by Danyelle Mathews

Party hats instantly make a special event feel more festive. Plus, kids love them. At your next shindig, wouldn’t it be fun to let the kids decorate their own? To make a party hat station download this party hat template and prepare a few hats before your guests arrive. Buy inexpensive and fun supplies like artificial flowers from the dollar store, pom poms, and googly eyes. Have glue handy for the kids to attach their desired adornments. Good ‘ol Elmer’s worked great for the pom poms and googly eyes. Hot glue is best for the artificial flowers. Choose a pretty satin ribbon that coordinates with all of the other supplies and enjoy seeing what your little guests create!

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Materials: Colorful Cardstock, Crepe Paper, Ribbons, Scissors, Hot Glue Gun, Elmer’s Glue, Artificial Flowers, Pom Poms, Googly Eyes (+ Washi Tape, Colored Pencils, Markers, Pipe Cleaners, or anything else that might be fun for decorating)

Step 1: Before the party, download this party hat template and use the cardstock to make enough hats for all the children invited.
Step 2: Arrange all the supplies on a table.
Step 3: When the kids arrive, set them loose to decorate their hats however they want. (They may need supervision with the hot glue gun and attaching the ribbon ties.)