For my birthday brunch we all made newspaper party hats. We had such a great time gathering flowers and creating instant and custom made hats. What a wonderful way to recycle newspapers! You can just throw them in the compost at the end of the party. My nieces were delighted to make them all over again for this tutorial.Materials:
-newspaper
-masking tape
-flowers (fresh or paper)
-scissors
1. Place two to three full sheets of newspaper over head and mold gently to shape. With a roll of masking tape start at the crown and tape firmly all the way around head, all the while holding newspaper in place.
2. Add flowers wherever you like and tape in place. Roll brim tightly, starting over forehead.
Voila!
That's fantastic! They look so pretty! A watercolor wash to make the newspaper pastelish would look fun too.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!
ReplyDeleteYou are one creative mama!
ReplyDeletethose are just amazing. when I think paper hats, I think those sailboat looking things, not tea party hats.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Gasp! I love those! How wonderfully clever and fun while not being something that you have to keep forever and ever. They're at the top of my to-do!
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Oh my gosh, I LOVE these!!!!!!!!!!!! My little kiddies will definitely be trying this out.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Friend! You know, one year it was so hot on my birthday, the upper layer of the cake slid off. July 19 rules!
ReplyDeleteaaah too great! we must try this at home! my girls will love it!!
ReplyDeleteThese hats are Fabulous and very pretty. Definately a Great idea to try.
ReplyDeleteI used to make these as a young girl and loved them! Maybe it's an Upstate NY thing? :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful hats, gorgeous posies and precious models too! I need some little girls in my life :) Maybe I need a paper party hat. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love these! So easy and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly cute!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, amazing!
ReplyDeletethis will make my kids have MUCH fun
thanks for sharing
How very cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Maya, just found your blog thru designmom's blog and I must say you just made my day today since this a project I can do with my daughter and her friends and they will love it. thanks a bunch.
ReplyDeleteWho knew newspaper could be so lovely!!! I have a huge stash of brown craft paper that came as filler in a package. Now I know how I'll use it!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea. I'll be taking it to playgroup next week.
ReplyDeletethese are awesome!! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNow I know why we moved to Upstate NY!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great!!!! Love 'em!!
ReplyDeleteI love these and they look easy enough to make that even I could do it! Well, er, maybe. :-) May I share your images and instructions on my tea blog? I'll give link and full credit to maya*made, 'natch. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteI never thought newspaper hats could be so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis post would be a perfect one to link up to "Twice the Fun Tuesday" at my site havingfunathomeblog.blogspot.com.
Twice the Fun is a weekly mr. linky about creative recycling that will start next Tuesday (Oct 14.) It would be great to see your post there!
i made it! it was so much fun.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
Linked to this craft here
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I love this idea!
Those are beautiful! Here's a tip - if you spray ea. sheet of paper lightly w/ water before molding them onto the head, it makes it easier to shape them w/o tearing.
ReplyDeleteOf course you need to let them dry a bit before wearing....
fantasticno!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Idea! My Oldest Granddaughter wanted an "Art-rageous" Birthday Party for her 7th Birthday Celebration...Your post is the one that we Chose to do for the Girs...It was Fabulous! We had a small turnout because we had Major Floods in our area...but...the three girls who did your project were thrilled...I would post pics...but havent quiet figured out how yet. Thanks so very much!
ReplyDeleteOh devine just no rain please!
ReplyDeletethe girls love lovely dont they.
how clever are these? wow what a great idea for a birthday party! stored away for future use...thanks heaps
ReplyDeleteHi Maya... I am planning to make these adorable hats at my daughter's birthday party in a couple of weeks. I did a practice run this afternoon and had THE hardest time making the paper brim to stay rolled. Any suggestions? I was using plain newsprint, could that make a difference??? Love your blog and clever crafty ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy! How great! As far a the brim- we just roll and tuck. It's never been a problem. Maybe you could try it with newspaper to see if that does make a structural difference. I'd be curious to hear what you discover. Have a great party!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute magic! What a wonderful project -- love the big flowers!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! And adorable girls!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have you share at my For the Kids Friday Link Party! I'm sure you'll find some fun ideas while you are there! Come join the fun!
http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-kids-friday-3.html
Thank you!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! We're going to a "Mad Hatter's" birthday party and we love your hats -- for this occasion decorating them with suitably silly things instead of flowers! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. I made them with my daughter during 'H week' in her home preschool program. Check them out at www.blossominglearner.com/activites-h-week/
ReplyDeleteSunday comics and full page glossy ads make really fun, pretty version of this.
ReplyDeleteI am doing these for a Garden Par-tea for my mom's 70th bday (and celebration of her surviving ovarian cancer) and my test samples, made of left-over wrapping paper, turned out great! Can't wait to see how all the adults and kids enjoy this craft at the "par-tea"! Wish I could share pics!
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