Just for fun, I decided to make some superhero eye masks and capes for my children's stuffed animals. My inspiration came from a how-to kid cape post I saw on Ohdeedoh. Just like in the Ohdeedoh post, I used old t-shirts to make the capes. They were simple to make and it only took about 5 minutes to whip up a set. After my kids saw the first set I made, a whole line of stuffed animals were waiting to be turned into cape crusaders.
Click on image for a larger view.For the eye mask: if it's too loose, just cut the back of the mask down the center and tie around the head. I also found it was easier to cut out the eyes when the mask was on the stuffed animal to get it positioned just right.
For the cape: Look for old t-shirts that have interesting prints on them. Center the image in the center of the cape to cut. In the picture below you can see how I did this for the smaller stuffed animal. Other option, have your child decorate the capes with fabric markers.
For the cape: Look for old t-shirts that have interesting prints on them. Center the image in the center of the cape to cut. In the picture below you can see how I did this for the smaller stuffed animal. Other option, have your child decorate the capes with fabric markers.
Eep! These are so cute! I know my nephews would love them to boy-ify all the stuffed animals they never play with.
ReplyDeleteso much fun Jessica!
ReplyDeleteIt was so cute when Evan was excited to show Morgan the stuffed animal cape. I don't know how to spell her lemur's name (Petty?). Great idea, Jessica. You're so creative! =o)
ReplyDeleteWoooww!! This is perfect for a Superheo Party!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just the cutest thing! I want to give the Super Teddy in his white superhero mask a big bear hug ;)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for sharing! I'll have to do this with Jude's bears :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Several of my kids stuffies have capes and masks too. :)
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