DIY Candy Corn Party Hat

1 min read September 13, 2026 Lindi Haws
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My favorite DIY crafts are turning unsuspecting items into something else (like these DIY apple favor boxes). When prepping for the Candy Corn Party, I saw the DIY Traffic Cones and just knew they had to be turned into candy corn something! Then I found the Black Headbands and it all came together….DIY Candy Corn Party Hats. I just love how they turned out! See the full tutorial below.

Project Time
35 to 45 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Place two pieces of painter’s tape around the DIY Traffic Cones.

DIY Candy Corn Party Hat step 1
Step
2

Paint the center section of the cone yellow, let dry and re-paint. You may need three or four layers of paint. Once the paint is dry, remove the tape. 

DIY Candy Corn Party Hat step 2
Step
3

Paint the bottom third section of the cone orange. Let dry and repaint a few times. 

DIY Candy Corn Party Hat step 3
Step
4

Cut small slits on either side of the cone.

DIY Candy Corn Party Hat step 4
Step
5

Tie the painted cone to the Black Headband with the Clear Stretchy Cording.

DIY Candy Corn Party Hat step 5
Step
6

Be sure to check out the entire Candy Corn Party including DIY Party Favors, a Candy Centerpiece, and a DIY Candy Corn Cake Topper!

DIY Candy Corn Party Hat step 6

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