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Monstrously cute crafting by Karimah Henry, @craftingafunlife It’s officially SPOOKY SEASON! Who doesn’t love Frankenstein? He’s definitely one of my favorite Halloween characters. If you’re a fan too, you’ll love this adorable craft and easy-to-make DIY costume.

photo by Yokie Empire Studio

DIY FRANKENSTEIN COSTUME

SUPPLIES • Black headband • Aluminum foil • Empty soda or water bottles (2) • Scissors • Hot glue gun with glue sticks • Oversize black blazer • Black or striped shirt • Black pants

DIRECTIONS

1. Use scissors to cut the top part of the recycled bottles so that you just have the cap and the neck of the bottle left. Trim off any remaining plastic.

2. Cut two square pieces of aluminum foil, and then wrap the pieces around the bottle caps.

3. Use hot glue to attach the caps onto the headbands. The headband goes around the back of the neck to create the thunderbolts.

4. Dress your child in the blazer, shirt and pants to complete the outfit.

WANT TO GO ALL OUT WITH THIS COSTUME? Apply green costume makeup to your child’s face using a beauty blender or sponge. Then use a waterproof eyeliner pen to draw scars and darken the eyebrows.

FRANKENSTEIN CRAFT

SUPPLIES • Recycled cardboard • Paint (silver and green) • Scissors • Googly eyes • Craft glue • Black cardstock or construction paper • Black marker • Silver glitter (optional) • Paintbrushes

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut a 3-inch by 4-inch rectangle from recycled cardboard. Paint this rectangle green to create Frankenstein’s head. Set aside to dry.

2. Next, make Frankenstein’s bolts by cutting a thin strip of cardboard about 2 inches wider than the head. Then cut two small rectangles to make the heads of the bolts. Paint them silver then set aside to dry.

3. Glue the long cardboard strip behind the green rectangle cardboard (head). Then glue a bolt head onto each end of the strip. You can add glitter to the bolts or leave as is.

4. Use scissors to cut some hair, eyebrows and mouth from black cardstock or paper. They can be any shape you like. Get creative and have fun!

5. Finally, complete your Frankenstein craft by gluing the hair, eyebrows, mouth and googly eyes on the green rectangle (head). Use a black marker to add a scar to your Frankenstein.