Creatable in a wide array of school colors…
Miniature mortarboards add pomp and circumstance to any graduation celebration!
Supplies needed:
- Mini-cupcake liners in color of your choice
- Card stock to match liners
- Narrow ribbon (1/8″ or less)
- 1/4″ brads to match ribbon
- Lollipop sticks
- Hot glue gun & sticks
- Hole punch
- Utility knife
- Scissors
Cut card stock into 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ squares. Punch a hole in the center of each square.
Using a utility knife or the tip of a sharp paring knife, carefully cut a tiny “X” in the center of each cupcake liner.
Assemble mortarboards by aligning the hole in the card stock with the “X” in the cupcake paper. Use a single brad to secure.
For tassels, cut ribbon into 5″ strips with scissors. Fold in half, then tie a knot approximately 3/4″ from the loop.
Lasso each brad with the loop of one tassel, pulling taut. Neaten ribbon ends by trimming at a slight angle.
To attach lollipop sticks, turn graduation caps upside down. Squeeze a drop of hot glue onto one end of stick. Quickly stand stick upright in the center of cap. Hold in place for several seconds, allowing glue to set up.
Once completed, miniature mortarboards can be used to adorn tablescapes, flower arrangements, party favors… even desserts!
*Warning: small parts pose a choking hazard to children under 3yrs.
