Cone Hats

When my son was born, we planned a birth party for him. Actually the party was an activity to keep my older daughter happy and busy. At the last minute she realized we didn't have hats for the party. We made simple cone hats and decorated them. My son is now two, and she still thinks these are the best party hats we've ever had.

Materials Paper (12"x18 is best) Decorations (see ideas below) glue scissors

Use the 12" side as the height and the 18" to  go around the head. To make the cone shape, draw a wide triangle, then change the bottom from a straight line to a curved shape.

2. You may want to experiment using newspaper to get the shape right. 
    
3. Use whatever craft material you have on hand for the children to decorate the party hats. 
    
4. While the party hats are drying, put a line of white glue down one side of the triangle. Then rolled it into a cone shape. Use a paper clip on the top and bottom to hold it together until the glue dries.

Simple Paper Hats

This party hat may not last as long, but is much easier to fit.

Draw a triangle in the center of the page, with a rectangle that runs the length of the paper at the bottom.   Cut out the hat.

• Have the child decorate one side with craft materials, and let dry.
• To fit the party hat to the child's head, use the rectangle as a headband.   Measure for size, then tape, glue or staple the hat.
• The triangle is the front of the hat, with the band running around the child's head.