If you need a fast, dirt-cheap Halloween costume, a homemade Smurf works with basic white clothing, a blue shirt, and a few easy add-ons. You can keep it simple for a classic Smurf or change a couple of pieces to turn it into Handy Smurf, Baker Smurf, Smurfette, or Brainy Smurf without rebuilding the whole outfit.
Do you love the smurfs as much as we do? Here is smurphy way to recreate your favorite cartoon character for Halloween from Handy smurf to baker smurf and all the smurfs in between . . .
We purchased sleepwear pattern to construct body of blue & white fleece with headliner foam lining. Head was constructed by inflating a punch balloon, covering with paper mache, and then plaster. Once dry, we covered with fabric, using tacky glue to secure. Eyes & mouth were cut out, with screen hot glued to mask prior to gluing fabric. Painted design on screening for eyes & tongue. We purchased pair of clown glasses, removed plastic lens, and painted matte black.
Start with the fit, not the paint. White pants that sag or bunch read pajamas instead of cartoon character, and a loose tail flops around like it gave up halfway through the night. Keep the base close-fitting, then add the hat and tail last so you can still move, sit, and breathe like a normal person.
