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June 26, 2019

DIY Mini Crown Party Hats

Last weekend we celebrated all the babies from my mommy and me group! All the babes were born in May or June last year so we had a big park picnic to celebrate them turning one. I lieu of party hats, I made mini crowns for the birthday babes and today I’m sharing the template and tutorial. They are the perfect size for 1 year olds but would also be adorable for bigger kids too. You can easily scale the template as well and make it larger for adults too.

Oh and if you’re team I’d rather buy than DIY, here are the Meri Meri crown party hats that inspired this whole thing! I chose to DIY them since I had all the supplies on hand except the gold canvas. If you have some time or supplies already, check out the supply list and tutorial below.

I shot this photo before I made changes to the template. The finished size has only 5 points on each crown.

Supplies

Crown party hat template

Glittered canvas, I used the gold color but there are many colors available
Cardstock
Elastic cord, about 14″ in length for babies, longer for adults
Tacky glue
Hot glue gun
Small hole punch
Scissors
Optional: cutting machine

Step 1

Download the template. If you’re using a cutting machine (such as a Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Explore) convert the shapes to cut files in your cutting software and cut out. To cut the glitter canvas, I used my Silhouette Cameo, a fabric blade and a regular cutting mat. I cut it with the glitter side down and the blade set to a thickness of 10. To cut the cardstock, I used the regular cardstock settings.

If you prefer to cut them by hand, print out the template on cardstock and cut it out. Trace the shapes on the glittered canvas and cardstock and cut out. You will need 1 canvas piece and 1 cardstock piece for each of the crowns.

Step 2

Use tacky glue to glue the cardstock to the back side (the white side) of the glittered canvas. Allow it to dry completely before continuing.

Once dry, use the hole punch to punch 2 holes towards the bottom edge, just inside the first “valley” of each point on the crown. See the image above for reference.

Step 3

Use hot glue to glue the crown into a round shape. Tacky glue could also be used for this step but you would have to use a small clip to hold it together while the glue sets. String a piece of elastic cord though each hole and tie in a double knot. Trim the ends and you’re done!

I cut the elastic in 14″ lengths but I suggest trying on the hats to see what size will be best for you. Alternatively you could also use 2 long pieces of ribbon and tie it in a bow if that’s what you have on hand.

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7 Comments
  • Indya | The Small Adventurer
    June 26, 2019

    These are super cute! I might be turning 23 this year, but I’m definitely considering making myself one of these to wear all day ????

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    • Sarah Khandjian
      Indya | The Small Adventurer
      June 27, 2019

      I think that’s a great idea, Indya!

      Reply
      • Magda
        Sarah Khandjian
        June 5, 2020

        Hi Sarah,
        I’d love to make this crown for my baby first birthday but I can’t download the template. Is there another way to have access to it, please. Thanks

        Reply
        • Sarah Khandjian
          Magda
          June 5, 2020

          Hi Magda, I just emailed you the template directly.

          Reply
          • Joanna Garcia
            Sarah Khandjian
            April 5, 2021

            May I get the template also please

          • Sarah Khandjian
            Joanna Garcia
            April 5, 2021

            Hi Joanna, it’s linked the post above or you can download it here.

  • Gab
    May 20, 2020

    So cute!

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