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Fun DIY Book Week Costume Projects to Try
For many teachers and students, Book Week is one of the most exciting times of the year, where everyone's favourite books and characters are celebrated in style. Decorating the classroom, playing games and dressing up as popular characters are all common ways to enjoy Book Week, and at Spotlight we have all the supplies you need to bring your Book Week ideas to life.
Hand making your costume and accessories will give your Book Week costume that extra-special finishing touch it needs - here are some of our favourite DIY Book Week costume ideas we think you'll love!
Book Week Craft Projects
Whether you're a teacher or student, these craft projects will get you in a bookish mood just in time for Book Week.
- Face Paint Projects
- Blingy Tiara Project
- Faux Fur Fox Costume
- Sparkly Fish Costume Project
- Eggs and Ham Costume Project
- Pink Princess Shirt Project
1. Face Paint Projects For Book Week
The perfect finishing touch to a Book Week costume, face paint is an easy DIY Book Week costume and adds an extra sense of intrigue to any outfit. These fun and easy face paint projects will have you disguised with ease. Here are two great kids' face paint tutorials to get you inspired.
Spiderman Face Paint Project
Rainbow Flowers & Butterfly Face Paint Project
Transform into amazing characters with the help of some face paint from Spotlight. Discover more great face paint ideas for Book Week below. Find easy-to-follow step-by-step face paint guides that will help you get into character!
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2. DIY Blingy Princess Tiara Project
Finalise any magical princess costume with the sparkle of this project. This DIY creation will have anyone feeling elegant and regal with their new DIY accessories. Get little ones involved with this fun craft activity and create their very own crown and wand for the Book Week parade. This project is a great one to do for kids as they can practice their skills with scissors and crafting. Shop all the craft supplies you need for this project right here at Spotlight!
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3. DIY Faux Fur Fox Costume
This sewing project brings warmth to your child's Book Week costume with instructions on how to create a faux fur mask and matching mittens. Transform into a fantastic fox with this great DIY costume project. Explore the range of faux fur fabrics and sewing supplies that will bring this costume to life! Little ones will be ready to prance through the woods and go on great adventures with this costume.
Supplies You Need:
- Elastic and braid hank
- Fabric scissors
- Sewing machine
- Faux fur fabric
4. Sparkly Fish Costume Project
Transform into a beautiful sparkling fish with this fun DIY costume project that kids can get involved with! This is a great quick project you can do that does not require a sewing machine. Simply hand sew the scales or you can even use fabric glue as an alternative. Great for kids of all ages as you can customise the waistband elastic size and use any t-shirt as the base for the costume. Young readers will be twirling and enjoying the Book Week festivities with this amazing costume.
Supplies You Need:
- Elastic
- Variety of fabric
- Sewing needle and thread or fabric glue
5. Eggs and Ham Costume Project
Create your own eggs and ham, the perfect easy DIY costume for Book Week! All you need are some coloured craft felt sheets, craft scissors, hobby fill, glue, velcro dots and a small plate or board. Kids can help with cutting the shapes and get involved with creating their costumes. Pair this craft creation with a plain yellow t-shirt to complete the look and be ready to impress in the Book Week parade.
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6. DIY Cricut Pink Princess Shirt Project
If you have a Cricut machine, the possibilities for Book Week costumes are endless! This princess shirt project is a great one for putting together a quick costume that looks great. All you need is your Cricut set-up and a plain white T-shirt. Complete the look with some colourful leggings and other accessories. Celebrate Book Week and get crafty to bring popular characters to life with Spotlight.
Supplies You Need:
- Cricut machine, Cricut Easy Press and Cricut Design Space access
- Iron on material
- T-Shirt
- Cricut tools set
- Cutting Mat
Princess Shirt Costume Project
Celebrate Book Week With DIY Projects You Can Make
Have we given you some good Book Week ideas to try? Spotlight has all the costumes and craft supplies you need for your Book Week activities, both online and in-store, for great prices. We have even more kid's craft activities that kids can make to create their costumes, or if you are a keen sewer, check out our kid's costume patterns for a fully handmade Book Week outfit! Spotlight is your best destination to help make Book Week come to life and one to remember! Whether you are looking for toddler Book Week costumes or teacher Book Week costumes, Spotlight has something for everyone. Here are even more great Book Week costume projects to try:
