Hey Cuties,
We are pressing the wrap it up button on September and October arrives in a few short days. HELLO LIBRA SEASON!!! #1018 Okay, so I get a bit excited about my birthday month but this excitement is for Halloween. I don’t decorate our home and I don’t enjoy the scary creepy things about Halloween. Why, you ask because I’m scary as he!!. What I do enjoy is the adorable little kiddies that ring my doorbell dressed in their uber cute costumes. A lot of parents buy costumes and that is totally okay if you are feeling a bit crafty I am going to show you how to make a snail costume.
Thus far on the blog I’ve taught you how to be Minnie Mouse/Mickey Mouse, Superhero and an owl. These tutorials are good for any age, so let’s add another into the mix. Last year Nori dressed up as a snail, it seems a bit random for a two year old but Turbo was her favorite movie. I was up for the challenge and I suckered Babe into assisting me a bit.
Supplies
1. Tape 2. Hot Glue Gun 3. Scissors 4. Brown Paper 5. String/Ribbon 6. Piece of Cardboard 7. Puff Balls 8. Headband
SHELL:
This is regular brown paper you get inside of your packages when they arrive. Babe purchased this roll of paper from the hardware store. {Do people even call it that anymore?}
1. Cut long strips of paper 2. Crumble up the paper {this is the fun part the kids want to do.} 3. Roll/Twist up the paper.
You want to roll the paper into a circle but make it look like a cinnamon bun that sticks up in the middle. This is your snail shell so you can use this technique or come up with your own. Use pieces of tape to secure your roll as you continue to layer the paper. {Babe was a big help here, four hands were better than two.} Keep going until you have your desired size. I made the shell in two pieces and then secured them together.
Completed shell.
After I made each half I reinforced them with the hot glue gun. The glue dries fast so you have to move quickly. You can also use tape to keep it together just be sure you can’t see it from the outside. I used clear tape so it wasn’t so obvious. After I secured each shell I put them together; you can tell where they meet from the picture above.
BACK BOARD:
Cut out a square piece of cardboard {top left}, the size is based on the size of the shell. I cut out two strips of yellow polka dot ribbon. You can use ribbon, string, or whatever you want. I placed the square against the shell to make sure it was a good size. Then I placed it in the middle of my daughters back to make sure it was a good size. I measured my ribbon by attaching it to the cardboard with a binder clip. Then I placed it on her back and wrapped the string about her shoulder, underneath her arm pit and back to the cardboard again. I clipped off any of the extra ribbon; then secured the ribbon to the board with the hot glue gun. Now it should fit like a back pack, you want a snug fit with no slack so your shell doesn’t flop around. Once you have it fitted the way you want attach the back board to the shell. {I left Nori’s ribbons open because I wanted to tie them closed.}
Making sure the shell is a good fit for her.
HEADBAND:
I had headbands left over from Nori’s 1’s Bee Day, so I just used what I had and you can toot. I wrapped the ribbon around the headband and secured it with the glue gun. After that was done I adding in my antennas. I used pipe cleaners to make them stand up; I ended up making them thicker after taking this image.
Once I got the antennas right I used the hot glue gun to attach a yellow pom pom on the top of each tentacle.
We are all set to put everything on.
Babe added in a couple of zip ties to make sure the paper didn’t come undone.
My snail was all set to go although you can’t tell by her facial expression. I got her top and sweatpants from the local store for less than $10 total. I paired them with a pair of faux Ugg boots; I put a pair of leggings under her pants so she was comfy and warm without having to wear a coat. Note her ribbons tied into bows on each shoulder, this allowed me to tighten them up as much as I like.
Her snail costume was a total hit!
How do you handle the Halloween costume situation in your home? You make, you buy, you let them decide, you decide for them? Talk to me. Chat with me in the comment section below or FB, IG or Twitter.
She looks so cute, I love this DIY, I would love to try diy costumes this year to get the kids involved
Thanks Nancy, it is a great way for them to use their creativity as well.
This is too cute!! I’m always all for DIY crafts and things for kids.
Thanks Sasha, I love to craft up a project.
Awww so cute. My mom was a craft person so I had something unique every year although she never let me go trick or treating she would just take pictures lol. I love when you can craft things yourself makes you unique
Awww Kita I love that. I’m totally that Mom. Funny thing is growing up I wasn’t allowed to Trick or Treat either. lol
That is really cute and creative. I would have never thought of a snail.
I’m not a snail person myself but she loves the movie Turbo. Turbo was a really fast snail.
Aw she is so cute with that costume on. How clever! You really did a good jog with this one!
Thanks Stacie, I love making new things for her. It pushes my creativity.
Girl…I’m gonna slide you some funds to make some costumes for my kids. I’m not that crafty but these DIY costumes are ev-er-y-THING!!!!
Hahahahahaha, I totally would. Its fun to see what kind of ideas they come up with?
So creative! I can see why the costume was a hit… she looked awesome in it.
Thanks Nicole, she loved it so much.
OMG! What a cute idea!
Brittany x
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Thanks Brittany I love arts and crafts.
This is TOO cute for words! She looks so cute in that costume! You are so creative with it. I would have never thought about doing something like this!
Thanks Jeanette, Pinterest keeps me at home crafting up something I’ve seen.
That is the cutest costume ever. That is pretty easy to make, too! I love it.
Yes Robin easy and cheap which is always a win.
oh my goodness this is the cutest costume I have ever seen! such a great DIY idea 🙂
Thanks Stephen, I didn’t realize it would become such a hit.
Oh my gosh this is adorable. You’re a genius! This is seriously one of the best DIY costumes I’ve seen.
Liz, I will totally take that genius credit.
That was uber creative. I don’t have that much of a creative bone in my body!
lol, Thanks Jonna. She has already given me her demands for this years costume. I can’t wait to share it.
She is the cutest snail ever! This is a snazzy costume.
Thanks Patranilla, she loved it.
This post had me smiling from ear to ear. your little snail is absolutely adorable. Great DIY!
Awww Thanks Crissy.
Omg! If my daughter wasn’t obsessed with Frozen. I would so make her wear this for holloween! So unique and ADORABLE!
lol Thanks Clarissa, Frozen is a cult I’m convinced. They have turned all the kids into little Frozen zombies. They can’t let it go.
this is so cute!!!!! i love it!!!! i would never have thought to do that!
Thanks Aaronica I love to come out with outside of the box ideas.
What a cute idea!! I really love this-she looks adorable. Very clever and easy enough to make!
Thanks Lisa, we didn’t see any other snails either. lol
That is an absolutely adorable costume! And this coming from someone who doesn’t like snails, lol.
Thanks Kori, I wasn’t a fan of snails either. When you can make them cute you can’t say no.
this is super cute!!! ❤️❤️ it
Ha, thanks. They are always so fun to make.
love this cute DIY! So adorable and easy to follow! So creative! We love snails
Thanks Rika, I the movie Turbo made snails fun and popular again. lol
This is such a cute costume and I love how original it is. You did a great job. I have a DIY costume idea I need to do with my kiddo. We shall see. I’m inspired.
Thanks MJ, I love that. GO for it and then share, I can’t wait to see it.
Halloween costumes for kids should not be expensive. If we have the right resources, a creative mind and an eye for detail, we can create one special Halloween costume for our little ones.
I totally agree, I don’t like spending a lot of money at all.
I love DIY projects like this! The costume is too adorable!! love it, great post!
Thanks Angie, I’m happy to share it.
Oh this is just adorable! What a great idea. I would love to make this for one of my kiddos!
Thanks Jeanine, go for it. Then come back and share a picture.
This is an awesome custom. I love this idea. It’s very creative. It looks comfortable as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ramona, I’m all about being comfortable.
So stinking cute! You did a great job! Mine would probably end up looking like a Pinterest fail. :-/
Oh my gosh, I am cracking up laughing at you. hahahaha
This is an amazing DIY costume. It turned out fantastic. I will have to try this for my friends little one.
Thanks Ann. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Oh Mimi, your little princess is too adorable. I love the snail costume. It’s so simple to do and I’m sure it didn’t cost much.
Thanks Dogvills. It cost very little which is always the best part.
Oh my gosh that is adorble and you did a great job. I wish I am as creative as you!
Thanks, I get so into my crafts.
That is too darn CUTE!!!!!!!! Great job mom! And it looks so simple to make – wow! Thanks for sharing this right in time for Halloween coming up.
Thanks Valerie, it was so simple and affordable.
That’s a really cute costume. I’ve been thinking of something to make for my daughters for a Halloween costume. I think it’s better to make them instead of buy them. Saves you on a lot of money too.
Kathy, I totally agree. I need to get started on this years costume.
This is brilliant! You definitely a creative mom ;)… now if only I could do this too. Hmmm…
Thanks Shaney, you can totally do this too.
The ribbons on the costume are really cute – I would have never thought that the shell was made out of craft paper by looking at the photo. By the way, I love your glue gun – it’s so cute!
Thanks Yona, I’m so crazy about my crafts. I like to put my own spin on things.
Oh that is such a cute idea! I love DIY costumes, great way to save money.
Thanks Asleigh, they are so much fun for me and my daughter loves them.
This is adorable and I haven’t seen a homemade snail costume before. I will have to share this with my sister and niece for their little ones. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks Rebecca I try to think of something we won’t see.
OMG! How adorable!
Thanks Rae, I live for these type of crafts.
What a great costume idea! It look so easy to do as well.
Peachy one of the things that I love is that it is so easy and affordable.
I freaking love snails, and I’m pretty sure I have most of these supplies on hand! Family of snails, here I come!
(PS I think it’s awesome that you go by Mimi and you have an Oct birthday, because I do too! Seriously!)
So dope Mimi, I love that. Tag me in a picture on social media when you make them.
My little girl decided she wants to go as the snail from ‘The snail and the whale’ for world book day tomorrow! I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial – I have only had today to try and make something. x
Awwww, you are so welcome.