabric paint for mustard, 1 bottle and 1 more
Full materials list (4)
- Red t-shirt, 1 (own)
- Tan or beige foam pool noodle, 1
- Yellow fabric paint for mustard, 1 bottle
- Safety pins or fabric glue, 1 pack
15 min · $1 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 red t-shirt, 1 yellow t-shirt (make: raid the closet); Red felt or construction paper, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Yellow felt or construction paper, 1 sheet 9x12 inches and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 red t-shirt, 1 yellow t-shirt (make: raid the closet)
- Red felt or construction paper, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Yellow felt or construction paper, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Safety pins, 8
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 4: Dark red or brown shirt for the bacon, 1 (own); 1 sheet red-brown craft felt, 9x12 inches; 1 sheet each white and yellow craft felt, 9x12 inches and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- Dark red or brown shirt for the bacon, 1 (own)
- White shirt for the egg, 1 (own)
- 1 sheet red-brown craft felt, 9x12 inches
- 1 sheet each white and yellow craft felt, 9x12 inches
- Safety pins, 6 to 8
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min + drying · $20-26 · Easy
Still need 4: Pink bathrobe or kimono-style robe, 1 (own, or buy: clothing store); Long dark wig, 1; Ribbon or string, about 3 feet (own, or buy: craft store) and 1 more
Full materials list (7)
- Pink bathrobe or kimono-style robe, 1 (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Long dark wig, 1
- 1 cardboard tube from wrapping paper or paper towels (make: save from home)
- Ribbon or string, about 3 feet (own, or buy: craft store)
- Red non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
20 min + drying · $13-18 · Easy
Still need 4: Plain headband, 1; 1 sheet black craft felt, 9x12 inches; Black construction paper, 1 sheet (make: cut a mask from it) and 1 more
Full materials list (8)
- Black shirt and pants or sweatsuit, 1 set (own)
- Plain headband, 1
- 1 sheet black craft felt, 9x12 inches
- Black construction paper, 1 sheet (make: cut a mask from it)
- Black non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
- Small drawstring bag or pillowcase, 1 (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
20 min + drying · $5-6 · Easy
Still need 4: Tall black pointy wizard hat, 1; Long plain black robe or graduation gown, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Tall straight wooden staff, about 5 feet (make: from a dowel or sturdy branch, or buy: craft store) and 1 more
Full materials list (4)
- Tall black pointy wizard hat, 1
- Long plain black robe or graduation gown, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Tall straight wooden staff, about 5 feet (make: from a dowel or sturdy branch, or buy: craft store)
- Belt or rope sash, 1 (own)
20 min + drying · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 4: Solid-color outfits in fruit colors (red, yellow, green, orange), 1 set per person (own); Green felt for leaf hats, 1 sheet 9x12 inches per person; Headbands, 1 per person and 1 more
Full materials list (4)
- Solid-color outfits in fruit colors (red, yellow, green, orange), 1 set per person (own)
- Green felt for leaf hats, 1 sheet 9x12 inches per person
- Headbands, 1 per person
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
20 min + drying · $16-19 · Easy
Still need 4: Black sweatsuit, 1; Glow-in-the-dark bone tape, 1 roll; Glow bracelets, 1 pack and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Black sweatsuit, 1
- Glow-in-the-dark bone tape, 1 roll
- Glow bracelets, 1 pack
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Black face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube
20 min + drying · $4-6 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 pink dress or set of pink clothes for the good witch (make: use your closet); Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube; 1 black cone hat and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- 1 black dress or set of black clothes for the bad witch (make: use your closet)
- 1 pink dress or set of pink clothes for the good witch (make: use your closet)
- Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube
- 1 cardboard crown (make: from a cereal box)
- 1 black cone hat
- Hot glue gun, scissors, 1 pink marker, tape
20 min · $1-2 · Easy
Still need 4: Black cape or black sheet, 1 per person; Small jack-o-lantern bucket or foam pumpkin, 1 per person; Broom or stick-horse substitute, 1 per person (own: broom from home) and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Black cape or black sheet, 1 per person
- Small jack-o-lantern bucket or foam pumpkin, 1 per person
- Broom or stick-horse substitute, 1 per person (own: broom from home)
- Tape, 1 roll (own)
- Glow bracelets, 1 pack
20 min + drying · $12-14 · Easy
Still need 4: Tan or brown sweatsuit, 1; Brown fuzzy fabric strip or old brown towel for the mane, about 24 inches long; Safety pins or fabric glue, 6 to 8 pins or 1 tube glue and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Tan or brown sweatsuit, 1
- Brown fuzzy fabric strip or old brown towel for the mane, about 24 inches long
- Scissors, 1 pair (own)
- Safety pins or fabric glue, 6 to 8 pins or 1 tube glue
- Brown non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
20 min + drying · $3-4 · Easy
Still need 4: T-shirt or dress in a sea color (teal, purple, red, white), 1 per person; Face paint in a matching accent color, 1 tube; Plastic trident prop, 1 and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- T-shirt or dress in a sea color (teal, purple, red, white), 1 per person
- Face paint in a matching accent color, 1 tube
- Plastic trident prop, 1
- Toy crab or red paper for a cardboard crab, 1 (make: cut from red paper, or buy: toy store)
- Shell necklace, 1
- Scissors and tape, 1 set (own)
20 min · $7-9 · Easy
Still need 4: White t-shirts and white shorts or skirts, 1 set each (own: from closet); White sweatbands, 2, or strips of white fabric; Tennis balls, 1 tube of 3 and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- White t-shirts and white shorts or skirts, 1 set each (own: from closet)
- White sweatbands, 2, or strips of white fabric
- Toy tennis rackets, 2
- Tennis balls, 1 tube of 3
- White socks and sneakers, 1 pair each (own: from closet)
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min · $8-10 · Easy
Still need 4: White sweatshirt and sweatpants, 1 set; 1 large brown paper grocery bag; Silver duct tape, 1 roll and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- White sweatshirt and sweatpants, 1 set
- 1 large brown paper grocery bag
- Silver duct tape, 1 roll
- Flag sticker or iron-on patch, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min · $4-6 · Easy
Still need 4: Blue or orange t-shirt per person, 1 each (own, or buy: clothing store); Headband per person, 1 each; Blue, orange, and white craft felt, 1 sheet of each color 9x12 inches and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Blue or orange t-shirt per person, 1 each (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Headband per person, 1 each
- Blue, orange, and white craft felt, 1 sheet of each color 9x12 inches
- Safety pins, 4 per person
