Kids Boys Joseph Nativity Christmas Fancy Dress Costume

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The best thing about this costume is that you'll only need five items to make it, and it's a sew-free creation! So it's super cheap, and easy to do – phew! You will need:

For the wise mens’ crowns the options are endless. There are dozens of templates online which you can use. Or alternatively get some thin-ish paper and do an origami crown.We love this shepherd's stripy tabard – all she needs now is a toy sheep and a crook to complete the look. So many Nativity costumes can be started by making a simple tunic, otherwise known as a tabard, which is a long rectangle of fabric that can be adapted to be the basis of almost any costume. You can even cheat and adapt an old pillowcase (for tiny tots). This idea is inspired by Real Simple’s DIY halloween costume ideas. It may look difficult but it’s is actually pretty easy. We even got one of the Guardian Teacher Network team’s nieces involved – nine-year-old Livvy had great fun.

TWIST: Use brown leaves as an alternative to paper. Fold the green leaves in half to make triangles and then add them together with golden ones, peg them together with paper clips until the glue dries. Make sure you’ve measured your child’s head. It’s an idea inspired by Mother Natured who have made a crown with garden leaves. Dressing Joseph TIP: You can use gold spray paint, but if you do use it outside to avoid inhaling fumes. Add texture to your crown with wire or tinsel. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Do your little ones love dressing up for Christmas? Have you got some great costume ideas for the festive season? Share them over on our forum below: Related storiesBut Joseph her husband, being a kind-hearted man and unwilling publicly to disgrace her, had determined to release her privately from the betrothal. But while he was contemplating this step, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to bring home your wife Mary, for she is with child through the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins.’