DIY Laurel Wreath Crown
Laurel wreaths have long been enjoyed by those in Greece, especially when competing in ancient games and sporting events. A laurel wreath on the head was typically symbolic of a win, and brought honor to the person wearing it. You can make your own DIY laurel wreath crown using just a few simple supplies and in just a few minutes. Children will love competing in their own Grecian themed activities and events and being crowned victor after! Take a look at how to make your own.
Here is what you will need:
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
- Paper plate
- Glue
Four supplies are all you need to start crafting your own laurel wreath. For smaller children, you may wish to precut the leaves out for them, while older children may be able to trace and cut their own.
Directions:
- Begin by tracing and cutting out a collection of leaves from the green paper. To make a leaf, cut a simple oval design. Don’t worry about them all matching in size and shape, as leaves tend to vary in nature.
- Cut the center of the paper plate out and discard it. Snip off about two inches of the rim. You will now see the half moon shape base for your crown.
- Begin applying glue to your leaves and press them to the paper plate base. Continue layering the leaves so that the entire plate base is covered. As you layer them, place them so they are going in the same direction.
Once your laurel wreath crown dries, it is ready to be worn. You can rest it right on your head, attach it with hair pins, or even create a strap with string so it stays put on little heads better.
Give this simple laurel wreath crown a try and see how fun it is to feel like you are a Grecian victor during your staycation!
Well look at you coming up with all kinds of fun crafty things to do. This is a really neat one.
Super fun! A great costume addition for Ceasar during the school year.
Very cool! This would be a great craft when teaching children about the Mediterranean or Greece, specifically. I’ll have to try it out.
This is so fun! Make a few togas and you are set!
Such a fun little craft! I think this is something kiddo might enjoy when she gets more into geography.
That looks like a great craft.Thank you for sharing I will try this with my kids.
The kids love making crafts to wear – perfect for a rainy day activity!
That’s really neat. I agree, it would be a perfect rainy day activity!
This is not only a great craft but also a good way to teach kids as well. I love it and plan on sharing it with my sister-in-law for my niece and nephew.
I just love kids crafts! To bad my kids are too old for this
That is a fun way to get kids involved in such a cool staycation idea. I love it.
My kids would enjoy this craft! Looks great.
This is really neat! My kids love crafts so we may try!
What a fun idea. My kids would have so much fun playing with the crown.
This is cute. It would be great to incorporate in a Halloween costume.
This is a cute and crafty fun time. Love it.
That turned out so great! You are so creative girl! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
This looks like a great project to do with my girls! Thanks for sharing!
Now this is super cute! What a great project.
Thats a cute DIY project for kids! I hope they liked it!