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min + drying · $2-4 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 green sweatsuit per person; 1 sheet green felt per person, 9x12 inches; Fabric glue, 1 tube, or 6 safety pins per person and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 green sweatsuit per person
- 1 sheet green felt per person, 9x12 inches
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Fabric glue, 1 tube, or 6 safety pins per person
- Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube
25 min + drying · $2-3 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 solid bright color outfit per person: yellow, blue, red, green, purple, or orange (make: from closet); Face paint matching each outfit color, 1 per person; 1 white poster board per person and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 solid bright color outfit per person: yellow, blue, red, green, purple, or orange (make: from closet)
- Face paint matching each outfit color, 1 per person
- 1 white poster board per person
- Markers, 1 set (make: from the house)
- Colored hair spray matching each outfit, 1 can per person, optional
25 min + drying · $10-12 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 vest or sleeveless jacket you own (own); 1 sheet green craft felt, 9x12 inches; 1 blank badge or pin and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- 1 vest or sleeveless jacket you own (own)
- 1 sheet green craft felt, 9x12 inches
- 1 blank badge or pin
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Marker, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min + drying · $5-6 · Easy
Still need 4: Gray hoodie, 1; Gray felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; White felt, 1 small sheet and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Gray hoodie, 1
- Gray felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- White felt, 1 small sheet
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: household tools)
25 min + drying · $18-20 · Easy
Still need 4: Neon fabric paint in 2 to 3 colors, 1 tube each; Glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoos or neon eyeliner, 1 pack; Foam sword prop, 1 and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Black hoodie, black pants, chunky sneakers, 1 set (own)
- Neon fabric paint in 2 to 3 colors, 1 tube each
- Glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoos or neon eyeliner, 1 pack
- Foam sword prop, 1
- Hair gel or temporary neon hair spray, 1
25 min + drying · $7-8 · Easy
Still need 4: Fuzzy one-piece pajamas or sweatsuit, 1; Felt ears: two big felt circles, about 4 inches across; Fabric glue, 1 tube and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- Fuzzy one-piece pajamas or sweatsuit, 1
- Felt ears: two big felt circles, about 4 inches across
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Black and white felt for eyes and smile, 1 small sheet each
- Large shipping tag or big index card, 1
- Marker, 1 (own: household)
25 min + drying · $2-4 · Easy
Still need 4: Solid-color clothes in animal colors, 1 set per person (own); Plastic headbands, 1 per person; Felt sheets in brown, black, pink, tan, 1 pack and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Solid-color clothes in animal colors, 1 set per person (own)
- Plastic headbands, 1 per person
- Felt sheets in brown, black, pink, tan, 1 pack
- Face paint in brown and black, 1 tube each
- Scissors and tape, 1 set (own)
25 min · $0-1 · Easy
Still need 4: Matching jerseys or same-color t-shirts, 1 per player (own: from closet, or buy a multi-pack at a sports store); Soccer ball, 1 any size; Red cardstock rectangle, 3x4 inches, 1 (own: cut from a folder or colored paper) and 1 more
Full materials list (7)
- Matching jerseys or same-color t-shirts, 1 per player (own: from closet, or buy a multi-pack at a sports store)
- Black shirt and black shorts for the referee, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Soccer ball, 1 any size
- Red cardstock rectangle, 3x4 inches, 1 (own: cut from a folder or colored paper)
- Black marker, 1 (own: from home)
- White athletic tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min · $9-11 · Easy
Still need 4: Red sweatsuit, 1 (own: from closet); Toy firefighter helmet, 1; Toy fire hose or coiled garden hose, 1 and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Red sweatsuit, 1 (own: from closet)
- Toy firefighter helmet, 1
- Toy fire hose or coiled garden hose, 1
- Yellow reflective tape, 1 roll
- Black marker, 1 (own: from home)
30 min · $2-4 · Easy
Still need 4: 1 green poncho or green bedsheet per person, about 50x60 inches; 1 sheet green felt per person, 9x12 inches; Scrap fabric or cotton balls for stuffing, about 1 cup per person (make: use what you own) and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- 1 green poncho or green bedsheet per person, about 50x60 inches
- 1 sheet green felt per person, 9x12 inches
- 1 old sock per person, white or colored (make: use one you own)
- Scrap fabric or cotton balls for stuffing, about 1 cup per person (make: use what you own)
- Fabric glue, 1 tube, or 6 safety pins per person
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $16-22 · Easy
Still need 4: Earth-tone shirt and pants, 1 set (own); Blue paint for the hat, 1 small bottle; White face paint for the beard, non-toxic, 1 tube and 1 more
Full materials list (7)
- Earth-tone shirt and pants, 1 set (own)
- Cardboard for the hat, 1 sheet (make: from a box)
- Blue paint for the hat, 1 small bottle
- White face paint for the beard, non-toxic, 1 tube
- Toy fishing rod or small garden shovel, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
30 min · $0-1 · Easy
Still need 4: Green sweatsuit per person, 1 each; Iron-on number patches or white paper numbers, 1 per person; White sneakers, 1 pair per person (own: from closet) and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Green sweatsuit per person, 1 each
- White t-shirt per person, 1 each (own: from closet)
- Iron-on number patches or white paper numbers, 1 per person
- White sneakers, 1 pair per person (own: from closet)
- Iron, 1 (own: household)
30 min + drying · $12-14 · Easy
Still need 4: Green tunic or oversized green t-shirt, 1; Green bubble wrap or green pom-poms, about 20 bumps; Fabric glue, 1 tube and 1 more
Full materials list (4)
- Green tunic or oversized green t-shirt, 1
- Green bubble wrap or green pom-poms, about 20 bumps
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Green non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
30 min · $3-4 · Easy
Still need 4: Striped shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Black eye patch, 1; Brown paper for the treasure map, 1 sheet (own) and 1 more
Full materials list (9)
- Striped shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Dark pants, 1 (own)
- Cardboard for the hat, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Black eye patch, 1
- Toy sword or cardboard cutlass, 1
- Brown paper for the treasure map, 1 sheet (own)
- Black marker, 1 (own)
- Gold plastic coins, 1 bag
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $5-7 · Easy
Still need 4: Brown craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; White pillow stuffing, 1 bag; Fabric glue, 1 bottle and 1 more
Full materials list (8)
- Tan t-shirts or tunics, 2 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- White t-shirt for the marshmallow, 1 (own)
