How to Make a Ladybug Costume

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a red shirt and pants.

   They should be the exact same shade of red.
   
   It doesn't really matter, but it's best to have them match or be at least as close as possible.
   
   Also find red or black shoes.
   
   Black shoes work better.
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   Step 2: Get black poster board and cut out circles from it.

   You can trace plates or lids, or use a compass.
   
   If you don't have black poster board, you can use black cardstock or black construction paper.
   
   Poster board or cardstock work the best.
   
   Also make them different sizes. , Do not use any other kind of glue besides fabric glue.
   
   Believe me, it's worth a trip to the craft store! , It should be thin.
   
   Glue a big black pompom on a black pipe cleaner.
   
   Make two of these.
   
   Attach them to the headband by bending each of the pipe cleaners around the headband.
   
   These are the antennas. , If you can't find any, try this: take white cardstock or poster board and cut out two wings from it.
   
   Then glue them together.
   
   Twist white pipe cleaners together to create arm bands.
   
   Then glue the ends of the pipe cleaners the the wings. , the redder the better. , Your kids will always be wanting mommy's costumes and not the store's costumes.
   
   Enjoy!
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   Step 3: Use fabric glue and glue the circles on the shirt and pants.

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   Step 4: Find a black headband.

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   Step 5: Next find a pair of old angel wings at a thrift store.

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   Step 6: Put red blush on their cheeks in little perfect circles.

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   Step 7: Show off your great costumes to everyone you know!

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