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5 Minute DIY Bee Costume

October 17, 2016 by Cassie 19 Comments

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This past summer Emmy and I were out on a Saturday morning doing our thing… hitting the farmer’s market and yard sales along the way.  We stopped at one yard sale and found an adorable brand new with tags small purple butterfly dog costume- perfect for Snowball! When it came time to choose what she would be this year, Emmy wanted to coordinate with Snowball.  I suggested flower, fairy, another butterfly…  but she picked bee!  I was thrilled because I am not the master of costumes that my own mother is for my kids and was for me and this was one that I could easily create.  In fact it took barely any time at all, so I thought I would share our easy 5 minute DIY bee costume with you in case your kids are in need of a quick and easy costume.

DIY Girls Bee Costumer

Shirt / Yellow Duck Tape / Leggings / Skirt / Gold Pipe Cleaners / Headband /Mask

This costume was so easy to pull together.  Emmy already had black leggings, a black skirt and gold pipe cleaners, so we just bought this black shirt and Yellow Duck tape from Amazon, and I found a black headband and the mask at a craft store.Easy Kids Bee Halloween Costume

I had Emmy put the black shirt on for me, and I used the the duck tape to create three stripes. I started at the seam on the side of the shirt and traveled across the front as straight and as evenly as possibly, then had Emmy turn and follow along the back bringing the tape back to its stating point.  When we reached that I cut it slightly overlapping.  Next I used my hands to smooth out any wrinkles and press firmly on the shirt, securing the tape in place.

DIY Kids Bumblebee Costume Using Duck Tape

For the headband I used two pipe cleaners, one per antenna.  I found the center point and placed that on the underside of the headband where I wanted it.  I then brought the pipe cleaner together and started twisting it which secured it in place.  When I got to the top, I added a little bend to mimic a bee’s antennae.Girls Bumblebee CostumeWe actually had made one set of antennae with pom poms at first, but our sweet butterfly puppy got ahold of those… so these were plan b, but I think they work better as a bee anyhow.Butterfly and Bee Costume Pair for Kid & Dog

Child & Dog Costume Pair- Butterfly & Bublebee

This might be the easiest and one of the least expensive costumes we have ever put together!

Child's Bee CostumeAnd these two really are quite the pair, full of nothing but true love for one another.  Our house is loud and crazy with three dogs, but I am so glad that we took the plunge with this sweet deaf puppy.  She’s brought so much joy and love to Emmy, and to the rest of us… we all fall in love with her a little more every day.  She’s a sweet and silly girl, which is why she’s a perfect match for Emmy. (Just so you know, she is still a puppy and of course does things that drive us crazy, like eating Emmy’s first set of antennae, eating the dirt out of houseplants, grabbing Catcher’s hind leg all the time as he tries to walk….)Emmy and Snowball as Bee & ButterflyEmmy is looking forward to taking Snowball out when we go trick-or-treating this year.  I am sure Snowball won’t know what to do with herself, but I am looking forward to one worn out puppy after a night like that!Child & Puppy costume pair- bee & butterflyOne costume down, and one to go!  Wish me luck in sewing a Pokemon dragon hat… Or perhaps I should say pray for me and my sewing machine.

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  1. [email protected] says

    October 17, 2016 at 7:25 am

    So so cute and I love the two of them together. Best friends!

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:24 am

      they really are the sweetest pairing of girls. i don’t think we could have asked for a better match for emmy.

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Griffin says

    October 17, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Could not be cuter! So creative and the pair of them are darling!

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:24 am

      thank you so much! we had fun together planning it!

      Reply
  3. JaneEllen says

    October 17, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Seems like forever ago that I made costumes for my kids (all 4 of them). When they got older, when we still lived in San Diego area, the 2 boys got themselves dressed up as”Kiss” band players. don’t remember who did their make up but few other of their friends dressed the same, can still remember that like yesterday. The boys are only 16 months apart.
    Oldest and youngest are girls. I had 3 kids in 4 yrs. Hubs married me with 3 small kids then we had one.
    Your dog is so cute with her costume on. It’s so sweet and good, for both of them to have each other. How old is Emma?Great job on her costume, how great it was an easy inexpensive costume.
    Have awesome Fall week

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:23 am

      thank you so much! my mom always made ours and was incredibly talented with it.. i can’t live up to that but it’s nice when i am able to do something! emmy is going to be 10 in january. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tania says

    October 17, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    OMG, how cute! I want to wear that costume!! :o)

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:22 am

      and you totally could!!!!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:58 am

    OMG! She is adorable!!! I need to figure out what I’m going to do for the kids. Every year I struggle with either making or buying the costume. Is it bad I purposely buy costumes a size or two larger for repeats..lol!

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:02 am

      haha! thank you so much!!! and no, that is what i call SMART.

      Reply
  6. Carol @ CAD INTERIORS says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:13 am

    SO cute!!! This is the most clever bee costume I’ve ever seen. I’m resorting to renting costumes at a local place that benefits our school district. This mama isn’t feeling it this year. Lol

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:58 am

      oh thank you so much! it was easy and cheap! gotta love that!

      Reply
  7. Lind says

    October 23, 2016 at 10:02 am

    Oh this is so clever Cassie and not to mention adorable! I did a super simple DIY costume for my Kayla this year too 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 25, 2016 at 8:16 am

      thank you so much, linda! super simple is the way to go!

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    October 24, 2016 at 11:12 am

    So smart and she’s adorable.

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    • Cassie says

      October 25, 2016 at 8:10 am

      thank you so much, ashley!

      Reply

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