Steampunk Airship Operator Costume

Elliott wanted to wear a jet pack so I googled it and found Steam Punk. I purchased the clothing and belt from a local consignment shop, Gymboree sweater $5, old navy pants $4, misc vest $2, Abercrombie belt $4. The boots were hand me downs $0. The suspenders and tie from $5&Below $5. Aviator accessories (Aviator hat, scarf and Goggles) local Party Supply clearance .99 Construction party hat from Hobby Lobby .99 Pocketwatch from our toy box was a gift $0.
Homemade JetPack, 2 2ltr empty bottles, piece of cardboard, mason jar seal all made from recycled trash $0, 3pk. chirping remote control whistle activated buttons I found in the junk drawer from Dollar Tree $1. 4 disposable punch cups .50. 2 cans of Ace Hardware metallic spray paint, bronze and silver $8, 1 can flat black Dollar General spray paint $1. Velcro $2 tape $1. Black Sharpie $1.
All together I have apx. $37.50 minus $15 for the clothing that he will be wearing this winter equals apx. and $6.50 for the stuff I found in the junk drawer or around the house .....

$16.00 in the costume plus left over paint that will be used and suspenders and necktie that happen to be their school colors!!!!