How to make a Christmas Present Halloween Costume
All you'll need is a large empty box and some left-over Christmas wrap to create your own one-of -a-kind Christmas Gift Costume.
I actually made and wore this costume for Halloween one year when I was a child. Unfortunately, no pictures of me wearing my Christmas gift costume exist so you'll just have to take my word for it that it was awesome and I looked great!
This costume can be worn by people of all ages with the exception of toddlers and infants. They already have enough trouble walking around without having a box over their heads to deal with.
Read on for full instructions on how to make a Christmas Present costume. Be sure to read the instructions all the way through before starting this project.
Photo appears courtesy of mysza831 and was found through CreativeCommons.Org.
This is NOT how your Christmas Present Costume should look
This is a very poorly made Christmas Present costume but a good example of how to wear a box
Before making your own Christmas present costume you'll need to find an appropriate size box. Look for a box that accentuates your body type. You'll want it to cover your mid-section without interfering with your legs so that you can comfortably walk and it should fit snuggly enough against your body so that it doesn't slop around while you're wearing it.
Photo appears courtesy of Last Marinier and was found through CreativeCommons.Org
How to Make a Christmas Present Costume - Step 1
Begin by cutting the bottom off of the box and then measure and cut holes into the box for your head and arms.
This is the most important step so don't mess it up!
View the following video before attempting to cut the holes.
Instructions for cutting arm and head holes
Or How to make a Transformers costume.
Then again, the Transformers costume shown is awfully cute too! Decisions, decisions...
It's not too late to change your mind. The Christmas Present costume is way easier to make though. Just saying.
How to Make a Christmas Present Costume - Step 2
Wrap the box in Christmas paper.
View the following video if you have trouble wrapping large boxes.
You do not need to wrap the bottom portion where your legs will stick out!
How to wrap a box for your Christmas Present Costume
Or how to wrap a large gift
No leftover Christmas paper?
Get a new roll of Christmas paper here!
How to make a Christmas Present Costume - Step 3
Using a utility knife, razor blade, box cutter, or sharp scissors, carefully, so as not to cut yourself, remove the wrapping paper from the head and arm holes. This is very important. If you bleed on the wrapping paper you will need to start over!
A utility knife is the safest way to cut your paper and box
Highly recommended!
ProGrade 82067 Utility Knife
Amazon Price: $8.89 (as of 05/30/2012)
How to make a Christmas Present costume - Step 4
Reinforce all edges with packing tape!
In order to keep the wrapping paper from ripping you'll need to use strips of packing tape around all openings, including the entire bottom area where your legs stick out and wherever you attached the wrapping paper.
Do not skip this step or you will most definitely become unwrapped before the end of the evening!
I found a great deal on packing tape
Grab this before they catch their mistake!
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 2 Inches x 800 Inches, 6 Rolls (142-6)
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 05/30/2012)
How to make a Christmas Present costume - Step 5
Decorate your package.
Use ribbons, bows, and gift tags to decorate your personal Christmas Present costume in a unique way.
Need some Christmas ribbon or a bow?
Christmas present decorating materials
Additional adornment for you Christmas Gift Halloween costume
Not necessary but makes a cute addition to the costume.
.925 Sterling Silver Austrian Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings MADE WITH SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
How to make a Christmas Present Costume - Step 6
Hah! There is no step six, you're done!
Simply slip the box over your head and wear it!
For best looking results wear your box over a plain green, red, or white colored sweatsuit.
Have a Happy Halloween!
Makes a great family or group costume
Christmas presents under the tree!
Adult's Christmas Tree Halloween Costume
Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
Or vice versa...
Let the littlest family member be the tree instead!
Christmas Tree Costume - Infant Costume
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
Being a Christmas Present for Halloween is a great way to merge your two favorite holidays
Halloween vs Christmas
The latest on How-To Halloween Costumes
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Other ideas for costumes made with boxes
Will you be celebrating Halloween wearing a Christmas Present Costume this year?
Happy Halloween!
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dellgirl
Nov 25, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
- Fun lens you have here, I really like it. Have a terrific weekend.
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JoyfulReviewer
Oct 17, 2011 @ 6:17 pm | delete
- Nice DIY costume idea. Thanks for the informative and fun lens!
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_Joan_
Oct 12, 2011 @ 9:17 am | delete
- Just what I was looking for! I'm featuring you on my Costumes for Brothers lens.
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ScareYouDiva
Oct 11, 2011 @ 8:26 am | delete
- Cute idea for a costume - pair that with a reindeer costume for a cute couple
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BuckHawk
Aug 23, 2010 @ 4:20 pm | delete
- What a cute idea for a costume! I can think of a number of ways to make this work.
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capriliz
Aug 23, 2010 @ 9:50 am | delete
- Great idea and a nice detailed "how to".
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bethd821
Aug 20, 2010 @ 8:22 pm | delete
- Love it! So original!
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bdkz
Aug 20, 2010 @ 11:58 am | delete
- Congratulations! You've been SquidBoo Blasted. Happy Halloween!
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WhiteOak50
Aug 20, 2010 @ 9:57 am | delete
- Okay, at first I thought hmm..this could be interesting. Than after I seen it, it was like such a fantastic idea how to go green for Halloween by using left over material. Reuse AND you can actually REUSE again by using the wrapping paper for stocking stuffer wrapping. Lenrolling over to a few of my lens. Good job!
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rms Aug 20, 2010 @ 10:03 am | delete
- Excellent point Whiteoak! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Pukeko
Aug 20, 2010 @ 9:39 am | delete
- What fun! Although I must admit that before I saw the other ones, I even liked the first photo of what now to do :)
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Susan52
Aug 20, 2010 @ 9:24 am | delete
- A Christmas present costume for Halloween is a great idea! I do love homemade costumes. What fun to create something unique. Great instructions!
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Alternative Christmas Present Costume
Warning: Do Not Wear This One to the Office!
Photo appears courtesy of Zenera and was found through CreativeCommons.Org.
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