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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

paper elf hat

This project is intended for kids ages 4+.
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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template, then cut out the shape.

Step 2

Trace the shape onto construction paper.

Step 3

Cut out all pieces and set aside.

Step 4

Cut two pieces of the green construction paper at 2½" [6.4 cm] x 9" [22.9 cm].

Step 5

Glue the two green pieces end to end with a 2" [5.1 cm] overlap. Let dry.

Step 6

Glue the small triangle pieces next to each other on the green piece from Step 4. Let dry.
TIP: Use the image as a guide as you make your Paper Elf Hat.

Step 7

Flip the green piece over and glue the long triangle pieces next to each other. Let dry.

Step 8

Take the glued pieces and place around your head to get the right fit. Mark with a pencil, then glue it together where marked. Let dry.

Step 9

Glue the top pieces together. Let dry.

Step 10

Take five pom-poms and make a circle. Glue them together and let dry.

Step 11

Take one pom-pom and glue it into the center of the pom-pom circle. Let dry.

Step 12

Glue the completed pom-pom circle to the top of the glue pieces of your elf hat. Let dry.

Step 13

Fold the straight edge of your elf ears about ½" [1.27cm].

Step 14

Glue the folded edge of your elf ears to the hat. Let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Construction Paper Pad

    Item # 10176375 
    $5.50
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Glitter & Sequin Glue By Creatology®

    Item # 10489189 
    $7.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Multicolour Pom Pom Value Pack by Creatology™

    Item # 10197390 
    $3.49
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.5 in
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.5 in
    +More Sizes
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.5 in
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $3.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Computer
  • Printer
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template, then cut out the shape.

Step 2

Trace the shape onto construction paper.

Step 3

Cut out all pieces and set aside.

Step 4

Cut two pieces of the green construction paper at 2½" [6.4 cm] x 9" [22.9 cm].

Step 5

Glue the two green pieces end to end with a 2" [5.1 cm] overlap. Let dry.

Step 6

Glue the small triangle pieces next to each other on the green piece from Step 4. Let dry.
TIP: Use the image as a guide as you make your Paper Elf Hat.

Step 7

Flip the green piece over and glue the long triangle pieces next to each other. Let dry.

Step 8

Take the glued pieces and place around your head to get the right fit. Mark with a pencil, then glue it together where marked. Let dry.

Step 9

Glue the top pieces together. Let dry.

Step 10

Take five pom-poms and make a circle. Glue them together and let dry.

Step 11

Take one pom-pom and glue it into the center of the pom-pom circle. Let dry.

Step 12

Glue the completed pom-pom circle to the top of the glue pieces of your elf hat. Let dry.

Step 13

Fold the straight edge of your elf ears about ½" [1.27cm].

Step 14

Glue the folded edge of your elf ears to the hat. Let dry.

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