- Brown craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- White pillow stuffing, 1 bag
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Black marker, 1 (own)
- Safety pins, 6
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min · $0-2 · Easy
Still need 4: Matching red sweatsuits, 1 per person (own: from closet, or buy a set at a discount store); Black felt, 1 pack; Yellow felt, 1 sheet and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- Matching red sweatsuits, 1 per person (own: from closet, or buy a set at a discount store)
- Black felt, 1 pack
- Yellow felt, 1 sheet
- Plain headbands, 1 per person
- Safety pins, 6 to 8, or tape, 1 roll (own: from home)
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: from home)
30 min · $8-9 · Easy
Still need 4: Neutral beige or tan clothes, 1 set (own: from closet); Backpack straps, 2, or 2 long ribbons (own: from home); Headband, 1 and 1 more
Full materials list (8)
- Neutral beige or tan clothes, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Large cardboard sheet or 1 flattened box (own: from home)
- Brown and tan markers or crayons, 1 set (own: from home)
- Backpack straps, 2, or 2 long ribbons (own: from home)
- Headband, 1
- Black pom-poms, 2
- Tape, 1 roll (own: from home)
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $1-3 · Easy
Still need 4: Hoodies in red, black, and pink, 1 per person (own: from closet); Black fabric paint or black face paint, 1 tube; White stickers or white electrical tape, 1 roll and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- Hoodies in red, black, and pink, 1 per person (own: from closet)
- Black fabric paint or black face paint, 1 tube
- White stickers or white electrical tape, 1 roll
- Sunglasses or swim goggles, 1 per person
- Tape, 1 roll (own: from home)
35 min + drying · $5-8 · Easy
Still need 4: Pink paint, 1 small bottle; Felt sprinkles, 12 to 15 small pieces, or sticker sprinkles; Ribbon or string, 4 feet (make: from home) and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 large cardboard box, about 24x24 inches flat (make: from home)
- Pink paint, 1 small bottle
- Felt sprinkles, 12 to 15 small pieces, or sticker sprinkles
- Ribbon or string, 4 feet (make: from home)
- Scissors, 1 pair and glue, 1 bottle
35 min + drying · $1-3 · Easy
Still need 4: White felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches per person; Orange felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches per person; Headbands, 1 per person and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- Black long-sleeve shirts, 1 per person
- White felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches per person
- Orange felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches per person
- Headbands, 1 per person
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: household tools)
40 min + drying · $5-7 · Medium
Still need 4: Princess: yellow fabric, 2 yards; Prince: 1 blue jacket and 1 pair dark pants (make: use your closet); Candelabra: gold face paint, 1 tube, and 1 gold headband and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- Princess: yellow fabric, 2 yards
- Prince: 1 blue jacket and 1 pair dark pants (make: use your closet)
- Candelabra: gold face paint, 1 tube, and 1 gold headband
- Clock: 1 brown cardboard circle, about 12 inches, and painted hands (make: from a box)
- Teapot: 1 white pot or cardboard pot body (make: from a box)
- Hot glue gun, 1; scissors, 1 pair; face paint, 1 set
40 min + drying · $5-6 · Easy
Still need 4: Yellow shirt and pants for the Sun, 1 set (own: from closet); Yellow cardstock, 2 sheets; Silver star stickers, 1 sheet and 1 more
Full materials list (6)
- Yellow shirt and pants for the Sun, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Navy or black shirt and pants for the Moon, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Yellow cardstock, 2 sheets
- Silver star stickers, 1 sheet
- White and yellow paper, 1 sheet each, for the crescent (own: from home)
- Tape, 1 roll, and scissors, 1 pair (own: from home)
40 min + drying · $10-12 · Easy
Still need 4: Dark green felt, 1 large sheet; Pink or orange felt, 1 large sheet; White pom-poms, 4 large, plus 1 green pom-pom and 1 more
Full materials list (7)
- White bedsheet or large white t-shirt to wear, 1 (own: from closet)
- Dark green felt, 1 large sheet
- Pink or orange felt, 1 large sheet
- White pom-poms, 4 large, plus 1 green pom-pom
- Toy chopsticks, 1 pair, or 2 wooden sticks
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Scissors, 1 pair
45 min + drying · $2-4 · Medium
Still need 4: Gold rope or gold cord, 2 yards per person; Gold paper or gold craft leaves for laurel crowns, 1 pack; Gold face paint or gold eyeliner, 1 and 1 more
Full materials list (7)
- White bedsheets or large white fabric, 1 per person (own: raid the linen closet)
- Gold rope or gold cord, 2 yards per person
- Gold paper or gold craft leaves for laurel crowns, 1 pack
- Gold face paint or gold eyeliner, 1
- Cardboard for the props, 3 pieces: lightning bolt, trident, owl (own: from boxes)
- Gold markers or gold paint pen, 1
- Safety pins, 6 to 8; scissors, 1 pair; tape, 1 roll (own: household)
60 min + drying · $11-15 · Medium
Still need 4: Silver acrylic paint, 1 bottle; Foam brush or paintbrush, 1 wide (own, or buy: craft store); 1 pool noodle and 1 more
Full materials list (7)
- Large cardboard boxes, 2 to 3 (make: collect spares)
- Silver acrylic paint, 1 bottle
- Foam brush or paintbrush, 1 wide (own, or buy: craft store)
- 1 pool noodle
- Gray duct tape, 1 roll
- Black marker, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
60 min + drying · $3-5 · Medium
Still need 4: 2 red LED tea lights per person; Paint in gray, black, and one accent color, 1 small bottle each; 1 set old clothes with holes or tears (make: use what you own) and 1 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 large cardboard box per person, big enough to cover the head (make: use what you own)
- 2 red LED tea lights per person
- Paint in gray, black, and one accent color, 1 small bottle each
- 1 set old clothes with holes or tears (make: use what you own)
- Hot glue gun, 1; scissors, 1 pair; utility knife, 1 (adults only)
10 min + drying · $11-15 · Easy
Still need 5: Bathrobe, 1 (own); Toy boxing gloves, 1 pair; Purple and yellow non-toxic face paint, 1 tube each and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- Bathrobe, 1 (own)
- Toy boxing gloves, 1 pair
- Purple and yellow non-toxic face paint, 1 tube each
- Athletic shorts and sneakers, 1 set (own)
- Phone for entrance music, 1 (own)
10 min · $5-6 · Easy
Still need 5: 1 Hawaiian shirt; 1 fanny pack (own, or buy: thrift store); 1 plush dinosaur tail and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 Hawaiian shirt
- 1 fanny pack (own, or buy: thrift store)
- 1 plush dinosaur tail
- 1 toy camera, optional (own)
- 1 pair sunglasses, optional (own)
10 min · $6-8 · Easy
Still need 5: 1 brown or beige bathrobe or long coat per knight (make: from closet); 1 toy energy-blade prop per knight; 1 wide belt or rope sash per knight (make: from closet) and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- 1 brown or beige bathrobe or long coat per knight (make: from closet)
- 1 toy energy-blade prop per knight
- 1 wide belt or rope sash per knight (make: from closet)
