The time finally arrived. He's been begging me to make him a superhero outfit....so I did. There are a lot of tutorials out there for capes, etc. I really liked this tutorial by Lynette at Get Your Craft On. Her tutorial includes a great how-to for the cape, mask, and even cuffs. Here's a girly version she made.
I was a bit excited to make this myself. While I don't have girls and I've missed the whole dress-up and dollhouse stuff, this whole superhero thing is pretty darn fun. I headed to Hobby Lobby and found the tackiest most magical fabric money could buy.
May I present....Super Rex. (Apparently even superheros can be caught in their undies with wet bath-hair.)
His identity is top secret.
Frankly, Superman has nothing on this little guy.
But, even superheros have to take a rest here and there.
Want proof of his speed? Watch him out-run (or out-crawl) his super fast baby brother.
Yes, the world is in safe hands.
I had so much fun with this I almost want to make my own. I let him wear his cape somewhere yesterday. He refused to hold my hand while heading into the place, reminding me that he was a superhero. I guess that cape is magical. Here's the tutorial. Thanks for the fun, Lynette.
In other news, next week will be a normal week and then the next week will be HAIR WEEK! I'm excited! Thanks for reading! Have a fabulous weekend.
Hurray! I remember our first super hero experience. 2 boys means lots and lots of saving the world. Thank you for the link! I am making capes for their birthdays, now they will be even better!
ReplyDeleteBTW I stumbled across your blog a week or two ago and can't get enough!
Capes are still a big deal around here. I'm glad you've gotten him on the super hero train. There is nothing better than cape-ing up and going out on an adventure. Go Super Rex! HOw about a peek at the back?
ReplyDeleteI love the silver...awesome! The mask is sweet too! Great job Cheri!
ReplyDeleteTOO cute, Cheri! I love it!
ReplyDeleteQuite obviously super heros are better in their undies:)
ReplyDeleteThat just made me smile. How you made his day! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThat is darling and I agree with Leca - I wanna see the back! Great work Miss Cheri!
ReplyDeleteOh so cute! I like these better than the ones I made my boys, darn it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! I made one for the little boy I babysit for a year ago and it looked amazing. One side was Superman & one side Batman. Too bad he doesn't like it, haha. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I love it! I can't wait for my little monkey to turn super hero so I can make one for him!
ReplyDeleteFantastic outfit. I love the silver. Boy dress-up gets more and more fun, pirates, cowboys, spacemen and aliens. Great superhero shots!
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute! My 18 month old son wears bibs backwards as capes sometimes. I need to make him one of these so he can upgrade!
ReplyDeletei love it its awesome !!!
ReplyDeleteSOOOO COOL!! I want one for me...er...I mean my son!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I am so excited to have found your blog... I too have a son (still too little for super hero capes) and will love making him all of these cool boy things. I was a little bummed out to think I would never get to craft for a little girl but so far I am love making things for a boy.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Now the boys can play super guys together!
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