Disclosure: This DIY skeleton Halloween shirt post was sponsored by Hub Network through their partnership with Circle of Moms. While I was compensated to write a post about Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash Costume Contest, all opinions are my own.
What you need to make the DIY Glow in the Dark Skeleton Halloween Shirt:
Glow in the Dark Duck Tape (sheets or rolls of tape)
Black shirt (Short or long sleeved)
Here’s where the internet learns just how little drawing talent I have!
I would gladly have used the sheets of glow in the dark duck tape but wasn’t able to find them locally in time to get this done. I like to let the kids wear their Halloween stuff for at least the full month before Halloween-otherwise, they wear it once and that’s it! If you do the sheets, use utililty or craft knife to cut the bones out.
I kind of traced the outline of a skeleton I found online and traced it piece by piece onto the glow in the dark duck tape. Made things easier for me since I’m not an artiste, to say the least! I think it would take a lot less time to just freehand.
I got this done while hanging out watching a movie with my husband- one kiddo has a fun new Halloween shirt, and now I can easily make more for the other 2 kids! I’m thinking we may do some accessorizing like a “tie” for a boy skeleton and a hair bow for a girl skeleton. We have a lot of duck tape around.
If you want, you can enlarge the bones and add a pair of black pants or leggings and make a full skeleton costume. It really wouldn’t be much more work!
This is an easy costume idea for the kids who don’t really like to wear a full costume but want to enjoy the fun and festivities!
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2. Howl-arious
3. Blast from the Past
4. Everyday stuff
5. Animal Kingdom
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Entering the Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash Costume Contest gives you the chance to win a prize valued at $25,000 !
Nora says
I’ve never seen glow in the dark duck tape but nice idea. thanks for the tips! 😀
Nora says
I have never seen glow in the dark duck tape but nice idea! thanks for the tips 🙂
Autum says
Very cute, I like the idea of doing an all over costume with the glow in the dark paint.
lisa says
I didn’t know they made glow in the dark duct tape. You can do so much with that stuff. The shirt is a cute idea.
Sarah L says
I agree that kid should be able to wear their costumes more than just for one day. I wear mine the week of Halloween.
Kirsten says
What a clever idea! I’m going to have to do this!
M.Clark says
This is a great idea!! You can make any design you want it doesn’t have to be a skeleton.
Marina says
I like the idea of having a DIY glow in the dark shirt. We don’t celebrate Halloween but sounds like a fun concept for any holiday.