DIY Dinosaur Party Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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If you're looking for a fab way to add a bit of girly glam to your little one's dinosaur themed party, we have the perfect project for you! By adding a dash of glittering paint, gorgeous faux flowers and an oh-so-cute mini party hat, you'll quickly transform a standard Tyrannosaurus into a fierce chic-osauraus who is ready to party!

Project Time
20 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by adding a coat of gold spray paint to the Wildlife Wow! Trex. Allow to dry.

DIY Dinosaur Party Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Dip a Paintbrush into the FolkArt® Glitterific™ Gold Paint and brush it onto the Trex. You will see fabulous flecks of gold foil along with some sparkly pink and mint tones.

DIY Dinosaur Party Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Grab a few sprigs of Faux Floral Greenery and few faux flowers buds and Hot Glue them onto the neck of the Trex. We used a mix of Pink Hydrandeas, Cream Rosebuds and fuschia rosebuds.

DIY Dinosaur Party Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Print our Free Mini Dinosaur Party Hat Template and then cut and trace it onto the color/pattern cardstock of your choosing. We made our party hat out of a fun White and Gold Polka Dot Cardstock!

DIY Dinosaur Party Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Fold the Cardstock into a cone shape and adhere with Hot Glue. Add another tiny drop of Hot Glue to the top of the hat and attach a color coordinating Tiny Pom Pom.

DIY Dinosaur Party Centerpiece step 5
Step
6

Using Hot Glue , adhere the party hat to the top of the Trex's head and then put your beautifully ferocious dino out for display! Be sure to check out our Girly Dinosaur Birthday Party theme.

DIY Dinosaur Party Centerpiece step 6

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