SUPPLIES:  Patterned paper: (Sew Plaid from Nifty Notions collection) Doodlebug Design  Sticker: (yellow chipboard flower) Crate Paper  Fibers: (yellow stitched ribbon) A Muse Studio  Other: (pink, red crepe paper; party hat)  Finished size: 4 3/4" diameter x 7" height 

1 Disassemble party hat, flatten, and trace on patterned paper; cut out.

2 Cut 30" length of crepe paper; stitch center and pull thread to gather. Fold in half and adhere to patterned paper hat.

3 Adhere ribbon.

4 Layer crepe paper strips, cut fringe along top edge, roll, and staple to secure. Adhere to hat.

5 Adhere hat edges. Affix flower.

6 Remove party hat elastic and adhere to patterned paper hat.

Your local party store is a great place to pick up products that can make your paper crafts even more festive! For more examples of how to use birthday candles, cupcake liners, crepe paper, and more, check out the "Party Store Products" feature in our January/February 2012 issue HERE!

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Jan/Feb 2012