Seasonal & Holidays

DIY Halloween Costume: LEGO

Transform yourself into one of the most popular toys with just a recycled box and a few other basic supplies.

Your favorite childhood toy is one of the easiest Halloween costumes to whip up at the last minute. Just be sure to allow time for the paint to dry.



What you'll need:

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Instructions:

1. Using the box cutter, remove the flaps from one end of the large box. Cut a hole in the top of the box for your head, then cut a hole in each side of the box for your arms.

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Food Storage Bowls

2. Using the hot glue gun, attach six bowls to the front of the box. The bowls should be lined up to look like a LEGO with two columns of bowls. Allow this side to dry.

3. Flip the box over and repeat Step 2 on the back of the box.


Krylon Spray Paint

4. Spray paint the entire box in the LEGO-inspired color of your choice.


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