- 1 pair dark pants and boots per knight (make: from closet)
- Brown face paint for a hood shadow, 1 tube, optional
10 min · $3-4 · Easy
Still need 5: White dress, 1; White tights, 1 pair (own, or buy: clothing store); Hair donut for the bun, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- White dress, 1
- White tights, 1 pair (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Hair donut for the bun, 1
- Blush, 1 (own, or buy: drugstore)
- Bobby pins, 1 pack (own)
10 min · $8-14 · Easy
Still need 5: Gold paper crown or plastic crown, 1; Cape or long piece of fabric, 1 about 3 feet long; Thrifted gown or long dress, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- Gold paper crown or plastic crown, 1
- Cape or long piece of fabric, 1 about 3 feet long
- Thrifted gown or long dress, 1
- Tiara, 1
- Toy scepter or wand, 1
15 min · $1-3 · Easy
Still need 5: Khaki shirt, 1, and khaki pants, 1 pair, per grown-up (make: use what you own); Green hoodie per child, 1 each; White paper or card, 2 sheets (make: use what you own) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Khaki shirt, 1, and khaki pants, 1 pair, per grown-up (make: use what you own)
- Green hoodie per child, 1 each
- White paper or card, 2 sheets (make: use what you own)
- 1 toy dinosaur or plush per kid
- Ribbon or string, 18 inches per kid (make: use what you own)
- Tape, 1 roll and scissors, 1 pair
15 min + drying · $18-22 · Easy
Still need 5: Black cape or black bedsheet, 1; Pointy witch hat, 1; Black-and-white striped tights, 1 pair and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- Black cape or black bedsheet, 1
- Pointy witch hat, 1
- Black-and-white striped tights, 1 pair
- Green non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
- Safety pin or ribbon, 1 (own: from the sewing kit)
15 min + drying · $2-4 · Easy
Still need 5: Orange, purple, blue, and red t-shirts, 1 each; Dog ears headband or a brown dog costume piece, 1; Fake magnifying glass, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- Orange, purple, blue, and red t-shirts, 1 each
- Dog ears headband or a brown dog costume piece, 1
- Fake magnifying glass, 1
- Headband or scarf in a matching color, 1 per person (own: from the drawer)
- Brown non-toxic face paint for the dog's nose, 1 tube
15 min + drying · $16-29 · Easy
Still need 5: Blue overalls, 2; Red t-shirt and green t-shirt, 1 each; Red cap and green cap, 1 each and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Blue overalls, 2
- Red t-shirt and green t-shirt, 1 each
- Red cap and green cap, 1 each
- Brown non-toxic face paint for mustaches, 1 tube
- White circle stickers or white paper, 2 about 2 inches across
- Marker, 1 (own: household)
15 min · $5-7 · Easy
Still need 5: Sparkly or sequin jacket, 1; Toy microphone, 1; Hair teasing comb, 1 (own, or buy: drugstore) and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- Sparkly or sequin jacket, 1
- Toy microphone, 1
- Hair teasing comb, 1 (own, or buy: drugstore)
- Sunglasses, 1 pair (own, or buy: dollar store)
- Dark jeans and a dark top, 1 set (own)
20 min · $3-4 · Easy
Still need 5: Orange onesie or footed pajamas, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Green craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Soft stuffing or an old pillow, 1 (own) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Orange onesie or footed pajamas, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Green craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Soft stuffing or an old pillow, 1 (own)
- Brown felt for the stem, 1 small piece
- Safety pins, 4
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min · $10-11 · Easy
Still need 5: Pink tulle, 2 to 3 yards; Wide elastic, 1 inch wide, cut to the waist size plus 1 inch overlap; Pink leotard or fitted shirt, 1 (own, or buy: clothing store) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Pink tulle, 2 to 3 yards
- Wide elastic, 1 inch wide, cut to the waist size plus 1 inch overlap
- Pink leotard or fitted shirt, 1 (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Pink tights, 1 pair (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Hair ties and bobby pins, 1 pack (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min + drying · $18-20 · Easy
Still need 5: Yellow duct or electrical tape, 1 roll; Black headband, 1; 2 yellow pipe cleaners, 12 inches each and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Black sweatshirt and sweatpants, 1 set (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Yellow duct or electrical tape, 1 roll
- Black headband, 1
- 2 yellow pipe cleaners, 12 inches each
- 2 black pom-poms, 1 inch
- Craft glue, 1 tube
20 min + drying · $14-18 · Easy
Still need 5: Big brown afro wig, 1; Denim shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Jeans, 1 (own) and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Big brown afro wig, 1
- Denim shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Jeans, 1 (own)
- Cardboard for the palette, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Acrylic paints in bright colors, 1 set
- Toy paintbrush, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min + drying · $14-19 · Easy
Still need 5: 1 sheet yellow felt, 9x12 inches; 2 sheets red felt, 9x12 inches each; 1 red headband and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- 1 white t-shirt
- 1 sheet yellow felt, 9x12 inches
- 2 sheets red felt, 9x12 inches each
- 1 red headband
- 2 red pipe cleaners, 12 inches each
- Scissors, 1 pair; tape, 1 roll or glue, 1 bottle
- Red face paint or lipstick, 1
20 min + drying · $11-14 · Easy
Still need 5: 1 jacket or blazer you own (own); 1 sheet green craft felt, 9x12 inches; 1 party hat and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- 1 jacket or blazer you own (own)
- 1 sheet green craft felt, 9x12 inches
- 1 party hat
- 1 blank name badge
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Marker, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min · $0-1 · Easy
Still need 5: Jeans or skirts, 1 per person (own); Toy magnifying glass, 1; Paper for the sandwich prop, 1 sheet (own) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Solid-color tops in assigned colors, 1 per person (own: from closets)
- Jeans or skirts, 1 per person (own)
- Toy magnifying glass, 1
- Paper for the sandwich prop, 1 sheet (own)
- Dog plush or toy, 1 (own, or borrow one)
- Scarves or ascots in matching colors (own, or buy: thrift store)
20 min · $8-10 · Easy
Still need 5: Khaki vest with pockets, 1; Khaki pants or shorts, 1 pair (own: from closet); Toy camera, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Khaki vest with pockets, 1
- Khaki pants or shorts, 1 pair (own: from closet)
- Toy camera, 1
- Toy binoculars, 1
- Stuffed lion or lion cub toy, 1
- Safari hat, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair; tape, 1 roll; marker, 1 (own: household)
20 min · $10-13 · Easy
Still need 5: Tall red-and-white striped stovepipe hat, 1; Red bow tie, 1; Red jumpsuits or red shirts and pants for the Things, 2 sets (own: from closet) and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Tall red-and-white striped stovepipe hat, 1
- Red bow tie, 1
- Black shirt and pants for the cat, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Red jumpsuits or red shirts and pants for the Things, 2 sets (own: from closet)
- Blue wigs, 2
- Iron-on letters or paper that says Thing 1 and Thing 2, 1 set
- Iron, 1, and scissors, 1 pair (own: household)
20 min + drying · $8-10 · Easy
Still need 5: Old button-down shirt you can cut up, 1 (own: from closet); Old tie, 1 (own: from closet); Pale face paint or white face powder, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Old button-down shirt you can cut up, 1 (own: from closet)
- Old tie, 1 (own: from closet)
- Pale face paint or white face powder, 1
- Dark eye makeup or black eyeshadow, 1
- Coffee mug, 1 (own: from home)
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: from home)
25 min + drying · $7-12 · Easy
Still need 5: Red, blue, and green sweaters or sweatshirts, 1 each; Brown felt for ears, 3 pairs worth, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Headbands, 3 and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Red, blue, and green sweaters or sweatshirts, 1 each
- Iron-on letters A, S, T, 1 set
- Brown felt for ears, 3 pairs worth, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Headbands, 3
- Brown eyeliner for whiskers and a nose, 1
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
25 min + drying · $16-20 · Easy
Still need 5: Black cape or black bedsheet, 1 (buy cape: costume aisle; or make: from a black sheet from home); Plastic vampire fangs, 1 pair; Hair gel or pomade, 1 (own: from home) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Black cape or black bedsheet, 1 (buy cape: costume aisle; or make: from a black sheet from home)
- Black shirt and pants, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Plastic vampire fangs, 1 pair
- Hair gel or pomade, 1 (own: from home)
- Red lipstick or red face paint, 1
- White face powder or pale face paint, 1
25 min · $4-7 · Easy
Still need 5: Denim shirts, 2 (own, or buy: thrift store); Jeans, 2 (own); Bandanas, 2 and 2 more
Full materials list (8)
- Denim shirts, 2 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Jeans, 2 (own)
- Cardboard for two hats, 2 sheets (make: from shipping boxes)
- Bandanas, 2
- Brown paper bags for chaps, 2 (own)
- Rope or twine, 1 coil
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
25 min · $4-5 · Easy
Still need 5: Khaki or tan vest with pockets, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Toy paintbrush or makeup brush, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store); Toy magnifying glass, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (8)
- Khaki or tan vest with pockets, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Toy paintbrush or makeup brush, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store)
- Toy magnifying glass, 1
- Cardboard for fossil bones, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Small canvas pouch or fanny pack, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store)
- Brown paper lunch bag, 1 (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Pencil, 1
25 min + drying · $4-5 · Easy
Still need 5: Brown t-shirt or tunic, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); White craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Brown craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches and 2 more
Full materials list (8)
- White t-shirt or tunic, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Brown t-shirt or tunic, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- White craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Brown craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches
- Black marker, 1 (own)
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Safety pins, 4
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min + drying · $20-36 · Easy
Still need 5: Red jacket, 1; White glove, 1; Silver glitter glue, 1 tube and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Red jacket, 1
- Black pants, 1 (own)
- White glove, 1
- Silver glitter glue, 1 tube
- Black fedora or hat, 1
- White socks, 1 pair (own)
- Black loafers or dress shoes, 1 pair (own)
25 min + drying · $5-8 · Easy
Still need 5: Khaki shirt and hat for the ranger, 1 set (own: from closet, or buy at a thrift store); Green hoodie or green t-shirt for the raptor, 1 (own: from closet); Green felt sheet, 9x12 inches, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Khaki shirt and hat for the ranger, 1 set (own: from closet, or buy at a thrift store)
- Green hoodie or green t-shirt for the raptor, 1 (own: from closet)
- Green felt sheet, 9x12 inches, 1
- Rope, 3 feet, or 1 toy dog leash
- Face paint, green and black, 1 set
- Scissors, 1 pair, and tape, 1 roll (own: household)
25 min + drying · $10-14 · Easy
Still need 5: 1 old dark suit or jacket (make: use what you own); Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube; 2 plastic neck bolts, costume style and 2 more
Full materials list (8)
- 1 old dark suit or jacket (make: use what you own)
- Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube
- 2 plastic neck bolts, costume style
- 1 white dress or old white sheet (make: use what you own)
- White hair spray, 1 can
- Tape, 1 roll or glue, 1 bottle
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Dark eye shadow, 1 (make: use what you own)
25 min + drying · $5-8 · Easy
Still need 5: Red sweatsuit or red shirt and pants, 1 set (own, or buy: clothing store); Blue craft felt for sleeve and boot accents, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Black electrical tape for web lines, 1 roll and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Red sweatsuit or red shirt and pants, 1 set (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Blue craft felt for sleeve and boot accents, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Black electrical tape for web lines, 1 roll
- White paper or cardstock for eye lenses, 1 sheet (make: cut from paper)
- Plain headband, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min + drying · $2-3 · Easy
Still need 5: Burgundy or maroon t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Yellow t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); White craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Burgundy or maroon t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Yellow t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- White craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Burgundy craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min · $2-3 · Easy
Still need 5: Yellow t-shirts, 1 per person (own, or buy: thrift store); Blue overalls or blue jeans, 1 per person (own, or buy: thrift store); Swim goggles, 1 per person and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Yellow t-shirts, 1 per person (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Blue overalls or blue jeans, 1 per person (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Swim goggles, 1 per person
- Black gloves, 1 pair per person
- Black marker, 1 (own)
- Bananas, 1 bunch
30 min + drying · $7 · Easy
Still need 5: Yellow craft foam sheets, 2; Brown craft foam for the flower center, 1 sheet; Green dress, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Yellow craft foam sheets, 2
- Brown craft foam for the flower center, 1 sheet
- Green dress, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Headband, 1
- Glue, 1 tube craft glue
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $12-17 · Easy
