Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with this Popsicle Stick Party Hats craft idea. Make it with your child today or right before midnight!
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, and what better way to get the kids excited than with a fun and creative craft project? This popsicle stick party hat craft is not only simple but also a fantastic way to keep the little ones entertained while waiting for the clock to strike midnight.
Whether you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party or enjoying a cozy night in, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through making colorful and festive popsicle stick party hats. These hats are great fun for kids of all ages, with variations allowing them to add their personal touch.
Ready to get crafting? Here’s everything you’ll need and how to create these adorable party hats!
Let the party begin! Get creative with your kids and make fun popsicle stick party hats that’ll get everyone in a celebratory mood.
Craft Supplies:
Before you start, gather all the supplies needed for this craft. You probably have many of these items at home, but if not, they are readily available at craft stores or even dollar stores.
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- School Glue
- Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brushes
- Small Paper Plate
- Pencil or Marker
- Scrapbook Paper
- Scissors
- Glitter Glue, Tinsel Garland, Large Pom Poms etc.
Directions:
Follow these simple instructions to make your popsicle stick party hats. Feel free to encourage kids to add their creative touch every step of the way!
- Start by gathering three jumbo popsicle sticks and gluing them together to form a simple triangle shape.
- Set the triangle aside and allow it to dry completely.
- Repeat this step for every party hat you’d like to create.
- Once the popsicle stick triangle is sturdy, choose a craft paint color and pour some onto a paper plate.
- Paint your popsicle stick triangle in your favorite design or color scheme.
- Let the paint dry completely before moving on to the next step.
- Now, grab your pencil, scissors, and a sheet of scrapbook paper.
- Trace the triangle shape of your popsicle stick design onto the scrapbook paper.
- Cut out the traced shape and trim it slightly so it fits neatly inside the popsicle stick triangle.
- To assemble your glue the scrapbook paper cutout to the back of your painted popsicle stick triangle. Popsicle Stick Party Hat,
- Add the final festive touches! Use glitter glue, pom-poms, tinsel, or any decorations you love to give your party hat a fun, celebratory vibe. My version includes glitter pom-poms and tinsel, but feel free to get creative and make it your own!
- Once all your decorations are glued down, set your craft aside to dry completely.
- When finished, proudly display your festive party hats and don’t forget to share photos of your creations on social media using #gluedtomycrafts!
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