{"id":27168,"date":"2013-11-12T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2013-11-12T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/?p=27168"},"modified":"2014-08-01T15:35:21","modified_gmt":"2014-08-01T19:35:21","slug":"how-to-make-an-easy-superhero-cape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/how-to-make-an-easy-superhero-cape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By contributing writer\u00a0<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Ap7ORj\">Kristen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Every little kid loves playing make believe. \u00a0Having a dress up bin around will help them create fun imaginative stories! Instead of buying kids superhero costumes, try making them. Here&#8217;s how to make an easy superhero cape using only a pillowcase and a few decorations. \u00a0Older kids will have a fun time decorating their own superhero cape.<\/p>\n<p>This is also a great frugal activity for a group of kids that can be done at a scout meeting or a birthday party.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27400\" title=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/11\/How_to_Make_an_Easy_Superhero_Cape.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"385\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/11\/How_to_Make_an_Easy_Superhero_Cape.jpg 385w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/11\/How_to_Make_an_Easy_Superhero_Cape-193x300.jpg 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape<\/h2>\n<h3>Supplies Needed<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pillowcase<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Hot glue gun \u00a0or sewing materials<\/li>\n<li>Decorations (These can include felt, fabric markers, iron on patches, and many other things.)<\/li>\n<li>Velcro for the straps (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instructions<\/h3>\n<p>1. Find a cheap pillowcase.You can use one from your own home or purchase one inexpensively from a dollar store or thrift store.<\/p>\n<p>2. In the middle of the pillow case top, cut down through the border. Then cut out towards the sides, but stop near the fold. Do not cut it all the way off. This forms the straps.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27171 alignnone\" title=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape (step 2) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow30.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape (step 2) | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow30.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow30-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Sew the opening of the pillowcase closed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27172 alignnone\" title=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape (step 5) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape (step 5) | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"500\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow1-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. If you don&#8217;t feel comfortable fastening this cape around your child&#8217;s neck, add velcro to the straps.<\/p>\n<p>6. Decorate the cape.<strong> \u00a0<\/strong>I decorated this cape with felt for my 2 year old.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27173 alignnone\" title=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape (step 7) | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow4.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape (step 7) | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pillow4-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Encourage your child to play Superhero!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27174 alignnone\" title=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pilloe5.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make an Easy Superhero Cape | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pilloe5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/10\/pilloe5-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a fun and frugal activity or gift for any little superhero!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/12-ways-to-use-extra-pillowcases\/\" target=\"_blank\">See more ways to use extra pillowcases here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/author\/kristen\/\">More projects from Kristen<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By contributing writer\u00a0Kristen Every little kid loves playing make believe. \u00a0Having a dress up bin around will help them create fun imaginative stories! 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