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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Carry Me in a Box Costume

    Published: Oct 26, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Create a last-minute Halloween costume by crafting a “Carry Me in a Box” costume using items from your home – it’s fun and cost is free!

    carry me in a box costume

    Sometimes the easy to make costumes are the best costumes and this DIY Halloween costume is by far the best one I’ve ever made. It gives the illusion of a monster carrying you in a box and makes everyone laugh.

    It’s similar to the carry me alien costume, you know the one that inflates but this one is much easier to make and you can sit down with it on.

    carry me costume

    All you need are a few supplies from home and you can make this carry me costume in no time for your Halloween party.

    top view of carry me in a box costume

    Materials Needed

    • Cardboard box – one that is slightly wider than your hips.
    • Black duct tape – I used Gorilla tape for extra strength.
    • Zip ties
    • 2 hoodies (one thin and one thick) – one could also be a turtleneck.
    • Halloween mask
    • Plastic bags or paper
    • Gloves
    • Utility knife

    How to Make Carry Me Box Costume

    cut out half moon shaped holes in box

    To make the torso, cut a half moon shape on the back of the box and on the bottom so they are connecting. Test it out to make sure you can fit through it and cut more if needed.

    Stuff a thin hoodie or turtleneck with plastic grocery bags or paper and zip tie the bottom of the shirt.

    duct tape man in the box costume

    Stuff the Halloween mask and place into the hoodie or turtleneck. Tape the guy to the box using duct tape. Add the second hoodie over top and place hood over mask.

    Bring the arms around and stuff the gloves with paper or plastic bags. Place the sleeves inside the gloves and secure with a zip tie.

    duct taped gloves to box

    Wrap black duct tape around the gloves and then make a duct tape loop with sticky side out. Secure the hands to the box.

    Slide into the box and run around like monster is carrying you in a box.

    in a box costume top view

    Helpful Tips

    • You can also use a plastic storage bin if you don’t have a box.
    • If you don’t have duct tape, you can secure everything with zip ties.
    • To prevent the hood from falling off, secure with sticky tape.
    carry me in a box Halloween costume

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