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Cardboard Costume Contest

October 17, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, DIY, family fun

cardboard costume challenge

No not my contest, I’m scrambling to stay afloat among family, the puppy, work, Science Olympiad and Vex  Robotics, not to mention prepping for another TV segment on great STEM gifts for kids this holiday season. Still, this looks cool and I hope some of you participate. The Cardboard Collective, a cool site devoted to crafty things made of corrugated board, is hosting a cardboard costume challenge.

Looking for inspiration? Check out their Pinterest page.

I feel a duty to warn you before you, say, turn your child into a big, boxy robot. You see, in third grade I sported a very boxy homemade record player costume (it wasn’t even a hipster thing way back then) and it was quite cumbersome. That costume made for some awkward treat-or-treating moments. The good news is that the Cardboard Collective site not only has loads of great ideas that go beyond the box, but they have tutorials, too.

The contest runs through November 2. Be creative and have fun!

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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