DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups

2 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Allen
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The curtains are drawn and a mystic smoke fills the stage. Giggles fill the room with the anticipation of the arrival of the magician. He finally steps out, and the first thing the children notice is the fantastic magic hat he's wearing on his head! After all, a magician isn't a magician without his trusty hat! Make these darling DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups for your next magical party using just a few simple supplies. Your little guests will love dreaming about all things magic as they snack on delicious popcorn.

 

Project Time
20 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Use something round to trace a 3 1/2" circle (the circle does not have to be exactly 3 1/2") onto a black Foam Sheet.


DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 1
Step
2

Cut the circle out of the black foam sheet with scissors.


DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 2
Step
3

Cut a 3" x 7" strip out of Black Cardstock.


DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 3
Step
4

Carefully line one side of one of the ends of your paper strip with hot glue.


DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 4
Step
5

Glue the end of the paper strip to the other end of the paper strip.


DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 5
Step
6

Carefully apply hot glue to one end of your tube.


DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 6
Step
7

Attach the tube to the center of the circle cut out and add red Grossgrain Ribbon to cover the glue.


DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 7
Step
8

Line the cups with Small Cellophane Bags and fill with popcorn!

Take a look at my full Vintage Magic Party, and learn how to make my DIY Bag of Trix Party Favors and Magic Potion Bottles, too!

 

DIY Magic Hat Popcorn Cups step 8

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