Have you heard of a show called Wild Kratts?
It is quite my favorite kids show, viewable on PBS, PBSkids.org
if you haven't seen it, give it a gander.
My inspiration found on Etsy, alas it was discontinued :( http://www.etsy.com/listing/103537722/discontinued-set-wild-kratt-inspired
Creature Power Suits!
Today I finally went over to Hobby Lobby and purchased some Polar Fleece (30% off!) ~ 2 yards of Black, 1/2 yard each of Blue, Green. Probably could've done with just 1 yard of the black.
Then I grabbed a shirt that I know fits my oldest and my youngest. I snipped the fleece at the fold at the shoulder marks and at the bottom edges, then cut straight down to match. After that I laid the red t-shirt under the cut fleece and cut the arms out.
The only place I truly free cut was the neck line, and it worked out fine. As you see the only place you need to sew are the sides.
After cutting the sides, I snipped out 2 large squares, 2 small squares,
2 large rectangles and 2 small rectangles
Then you'll need to cut 1 large and 3 small circles. Again, I just free cut this, as it is only a costume, play dress up item, perfection was not my goal
The green shown is finished, and the blue was in progress. I hand sewed the small circles on because I wasn't thinking and waited until the sides were sewn to place them on.
I'd recommend sewing the circles on with your machine before closing the seems on the vest. It will make your life tremendously easier.
Also, this is VERY easy to hand stitch, as, I finished the blue one at their karate classes this afternoon.
My 2 very happy boys in their new creature suits.
Supplies = $19
All in all, a 2.5 hour project that put the best smiles on my boys. Worth it.
If you want an easy and fun dish to serve that is hand friendly, make this. We used prepared pie crust, fresh (uncooked) spinach and the rest of the ingredients found : 
