Mini Graduation Cap DIY

Sharing a DIY mini graduation cap. The school colors are blue and gold. I wanted to sparkle it up a bit.

I used a blue sheet of Darice Glitter Sticky Back Foam. I cut the square and a long rectangle.


I used a blue card stock to stick the square foam piece to. Even though the foam has a sticky back, I did use more glue to secure the card stock. 
For the base, I used a paper towel tube. I used the previous cut rectangle foam as a guide to cut the tube. Then all I had to do was stick the foam on to the cut tube. 
Next I marked where I wanted to position the brad at the top of the cap. Once I figured that, I painted it with a nail polish that was a close match to the blue glitter foam. Stuck the brad in once the paint was dry.


I glued the top and the base together using a glue gun.  
For the mini tassel, I used a fork and embroidery floss. I followed the instructions of this YouTube video. I lifted the brad and looped the tassel on it. 
Finally, I glued a clip to the base.


Here is the finished mini graduation cap. 

Mermaid Crown DIY

Sharing a DIY mermaid crown project I did with my girls. I followed a tutorial on YouTube from My Froggy Stuff. My Froggy Stuff does some awesome crafting.

 

Products used:
Sea Shells
Wired Twine
Charms
Beads
Pearls
Side Hair Combs
Hot Glue Gun

 

 

Measured everyone’s head and made the crown frame using the wired twine. After completing the crown, I added the side hair combs for added security. 

Everyone had something different in mind when it came to color and design. We had fun putting it together and came up with three different crowns. 

I still need to make one for myself. So, I’ll be working on that one soon enough and share it as well.