Whirl & Twirl Party Hats

Whirl & Twirl Party Hats craft

Make your own fun with these whirl & twirl party hats! Welcome a new year, celebrate Mardi Gras, dress up for Halloween, or mark birthdays, all with kids' creativity.

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    Hats make any occasion special! The beginning of a new year-on the calendar or a birthday-is perfect to celebrate.

  • 2.

    With Crayola® Gel Markers decorate a large piece of dark construction paper. Use lots of color and whirly twirly designs.

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    Roll the paper into a cone that's pointed at the top and wide enough for your head at the bottom. Run a line of Crayola School Glue under the outside edge and smooth. Hold the cone in place with paper clips while the glue dries. Cut off any uneven part around the bottom with Crayola Scissors.

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    Trace a circle about the size of the bottom of your hat. Cut the circle in a spiral pattern to its center. Decorate both sides of the spiral with markers. Glue the center of the spiral to the top of your hat, let it circle down around hat, and glue the ot