Party Hat Close-Up

Get up close with this single cone-shaped party hat, the kind every guest wears at a celebration. A fuzzy pom-pom sits on the pointed top, a stretchy chin strap loops down, and bold polka-dot and zigzag stripe patterns wrap all the way around. Because the hat fills the page, there is one large surface to decorate, which makes this a satisfying page for kids who love filling a big shape with patterns. The built-in dots and zigzags are a perfect playground for trying out color combinations and learning to follow a repeating design. Cone party hats have been a celebration staple for decades, simple to make and instantly festive. Color the stripes in alternating shades and give the pom-pom a soft, fluffy color, then make the polka dots pop with a contrasting shade. The stretchy chin strap is a small detail worth coloring too. Print it on US Letter or A4 and design the wildest party hat at the table.