Make a Mortar Board (graduation hat) from poster board and yarn. One piece of poster board (2 ft by 3 ft) will make 6 children’s hats.
- Poster board
- Scissors
- Glue
- Brass paper fasteners
- Yarn (for tassels)
Instructions
Cut one piece of poster board into 6 squares (each measuring 8 inches by 8 inches) and 6 strips (each measuring 2 feet by 3 1/4 inches).
Make a series of V-shaped marks in each strip. The V-shaped notch should go about halfway through the strip.
Cut out the V-shaped notches in the strip. Then fold the strip in half (along the dotted line).
Form the strip into a circle with the notched part facing into the circle. Adjust the size to fit the child’s head. Then glue the ends to form the hat band.
Glue the hat band to the mortar board (one of the squares).
Make a tassel by winding yarn around a 6 inch piece of cardboard. Wind the yarn around the cardboard about 5 or 6 times.
Slip the tassel off the cardboard. Wrap a piece of yarn around one end and tie it securely. Cut the long end of the tassel.
Attach the tassel to the hat using a brass paper fastener.