Graduation Cap

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MATERIALS

SUPPLIES

  • 4”x4” Black Poster Board • 30156676
  • Black Card Stock 11” x 2.5” Strips • 30152503
  • MSC SCORING BOARD LG • 30103578
  • Glue Sticks • 77533638
  • AC ELMNTS MINI BRAD 100PC GOLD • 30153557
  • Tassel

TOOLS

  • Glue Gun • 77536417
  • MSC SCISSOR-DETAIL MSC • 30078155

DIRECTIONS

1. Pierce a hole in the center of the 4”x4” poster board.

2. Slip brad through the pierced poster board and fasten.

3. Lay 11”x2 1/2” Strip of cardstock horizontally. Measure 1/2” from the top. Using the scoreboard and bone folder score 1/2” across the length of paper. Fold along score.

4. Cut/feather the Top of the 1/2” scored portion (see diagram). This will allow the strip to bend easily and create a headband with a surface to glue on the hat.

5. Trace the bottom portion of the 11”x2 1/2” strip to create a Widow’s Peak. Cut. (see diagram)

6. Form the strip into a headband with the feathered edges folding in. Adjust the desired size. Attach end to end with hot glue.

7. The feathered 1/2” folded portion will help create a flat surface to adhere to the bottom of the 4”x4” hat.

8. Attach the band to the hat with hot glue.

9. Attach a tassel to the top.