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World Book Day - make your own or buy a costume??

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ctaylorVL · 14/01/2013 14:00

Hey all. First post so do be nice! :)

With World Book Day coming up, and all the kids/schools getting involved, just wondering what everyone's doing for costumes?

Seems to me you can either go the DIY way - a good blog here: www.netmums.com/activities/fun-at-home/reading-together/world-book-day-dressing-up-ideas - which is also cheap, or buy a costume. A2Z-kids seems to have a good selection but can't be sure how long a costume will last after the main event!

What's everyone doing?

Chris

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ClaraOswinOswald · 14/01/2013 14:17

Oh no, it is nearly World Book Day again already?

I tend to look at what we already have and base costumes around that tbh. Fake fur coat- Lucy from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, striped top and 3D glasses with the lenses popped out, Where's Wally? That kind of thing.

Also, I'm a firm believer in if it's a film or a sport, there's bound to be a book.
That way kids can wear what they want.
:)

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ctaylorVL · 14/01/2013 15:22

Don't fret too much Clara, it's in March! But still... :)

Liking your ideas. Maybe it's a good thing we've got plenty of characters who wear plenty of 'normal' clothes to choose from.

Also like how you've found a use for those redundant 3D glasses we have to get everytime there's a 3D film out!

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badtemperedaldbitch · 14/01/2013 15:25

We always go mad on the costumes, mainly because dd loves dressing up.

We like homemade, but I enjoy making them too!

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BackforGood · 14/01/2013 16:59

School really, really, really don't want to put parents to the expense of buying stuff.

Just look at what they have in the wardrobe or dressing up box, then find a book character to match.
There are so many great books that involve normal children in normal clothes you know Wink

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ctaylorVL · 14/01/2013 17:26

School really, really, really don't want to put parents to the expense of buying stuff. - too true @BackforGood

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BlueChampagne · 15/01/2013 13:43

Kids can't get involved in creating if costumes are bought. We'll be making our own.

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