I recently made a few no-sew costumes for Kaboose.com, so I wanted to show them off to you. I’ll post one a day for the next several days: Homemade Costume Week. These costumes are simple, no-sew, and frugal, of course! My favorite idea was this one: a Paper Doll costume. I loved playing with paper dolls as a kid, and so the idea of dressing up like a paper doll made me smile. The best part? It’s easy to make, even if you don’t think you can draw. Oh, and it’s super cheap, too! [how to make a paper doll costume]
Another thing I love about this costume is that it turned out just like the sketch I drew when I had the idea. I love it when everything works out just like I imagined!
Project Estimate:
- 1 or 2 sheets of white poster board, $1 ($.50 each at DT)
- Clean clothes to trace, on hand
- Paint and paintbrushes, on hand
- 1/4″ elastic, $1 or so
- Stapler and staples
- Headband (optional), on hand or $1
Total: $2 and up
9 Comments
Timmi
Love it! It’s supposed to be a kid’s costume, but I can absolutely see my quirky-somewhat-crazy 18 year old daughter having fun with this!
Carrie
That is sooooo cute! And a very creative daughter too! thanks for sharing this paper craft with us.
Zakkalife
Heather, that’s so clever and cute!
Shea
The Paper Doll costume is brilliant. What a fantastic Idea. I might make one for myself! :)
Michelle L.
I love this so much!
Stacie
This is sooo CUTE!! I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing.
BTW…I featured it here:
http://thecreativecrate.blogspot.com/2010/10/ok.html
Thanks again! :)