Sparkling Princess Crown

You are a shining star on your birthday! A magic fairy! A dazzling princess! Be anything you like when you wear this brilliant crown.

1. Using a Crayola White Color Explosion™ Marker, draw lively designs on White Color Explosion paper. Outline shapes such as gems or stars with the black marker if you wish. Cut the decorated paper into thin strips, large stars, or any shapes you choose. Add sparkle to the pieces with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry the glue.

2. With adult help, cut two pieces of very wide, clear adhesive tape such as library tape. Two pieces are easier to work with, but together they must be long enough to go around your head.

3. Spread the tape sections sticky side up (so the front of the crown is facing down). Sprinkle sequins and other sparkly decorations on top of tape.

4. Place the decorated paper sections along the tape with the colored sides facing down. Let some pieces stick out from the top edge of the tape to make the crown even higher.

5. Cut two more pieces of tape the same length as the decorated ones. With the help of an adult, line up the edges and sandwich in the decorations and sequins. Smooth out any air bubbles. Repeat this process for the second piece. Attach the two sections with more tape. Check the head size to make sure the crown fits before joining the ends.

6. Attach more shapes to the front of the crown with foam dots so they pop out. Decorate them with Glitter Glue. When the glue is dry, you’re ready to wear your beautiful crown!

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Pull Color From Lines

Peeping Tree Frog

Funny Face

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Glitter Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors
• Color Explosion White Fire and Ice
• Color Explosion White Twisted Tropicals

household supplies

• self-adhesive foam dots
• clear adhesive tape
• sequins (optional)

"My daughter jokes that U.S. Presidents and their spouses look boring because they don’t wear crowns. Or is it a joke? "
Wesley P., father of 8-year-old.

"We used Black and White Color Explosion™ Paper to make crowns for our Kids Day celebration. The combinations were delightful! "
Robin T., volunteer mentor.

In the ancient world, people often showed off their status, their place in the world, with special headgear. Sometimes a ribbon would be tied around the head or turban as a symbol of royal power. Competition winners as well as royalty also wore garlands or wreaths to display their success.