How to Make an Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President’s Day

Yesterday I showed you how to make a an Easy George Washington Hat for President’s Day.  Well, it wouldn’t be right to make a hat and celebrate George Washington’s special day if we don’t do the same thing for Abraham Lincoln.  So, today I will show you how to make an Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President’s Day.  After all, President’s Day is about honoring both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  And, what better way to honor Abraham Lincoln than to make his top hat.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Oatmeal Container

Black Felt, Paper or Foam

Paper Plate

Black Paint

Pen or Pencil

Scissors

Glue

 

Step 1

Grab an Oatmeal Container.

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Step 2

Take the cap of the rolled oats container and cover with black felt, paper or foam.

 

Step 3

Put the cap on the box and then wrap black paper, felt or craft foam around the box.  Leave opening unwrapped.

 

Step 4

Paint a plate black.

 

Step 5

Trace the oatmeal box on the center of plate.

 

Step 6

Draw tabs into circles and then cut out.

 

Step 7

Cut out and it will look like this.  Fold tabs inwards.

 

Step 8

Put glue on tabs and glue to inside of box.

 

Step 9

Let glue dry.

And, there you have it…. you just finished your Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President’s Day.  How did it turn out for you?  Let me know in the comments below.  Now, go wear it proudly.

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