Star-Spangled Topper
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No one would dream of keeping her patriotic spirit under her hat on the Fourth of July, but it's the perfect date for wearing a festive all-American cap to a holiday parade or party.
What you'll need
- Large square (minimum 29 by 29 inches) of red-and-white gift wrap, in stripes or any other pattern
- Same-size square of blue gift wrap, in any pattern that's predominantly blue
- Scissors
- Pencil or pen
- Colored masking tape
- Decorative tinsel (sold at most party stores)
How to make it
Lay the square of red gift wrap printed side down on a flat working surface. Top it with the blue square, but this time make sure the printed side faces up.
Trim the edges to create a large circle and mark five equally spaced points around the circumference. From each point, make a cut that extends about two thirds of the way to the middle.
Center the double-layer snipped circle atop your child's head and shape the crown of the hat by gathering the paper around the top of her forehead. Create a hatband by wrapping colored masking tape around the base of the crown, then reinforce it with a second layer of masking tape.
Remove the hat and roll the sides of each star point so that the red-and-white paper forms a border along the edge. Firmly tape the rolled edges in place. For a finishing touch, securely tape a spray of decorative tinsel to the side of the hatband, and the hat is ready to wear.
