When I decided that I might be capable of sewing a pseudo-pioneer dress for Big Sister's Little House birthday party, I thought it might be good for this to be her costume for Halloween, too.  With that, I turned her pioneer bonnet into a bonnet with braids.

Big Sister asked for a sunbonnet to go with her dress so she could be Laura Ingalls, when I mentioned the dress idea.  I regretted cutting her hair in the spring.  Then I remembered my friend, Ticia's post about how to make a Rapenzul wig.

First, purchase a 30¢ piece of felt, about 9x12, in your color of choice.

Continue reading at Little House Companion to learn how to make DIY Felt Braids.

How would you use fake hair braids? Just think of the red braids for Anne of Green Gables or Pippi Longstocking.  I'm also thinking it would be fun to be Little Red Riding Hood or, of course, a pioneer girl like Laura Ingalls or Caddie Woodlawn!  Betsy Ray (from Betsy-Tacy) also wore brown braids!  Maybe I'm a tad book-focused for costumes?  You don't mind do you?  (If you haven't read any any of those books, you should rectify that soon!!)

You might be interested in our other Little House Party Ideas.

~ Little House Birthday Party 
~ Little House Party Invitation
~ Little House Book Activities
~ Little House Dress, Apron, and Bonnet
~ Little House Mercantile Store
~ Felt Costume Braids
~ Little House Birthday Party Food

~ Annette {This Simple Mom}