How Do You Make Simple Jungle Animal Costumes?
Despite the best laid plans, sometimes it’s impossible to avoid making a costume at the last minute. Your best bet when you’re in a hurry is to use ordinary items you already have around the house. It obviously helps if you’re crafty and have a few basic supplies, but even if you don’t, there are always substitutions a desperate but clever parent can devise. Directions are included here for an easy lion and monkey costume. Allow your children to participate in the fun of putting these costumes together. It will take the pressure off you and give your child a sense of accomplishment. Use a tan sweatshirt or long-sleeved T-shirt for the lion’s top. Use tan sweatpants or corduroys for the bottom half. Make a simple mane from a grocery bag. Cut a round hole in the bottom large enough to fit the child’s face. Cut the bag half its height, cutting strips in the sides so they resemble a sun face design. Curl strips over the edge of a ruler, rolling them up around the face. Attach the mane to a
