Add some flavor to your next costume party with this simple DIY Ketchup and Mustard Costume! Perfect for individuals or couples, this costume is fun, creative, and easy to make.
Supplies Needed
For Ketchup:
- Red dress or outfit
- 8″ pie tin
- Red paint and paintbrush
- Red cardstock
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Headband
For Mustard:
- Yellow dress or outfit
- 8″ pie tin
- Yellow paint and paintbrush
- Yellow cardstock
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Headband
Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Prepare the Hat:
- Paint the Pie Tin: Choose red for ketchup or yellow for mustard. Let it dry completely.
- Cut Out Cardstock Shapes: From the cardstock, cut:
- One 1″ strip
- One 5″ circle
- One cone shape
2. Assemble the Hat:
- Create the Base: Bring the ends of the 1″ strip together to form a circle (5″ wide) and glue them. Trim any excess.
- Attach the Circle: Glue the 5″ circle on top of the circle you just made.
- Form the Cone: Wrap the cone shape into a cone and secure it with hot glue.
- Finalize the Hat: Hot glue the cone on top of the circle, and then glue a headband to the underside of the pie tin.
3. Complete the Look:
- Pair your finished hat with a matching red or yellow outfit.
Ideas for Themed Costumes
You can easily expand this idea into a group costume! Here are a few fun suggestions:
- Family Costume: Parents as ketchup and mustard, with a baby dressed as a hot dog or burger.
- Friends Costume: Have a group where one is ketchup, another mustard, and maybe a third as a burger or fries.
This easy DIY costume is sure to be a hit at any event! Enjoy the creativity and fun of making it!