The original illustrations by Tenniel in the book were black and white with no specific color scheme, though light blue is still the most traditional color in subsequent editions.  The first edition with colored illustrations, called The Nursery Alice, featured Alice wearing a yellow dress.  While this is an authentic and viable alternative to a blue dress it might not be instantly recognizable to others.  In some early editions of Through the Looking Glass, the sequel to the first book, Alice is wearing a red frock.  Like a yellow dress, this may not instantly signal to others that you are dressed as Alice. In the book, Alice wears a small apron, also called a pinafore.  The illustrations by Tenniel show a white pinafore some trimming around the edge, which in some editions is colored blue. Consider adding some ribbon to your apron if you want to look more like the books. The book illustrations offer more freedom in depicting Alice because they originally had no color, so you could select any shade you think goes well with your dress.  One early edition added blue stockings to go with a yellow dress.  In Through the Looking Glass, Alice wears stockings that have horizontal stripes, sometimes colored in blue and white. For an individual flare, wear striped stockings instead. In the original book illustrations,  Alice did not have a headband.  Tenniel added that detail in the sequel Through the Looking Glass. Decide which book you would like to imitate, and add a headband if you like the look. If you go without a headband, tuck your hair behind your ears and wear it loose around your shoulders, if it is long enough.

Summary: Choose a dress. Add an apron. Decide on tights. Decide whether to wear a headband.


Do so on a piece of card stock paper.  Use a ruler to help guide your lines.  It is best to know ahead of time the number of columns/rows you will be using so that dividing them up later doesn't become to hard.  For example, it is best to draw a top line of 10 inches if you wish to have 5 columns.  That way you can easily divide them into columns (each column is 2 inches wide).  If the top line were 9 inches, and you wish to have 5 columns, the math becomes much more difficult. In traditional bingo games, the top line and bottom line are the same length.  However, this is only if you plan to have a traditionally square bingo card. On both the top and bottom lines, make a small pencil mark where each column line will be.  Connect the corresponding top and bottom marks with a straight pencil mark (use a ruler as a straight edge).  On the left and right lines, make a small pencil mark where every row will be.  Connect the corresponding left and right marks together using a pencil mark (use a ruler as a straight edge). You can put a term in each square such as "dog," "moose," etc.  You can also put in numbers such as 56, 76, 87, etc.  If you wish, you can also put in pictures of terms.  Example: If you are making a bingo card for your Spanish classroom, you can put in Spanish words on the bingo card.  Then call out English words, and the students will have to match the English word to the correct Spanish word on the bingo card. Feel free to decorate the card as well.  Give the bingo cards a title.  Draw designs surrounding the actual square itself.  Be as creative as you want. Do so until you have enough bingo cards for the entire group of players.  On each bingo card the words should be placed in different positions so that no two players have the same cards.  If you are only using the square on each piece of card stock, you can cut the square out with a pair of scissors.  If you have a design surrounding the bingo square on the rest of the card stock, do not cut out square.

Summary: Draw a large square. Divide the large square. Fill in your squares. Repeat the previous steps.


If this is your first time applying extensions, it’s a good idea to have a friend nearby to help you out. The application process requires that you juggle several different tools and, when it comes to actually gluing the extensions on, you need to be completely still. Your eye also needs to be completely shut when you glue it on, and all of this is difficult to do with just two hands.  The application process will go much faster and more smoothly with an assistant. It will also be a lot safer for you. There is a higher risk of getting adhesive in your eye and other mishaps when you’re working alone. Do not apply any mascara or eye makeup for several hours after application. If possible, try not to touch the extensions at all. Give freshly applied extensions at least 12 to 24 hours before getting them wet. The life of your extensions will vary based on the type and how well they were applied, but they should last anywhere from two to eight weeks. Professionally applied extensions should last through one growth cycle. This varies from person to person, but it’s usually about six to eight weeks.
Summary: Invite a friend over to help you. Allow the extensions to set completely.