If you drill on the bottom with the bowl upside down, it may crack. In other words, drill as shown below, from the inside of the bowl. I learned the hard way that this is easiest from the INSIDE OUT. When the paint is dry, drill holes through the bowl at random so you can pull the “hair” through. Like I totally know what I’m doing or something. I don’t know about you, but I feel kind of cool when I’m using spray paint. Scuff up the bowl with some sandpaper to help the paint adhere to it. Polyurethane (again – helpful but not necessary).Tuna cans or some other creative way to create eyes (you could cut down an oatmeal box).Two buttons per costume (I used large black ones).Purple marker to draw in eyes (or cut construction paper perhaps).Black mesh/see-through fabric (optional – this would cover the mouth).Tiny black mittens (omit if you’re not making the long, hanging arms).Purple fabric for the arms – we used something stretchy/comfortable (or skip this step and just have your kids wear purple long-sleeved shirts).Black fabric for the overalls (I used felt)… enough to wrap around your child’s body (you’ll also use a scrap for the “eye mask” part).

Poster board for the body (you’ll probably need two pieces).How awesome is this Adult Gru Mask (see below) to complete your group’s look! I have found that this typically sells out every Halloween, so I would suggest you go ahead and order it if it’s available and you really want to add a “Gru” to your clan! (A great job for Dad!) :) Two great places to shop online: and Costumes4Less.įind a Minion Dracula Adult Costume here.įind a Minion Dracula Child Costume here.įind a Child’s Minion Costume here (overalls style).įind an Adult Minion Costume here (overalls style – matches the style above).įind a Minion Costume for your DOG here (LOL!!). If you know there is ZERO CHANCE you are going to be making these (!), here are some links where you can order costumes and call it a day! :) Not gonna lie, we are buying costumes this year. TO FIND THE TUTORIAL FOR THE YELLOW MINIONS, CLICK HERE OR ON THE PICTURE BELOW. Please click here for further explanation. Happy Halloween, crafty friends! You’re awesome, and you can DO THIS!ĭisclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate/referral links. I have a feeling your crew will get just as much attention! Did I mention that these costumes require NO SEWING?! You just need to work some glue-gun magic. My kids were minions two years in a row (we basically became known as “the minion people”), and they racked up some serious Best Costume Awards during that time. The yellow minion tutorial is one of my most popular posts – this tutorial is much the same. Okay, so maybe it was over two years ago, but I still plan to blame any inability to get things done on that move for at least another year or so… just so you know…) Well, Halloween is now six days away, and I only made these crazy purple minion costumes THREE YEARS AGO, but hey – better late than never!! I have had these pictures for so long… finally getting around to sharing this tutorial! (People, let’s not forget that I moved recently.

Boys purple minion costume