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Hats can be enjoyed in many ways—adding an accent to your outfit, getting into character, or transforming your look.
Here are some ideas for making lovely hats out of construction paper.
Construction paper is easy to work with, making it a great material for kids to use.
It’s also nice that you can freely adjust the size to fit the head, and fine-tune the fit with rubber bands or elastic bands.
Since construction paper comes in a variety of colors, use this article as a reference and try making a wonderful hat!
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[Handmade] Paper Construction Hat Ideas (1–10)
watermelon hat
When it comes to summer fruits, many people probably think of watermelon.
Let’s make a watermelon hat that perfectly fits the summer vibe.
Cut a red sheet of construction paper in half, connect the two pieces to form a rectangle, and tape them together with cellophane tape.
Then tape it into a tube shape.
Take green construction paper cut into strips and attach it around the tube with a slight curve.
Since the green part represents the rind of the watermelon, add stripe patterns using black construction paper.
Just by putting on the finished watermelon hat, you’ll create a lively atmosphere brimming with summer energy.
animal hat
Let’s try making cute hats out of construction paper, like elephants, pandas, and bears.
Animal hats might seem difficult, right? But you can make hats kids will love using just a single sheet of construction paper.
To create the rounded part that fits on the head, fold the paper and cut the tip into an arch shape.
By arching the tip, you can fold it while keeping a gentle curve, forming the part you wear on your head.
Use the leftover paper to make parts like ears, eyes, and a nose, then stick them on to finish.
These hats seem perfect for a variety of occasions, like events and school activities.
Ghost pumpkin hat
Let’s try making a pumpkin hat that’s perfect for Halloween.
When you think of a Halloween pumpkin, you picture an orange jack-o’-lantern, right? Its hallmark look is plump and round, smiling with triangular eyes and nose, and a toothy grin.
If you’re making it with construction paper, first create the part that goes on the head by forming it into a tube.
Then, around the tube, attach strips of construction paper that you’ve cut into narrow bands, curving them to create a rounded shape.
Add the facial features to finish.
You can also glue a green paper cup to the center of a paper plate, and when you wear it on your head, it looks like the pumpkin’s stem.
If you adjust the size, both adults and children can wear the hat, so give it a try at home!
silk hat
You can make a top hat out of construction paper that can even be used as a costume for a school play.
The steps are simple so kids can make it easily.
First, draw a circle the size of the head and another larger circle around it for the brim, then cut them out.
Fold the inner circle and cut it out to make a donut shape.
For the hat’s cylinder made from thick paper, cut slits at the top and bottom to create glue tabs.
The key point is to fold the top tabs inward and the bottom tabs outward.
Be sure to decorate it to finish a lovely hat.
It’s relatively sturdy, so it can be used for a long time.
It also seems perfect for practicing and performing magic.
A top hat with this kind of vibe is sure to get kids excited!
A witch’s hat with a cute ribbon
Here’s an introduction to an adorable witch hat that almost makes you hear a lively “Trick or Treat!” Witch hats are often imagined as being entirely black, but adding a ribbon to the hat gives it a stylish and cute vibe.
Cut construction paper into a fan shape, then punch several holes along two edges.
Thread a ribbon through those holes—just like you would lace up a shoe.
Once you’ve laced all the holes, tie the ribbon and attach the brim to finish.
Beyond Halloween, there are lots of witch-themed anime these days, so this could be great for cosplay, too.
triangular hat
Here’s a cone party hat you can wear for events like birthdays and Christmas.
Cut construction paper into a fan shape and glue it into a cone.
Attach a chin strap made from a rubber band and construction paper, and you’re done.
If you add circles or star shapes cut from construction paper, it’ll look even nicer.
A group of people all wearing cone hats is an adorable, heartwarming sight, isn’t it? They’re easy to make, so give it a try!
Mario and Luigi hats
Super Mario Brothers is a popular game.
It’s also been made into a movie and an attraction at Universal Studios Japan, so it’s likely popular with young children too.
Mario and Luigi from Super Mario Brothers wear red and green hats.
Let’s make their popular hats out of construction paper.
You can easily do it using a box made from origami or construction paper.
Make a box from construction paper, add a brim and their initials, M and L, and you’re done.
If you glue two sheets of construction paper together, you can make an adult-size version as well.