Materials: Ikea elephant Kapplar http://www.ikea.com/be/nl/catalog/products/80223313/
Description: My 4-year-old asked for an elephant costume for carnival. Since I prefer to make her costumes myself, but did not have the time to shape an entire animal out of fabric, I was looking for a shortcut.
Cleaning up my daughters toys, I discovered Ikea's cuddle elephant Kapplar could contain a toddler, with some clever adjustments.
I made sleeves and leg warmers out of his legs and used his head to make an elephant mask. A very durable costume, not for toddlers only: with a little effort, it even fits me!
See more of the elephant costume.
~ Riet, Belgium
Great idea! Who says all hacks have to involve home decor? :)
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Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWOW this is terrific. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable, great hack!
ReplyDeleteI loved it so much I was going to do it too. But they've discontinued this product! :( You did a wonderful job on this and your daughter is adorable in it!
ReplyDeleteZo tof!!!! Echt een geweldig idee en mooi uitgevoerd!
ReplyDeleteThat is so clever!
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful - very cool, and very cute elephant :)
ReplyDeletebest and most creative hack for 2013 has my vote!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. Impressive. Hack of the year so far.
ReplyDeletevery very cute and creative! i'm in agreement that this should definilely be a contender for hack of the year. i'm on this website a lot and have never seen anyone do anything like this!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly delightful. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteShould be nominated for Hack of the Year 2013 :)
ReplyDeleteVery creative and your daughter is adorable -very sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh my god, you cut an elephant into pieces!! I hope the teddy bear wasn't looking.
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