DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Every Garden of Wonders Mad Tea Party needs a Mad Hatter Centerpiece. I have always loved using top hats for themed parties. Not only are they easy to decorate, but they make the perfect centerpiece. With just a few crafts supplies and embellishments you can easily transform a simple black top hat to a hat of wonder! I’m excited to share how you can make this hat for your next Garden of Wonders Party!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Starting with the Jumbo Duck Quills, select 3 colors of your choice and apply a small amount of hot glue to the tips. Next, secure them to the hat under the ribbon.

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Fan out 3 playing cards of your choice and secure them together on the corner with hot glue.

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Attach a length of ribbon to two of the Silvertone Large Key Charms.

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Attach the cards to the hat with hot glue, tucking them under the ribbon. Adhere the key to the hat with glue.

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Assemble the Garden of Wonders Centerpiece per included instructions.

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 5
Step
6

Place the Garden of Wonders Centerpiece on top of the hat. Optional: Apply a small dab of glue to secure it to the hat.

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 6
Step
7

Add your Mad Hatter Centerpiece to your Garden of Wonders tablescape!

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 7
Step
8

Looking for more Garden of Wonders party inspiration? Check out the rest of my Garden of Wonders Party including a tutorial for Topsy Turvy Tea Party Centerpieces and recipe for Mad Tea Party Sandwiches.

DIY Mad Hatter's Hat Centerpiece step 8

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