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  • Adult Halloween Costumes
  • From "Carol Duvall Show"
    episode CDS-567
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    Human Hamburger costume

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    Figure B

    In the spirit of Halloween, guest Dian Thomas shows how to make Halloween Costumes for adults. After combining a few simple supplies and a several easy steps, you too can make a terrific "Chocolate Chip Cookie Monster" or mouth-watering "Human Hamburger" costume.

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Monster

    Materials
    two 24" circles of 1/2" foam
    golden-brown and dark-brown spray paint
    1 yard (1-1/2" wide) cotton webbing, for the straps
    brown stocking cap, and sweat suit or tights and a leotard

    Steps

    1. Spray the foam circles with golden-brown paint, let dry.
    2. Spray small spots of dark-brown paint to resemble chocolate chips.
    3. Attach the shoulder straps and wear over a brown outfit (sweat suit or tights and a leotard).

    Human Hamburger

    Materials
    two 24" circles of 2" foam (bun)
    one 24" x 24" square of 1/2" foam (cheese)
    one 20" circle of 1/2" foam (tomato)
    one roughly cut circle of 1/2" foam (lettuce)
    golden brown, light brown, red, yellow, and green spray paint
    contact cement
    one yard (1-1/2" wide) cotton webbing, for the straps
    brown sweat suit, or tights and a leotard

    Steps

    1. Paint the foam pieces: bun - golden brown, cheese - yellow, tomato - red, lettuce - green.
    2. To represent sesame seeds, paint small dots of light brown paint on one of the bun halves (figure A).
    3. Glue the lettuce, tomato, and cheese to the inside of the bun, allowing the edges to hang out (figure B).
    4. Attach the shoulder straps and wear over a brown sweat suit or tights and a leotard.


    RESOURCES :
    JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts
    Make it spooky ... Make it creepy ... Make it fun! Visit "Booville" at the JoAnn Web site or at a JoAnn location near you for all your Halloween supplies.
    Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts / Jo-Ann Etc.
    5555 Darrow Rd.
    Hudson, OH 44236
    Phone: 330-656-2600
    Toll Free: 888-739-4120
    Fax: 330-463-6670
    Website: www.joann.com

    Holiday Fun Year-Round With Dian Thomas
    by Dian Thomas
    Betterway Books, 1999
    Order this title from Amazon.com.


    GUESTS :
    Dian Thomas
    Craft Creator / Author, The Dian Thomas Company
    PO Box 171107
    Holladay, UT 84117
    Toll-free: 800-846-6355
    Fax: 801-278-0202
    E-mail: dian@dianthomas.com
    Website: www.dianthomas.com

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