Indian Chief Headdress

Materials Needed:
2" x 24" strip of thin cardboard
Colored construction paper (a variety of colors)
Glue stick
Scissors
Hole puncher
Heavy string

Directions:
1. Wrap the strip of cardboard around forehead to measure for fit. (this will be the headband). Cut off excess ends, leaving several inches of space between the ends when strip is wrapped around head. (For example, if an 18" strip completely wraps around the head, cut the strip in a 16" length.)
2. Using hole punch (have an adult use a tip of a nail if the cardboard is too thick) to punch a hole on each end of the strip, about 1/2 inch from each end.
3. Cut feather shapes from various colors. Feathers should be approximately 6 inches long and 2 inches wide in the middle.
4. Use glue stick to fasten bottom tips of feathers on inside of headband.
5. Allow to dry completely.
6. Loop a piece of string through holes and tie to secure headdress on head.