Still need 5: Icy-blue dress or blue dress plus silver glitter glue, 1 set (buy glitter glue: craft store); Pink or lavender dress, 1 (own); White shirt, white pants, 3 large black felt circles (buy felt: craft store) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Icy-blue dress or blue dress plus silver glitter glue, 1 set (buy glitter glue: craft store)
- Pink or lavender dress, 1 (own)
- White shirt, white pants, 3 large black felt circles (buy felt: craft store)
- Brown clothes, 2 brown pipe cleaners, 1 red pom-pom
- Silver headband, 1
- Tape and scissors, 1 set (own)
35 min + drying · $7-9 · Easy
Still need 5: Tan or brown tank top, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Crepe paper or raffia for the skirt, 2 rolls; Brown paint, 1 bottle and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Tan or brown tank top, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Crepe paper or raffia for the skirt, 2 rolls
- Cardboard for the hook, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Brown paint, 1 bottle
- Shell necklace, 1
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Scissors, 1 pair
35 min + drying · $13-25 · Easy
Still need 5: Dresses in green, purple, and orange, 3; Black witch hats, 3; Broomsticks, 3 and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- Dresses in green, purple, and orange, 3
- Black witch hats, 3
- Broomsticks, 3
- Face paint in matching colors, 1 set
- Striped tights, 3 pairs
40 min + drying · $12-14 · Medium
Still need 5: Acrylic paint set, 1; Black sweatsuit, 1 set (own, or buy: clothing store); Elastic for wing straps, about 2 feet and 2 more
Full materials list (8)
- Large cardboard for wings, 1 sheet about 3x2 feet (make: from a shipping box)
- Acrylic paint set, 1
- Black sweatsuit, 1 set (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Elastic for wing straps, about 2 feet
- Headband, 1
- Pipe cleaners for antennae, 2
- Tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
40 min + drying · $3-5 · Easy
Still need 5: Cape per person in squad colors, 1 each; Mask per person matching the cape color, 1 each; T-shirt per person in the cape color, 1 each and 2 more
Full materials list (5)
- Cape per person in squad colors, 1 each
- Mask per person matching the cape color, 1 each
- T-shirt per person in the cape color, 1 each
- Fabric paint for the team emblem, 1 bottle
- Safety pins, 2 per person (own)
40 min + drying · $11-14 · Medium
Still need 5: Metallic or shiny tops, 3; Toy microphones, 3; Silver duct tape, 1 roll and 2 more
Full materials list (8)
- Black leggings or pants, 3 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Metallic or shiny tops, 3
- Toy microphones, 3
- Cardboard for swords, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Silver duct tape, 1 roll
- Face paint in purple and black, 1 set
- Hair gel, 1 (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
40 min · $5-7 · Medium
Still need 5: Neutral shirt and pants in gray, brown, or tan, 1 set (own: from closet); Brown craft pipe cleaners, 2; Headband, 1 (own: from the drawer) and 2 more
Full materials list (8)
- Neutral shirt and pants in gray, brown, or tan, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Large cardboard box, 1 (own: cut two wing shapes from it)
- Brown and tan markers or paint, 1 set
- Brown craft pipe cleaners, 2
- Headband, 1 (own: from the drawer)
- Yellow t-shirt and yellow pants, 1 set
- Cone lampshade, 1
- Tape, 1 roll, and scissors, 1 pair (own: household tools)
45 min + drying · $21-24 · Medium
Still need 5: Newspaper or tissue paper, 3 to 4 sheets, for stuffing (own: from home); Thin black rope or black yarn, 4 feet; Black fabric glue, 1 bottle, or a needle and black thread and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Black sweatshirt and black sweatpants, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Black socks, 8 (4 pairs, own: from the sock drawer)
- Newspaper or tissue paper, 3 to 4 sheets, for stuffing (own: from home)
- Thin black rope or black yarn, 4 feet
- Black fabric glue, 1 bottle, or a needle and black thread
- Large googly eyes, 2
- White face paint, 1 tube
45 min + drying · $24-34 · Medium
Still need 5: 1 long green dress, or green fabric, 3 yards; Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube; Black eyeliner, 1, and dark green eye shadow, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- 1 long green dress, or green fabric, 3 yards
- 1 sheet black cardboard, 22x28 inches, for the hat
- Green face paint, non-toxic, 1 tube
- Black eyeliner, 1, and dark green eye shadow, 1
- Hot glue gun with glue sticks, 1 set and scissors, 1 pair
- 1 broom from home for a prop (make: use what you own)
45 min + drying · $1-2 · Medium
Still need 5: Red, blue, green, and yellow paint or wrapping paper, 1 bottle or roll per color; Paper plates for wheels, 4 per kart; Racing cap or helmet, 1 per person (own: from closet) and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Large cardboard box, 1 per racer, big enough to fit around the torso (make: collect spares)
- Red, blue, green, and yellow paint or wrapping paper, 1 bottle or roll per color
- Paper plates for wheels, 4 per kart
- Racing cap or helmet, 1 per person (own: from closet)
- Scissors, 1 pair, tape, 1 roll, and string, 1 spool (own: household tools)
- Ribbon for kart straps, about 3 feet per kart (own: from closet)
45 min + drying · $6-7 · Medium
Still need 5: Yellow and orange acrylic paint, 1 bottle each; Red felt, 1 sheet; Brown felt scraps for crust, or 1 brown paper bag and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Large cardboard box, 1 (make: cut a big triangle, about 3 feet tall)
- Yellow and orange acrylic paint, 1 bottle each
- Red felt, 1 sheet
- Brown felt scraps for crust, or 1 brown paper bag
- Paintbrush, scissors, tape, 1 set (own)
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
45 min + drying · $8-19 · Medium
Still need 5: Pinstripe or black suit, 1; Orange and black paint, 1 set; Patchwork-style dress, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Pinstripe or black suit, 1
- Cardboard for the pumpkin mask, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Orange and black paint, 1 set
- Patchwork-style dress, 1
- Red yarn for hair, 1 skein
- Black boots or shoes, 1 pair (own)
- Scissors, 1 pair
50 min + drying · $6-7 · Easy
Still need 5: White and red acrylic paint, 2 small bottles; Yellow yarn, 1 skein; White craft foam or 1 foam ball and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Large cardboard circle, about 2 feet wide (make: cut from a big box)
- White and red acrylic paint, 2 small bottles
- Yellow yarn, 1 skein
- White craft foam or 1 foam ball
- Chopsticks, 1 pair (own: kitchen drawer)
- Tape and string, 1 roll and about 2 feet (own: household)
- Scissors, 1 pair
60 min + drying · $4-6 · Medium
Still need 5: 1 brown t-shirt and 1 pair dark pants for the rider (make: from closet); Gray felt, 2 yards, or 1 old gray blanket for the dragon tunic; 1 faux-fur vest or brown scarf for the rider (make: from closet) and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- 1 brown t-shirt and 1 pair dark pants for the rider (make: from closet)
- Gray felt, 2 yards, or 1 old gray blanket for the dragon tunic
- 1 large cardboard box for wings and tail (make: collect spares)
- Black and yellow craft foam, 1 sheet each for the dragon eyes
