Perfect for the birthday star! How to make a simple and gorgeous construction paper crown
An essential item for any birthday party: a glamorous crown!
Let your friends or family celebrating their special day wear a handmade crown and enjoy being the star of the party to the fullest.
In this article, we introduce easy yet luxurious crown-making ideas using everyday materials like construction paper, origami paper, and cardboard.
Wearing a heartfelt, handmade crown is sure to make the birthday even more memorable!
If you’re planning a celebration for someone special, be sure to use this as a reference.
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Perfect for the birthday star! How to make a simple and gorgeous construction paper crown (11–20)
Leaf Crown
A classic crown is boring… In that case, a leaf-motif crown is recommended! Fold origami paper into a shape like a pointy triangular hat, then use a pen or similar tool to add a gentle curve.
Make several identical pieces to match the size you need, and glue them together in a row.
Overlap them so that an extra triangular piece peeks out between each pair of triangles, and curl the tips outward.
Form the strip into a ring, and you’ve got a cute, natural-looking crown.
If you use origami paper in colors other than green, it will look less leaf-like and give a different impression.
Give it a try!
Pumpkin Crown
A pumpkin crown that’s perfect for Halloween costumes can become a great birthday item just by changing the colors and decorations! To make it, simply cut slits into construction paper, roll it up, and shape it like a pumpkin.
If you size it to cover the head, it turns into a crown with amazing presence.
For a birthday version, we recommend decorating with sparkly stickers, beads, ribbons, flowers, or lace.
Be sure to use the basic method and create your own original, customized crown!
crown of watermelon
A watermelon crown that’s perfect for celebrating the birthday of anyone who loves watermelons, loves fruit, or was born in summer! Cut a circle out of construction paper, make radial slits from the center, and lift each section to form triangles.
Then, glue red construction paper to the outside of the triangles and add black seed-shaped pieces.
Your watermelon crown is complete.
The crown-and-watermelon combo makes a striking impact for sure! It’ll be an unforgettable birthday for both the guest of honor and the friends planning the celebration.
princess’s crown
Let’s try handcrafting a gorgeous crown fit for a princess! You’ll need soft board material or thick construction paper/craft cardboard, glue, and fabric for the lining.
Cut the materials according to the template, then glue the pieces together.
If you’re using a craft board, assemble it first and paint it afterward.
Decorate with stickers and beads, then insert the fabric lining and secure it to finish.
Pairing it with fabric gives it a more refined and intricate look!
Paper Plate Crown
If you use a paper plate as the base for a crown, there’s no risk of messing up when shaping it into a circle! Of course, you can make it the same way with construction paper cut into a circle.
First, make cuts in the center of the paper plate as if slicing a cake into eight pieces, and paint the whole thing.
Finally, lift and fold up the cut sections, and glue felt balls to the tips of the triangles.
Your crown is complete—and it’ll make the birthday star stand out perfectly! Since all you need is a paper plate you’d use for the party, you can whip one up quickly even if you realize on the day, “I forgot to prep the crown!”
In conclusion
We introduced ideas for crowns that are easy to make using construction paper and origami.
Add some decorations to a crown made with the basic method to make it even more glamorous! Be sure to add your own original touches to create a wonderful crown.