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Elsa's crowns

5/19/2014

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Elsa's dresses need crowns! I've experimented around a bit and have two crowns you can try.  One that sits on top of the head and one that is attached to a plastic headband.

Just a note ... these crowns were pretty quick to make because I just used cardboard, but if you use sturdier materials, you will have a sturdier crown.  But, this the kind of crown I would make for a "dress up" costume.

Below are the templates for these two crowns in Jpeg and Word.  Please change the size so it works best for you or your Elsa.
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Draw a line in the center before cutting the template out.  That way you only have to cut half of it.
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So, when you are tracing it onto the card stock or whatever material the crown will be made out of, simply flip the template to get both sides.

I used card stock from the scrapbook isle at Joann's for one crown and cut up a gift box for the other one with added glitter.  The scrapbook isle card stock was really too wimpy.  I should have doubled it with something. So, I recommend you do, if that is what you end up using.  The cup up gift box with glue and glitter was stronger. But consider other materials.  I know one person used a quart yogurt container and cut the crown shape into it.  So ... I'm just showing you one way to do this.
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I find Exacto knives very slow going for me, so I cut as much as I can with scissors, then get all the tricky parts with an Exacto knife.
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Here are my two crowns all cut out.
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The one cut out of card stock is already sparkly, I simply glue some bias tape (or ribbon would work) to the inside of the bottom edge for stability. Also, this will be something I can sew into.  I paper clipped it into a circle in hopes it will dry to a nice round shape.
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Now I can sew a small comb to the front to hold the crown that can go into the hair to keep the crown on.
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This is the back side of the finished crown. You can see I painted the back. The white looked too glaring and I ended up using staples to keep it together.  If I wanted to spend more time, I bet a coating of glue and glitter on this crown would make it stronger.  Or maybe some wire glued under the bias tape???
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Now, the cut up gift box is stronger cardboard to start off with. I'm using a cardboard scrap to smooth the glue.
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Then I liberally dumped glitter on the wet glue and pressed it in gently with my fingers.
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After the glue dried, I knocked off any loose glitter, but know that I will be seeing glitter around my house for the next several weeks ... this is just what glitter does!

Now all the little tabs can be folded and the crown can be glued to a head band.  I glued it on the bottom side, but it also could be glued on the top side. Does what works best for the headband you have.  I found this easier to do if the headband was slightly stretched open, which I did by placing it around the little box I keep my embroidery thread in.
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I also glued some silver ribbon to the outside of the headband and ... even thought this photo doesn't show it, I glued some white bias tape on the inside to cover the cardboard.

This style of crown might be easier to wear than the other, especially for a young girl.

BUT ... wait!  I don't have a dress for this crown yet.  

So that is what will be happening over the next three days, Snow Queen dress cutting, putting on the snowflakes and then sewing.
5 Comments
Gillian Wilhelm link
10/29/2014 12:56:33 am

What a wonderful crown and instructions . Love everything about your site. Thank You Gillian Wilhelm

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Lauri Newell link
10/31/2014 12:04:58 pm

Thank you so much for this pattern! I made it this afternoon (yes, it's Halloween), and I so appreciated your legwork. I used the hair comb pattern with two pieces of blue felt, rather than cardboard. I stitched them together and connected the ends with elastic. Fortunately, I had some aqua glitter nail polish to add the sparkle, and that also stiffened it up. Thanks again!

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Amanda
12/18/2014 05:01:51 pm

I'm going to try this with glitter craft foam!

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Paulina Habant link
2/3/2016 01:10:41 pm

Thank you for the pattern. I used it to make Anna's pink tiara, and glued it to wide knit elastic band. Nothing else stays on my girl's head :)

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Mohammad Salauddin link
3/28/2016 06:49:02 am

Wonderful crown design. its very inspiring for me.

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