- 1 faux-fur vest or brown scarf for the rider (make: from closet)
- 1 headband for the dragon eyes
- Scissors, tape, and string, 6 feet (make: household tools)
60 min + drying · $4-6 · Medium
Still need 5: Green t-shirts, 1 per person for 3 to 5 people; Green felt, 1 yard; Green fabric paint, 1 bottle and 2 more
Full materials list (6)
- Green t-shirts, 1 per person for 3 to 5 people
- Green felt, 1 yard
- Green fabric paint, 1 bottle
- Hot glue gun or fabric glue, 1
- Green non-toxic face paint, 1 tube
- Scissors, 1 pair (own: household tools)
60 min + drying · $25-44 · Medium
Still need 5: Long black coat or black robe, 1; Wide-brim black hat, 1; Black half mask or sunglasses, 1 and 2 more
Full materials list (7)
- Long black coat or black robe, 1
- Wide-brim black hat, 1
- Black half mask or sunglasses, 1
- Cardboard or craft foam for the beak, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Black gloves, 1 pair
- Hot glue gun, 1
- Black spray paint or black markers, 1 can or set
20 min + drying · $6-8 · Easy
Still need 6: Black dress, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Black tights, 1 pair (own, or buy: dollar store); Hair ties, 2 (own) and 3 more
Full materials list (6)
- Black dress, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Black tights, 1 pair (own, or buy: dollar store)
- Hair ties, 2 (own)
- Black eyeliner, 1 (own, or buy: drugstore)
- Pale foundation or white face paint, 1
- Dark lipstick, 1 (own)
20 min + drying · $12-14 · Easy
Still need 6: Red shirt, 1 (own); Black felt for dots, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Headband, 1 and 3 more
Full materials list (8)
- Red shirt, 1 (own)
- Black pants, 1 pair (own)
- Black felt for dots, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Headband, 1
- Black pipe cleaners for antennae, 2
- Black pom-poms, 2 small
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
20 min + drying · $15-20 · Easy
Still need 6: Red t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Plastic whistle on a lanyard, 1; Pool noodle, 1 and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Red t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Plastic whistle on a lanyard, 1
- Pool noodle, 1
- White duct tape, 1 roll
- Red shorts or swim trunks, 1 pair (own)
- White face paint stick for the nose stripe, 1
- Scissors, 1 pair
20 min + drying · $13-14 · Easy
Still need 6: Gold cardstock or a paper crown, 1; Red or purple fabric for the cape, about 1 yard (own, or buy: craft store); Wide ribbon for the sash, about 2 yards and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Gold cardstock or a paper crown, 1
- Red or purple fabric for the cape, about 1 yard (own, or buy: craft store)
- Wide ribbon for the sash, about 2 yards
- Stick-on plastic gems, 1 pack
- Safety pins, 2
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Glue stick, 1
25 min + drying · $6-7 · Easy
Still need 6: Blue-gray hoodie, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Blue-gray sweatpants, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Blue and dark gray craft felt, 1 sheet each 9x12 inches and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Blue-gray hoodie, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Blue-gray sweatpants, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Blue and dark gray craft felt, 1 sheet each 9x12 inches
- Black face paint or eyeliner, 1 (own)
- Safety pins, 4
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min + drying · $22-31 · Easy
Still need 6: Brown fuzzy onesie or footed pajamas, 1; Brown craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches; Large googly eyes, 2 and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Brown fuzzy onesie or footed pajamas, 1
- Brown craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches
- Large googly eyes, 2
- White felt for teeth, 1 small piece
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Safety pins, 4
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min · $10-14 · Easy
Still need 6: Pink t-shirts or pajamas, 1 per person; Pink headband, 1 per person; Pink paper cup, 1 per snout (own: from the kitchen drawer) and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Pink t-shirts or pajamas, 1 per person
- Pink headband, 1 per person
- Pink paper cup, 1 per snout (own: from the kitchen drawer)
- Pink felt or construction paper, 2 triangles per ear
- Pink string or yarn, 1 arm length per snout (own: from the craft drawer)
- Scissors, 1 pair, and clear tape, 1 roll (own: household tools)
- Pink blush or face paint for cheeks, 1
30 min + drying · $3-4 · Easy
Still need 6: Green t-shirt or tunic, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Red craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Yellow craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches and 3 more
Full materials list (8)
- Green t-shirt or tunic, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Tan t-shirt or tunic, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Red craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Yellow craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Tan craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches
- Headband, 1
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $5-6 · Easy
Still need 6: Gray t-shirt or sweatshirt, 1; White cotton balls or polyester stuffing, 1 bag; Blue paper raindrops, about 15 (own: cut from blue construction paper) and 3 more
Full materials list (6)
- Gray t-shirt or sweatshirt, 1
- White cotton balls or polyester stuffing, 1 bag
- Blue paper raindrops, about 15 (own: cut from blue construction paper)
- String, 1 spool, and tape, 1 roll (own: household tools)
- Fabric glue, 1 tube
- Rainbow-striped shirt, 1, or a white shirt, 1, plus rainbow fabric markers, 1 set
30 min + drying · $9-11 · Easy
Still need 6: T-shirts in assigned colors, 1 per kid (own, or buy: thrift store); Felt for pup badges, 1 sheet per color; Headbands, 1 per kid and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- T-shirts in assigned colors, 1 per kid (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Felt for pup badges, 1 sheet per color
- Headbands, 1 per kid
- Brown felt for ears, 1 sheet per kid
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle
- Safety pins, 4 per kid
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $6-7 · Easy
Still need 6: Dark brown or black t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Orange craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches; Black craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches and 3 more
Full materials list (10)
- White t-shirt or tunic, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Dark brown or black t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Orange craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Black craft felt, 1 sheet 9x12 inches
- Cardboard for the soy bottle, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Dark brown acrylic paint, 1 bottle
- Red paper for the bottle cap, 1 sheet
- Ribbon for straps, about 2 yards
- Tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
35 min + drying · $2-4 · Easy
Still need 6: Red t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Green, red, and yellow craft felt, 1 sheet each 9x12 inches; Tan felt for the bun top, 1 sheet and 3 more
Full materials list (10)
- Tan t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Red t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Green, red, and yellow craft felt, 1 sheet each 9x12 inches
- Tan felt for the bun top, 1 sheet
- Paper bowl for the bun, 1 large
- Cardboard for the fry carton, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Red acrylic paint or red paper, 1
- Yellow paper for fry sticks
- Tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
35 min + drying · $5-7 · Easy
Still need 6: Brown t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Pink craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches; Tan fabric or paper to cover the ring (own, or buy: craft store) and 3 more
Full materials list (11)
- White t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Brown t-shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Pink craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches
- Cardboard ring for the donut, 1 large (make: from a shipping box)
- Tan fabric or paper to cover the ring (own, or buy: craft store)
- Cardboard for the coffee cup, 1 sheet (make: from a shipping box)
- Brown acrylic paint, 1 bottle
- White paper for the cup lid, 1 sheet
- Tape, 1 roll
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Ribbon for straps, about 2 yards
35 min + drying · $2-5 · Easy
Still need 6: Cowboy hat, 1, and cow-print vest, 1, for the sheriff; White shirt and pants, 1 set, with purple felt accents for the space ranger (own: from closet); Cardboard wings and 1 clear plastic dome for the space ranger helmet (own: from craft supplies) and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Cowboy hat, 1, and cow-print vest, 1, for the sheriff
- White shirt and pants, 1 set, with purple felt accents for the space ranger (own: from closet)
- Cardboard wings and 1 clear plastic dome for the space ranger helmet (own: from craft supplies)
- Brown boots or boot covers, 1 pair, for the sheriff (own: from closet)
- Yellow shirt, 1, with a hand-drawn star badge for extra toy-box friends (own: from closet)
- Toy pull-string name tags, 1 per person (own: index cards)
- Marker, 1; scissors, 1 pair; glue, 1 bottle; tape, 1 roll (own: household)
40 min + drying · $2-3 · Easy
Still need 6: Baggy pants per person, 1 pair each (make: from closet); Neon fabric paint, 1 small bottle each in 2 colors; Temporary tattoos or 1 neon eyeliner pencil and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Oversized black or white t-shirt per person, 1 each (make: from closet)
- Baggy pants per person, 1 pair each (make: from closet)
- Neon fabric paint, 1 small bottle each in 2 colors
- Temporary tattoos or 1 neon eyeliner pencil
- Toy microphone per person, 1 each
- Hair gel, 1 travel-size tube (make: from the bathroom)
- Sunglasses per person, 1 each, optional (make: from the drawer)
40 min · $2-4 · Easy
Still need 6: Jellyfish: 1 clear umbrella; Jellyfish: pastel ribbons, 1 spool; Crab: red shirt and pants, 1 set, plus red mittens or red socks, 1 pair, for hands (own: from closet) and 3 more
Full materials list (7)
- Jellyfish: 1 clear umbrella
- Jellyfish: pastel ribbons, 1 spool
- Crab: red shirt and pants, 1 set, plus red mittens or red socks, 1 pair, for hands (own: from closet)
- Fish: silver or blue clothes, 1 set, and 1 large cardboard fish cutout (own: from home)
- Seaweed: green clothes, 1 set, and long green streamers, 1 pack
- Waves: blue sheet or blue blanket, 1 (own: from home)
- Tape, 1 roll, and scissors, 1 pair (own: from home)
20 min + drying · $16-19 · Easy
Still need 7: Pink tulle, 1 yard; Fake flowers, 1 bunch; Headband, 1 and 4 more
Full materials list (11)
- Pink tulle, 1 yard
- Cardboard for wings, 1 large piece about 2x3 feet (make: from a shipping box)
- Fake flowers, 1 bunch
- Headband, 1
- Wooden dowel or stick for the wand, about 12 inches (make: from the yard)
- Cardboard star for the wand tip, 1 (make: from scraps)
- Elastic for wing straps, about 2 feet
- Glitter glue, 1 tube
- Tape, 1 roll
- Glue, 1 bottle
- Scissors, 1 pair
25 min + drying · $17-20 · Easy
Still need 7: Plaid flannel shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Jeans with patches, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store); Straw, raffia, or yellow yarn, 1 bag and 4 more
Full materials list (8)
- Plaid flannel shirt, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Jeans with patches, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Straw, raffia, or yellow yarn, 1 bag
- Old hat, 1 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Face paint in black and red, 1 set
- Rope or twine, 1 coil
- Safety pins, 4
- Scissors, 1 pair
30 min + drying · $12-15 · Easy
Still need 7: Blue hoodie per alien-role person, 1 each (own, or buy: clothing store); Blue pipe cleaners, 2 per alien; Blue pom-poms, 2 per alien and 4 more
Full materials list (9)
- Blue hoodie per alien-role person, 1 each (own, or buy: clothing store)
- Blue pipe cleaners, 2 per alien
- Blue pom-poms, 2 per alien
- Headband per alien-role person, 1 each
- Red t-shirt or dress per Lilo-role person, 1 each (make: from closet, or buy: thrift store)
- White craft felt or paper, 1 sheet
- Safety pins, 4 to 6
- Scissors, 1 pair
- Tape, 1 roll
30 min · $19-41 · Easy
Still need 7: Vintage-style suits, 2; White dress shirts, 2 (own, or buy: thrift store); Plastic vampire fangs, 2 sets and 4 more
Full materials list (7)
- Vintage-style suits, 2
- White dress shirts, 2 (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Plastic vampire fangs, 2 sets
- Fake blood, 1 bottle
- Hair gel, 1 (own)
- Toy trumpet, 1
- Red pocket squares, 2
30 min · $15-28 · Easy
Still need 7: Long black dress or gown, 1; Black wig or black hair dye, 1; Pale foundation, 1 and 4 more
Full materials list (7)
- Long black dress or gown, 1
- Black wig or black hair dye, 1
- Pale foundation, 1
- Dark lipstick, 1 (own)
- Black pinstripe or plain suit, 1
- White shirt, 1 (own)
- Black tie or cravat, 1
45 min + drying · $3-4 · Medium
Still need 7: Tooth: all-white outfit, 1 set (own: from closet); Tooth fairy: white dress or white shirt with a white skirt, 1 (own: from closet); White cardstock, 1 large sheet and 4 more
Full materials list (8)
- Tooth: all-white outfit, 1 set (own: from closet)
- Tooth fairy: white dress or white shirt with a white skirt, 1 (own: from closet)
- White cardstock, 1 large sheet
- White felt wings, 1 pair, or 1 wire coat hanger with white pantyhose
- Small envelope and play money or a coin, 1 (own: from home)
- Glitter glue, 1 tube
- Stick and aluminum foil for the wand, 1 (own: from home)
- Tape, 1 roll, and scissors, 1 pair (own: from home)
25 min + drying · $8-11 · Easy
Still need 8: White long-sleeve shirt and white pants, 1 set (own, or buy: thrift store); Fine mesh fabric or a mosquito head net, 1; Wide-brim hat, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store) and 5 more
Full materials list (9)
- White long-sleeve shirt and white pants, 1 set (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Fine mesh fabric or a mosquito head net, 1
- Wide-brim hat, 1 (own, or buy: dollar store)
- Yellow shirt and yellow pants, 1 set (own, or buy: thrift store)
- Black electrical tape, 1 roll
- Black pipe cleaners for antennae, 2
- Headband, 1
- Yellow and black face paint sticks, 1 set
- Scissors, 1 pair
If the clock matters more than the craft drawer, start with the costumes built for tonight.