Crowning Glory

Total Time Needed:: 2-3 Hours

Our infinitely customizable crown begins with duct tape and flexible straws. We then topped ours with glittery pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and snips of garland. But, hey, it's a free country: embellish yours however you choose!

Materials

Flexible measuring tape
Blue and red duct tape
Flexible straws (we used 35)
Pipe cleaners

Star garland, cut into 6-inch lengths
Tacky glue
Pom-poms

Instructions

Measure the circumference of your child's head. Cut a piece of blue duct tape to this length plus 2 inches. Lay the tape sticky side up (A). Adhere the straws to the tape (B), leaving four inches clear on either end.
Cut a second piece of blue tape, the same length as the first, and place it sticky side down to sandwich the straws (C).
Cut a piece of red duct tape to the same length as the blue ones. Fold it over the bottom edge of the blue tape "sandwich." Fit the headband to your child, then tape the ends together to form a circle.
Slide curled pipe cleaners and garland into the straws. Glue pom-poms to the pipe cleaner tops. Bend the straws as desired.