Unicorn Theme Birthday: Colorful DIY Unicorn Birthday Hats + Links To FREE Resources!

It's my niece's 7th birthday and my sister asked me to make some party hats in a "Unicorn" theme for her birthday celebration. I made these cone hats using birthday hat templates in blue, pink, orange, purple, yellow, and green with patterns of tiny white dots. I added a rainbow unicorn picture inside a round circle, then glued the circle onto a round scallop pattern to create a decorative border around the circles. I finish the hats by decorating the top with some DIY crepe paper pom poms and fringes at the bottom. 

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CREATE YOUR OWN PARTY HATS + LINKS TO FREE PRINTABLES

I used these FREE printable assorted colored party hats with patterns of tiny white dots (as seen in the image below), unfortunately the site where I got these colorful party hats are not up anymore but you can try putting together your own party hats in any patterns you like such as polka dots, stripes or zig zag (chevron). For polka dot patterned party hats, just print a blank birthday hat template on assorted colors of pattern papers, Click Here To Check Out FREE Printable Blank Birthday Hat Template.

Below are FREE printable polka dot digital papers in assorted bright and pastel colors, print on heavy weight paper (such as vellum board, cardstock, specialty board or any paper of similar texture). After printing your chosen pattern paper, insert back into printer and print a blank birthday hat template on it.

Printable Polka Dot Digital Papers

The links below are arranged according to how they appear in the collage image above. After download, extract chosen pattern papers from zip file to your computer. Double click on image and click on "print" from picture viewer. In printing settings, choose PAPER SIZE: 8.5" x 11" ; PHOTO SIZE: Full Page ; FIT: Fill Page then click on "PRINT".

* FREE Printable Polka Dot Digital Scrapbooking Paper by Free Pretty Things For You

* FREE Polka Dots Digital Paper by RalphAndArthur @ Teachers Pay Teachers

* FREE Printable Polka Dot Digital Paper Pack by Chevron Lemon

If you want stripes and chevron patterns for your unicorn hats, check out these FREE printable colorful striped & chevron party hat templates that are perfect for a unicorn theme party,  Click Here To Check Out FREE Printable Striped Rainbow Party Hat from Brother Creative Center or Click Here To Check Out Free Printable Stripey Hats from Mr. Printables. If you prefer zig zags, Click Here To Check Out Rainbow Chevron Party Hat Template from Project Nursery

Below are sample party hats using the suggested FREE printable pattern papers and party hat templates above. I tried the orange polka dot paper by RalphAndArthur then printed a blank party hat template on it, I also tried the blue pastel stripey hat by Mr. Printables and the printable rainbow chevron party hat by Project Nursery.

DECORATING YOUR HATS + LINKS TO FREE PRINTABLES!

Add a character design to your hat to go with the theme of your party. You may decorate it as you wish. I used these unicorn images (as seen in the sample below) and glued them to a round scallop pattern, I made my circle a lighter shade than the hat they will be glued into. I have put together some unicorn images that you can print immediately to decorate your hats. 

Unicorn Images Personal Used Only

Print it on a construction paper or colored sticker paper then cut and glue or stick to your party hats. If the paper of your hat is in bright colors you may print unicorn images on a light colored paper and if the hats are in soft colors you may print unicorn on a paper with shade that is a bit darker, Click Here To Check Out Printable Unicorn Party Hat Stickers. 

For Personal Used Only

Above is a sample of the printable unicorn sticker,  leave it as it is or spice it up by adding colorful borders using construction papers, cut along the edge creating a decorative border (scallop, wave, or zig zag) using craft scissors. I printed the sample in its "actual size" but you may scale it in the printing settings (at about 95%) if you want a smaller unicorn label on your party hat. 

EMBELLISHING YOUR HATS

Add some embellishments at the top and bottom of your hats, I cut fringes of crepe paper and tape them at the bottom of my hats from the inside and had crepe paper pom poms as toppers in 2 color combinations (dark and light), I used similar colors to the hat they will be decorated into. 

Original Version of DIY Unicorn Party Hats

Add some ball of pom poms on top of your hats using crepe paper, tissue paper or yarns, Click Here For A Tutorial On How To Make Yarn Pom Poms Party Hat Embellishment. Complete the look of your hat by embellishing the bottom as well, Click Here For A Simple Tutorial On How To Make And Add Fringe Embellishments To Your Party Hat.  

Updated Version of DIY Unicorn Party Hats

Above is a sample finished unicorn party hats using the printable papers, templates, and unicorn stickers as shared above. If you don't have time to create some DIY pom pom toppers for your hats, you can also just purchase assorted large pom pom balls to glue immediately at the top of your hats. You may also opt to just leave the bottom plain and without any additional embellishments.

ADDING STRINGS TO YOUR HATS

I used paper twines as ties for my hats since I didn't have any elastic strings but it's better to use elastic string or elastic thread to keep the hats properly in place and prevent them from easily falling off as you wear them.

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STEPS TO CREATE DIY UNICORN PARTY HAT

Get creative with your own unique and fun unicorn birthday hats, use them as decorations around a birthday cake or as picture props for the celebrant and whole family to wear!

STEP #1: Print any pattern (chevron or stripes) of printable party hat templates by checking out the links above. If you prefer polka dots, check out the links above for a variety of FREE printable polka dots digital paper and blank party hat template to print on your polka dots pattern papers.

STEP #2: Print unicorn images to decorate your party hat, Click Here To Check Out Printable Unicorn Party Hat Stickers. Print the unicorn images on any color of construction paper or sticker paper that is a bit bright or light colored than the hat they will be put on. 

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STEP #3: Cut party hats and unicorn images. Next, roll up the party hats and secure the ends using hot melt glue to ensure that they won't detach. After constructing party hats, stick unicorn images onto the hats. If not using sticker paper, glue on hats using solid glue stick.

STEP #4: Next, add embellishments on top of your hats using yarn, tissue paper or crepe paper pom poms or you may purchase large pom poms in variety of colors to glue directly on top of your hats. You may also add fringe embellishments at the bottom of your hats if you like or just leave it plain.

MATERIALS FOR THIS DIY

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* printer * white heavy weight paper * assorted construction papers (if not using sticker papers for unicorn images) * assorted crepe papers or yarns (for DIY hat embellishment) * colored sticker paper * regular scissors * craft scissors (optional) * hole puncher * hot melt glue * glue gun * stapler * elastic thread * large pom poms (optional) * solid glue stick (if not using sticker paper for unicorn images)

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POST UPDATED: July 2023