You know I like to incorporate holiday themes into my crafts, so today I'm going to introduce you to a Cinco De Mayo craft I found online (as I have never made a craft for this holiday before.) What I found was a link on how to make paper sombreros. These are neither difficult nor expensive to make and they allow children to use all of their creativity. I was thinking, if you're going to make these hats with your child anyways, it might be a fun idea throw a Cinco De Mayo party! At the party you can have the kids make paper sombreros and paper mustaches (which I mention below.) And don't forget the Mexican food!
To make a paper sombrero you will need:
Large pieces of construction paper
Scissors
Paint and/or markers/crayons
Any kinds of decorations (Yarn, pom poms, stickers)
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Directions:
1) First you will need to draw the shape of a sombrero onto a piece of construction paper. Make sure the drawing is big enough to resemble the size of an actual child-size sombrero.
2) Next, cut out the sombrero.
3) Your last step is to decorate the sombrero.
To add to the "Cinco De Mayo look" I came up with the idea to make paper mustaches. All you have to do to make these is cut the shape of a mustache out of a black piece of construction paper. (Tip: If this is difficult, try drawing two sideways "S"'s which connect at the bottom.) Tape these on to the kids upper lip and you're golden!
