Paper Graduation Cap
Graduation Gifts to Make
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. They also look great at graduation party decorations (they can be made in any size) or as party favors. 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.
Materials 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
Paper Graduation Cap Instructions
1. Begin 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!
Comments by Others
by msbroyo
(New Jersey)
"I gave my senior high school students Blow Pops
with these little caps on them. It's one of the many end of the year
treats I have planned. Perfect directions. Thanks!"
Response from Crafts For All Seasons: Wow! What a great idea... thank you for sharing msbroyo!
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