You Pinspire Me
Growing up, I always made clothes for my dolls and Barbies. I loved creating accessories for them, and I imagined that one day I would do the same with my own daughter. Fast forward a number of years to my life today with four busy boys! There are no dolls in our house and not as much crafting as I had thought. But when I saw this awesome post from Busy Kids, Happy Mom, about making a Lego figure cape, we were inspired to try it.
So that’s how I ended up at the table with my boys planning colours, tracing, and cutting doll clothes (or rather, capes for Lego men). We only had 2 colours of duct tape – silver and black. And since you need to stick 2 pieces of tape together, you have a lot of options (all black, all silver, or silver and black).
All you need is some duct tape, scissors, and a hole punch.
Just stick two pieces of duct tape together. Trace a cape that you already have, and cut it out. Punch the holes, and there you go!
If you don’t have a cape to trace, click here for her pattern.
Our boys wanted scalloped edges like Batman, so that’s what we did. He looks great!
(Can you tell we love the Lego Movie over here?!!)
You can also use all that awesome patterned duct tape out there (I’ve even seen real Batman duct tape!). Or you can use felt, flannel, or other fabric. You can tape/glue a logo onto the cape as well. And you don’t just have to make a Lego figure cape – I’m sure you could make almost any kind of clothing or accessory with the right inspiration using this method!
Marya R
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That is a great idea. I never would have thought to do that, but I think I might make some.
i should show my son this, he is lego maniac and loves to do new ideas..
Neat idea. I used to make things for my Barbie dolls when I was growing up. I had all kinds of handmade things. This is so cool! I have to try this out with my son.
Oh wow! This is really creative! I don’t think I could have this kind of patience. I’m not very crafty or creative.
This is very creative. I have seen a dress in a duck tape: totally awesome
I love duck tape. I showed my Girl Scouts how to make a purse out of duck tape and they was so proud of their creation! The cape is kool as well. It makes great outfits for other dolls as well.
I REALLY want to try some more crafts! The wallets look cool too!
I love those ideas. They are really cute.
That is a really awesome idea! There’s so many things that you can do with duct tape, and all of the patterns and such that it comes in now really makes it a versatile craft tool.
What a great idea! This is so easy too. Thanks for the idea!
What a fun idea! My boys would love this!
Awesome!!! Great ideas my kids will
Love!!
This is a great craft to do with my middle son, he loves Legos!
My children always loved legos and now my grand children do as well. The girls have lots of dollie dress up things and now my grandson can as well. Thanks for sharing!
Creative and unique! My daughter would love this lol
Oh my goodness- that is entirely too cute and super creative!!!
Such a fun and creative idea. There are so many different duct tape patterns that you would make some fantastic capes.
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing this. Oh and this house loves the Lego Movie too. It’s all my daughter wants to watch at the moment!
It’s a fun movie, though! I don’t even mind (even though I’ve seen it more than 10 times…)
How cute is that. I have to say your cape really impressed me… Love those scalloped edges. 😉
Very creative 🙂
What an amazing idea! My son will love that – thank you for sharing!
I think a Duct tape cape is brilliant! I am going to make one for my daughters barbie!
That’s so cute. I know my friends son would love to do this with his legos.
That is just the smartest little extra bit of fun for Lego play!
How fun. My son loves his little Lego figure guys. He’d get a kick out of this too.
That Batman cape is too cute. It’s amazing what you can do with duct tape nowadays..