Monkey Party Hat Headbands

2 min read September 13, 2026 Tonya Coleman
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Party hats just scream PARTY right? Well, I fell in love with the new 1st Birthday Zoo Party collection that has all the zoo animals wearing super cute party hats. I knew right away that I wanted to make my own party hats for guests to wear during the party. This adds to the fun and also can be taken home by each guest as a party favor. With a few steps and supplies, this DIY project is easy and the final hats are just the cutest! Make these for your adorable Zoo Themed First Birthday.

 

Project Time
20 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Cut the string off of each of the metallic cone party hats.


Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 1
Step
2

Add a strip of animal print washi tape along the outer edge of each headband.


Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 2 part 1
Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 2 part 2
Step
3

Attach a 2" pom-pom to the top of each party hat with hot glue. Use pom-poms in colors that match each party hat.


Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 3
Step
4

Remove the monkeys from the 1st Zoo Garland and attach one of the monkeys to the front center of each party hat with hot glue.


Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 4 part 1
Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 4 part 2
Step
5

Attach each party hat to the headbands with hot glue.


Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 5 part 1
Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 5 part 2
Step
6

Now you're all ready for your party guests. Tip: place each headband on a clear glass to hold it up to display. Be sure to check out my Zoo Themed First BirthdayBanana Crunch Cupcakes Banana Smash Cake recipe

Monkey Party Hat Headbands step 6

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