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Were you that kid or did you know one (maybe your own kid!) who refused to wear regular clothes and only would wear a superhero costume (like the kind with the fake muscles) or a ballet tutu? We’ve all seen those kids running around the supermarket. And you know what? We love them! Way to be creative, little ones :) Often times, kids get their *fashion sense* from characters they see in books, games and movies, so today, we’re going to teach you how to make a wardrobe accessory that’s perfect for your fashion-forward, character-loving child. With help from our friends at Disney•Pixar, we present a DIY dinosaur tail perfect for those kids who loved The Good Dinosaur. Your kids will love being Arlo or Ramsey. But be warned — they might be wearing their Arlo tail to bed. Order your copy of the The Good Dinosaur today at Disney.com. It’s available on Blu-ray™, Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere February 23rd! Yay!
Grab your materials and shake a tail feather… err, scale? Let’s do this!
Materials and Tools:
– two shades of green felt (or red and orange for the other dinos)
– fabric scissors
– pen
– elastic strap
– hot glue gun
– safety pin
Instructions:
1. Draw the shape of a dinosaur tail on your light green felt, making sure to leave an extra 2-3 inches at the top — this part will be folded over. Cut out your tail.
2. Draw nebulous shapes on the dark green felt and cut them out.
3. Adhere the shapes to your tail with hot glue.
4. Fold the top edge over and hot glue it in place. Be sure the gap is wide enough for the elastic strap!
5. Measure your child’s waist and cut a piece of elastic strap that is slightly longer (we’ll tie it, so it will wind up being a bit smaller). Add a safety pin to the end of the elastic strap, then file the strap through the top of the tail.
6. Remove the safety pin and tie the ends of the elastic strap together. Finally, rotate the strap so that the tied portion is covered by the folded part of the tail.
When you’re drawing your shapes, think about the texture of a dinosaur. Vary the size and shape of each piece and leave room between each one to mimic dino scales.
Double check that your elastic strap fits before you glue this piece down.
It’s so much easier to file the elastic through the tail with a safety pin on the end. It’s all about the tips and tricks!
Once the elastic is secure, have your little one step into it and wear it around his/her waist.
Two little dinosaurs just hanging out!
Steer clear of this prehistoric guy. Not only is he ferocious with those claws, but he also has mad hops :) Oh wait, it’s Arlo — the kindest, most lovable dinosaur out there.
What character does your child love to dress up as? Share photos with us by tagging us on Instagram + using hashtags #iamcreative and #GoodDino.
This post is a collaboration with Disney•Pixar.
© 2016 Disney•Pixar
DIY Production and Styling: Maddie Bachelder and Anita Yung
Photography: Chris Andre
