Christmas is the perfect time for fun and creative crafts! This adorable elf paper hat craft is a hit with preschoolers and elementary kids alike.
Perfect for holiday parties, classroom celebrations, or cozy crafting days at home, this printable lets kids transform into Santa’s cheerful helpers in just a few simple steps.
The template includes three options: a full-color version ready to wear (with two different skin tones) and a black-and-white version for kids who love to color.
Whether your child enjoys cutting, coloring, or pretending to be one of Santa’s elves, this festive craft makes the holiday season even more magical.
The elf paper hat craft is easy to make, so even younger children can join in with a little help.
They’ll enjoy coloring their own elf if you choose the black-and-white version, or they can go straight to playing with the ready-made full-color design.
More Christmas paper hats for kids
These Christmas tree paper hats are so much fun to make and wear at school for a Christmas classroom party or at home as you count down to the Christmas Day. Kids will color the Christmas tree, Christmas lights and candy canes or they can use the pre-colored headband.
If you need a quick craft idea for the month of December to make with your kids at home or in the classroom, this Santa paper hat is easy and fun.
Elf Paper Hat Craft
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Supplies:
- Elf paper hat printable
- 65 lb white cardstock paper
- Colored pencild
- Scissors
- Tape
How to make the Elf paper hat
Print the headband on white paper.
Color the front piece and the side panels (if using the black and white version) and cut them out.
Tape two side panels to the front piece.
Bend the headband into a circle. Wrap it around the kid’s head to check for fit. Tape the ends together.