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Carnival arrives and we have to think about what we want to dress up as. Today at Montsià rice we show you ideas, tricks and tips to create your sustainable costume.
There is no Carnival without a costume. Some are more classic, others more original, but all are essential to celebrate these dates. Costumes made of plastic are often used because they are usually the most affordable and easy to find.However, this is a highly polluting option and we believe that having fun does not have to go against sustainability.
Therefore, we propose some ideas to make your own costumes. You won't have to worry about your skills! They are simple options that allow you to reuse materials that you already have at home and awaken your more ecological and creative side.
Tricks to enjoy a more sustainable Carnival
Here are some tricks to bet on a most sustainable Carnival. The ideas that we propose are very fun and creative.1. Create your decoration with recycled materials
If you want to avoid buying decoration and throw it away later, you can create it yourself. At home we have a lot of material to let the imagination fly and spend a fun time with your family. You can recycle toilet paper rolls, cookie or cereal boxes, newspaper ...2. Let's get to work! Create your costume
As we mentioned, it is not necessary to buy a costume that after a while you or your children will come out small. To save and take care of the planet, you can bet on creating it yourself. At home you surely have fabrics that you no longer use, such as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, curtains ... any textile will be welcome!If you need to color your clothes, you can dye them in the washing machine or in a bowl. Bet on imagination!
3. Stay away from plastic and single-use items
Avoid buying single-use plastic items and try to recycle containers, create accessories for your costume, makeup that you have at home ... There are thousands of DIY options! The weekend before Carnival, you can create with your family a whole series of crafts to have fun, learn to play with different materials and have a great time!Ideas and tricks to create your sustainable costume
Not sure how to start creating your costume? There are thousands of options! You can dress up as a pirate and create your hat with paper, a flower with colored cardboard or a fruit with personalized colored clothing. We propose you more ideas!At Carnival you can dress up as anything. Why not create your own superhero? Be original and stay away from typical costumes. At home you can create your costume with different fabrics and various accessories.
Although the scariest costumes tend to be more than Halloween, you can dress up as a zombie with old ripped fabrics, a little makeup, and lots of fun!
As we mentioned, at home we have old clothes or costumes that we no longer wear. Choose colored clothes of your favorite characters, so the naked eye can recognize your costume. You don't have to create perfect costumes, you can simplify it and add four or five elements!
If you are looking for something very specific and prefer a purchased costume, visit second hand stores. There are clothes that are used very little and can have a lot of rotation.
Now it's your turn! We hope that you have liked our ideas and tricks and it will help you this Carnival to bet on an original and different costume.