Grandson Alex loves Mario: Mario stuffed toy, Mario backpack, the Mario Wii game, everything Mario! So, of course, it was a "no-brainer" for his Halloween costume this year: Mario!!
The Hat
I checked online, and Maria Hat prices range in price from $10.00 to $14.99. I bought this red hat at Hobby Lobby for $2.99 and painted it myself!
I experimented with lids to see which size circle and "M" fit the hat better.
Next, I drew and cut the circle and "M" out of Contact Paper.
I peeled the backing from the Contact Paper and stuck the "M" and circle on the hat. I pressed the Contact Paper down as I drew around the M and circle with a paint pen.
I then used Shiny Fabric Paint Writers to paint the spaces. It took 2-3 coats of paint to cover the red of the hat, and I let the paint dry thoroughly between coats. When finished and dry, I peeled off the Contact Paper and outlined the circle and "M" with a fabric paint pen.
"YIPPIE"!! The Mario hat is finished!!
"Yippie" |
I didn't have large yellow buttons, so I decided to make "fake buttons". I bought a 9" x 12" sheet of yellow "Silly Winks Sticky Back Sheets" at Hobby Lobby for $0.89. This is a type of art foam sheet with a removable paper backing.
I used a small 3 oz. paper cup to draw around the bottom onto the "Silly Winks" sheet with a black Sharpie Marker.
I played around with the Sharpie Marker to see how many holes to have on the button and decided on 2 holes and cut them out.
I could not use button covers to attach the "fake buttons" to the overalls because the shank of the metal buttons was too big, so here's how I did it:
I used the sharp end of a compass to punch holes through the two holes in the button. I then "threaded" 2-6" pieces of thin coated white wire through the holes and twisted it twice. These wires can be twisted around the metal buttons on the overalls after Alex is dressed.
I searched online for white children's gloves, and they were $5.00 and up. These white gloves were a fantastic find at Walmart: 2 pairs (a pink pair and a white pair) for $0.99!!
Etc.
- The set of 7 Moustaches was purchased at Dollar Tree for $1.00. A word of caution: they are peel and stick, and they really stick!! It was difficult to get it off! I would recommend double-sided tape or sew thin elastic to the ends of the moustache and wear it like a mask.
- Cost of the actual costume was minimal. The bibbed-overalls and red shirt can be worn anytime. (without the fake buttons!)
- We could not find a solid red sweatshirt, so Alex is wearing this sweatshirt that actually has a graphic on it. (The overalls cover the graphic.) For the school party, he is wearing a solid red long-sleeved t-shirt under the overalls.
- Coated wire can be purchased in the Wedding Section of Craft Shops.
- Yes, Mario will be wearing shoes for Halloween!
I used these sites for inspiration:
http://www.makermama.com/2012/10/last-minute-mario-and-luigi-costumes.html
http://www.darrenwashere.com/learningtech/thriftshop-super-mario-costume-diy/
It's-a-me, Mario!! Let's-a-go!! |
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