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October 15, 2012 by: Melanie

SunMaid Raisin Halloween Costume Tutorial

Want a Halloween costume that can be made with minimal effort and expense? No matter how crafty (or lack of crafty) that you may be, this adorable SunMaid Raisin is quick and easy for all skill levels. I was inspired to make this costume by {This Picture} on the Katherine Marie photography website, but could not find a tutorial. So I made my own, and I want to share it with you. I would love to see a bunch of little SunMaid Raisins running around this Halloween!
Costume Part List:
  • A white long sleeved shirt
  • A pair of jeans
  • A basket (doubles as a candy bag)
  • A bonnet (preferably in a red color)
  • SunMaid Raisin box
Obviously, the shirt, jeans, and basket are things that most already have in the closet. So let’s look at how to make the bonnet and box to complete the costume.
The Bonnet
For non-sewers, borrowing a bonnet may be easiest. Here in the south, many churches have “Old Fashioned” Days, so there’s a chance that someone nearby may have a bonnet that can be borrowed.
For seamstresses, there are a bounty of bonnet tutorials on the web. I found a simple bonnet tutorial at the Given Moments Blog. Her tutorial is already tailored for a three to five year old, so the size was perfect for my costume. Do a Google search for a bonnet tutorial in the desired size, or use {this} tutorial and adjust the measurements for girls smaller or older.
The Box
I began with a box size large enough to fit over my daughter and reach a bit below her waist.
Paint the entire box red. Allow to dry 24 hours.
Cut out one end of the box (so that the child can fit into the box).
Cut an opening in the front of the box that resembles a “window” that is large enough for the child to be seen and reach out of the box. .
Either cut out vinyl letters or purchase vinyl letters from the local arts and crafts store and place the words “Sunmaid Natural California Raisins” on the box underneath the front cut-out.
Fitting the box to the child: For older children, cut out arm holes on the sides of the box. For younger children (like mine), this won’t work- their arms are simply not long enough. So I enlisted my husband for help. He used thick metal to create two shoulder hooks that would sit on my daughter’s shoulders. Be sure to try the box on the child and place the hooks in the correct place. After attaching the hooks to the box with many pieces of duct tape, I padded the hooks with batting to cushion them on her shoulders. I will add pictures of this step tonight. 🙂
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan
Painted Filigree Earrings

Comments

  1. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Such a great job! I just love how cute she looks in it! =)

  2. Kadie says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    How great!! So clever of you to think to use shoulder straps. She’s so cute it it!

  3. Ladybird Ln says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    This is just so darling! What a great costume, When do you find out if you won?

    Carlee
    http://www.ladybirdln.com

  4. Judy Bagwell says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    So cute and original. Love it!

  5. Pam says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Love the bonnett!!!

  6. Sarah says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    This is adorable and original. Love it. If you get a chance come link up at my Pin Party:)

    http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/10/pintastic-monday-link-party-13.html#.UHx5Wa4-WnA

  7. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    This is such an adorable costume! Love all the details you included.

  8. Kate @ ramblingsfromutopia says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I’m a big raisin fan so I just love this costume!

  9. Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun says

    October 16, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Adorable!

  10. Barbara Hiatt says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Love this Kelly! You are SO creative!!! Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up! Come by again this Thursday night!

    Barbara at Chase the Star
    chasethestar dot net

  11. Kara @ Petals to Picots says

    October 18, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I absolutely love, love, LOVE this costume!! So cute and clever 🙂

  12. Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters says

    October 18, 2012 at 3:37 am

    This is so cute and so creative! I’d love for you to share this and any other crafts at my new linky party, Submarine Sunday. I hope you’ll stop by!

    T’onna
    http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/10/submarine-sunday-2-features.html

  13. Jennifer says

    October 18, 2012 at 3:38 am

    What a cute and creative costume! You did great! Love it!

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos

  14. Laura Bray says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Cutest costume EVER!

  15. Stephanie says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Oh my…this is adorable! What a clever and unique idea 🙂 I saw your link on Petals to Picots blog – thank you for sharing!

    Blessings,
    Stephanie
    http://www.theenchantingrose.blogspot.com

  16. Julie says

    October 19, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I am inviting you to come and share this in my Show Your Stuff blog hop, the party runs from Thursday evening until Tuesday: http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/

  17. Danielle @ 2 Little Superheroes says

    October 19, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    What a great idea!

  18. Britni @ Hubby Made Me says

    October 20, 2012 at 12:26 am

    That is adorable! And such a creative costume idea! Your model is pretty darn cute too 🙂 LOVE! I’m featuring costumes from my Throwback Thursday link party next week in an additional post of features, and I would love if you stopped by to link up so I could feature you! Of course I would love to have you at the party too 🙂 Thank you for sharing and I hope to see you there! http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-15/

  19. Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft says

    October 20, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    This is ADORABLE! So creative!!

  20. Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:05 am

    That is so stinkin’ CUTE! She is a doll and I love this idea!

  21. The CSI Girl says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    SO very cute! I hope you will share this on The CSI Project this week starting Wednesday night. The challenge is DIY Halloween Costumes. Come on over!
    http://www.thecsiproject.com

  22. eat. sleep. MAKE. says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    What a unique costume idea, love it! And I love how easy it is too.
    -Jen @ Eat. Sleep. MAKE.

  23. Humaira says

    October 24, 2012 at 11:33 am

    How great!! So clever of you to think to use shoulder straps. She’s so cute it it!
    https://www.carlmontpharmacy.com/emthexate.html

  24. Simple Simon & Co says

    October 24, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    This is the most darling costume. Ever.

  25. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Really clever costume…and so cute!

  26. [email protected] says

    October 24, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I’m so excited to feature this fantastic costume on OneCreativeMommy.com Please feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Did she win the contest? I remember you had entered a contest online.

  27. [email protected] says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    so cute, Melanie! Thanks so much for linking up last Friday. Hope to see you back tomorrow to link up and see if you were featured or even won the free ad space!
    http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/the-humble-brag-link-party-4/

  28. Rach H @ FamilyEverAfter says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:14 am

    This is SOOOO cute and creative! Your little girl is just a doll. I have a 4 year old who loves raisins, I can totally picture her in this. I wish every day were Halloween, haha. Thanks for sharing at Once Upon a Weekend tonight! xo

  29. toile la la says

    November 6, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    A beautiful Sun-Maid Raisin costume. The idea of using the box would also work for people wanting to appear as a character or actor on TV, and it might work for masqueraders disguising themselves as classical artwork… just make the front of the box look like a fancy frame.

    It will be interesting to see how you attached the box to your Sun-Maid. Please do comment on the wearability of the costume and whether it needed any modifications.

    Good post.

  30. Serena @ Thrift Diving says

    December 22, 2012 at 4:10 am

    What a clever costume! I know Halloween is over and all, but that’s a great idea for next year! I’ve got boys, so I will have to modify it. But I love it!

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