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DIY Fox Costume

DIY Fox Costume

What does the fox say? Make this cute, clever, and easy homemade Halloween costume for kids.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

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CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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  • Disposable Plate(s)
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Pencil(s)
  • Ribbon
  • Upcycled Cardboard

Steps

  • Step 1

    Sketch large outline of fox head on cardboard. Cut out.

  • Step 10

    Have an adult loop and hot glue long piece of ribbon to back of ears. Let cool 30 minutes.

  • Step 11

    Hang ribbon around kid’s shoulders and neck to wear the clever costume!

  • Step 2

    Lightly sketch facial features on fox head.

  • Step 3

    Pour red and yellow paint on plate. Mix with paint brush to create orange.

  • Step 4

    Paint fox with orange and white paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 5

    Color in facial features with markers.

  • Step 6

    Sketch inner ears and pupils on white construction paper. Cut out and glue to face.

  • Step 7

    Sketch 25–30 triangles with rounded bottoms on orange construction paper. Cut out.

  • Step 8

    Wrap a triangle around marker barrel to lightly curl. Glue to face to create fur.

  • Step 9

    Repeat step 8 for remaining triangles. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

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CIY Staff Tips

  • For this DIY craft, we recommend covering surfaces and protecting clothing.

  • This project uses a hot glue gun. Adult assistance required.

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