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    Home » DIY & Crafts » Crafts for Kids

    Easy DIY Bee Antenna {Halloween Costume Idea}

    Published: Jan 29, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 20 Comments

    I miss the days when my kids wanted homemade Halloween costumes.  I love creating things for them, but now they're more into other things.  Sigh.  At least I still get to supplement their costumes! Check out these super easy DIY bee antenna that I made for Boo a couple of years ago.  No need to buy the expensive version when you can make bee, ladybug or butterfly antenna on the cheap!

    Easy Floppy Bee Antenna for Halloween {Works for Ladybug or Butterfly, too!} OneCreativeMommy.com #halloweencostumes #kidshalloweencostumes

    We found Boo's costume at a consignment shop for kids' clothing, but the antenna were long gone, and we had to improvise.  I may be biased, but I think our "floppy" antenna are much cuter than the ones that stand straight up and cost big bucks!

    Easy Floppy Bee Antenna for Halloween {Ladybug or Butterfly, too!}

    RELATED: Freakishly Fun Costume Ideas, 13 Projects that will Make You Want Your Mummy!

    Here's what you need:

    • 1 headband (Mine had a fake braided look, so it had holes all over it that were perfect.  You can use a plain headband, but the antenna will flop slightly differently.)
    • 2 giant black puff balls
    • 2 yellow pipe cleaners (also called chenille stems) For butterfly or ladybug antenna, use red, pink, purple--etc.
    • craft glue
    • a pencil or pen

    Easy Floppy Bee Antenna for Halloween {Works for Ladybug or Butterfly, too!} OneCreativeMommy.com #halloweencostumes #kidshalloweencostumes

    Directions:

    1. Glue each pipe cleaner to a puff ball.
    2. Allow to dry.
    3. Using a pencil or pen, carefully twist the pipe cleaner into a spiral.
    4. Twist the free end of the pipe cleaner around the headband a few times, and them back around the pipe cleaner to attach.
    5. Adjust the "flop" to your desired look, and you're done!

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    How do you feel about Halloween costumes? Do you like to buy pre-made costumes or create your own? What's the best costume you ever made?

    Easy Floppy Bee Antenna for Halloween {Works for Ladybug or Butterfly, too!} OneCreativeMommy.com #halloweencostumes #kidshalloweencostumes

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Emma Peake

      September 17, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Aw so sweet & Boo is adorable!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 17, 2014 at 10:56 pm

        Thanks, Emma. It's pretty hard to take a picture of that kid that isn't cute! She eats up the camera. (She does not get that from me!)

        Reply
    2. Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle

      September 17, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      What an adorable idea. I love that you can make these in any color combination...heck..I might make one for myself this year, it would be an easy "costume" for an adult too! Thank you for sharing...pinning now!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 22, 2014 at 2:06 pm

        It would be fun for an adult costume. Thanks, Kim!

        Reply
    3. Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle

      September 17, 2014 at 7:24 pm

      What an adorable idea...I love that you can totally customize the color combinations. Heck, I might make one for myself, it would make a great last minute adult "costume" thank you for sharing, pinning now

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 19, 2014 at 2:32 pm

        That's true, Kim. Finding a quick costume for an adult is always a good thing!

        Reply
    4. Joyce

      September 18, 2014 at 6:46 am

      That's a wonderful solution! The antennae I've been acquainted with were both expensive AND flimsy - snapped right in half when they were worn and irritated the kids' heads if they didn't break!
      When my daughters were young we had no choice but to make costumes. "Halloween stores" didn't exist. Once my grandkids turn five, they start asking for elaborate costumes - like the $58 Star Wars Storm Troopers I just bought two of for the twins. Yikes! But that's what grandmas do, I guess! I can't think of another thing I'd rather spend it on!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 19, 2014 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks, Joyce. My daughter was just looking at a $50 costume today. I just can't justify it! She'll have to sweet talk her own grandma, or we'll have to figure out how to DIY it! Personally, I love to DIY costumes. It's so much fun when you make it yourself. Although, I don't think I could DIY a storm trooper! Your grandkids must love you!!!

        Reply
    5. Mitzi

      September 18, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      what a great idea! super easy and adorable

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 19, 2014 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks, Mitzi. I love finding cheap solutions for expensive things!

        Reply
    6. Barb @ A Life in Balance

      September 19, 2014 at 7:12 am

      I'd love to make my kids' costumes, but I lack the time for 4 costumes. I need to get started this weekend on our plans so I'm not rushing around at the last minute.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 19, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        I know how you feel, Barb. I'm secretly glad that two of my kids want to reuse their costumes from last year!

        Reply
    7. Clare

      September 19, 2014 at 11:56 pm

      Love them! And so simple to create too. You always come up with the best ideas Heidi!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 22, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Oh, you're so sweet, Clare! Thanks so much.

        Reply
    8. Candi @ A Day in Candiland

      September 21, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      This is so cute. I love this costume.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 22, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks, Candi. She was dead set that she had to be a bee!

        Reply
    9. Heather

      September 21, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      How stinkin' cute! My daughter would totally wear this to school :)

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 22, 2014 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks, Heather. Mine wore it to the school Halloween parade.

        Reply
    10. Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter

      September 22, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Heidi, this is such a great craft idea! I wish I had a girl in order to make one!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 22, 2014 at 2:08 pm

        It would make cute alien antenna too, but I guess the curls would make them look a little girly.

        Reply

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