This paper graduation
cap is a clever craft made from folded construction paper. There are
many way this little cap can be used, with some imagination.
The graduation cap can be used on top of a wrapped gift
package for the graduate. It is also a cute gift for teachers to give
out to their children who are "graduating" from preschool! Be
sure to use school colors! However you choose to use the hat,
you will definitely enjoy how simple this craft is to put together.
Things Needed:
8.5 x 8.5 inch square piece of
construction paper or card stock.
11.5 x 2 inch strip of construction paper
or card stock
6 inch piece of yarn
stapler
hole punch
1. Begin the paper graduation cap by folding in one corner of
the square piece of paper. Continue with the next three
corners, folding them in to meet in the middle. Follow the
photos below for help.
2. You will now have a smaller square. Begin to do
the same thing again, folding each corner into the center.
Use the photos below for guidance.
3.
Next, take each flap in the center, and fold it back upon
itself until the corner point reaches the edge of the square.
Do this for all four flaps. The top of the
graduation hat is done. These four "flaps" will serve as the
anchors to attach the headpiece to.
4. To
make the headpiece, fold the 8.5 x 2 inch strip of paper in half,
lengthwise.
5.
Place each of the "flaps" from the top of the graduation cap
inside the fold of the headpiece strip, as shown. Staple to
secure.
6. Punch a hole at one corner of the cap for the tassel.
7. To make the tassel, make a knot about one inch up from one end of
the yarn. Then, unravel the yarn from the knot to the end to create a
tassel.
8. Tie the tassel through the hole you made in the cap.
Your graduation craft is complete!
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