The carnival season is undoubtedly the best party time for children. The selection of costumes is enormous and the children sometimes find it difficult to decide. We present you with some creative and unique ideas for what you can make with your children for Carnival. Be inspired and don't forget that there are definitely no limits to your imagination during carnival.
Make pirate binoculars for carnival with children
At carnival time and Mardi Gras, the pirate theme is a real classic that children really like. It is no coincidence that this carnival and party theme is very popular and offers plenty of scope for creativity. Due to the large selection of different pirate utensils andAccessoriesIt won't be difficult for you and your children to transform into a pirate and have a lot of fun crafting.
Of course, pirate binoculars should not be missing from your pirate equipment. With little craft materials and in just a few minutes, your loved ones canfrom empty toilet paper rollsUsing a piece of string and colorful construction paper or patterned tape, you can easily make a pair of binoculars with which you can see into the predatory future. Children can create their very own binoculars by choosing patterned craft paper.
Take colored tape in red, black and white, which will create a typical pirate look, and have your children wrap the paper roll with the tape. For a beautiful pattern look, alternate the colors one after the other. Once the individual rolls are completely decorated, you can attach both rolls of paper to each other with glue or a stapler. Then punch holes in the rolls, thread the cord and tie it.
A pirate telescope can also be quickly made from empty kitchen paper or wrapping paper rolls. Cover the cardboard roll with black construction paper or paint it accordingly. With such a telescope, the pirate will definitely catch his prey quickly. If you choose an extendable telescope, the first thing you need to do is cut out a strip from each of the empty toilet paper rolls. The wider the strip, the thinner the roll will be. Then tie the rolls together with a string, push them into each other and the pirate telescope is ready.
Pirate outfitmade easy
It doesn't necessarily have to be a typical pirate costume to spread respect and a little fear at the upcoming carnival parade. A two-tone striped T-shirt or an old shirt that you cut up will do the trick. Of course, golden pirate earrings and a pirate headscarf tied around your head are a must.
Pirate eye patchcraft
With the little pirates together, you can cut a black eye patch out of foam rubber or black cardboard in no time. Cut out the foam rubber in a slightly oval shape, attach an elastic band to both sides of the eye patch and pull the band over your head. Some pirates also wear a belly sash, pirate hat or saber, which will make your child look even more pirate-like.
transform childrenitselfin smallAstronauts
Are you looking for a creative, unusual and original craft idea that will really delight the children? With this great rocket backpack, children quickly transform into little astronauts. For this effective project you will need two empty plastic bottles, adhesive tape, felt strips, silver spray paint, hot glue gun, two party hats each and colorful tissue paper. The shape of Coca-Cola bottles makes them ideal for rockets.
Make your own rocket backpack –Instructions
Spray the plastic bottles with silver spray and allow them to dry completely. Attach both bottles together with the tape. For more comfortable and stable shoulder straps, you can tape two longer felt strips and attach them to the bottles. Next, attach the colored party hats to the bottom of the bottle using the glue.
Have your kids cut out thin strips of tissue paper and shape them into tassels. Then place them in the bottle opening and glue them. The little astronauts are now ready to take off and will certainly attract everyone's attention.
Glittering crowndo it Yourself
Which child doesn't want to dress up and feel like a queen or king? Carnival is a perfect opportunity to present yourself as a royal highness. Of course, this won't work without a magnificent crown. The children are welcome to take part and make their own creations by cutting out or decorating.
For the paper crown you will need white or colorful construction paper, some felt-tip pens or watercolors, brushes and lots of glitter or colorful rhinestones of various sizes and shapes. Measure your child's head circumference so that the crown fits properly and does not fall on the shoulders. Then draw the shapes and points you want directly onto the paper and cut them out.
Now it's the children's turn; the crowns have to be decorated and made colorful. The carnival crowns are colored pink for the girls and gold or blue for the boys. After the paint has dried, it is now time to attach the decorations. The glittering rhinestones or various stickers are glued on. And finally, the finished unique piece is glued or stapled together in an overlapping manner.
Funny jester cap
Crafting with children for carnival can be very uncomplicated. How about a colorful dunce cap? The jester's cap is often worn at carnival time and spreads a lot of festive atmosphere. It is an inseparable part of the carnival costumes and is often worn by young and old.
First cut a strip of colored craft cardboard that has the circumference of the head and a few triangles of the desired height, preferably in different colors. The children can, for example, decorate the strip with star stickers and attach the colorful crown points to the inside of the ring. Then glue the ends of the strip into a ring.
You are welcome to attach a small bell or other small figurines to the crown points with a thread or even stick on small paper circles.
Carnival eye maskdecorate
Colorful, creative and even unusual carnival masks have a long tradition and are simply part of the costume. No matter whether your child wants to go to carnival as a superhero, princess or mythical creature, the face mask is the crowning glory of the carnival costume.
If you're in a hurry, it's best to get colorful and simple plastic eye masks and let your loved ones spice them up thematically. You can decorate the edge of the mask or around the eye slits with sequins or small beads.
You are also welcome to add visual highlights with some glitter stones or paint beautiful curlicues with a glitter pen. Small, colorful feathers that are glued between the holes for the eyes and extend beyond the mask also make a nice decoration for the eye mask.
