DIY Firefighter Family Halloween Costume with Spray Paint
Looking for a fun and easy DIY Halloween costume idea for the whole family? COLORSHOT’s got you covered! This family Halloween costume idea from Creative Living with Lynn Lilly is perfect for taking little ones trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Check out the tutorial and learn how to make your own firefighter family costume with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint!
Supplies needed:
For the fire engine:
COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (This project uses Stiletto and Little Black Dress)
Wagon
3 large cardboard boxes
Yellow and white construction paper
Red plastic cups
Box cutter or scissors
Zip ties
Drop cloth or protective surface cover
Black and white paint markers (optional)
For the costumes:
Aleene’s Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion
Children’s white long sleeve onesies
Red shirt
Yellow and silver fabric
Iron
Cardboard
Firefighter helmet
Dalmatian dog ears
Making the Fire Engine:
Step 1: Paint your cardboard boxes with Stiletto
You’ll need three large cardboard boxes for this DIY Halloween costume. Disassemble two of the boxes and cut the cardboard into large pieces that cover each side of your wagon. For the third box, cut windows on all sides except the top and bottom. Don’t toss out the scrap cardboard, you’ll need it for later!
Place your cut cardboard on a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area to protect from overspray. Shake the can of Stiletto spray paint well and apply to one side of the cardboard in smooth, even strokes. Allow the paint to dry to the touch before applying additional coats as desired.
Step 2: Paint cardboard strips with Little Black Dress
Cut the scrap cardboard into thin strips, then place the cardboard strips onto the drop cloth. Shake the can of Little Black Dress spray paint well and apply to one side of the cardboard in smooth, even strokes. Allow the paint to dry to the touch before applying additional coats as desired.
Step 3: Assemble the cardboard fire engine
Once the paint has dried completely, you can begin assembling the main attraction of your DIY Halloween costume: a cardboard fire engine wagon! Use scissors or a box cutter to cut small holes at the top of the cardboard, then use zip ties to secure the cardboard to the outside of the wagon.
Step 4: Use Tacky Glue to add details to the cardboard fire engine
Complete your cardboard fire engine by adding simple details! Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue is great for adhering these extra details. Glue the painted black strips along the bottom. Cut 4 circles from yellow construction paper and glue onto the fire engine for headlights and taillights. Cut a ladder shape from white construction paper and glue to the side of the fire engine. Glue two red plastic cups to the top for the sirens. For an extra finishing touch, use paint markers to write or draw on more details! Allow the glue to dry completely.
Making the costumes:
Step 5: Create Dalmatian costume
While the glue is drying, work on your family Halloween costumes! To make the dalmatian costume, Lynn Lilly is modifying a simple white onesie. Insert cardboard between layers of fabric, then use black Puff Paint to paint on the spots. This creates a DIY Halloween costume with fun, dimensional texture!
Step 6: Create the firefighter costume
To create the firefighter shirt, insert cardboard between layers of fabric. Apply Aleene’s Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion to the back side of some yellow and silver fabric, then place it onto your shirt to create stripes. Use an iron to set the heat-activated adhesive. For an extra fun touch, add a Puff Paint fire department badge decorated to your DIY Halloween costume! Set your family Halloween costumes aside and allow the paint to dry completely.
Step 7: Enjoy your family Halloween costume!
Once the paint and glues have dried completely, your DIY Halloween costumes are ready to use. Complete your family Halloween costumes with dog ears and a firefighter’s helmet, then take your little ones for a ride in their own fire engine wagon!
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