What you'll need

• 2 sheets of 68cm (27in) x 45cm (18in) gold paper
• White glue
• 8 strips of brown craft paper, 7cm (3in) x 45cm (18in)
• Cone formed from cardboard
• 8 lengths - 25cm (10in) - of gold yarn
• 4 sheets of 45cm (18 in) x 23cm (9in) yellow paper
• 4 large paper fasteners
• Wire

Background
The whole neighbourhood will be buzzing about this bee costume. Wear black clothing or leotard and tights beneath this costume.

What to do

1. Cover one side of each sheet of thick cardboard with gold paper. Round off all edges with scissors. Glue the strips of brown paper to the sheets of cardboard.
2. Cover the cone with gold paper and attach it to the bottom of the costume with wire.
3. Punch a hole at each shoulder and on each side. Tie a length of yarn through each hole.
4. Cut four wing shapes from yellow paper at one time. Glue the wings together in pairs.
5. Fold back the flaps and punch two holes in each flap. Punch four holes in the back of the costume where the wings will go.
6. Attach the wings with paper fasteners.

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