Little Blue Truck Costume
Beep! Beep! Beep! Bring the friendly little pickup truck to life.
Based on the beloved children's book series by Alice Schertle, the Little Blue Truck is a friendly pickup truck who loves helping his farm animal friends. This costume is a popular choice for toddlers, kids, and teachers, featuring a wearable cardboard truck paired with farm animal accessories. The look consists of a bright blue truck body worn over simple blue clothing, complete with a load of friendly farm animals.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $15–40
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What you need for a Little Blue Truck costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Little Blue Truck costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Cardboard Box
A medium-sized rectangular cardboard box that fits comfortably around the wearer's waist.
DIY: Recycle a shipping box from home.
Bright Blue Paint
Non-toxic acrylic or spray paint in a vibrant, classic medium blue to cover the truck body.
Yellow and Black Felt
Felt sheets to create the yellow headlights, black wheels, and white grill details.
DIY: Use colored construction paper instead of felt.
Suspender Straps
Two thick blue or black ribbons or webbed straps to hold the cardboard truck over the shoulders.
DIY: Use old backpack straps or thick yarn.
Farm Animal Plush Toys or Balloons
Small stuffed farm animals (toad, sheep, cow, pig, chicken) to ride in the back of the truck.
DIY: Print out pictures of the book's animals and glue them to cardboard backing.
Blue Shirt and Pants
A matching solid blue long-sleeve shirt and pants to wear underneath the truck structure.
DIY: Use any solid blue clothing already in the closet.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Little Blue Truck costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Cut the top and bottom flaps off the cardboard box so it forms an open sleeve that can slide over the waist.
- 2
Cut out a windshield shape from the front top edge of the box, or paint a white windshield directly onto the front panel.
- 3
Paint the entire exterior of the box with bright blue paint and let it dry completely.
- 4
Cut out circles from black felt for wheels, yellow felt for headlights, and white felt for the front grill, then glue them onto the painted box.
- 5
Attach two shoulder straps made of ribbon or webbing to the inside of the box using heavy-duty tape or staples so the truck can be worn like suspenders.
- 6
Secure the farm animal plush toys or animal-shaped balloons inside the back of the box so they peek out over the rear edge.
- 7
Dress the wearer in the solid blue shirt and pants, then slip the cardboard truck straps over their shoulders.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple and natural. For a fun touch, paint a small black truck nose or a 'Beep!' speech bubble on the cheek using face paint.
Little Blue Truck for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person wears the Little Blue Truck costume, and the partner dresses as the big yellow Dump Truck.
- group
- One person is the Little Blue Truck, and others dress up as the farm animals (the toad, sheep, cow, pig, and goat).
- kids
- This is an ideal toddler or preschooler costume; use a lightweight shoe box instead of a heavy shipping box.
- Plus size
- Ensure the cardboard box is cut wide enough to clear the hips comfortably, or use flat cardboard side-panels attached to a belt.
- pet
- Dress a pet in a small blue dog sweater with a yellow felt headlight patch on each side.
Tips
- Keep the cardboard box lightweight so it is easy to walk and trick-or-treat in.
- Make sure the shoulder straps are wide and soft so they do not dig into the shoulders over time.
- If trick-or-treating at night, use real battery-operated puck lights as the headlights for safety and visibility.
- Secure the plush animals tightly with zip ties or hot glue so they do not fall out during movement.
Little Blue Truck costume FAQ
- How do you make a Little Blue Truck costume out of cardboard?
- Cut the top and bottom off a rectangular box, paint it bright blue, glue on felt wheels and headlights, and attach ribbon shoulder straps so it can be worn.
- What animals should go in the back of the Little Blue Truck?
- The classic book features a toad, sheep, cow, pig, goat, horse, duck, and chicken. You can use plush toys or printed cardboard cutouts of these animals.
- Is this costume suitable for toddlers?
- Yes, it is a favorite for toddlers. Just ensure the box is small, lightweight, and has comfortable, soft straps that won't slip off their shoulders.
Did you know? The 'Little Blue Truck' series by Alice Schertle has sold millions of copies, and the Halloween edition, 'Little Blue Truck's Halloween', is a modern seasonal classic for early readers.