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Pirate costume: how to dress like a pirate

You don't need a sewing machine to put together great homemade costumes and dress-ups. You just need a bit of imagination to get the pirate costume that’s perfect for some high-sea jinx. Watch the video below to find out how to make this easy pirate outfit.

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Make newspaper tea party hats

Making tea party hats out of newspaper is an easy craft activity and a fun dress up game that will inspire hours of imaginary play and tea party games.

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Make a cute cat costume

Dress up games and Halloween ideas don't have to be difficult or expensive. Try making this easy cat costume for your little kitten.

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Make Your Own Bunny Ears

Making your own bunny ears is easy with our FREE printable template. You can make a homemade bunny ears headband for the Easter hat parade or dress up days

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Easy costume: Cruella De Ville

Good news! 101 Dalmations was originally a novel by Dodie Smith (1956) so Cruella is good to go for a Book Week costume idea.  This fun dress up game would also be great for Halloween.

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Easy costume: Where’s Wally costume

Creating dress up costumes doesn't have to be a costly exercise. You can make your own Where's Wally costume with what is in your wardrobe and a little bit of imagination.  It's a fun way to dress up kids for Halloween, Book Week or fancy dress parties.

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Easy costume: Little Red Riding Hood

This Little Red Riding Hood costume is so easy you can make it in minutes! There's no sewing required because it's all about the cape and the basket of goodies for Grandma. A perfect last-minute Bookweek idea or Halloween costume.

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Make your own super-hero cape

A cape is a fun dress up that can be played in many fun games. This is a simple and affordable way to make a cape.

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Easy costume: Thing 1 and Thing 2 costumes

If you are stuck for Book Week ideas, this Thing 1 and Thing 2 costume is one of the easiest dress up costumes for kids. You'll be inspired to read The Cat In The Hat  by Dr Seuss all over again once you've finished making these no-sew costumes.

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How to paint your face for Halloween

Halloween costumes don't need to be fancy. It's all about looking creepy. You can do a lot with some white, red and black face paints. Watch the video below for some inspiration.

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Make Your Own Animal Ears Headbands

Making your own animal ears headband is an easy craft activity for kids that will also result in a lovely homemade dress up for your dress up box. Our FREE printable templates will make it easy for you to make mouse, bunny, piglet, and cat ears at home.

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Easy Halloween costume idea

Halloween dress ups dont have to be fancy: just spooky and scary. Try making this easy Halloween dress up idea with your kids to go trick-or-treating.

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Shamrock Hair Accessories For St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick's Day is a fun day to celebrate all things Irish so go green with these hair accessories. They are a simple way for your child to dress up for March 17.

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