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Engineer and Train Costume

Contest Photo by: OliveaMead
Des Moines, IA

Description

Our 3 year old loves trains so we created this costume for him out of a box. It was such a big hit in the neighborhood as not only was his costume so unique and one of a kind but one of the only homemade costumes. He loved wearing it and still wears it around the house to play trains. The added light was actually his idea and what a great idea! It was a great safety feature. It allowed him to see where he was going and others to see him.

Your little train lover will be sure to love this train costume. Add a touch light to the front for added safety and fun!

Materials

What youll need:
"Large Box
"Tape
"Paint
"Small can (lemonade or Pringles can will work)
"Ribbon
"Push light
"2 sided tape
"Black permanent marker or pencil
"Purchase or sew bib overalls, train hat, red handkerchief
"Train whistle

Instructions

  • Using a large box, cut out all of the bottom of the box then tape the inside of the top of the box closed and cut a out a center square (enough room for your little one to stand in). Then, cut out 6 round wheels from the bottom of the box that was cutout.

  • Paint the box and wheels blue and the can black. After box dries, paint a red bumper all the way around the bottom of the box and red and yellow lines (see phone of costume). Then using a black permanent marker or pencil and then paint, draw in your trains face and any other designs youd like.

  • Once all paint is dry, cut out strips of ribbon and either staple or glue onto the top of the custom for straps to hold the custom on your little one. Glue the wheels onto the costume and using glue or double sided tape, add the funnel and light. Enjoy!

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