How to Make a Creative Dinosaur Costume to Step into the Prehistoric World

Get ready for an exciting prehistoric adventure as we show you how to make a fantastic dinosaur costume out of cardboard. Whether it’s for a costume party, Halloween, or just some imaginative playtime, this DIY project is a roaring hit with kids and parents alike. With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll have your very own cardboard dinosaur costume ready in no time.

Material needed

• Cardboard boxes
• Scissors or cutter
• Hot glue
• Colored adhesive paper

1. Begin by cutting the top corners of the two wider top flaps of the cardboard box

2. Glue the diagonally cut corners of the longer flaps to the straight corners of the shorter flaps

3. On each side, cut out a circle large enough for your child’s arms to go through

4. Take another smaller rectangular box and cut off all the flaps except for one of the two smaller ones

5. Cut out an opening in the mouth area of the dinosaur so your child can see, and cover the entire structure with colored adhesive paper

6. On the top of the head, glue a strip of triangles covered in adhesive paper

7. On the back, glue a triangular piece covered in adhesive paper to serve as the tail

8. Add eyes and any other desired details to complete the costume

9. Your dinosaur costume is now ready! Get ready to roar as your little one becomes a fearsome dinosaur!

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