Paper Crown Craft | WhimsyRoo

Cut a pointed crown shape from construction paper. Use the entire length of the paper. We used yellow, but you can let your child choose their favorite color.
Pour 2-3 colors of washable acrylic paint (we like this one from Crayola the best) on a plate for the child to paint their crown with.
You can also provide sequins, rhinestones, and/or glitter to glue on the crown. But those can get quite messy, so that’s up to you.
While the child is busy with their painting, take another piece of construction paper and cut it into long strips approximately 2 inches wide.
Measure the child’s head to see how many strips you will need to wrap around their head.
Staple that many together end to end.
When their painting is done and dried, staple the strips to the sides of the crown.
Measure their head one last time and place a mark where the strips should meet.
Staple the two strips together then slide on the child’s head.
Now enjoy the crown in pretend play for the rest of the day!

Samantha

Samantha, writer of WhimsyRoo blog and owner of the WhimsyRoo Etsy shop, is a mom of one. Her daughter, referred to as "Roo," is four years old and loves to craft.

Roo is the inspiration and motivation behind much of the content. Crafting together is their favorite way to bond and spend special time together, though the benefits of crafting go far beyond that!

Crafting has many benefits for both kids and adults. And Samantha firmly believes it is accessible and essential for everyone to craft regularly. She wants to call people from all walks of life to a creative lifestyle, regardless of talent or time constraints.

Samantha has always been a creative individual and is constantly growing in her crafting skills. She loves to try something new and immerse herself in a project like sewing a dress, painting a landscape, or hand-lettering a thank you card.

When she is not blogging or crafting or chasing her four-year-old, Samantha is a dance teacher. She has been teaching dance since she was 15 years old and teaches styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and tap. She lives in Dallas with Roo, her husband, two dogs, and two cats.

Cut a pointed crown shape from construction paper. Use the entire length of the paper. We used yellow, but you can let your child choose their favorite color.

Pour 2-3 colors of washable acrylic paint (we like this one from Crayola the best) on a plate for the child to paint their crown with.

You can also provide sequins, rhinestones, and/or glitter to glue on the crown. But those can get quite messy, so that’s up to you.

While the child is busy with their painting, take another piece of construction paper and cut it into long strips approximately 2 inches wide.

Measure the child’s head to see how many strips you will need to wrap around their head.

Staple that many together end to end.

When their painting is done and dried, staple the strips to the sides of the crown.

Measure their head one last time and place a mark where the strips should meet.

Staple the two strips together then slide on the child’s head.

Now enjoy the crown in pretend play for the rest of the day!