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Uncle Sam Hat Mask

A paper plate mask with a stars and stripes top hat. A festive prop for any 4th of July parade or party.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 30 min

How to do it

  1. 1

    Cut the center out of a paper plate, leaving a circular frame for the mask.

  2. 2

    Cut a tall hat shape from white cardstock.

  3. 3

    Cut red paper strips and glue them across the hat with small gaps between each stripe.

  4. 4

    Add a wide blue band across the bottom of the hat, then glue small white paper stars onto the blue band.

  5. 5

    Glue the finished hat to the top of the paper plate frame.

Tips & extensions

A glue stick gives a cleaner finish than liquid glue and is easier for small hands.

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