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.
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How to do it
- 1
Cut the center out of a paper plate, leaving a circular frame for the mask.
- 2
Cut a tall hat shape from white cardstock.
- 3
Cut red paper strips and glue them across the hat with small gaps between each stripe.
- 4
Add a wide blue band across the bottom of the hat, then glue small white paper stars onto the blue band.
- 5
Glue the finished hat to the top of the paper plate frame.
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