We've got a lot of summer birthdays for the kids in my family, so party planning is definitely top of mind for me these days. But I realized, as I've looked around the web, that while there are lots of gorgeous handmade birthday crowns on Etsy or instructions for making your own out of felt if you're super crafty, it's really hard to find printable paper birthday crowns that are fun, modern and well-designed. In other words, Crafting Lite™.
So, I kept looking. And behold! some great options, from free to just a little bit extra. But totally worth it.
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I just love the printable birthday crown of gems from Mari of Smallful (also shown at very top) which is beautifully designed. Like everything from her shop, if you know her work. It's just so playful and colorful, but sophisticated at the same time. While you're there, you're bound to find other printable toys and goodies you might want too. ($3 download) An inspired idea from the talented Victoria of A Subtle Revelry: Download her free printable crown template and use glitter scrapbook paper and a few basic craft supplies to make these awesome crowns to make any birthday boy or girl sparkle. Check her site for some great inspiration and tips. (Free download; photo © A Subtle Revelry by Erin Holland).Related: The Ultimate Birthday Gift Guide: The best gift for kids by age
If you want to put in a little more elbow grease, at Say Yes you can find a template for a printable birthday crown that's simple and elegant, and made more fun with ribbon and lace ties. And lest you think they're too precious, I love the photo she features of what they look like after you let kids go to town on the designs with watercolors or crayons. (Free download) I really like the selection of cute woodland creature crowns at Etsy's Put a Crown On It, but what's more fun are all the color-your-own printable birthday crowns. There's your traditional crown, sure, but there are also woodland creatures, zoo animals, pirates, rainbows, and one awesome cyclops. At this price, get a few of them and you've got a fun party activity too. ($1.50 download)Related: 10 birthday party craft ideas that can double as party favors
For something cute for younger kids, check out the selection printable personalized birthday crowns from Crazy Fox Paper on Etsy. Playful motifs include foxes, mermaids, and unicorns, and the best part is you get to personalize it with the child's name and age. ($6 download, includes 2 different crowns and 2 different hats)
