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Handmade Halloween Costumes

My Little Miss wants to be a princess.  Currently, she’s torn between wanting to be Ariel or Rapunzel.  Personally, I’m hoping she chooses Rapunzel because I’m in love with the dresses from LoverDoversClothing.  I can just see Little Miss running around in her bare feet while wearing this Rapunzel Dress 

And what princess’ costume would be complete without a tiara?  StarDustSpark has beautiful tiaras that really look like the real thing.  Little Miss will feel like she’s actually in Tangled with this Rapunzel tiara.

So far Little Miss hasn’t gotten into My Little Ponies, but I know a lot of her friends have.  How cute are these costumes from JulieMarieKids?  The PinkiePie costume is my favorite, but I’m sure your little one will find one she loves too.

For the superhero in your life, JulieMarieKids has a costume for them too.  Batman is my favorite. 

Mr. Monster is obsessed with Paw Patrol.  These vests from Snugglebugaboo will make any fan excited to dress up.

To complete this adorable costume, you have to add one of the amazing masks from AJoyfulBow.  

Paw Patrol is not all AJoyfulBow does.  These Pokemon Masks are perfect!

 Etsy Shop Handmade Costumes for babies and toddlers

For the youngest of trick or treaters, I found some amazing costumes that scream cuteness!

SweetSewShop can help turn your little one into an adorable Dory.If a fish is not what you envision your little one, try out one of the animals from BooBahBlue.  This Lion costume is beyond amazing.

And just because your baby is little, doesn’t mean they can’t fight crime.  At SuperKidsCapes, they have capes for even the smallest crime fighter.

Last, but far from least, are these deliciously adorable costumes from TheCostumeCafe.  Milk and Cookies anyone?

So if you’re like me for Halloween this year, and the thought of making more Handmade Halloween Costumes has you a bit anxious, check out Etsy.  You’ll be able to get an original costume without trying to find the hours during your weekends.

I’m still not sure which costume my kiddos are going to chose, but I know that these shops can sew better than I even dreamed!

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How to make a lightsaber

Summer is over and if you have a pool, go to the pool, or just happen to have a pool noodle lying around; don’t through them out! If you don’t have one, this time of year they are Cheap!!

My son is a huge Star Wars fan.  Between the movies, cartoons, legos, and action figures they are everywhere.  Well, we found a way to re-purpose these noodles into a lot of fun.  We actually made this project in May to celebrate Star Wars Day. 

J still pulls these out all the time to play!! I’ve even witnessed an epic Minecraft sword vs Lightsaber battle. And they are great party favors for a kids party!

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No time to make this lightsaber craft now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this lightsaber craft now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making this easy lightsaber.

• A steak knife works great for cutting the pool noodle to the size you want.
• One pool noodle can make two lightsabers.
• The cardboard strip is technically optional. But it gives the lightsaber a more realistic effect.

How to make a pool noodle lightsaber

Below is our step by step tutorial for how to make a lightsaber with a pool noodle. Feel free to print it for easy reference.

Yield: 1 lightsaber

How to make a lightsaber using a pool noodle

Print

Use a pool noodle to create an easy lightsaber.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• A pool noodle
• Duct Tape
• Electrical Tape
• Strip of cardboard

Tools

• Knife

Instructions

1. Cut the pool noodle to desired length.
2. Next wrap the duct tape around to create a handle. Add a scrap of cardboard here to give it that edge.
3. Decorate with pieces of electrical tape.

More easy crafts that you will love!

• Minecraft Sword – Crab some cardboard and bring the game to life!
• TMNT Hashi – A game that is perfect for a party!
• Cardboard Dragon – This dragon sits around your child so that they can become the dragon!

When to make pool noodle light sabers

Sometimes you see a craft and think, oh that’s cute! But then you don’t know when you will make it. Here are some ideas for this craft!

• These are a great craft to make at a Star Wars birthday party!
• Or make them all ahead and pass them out as party favors.
• Add them to a Halloween costume.
• Or use them as a Star Wars bedroom decoration.

Crafts don’t need to always have a reason. Maybe you just have a stash of pool noodles and some boys that love to craft!

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