Upcycled & ThriftedNo. 3523 · The 2026 edition
DIY Planet Halloween Costumes
Blast off this Halloween with a DIY planet costume made from hula hoops, sparkly washi tape, and gold rockets!
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This easy costume uses hula hoops wrapped in glitter washi tape to create planetary rings, with shoulder straps made from yarn. A beanie hat topped with gold pipe cleaner rockets and gold star decorations complete the space-themed look.
You'll need
Directions
- Apply a coat of gold spray paint to the plastic airplanes to turn them into rockets.
- Twist three gold pipe cleaners together for extra sturdiness, then bend them slightly.
- Attach the twisted pipe cleaners to the beanie hats using hot glue.
- Purchase four hula hoops (two per child) and decorate each with colorful glitter washi tape for a shiny look.
- Use yarn or string to fasten the hula hoops together, forming simple shoulder straps.
- Finish the costume by hot gluing gold stars onto the hats and tee shirts.
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