Use lace trim, paint, glitter and Mod Podge to make a DIY lace crown. These are perfect for a princess party or just for dress up!
Skills Required: Beginner. This is a very easy project, even if you don’t have prior crafting experience. It’s relatively simple to re-size and personalize.
I don’t know much about being a princess, so crowns are out of my wheelhouse a little bit. I grew up with four brothers, and it also didn’t help that my mom dressed me like a boy. I’m talking short haircut, overalls, and rain boots.
That’s sort of the kids’ uniform of the Pacific Northwest, but I think it was all blue, too. And I don’t really mind – I’m not complaining.
There are a few “girly” things I think I missed out on as a child. One of those being lacy crowns and a princess party. Isn’t this DIY crown wonderful?
It is so easy to make with Mod Podge. And you don’t need fancy lace either – just the kind you would get in the trim section of your fabric store. You can add glitter or Sparkle Mod Podge to make it super awesome.
How to Make a Crown with Lace
A DIY crown is a very easy craft idea, and the thought behind it is simple. You’re going to use Mod Podge to stiffen the crown. In this project we used Mod Podge Hard Coat, but you can use other varieties as well. Gloss, Matte, Satin, or Fabric Mod Podge would work just fine.
You can also use fabric stiffener if you have it available. The process will be slightly different as you will first decide on the item you want to use as your form (like a cup) and wrap with plastic wrap. You’ll then soak the lace in stiffener and wrap on the form and let dry.
Your DIY lace crown is going to be more “sturdy” if you use Stiffy. It really depends on how permanent they are and how long you want them to last. In most cases, regular Mod Podge is going to be just fine.
These pearl lace crowns are just the perfect accessory for a newborn or children’s photoshoot – and for a fraction of a cost of how much it is sold online, you can create one (or a few) for yourself for photo props! See how easy it is to make these lace crowns below.
Gather These Supplies
- Cotton lace
- Mod Podge Hard Coat
- Mod Podge Sparkle (optional)
- Parchment paper
- Gold acrylic paint
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Flat-back pearls
- Plastic cup
- Headband or ribbon
If you use a cup, obviously the crown is going to be smaller. You can use a larger item for wrapping if you like to make the crowns larger. I wouldn’t make them huge, but that’s up to you. They are meant to be small and sit on the top of someone’s head!
Get the printable how to card for this craft below!
DIY Lace Crown
Materials
- Cotton lace
- Mod Podge Hard Coat
- Parchment paper
- Gold acrylic paint or gilding
- Flat-back pearls
- Plastic cup
- Headband or ribbon
Instructions
- To measure the lace, you'll use a plastic cup (a jar also works). Wrap the lace around the widest part of the cup before cutting.
- Apply Mod Podge to the cut lace on a non-stick surface, such as parchment paper. Apply a good amount of medium on both sides of the lace, and make sure to sop up the excess Mod Podge to avoid it pooling into the holes in the lace. Let the first coat dry.
- While the first coat is drying, wrap the plastic cup with parchment paper. Apply a second coat of Mod Podge to the lace (following step 2’s instructions), and then wrap the lace onto the plastic cup and let it dry. This will create and hold the crown shape for your lace.
- Once it is dry, you can leave it as-is or paint with a color. I used a gold leaf color for mine. Paint several coats inside and out and let dry.
- To further embellish the crown, glue down some half-back pearls onto the lace crown and let it dry. If you want to brush Mod Podge mixed with glitter onto the crown for a little sparkle, you can do that at this time as well.
- Finally, attach the crown onto a headband or ribbon and you are done! Tie the ribbon under your chin or a child’s chin to secure.
Video
Now that you know how to do it, you’ll want to make a bunch and decorate them in different ways. Another idea: make these for a princess birthday party and ask the kids to decorate them – I’m sure that will be a blast!
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One day my best friend and I wore a tiara all day as we went around Austin TX to peruse stores,, museums, restaurants. We were in our 60’s–never too late to wear a crow or a tiara.–Enjoy your womanhood!!
That’s cute!
Princess parties are for every age! I say you get started on planning one, ASAP!
You are never too old for a Princess party!! We all deserve to feel like a Princess for a day (or two) once a year!!! Enjoy!!
I totally agree Barb 😀
This is an awesome opportunity! I’m going to make a large variety and include unicorn tiarras!!
I like this idea of a pearl lace party crown.
I have never heard of Stiffy Mod Podge.
As I think I would like to keep the Crown as a show piece. Where in the UK can I get it?
Easy to make and another great project for the grandkids. Easy follow instructions. Try it!
A crown fit for any age, beautiful, any child would love it
I really wish I’d known how to do this when my daughters were children. it looks like it would be a great make-and-take activity for a birthday sleep over party. Smaller lace would make great doll crowns, too.
Great idea! Love it!
I’m going to make one for my niece today!
Like this idea for birthdays, halloween and smaller version for cupcakes
Great for dress up parties
Really clever idea. Easy to follow instructions thanks Amy
This is a great idea! The directions are very clear and helpful! Thank you!
I was very impressed with this simple but adorable craft
Cute idea and I think it would make a great project to work with your little princess!
Never thought of this. Great idea!
Thanks for the idea and easy to follow instructions.
Absolutely adorable. Thanks for the great idea and instructions!
Great project to keep the kids busy on a rainy day or for the princess party.
I made a Lace Crown for a lamp that I don’t use. I sat it on top of the shade of the lamp.
I think my granddaughter would like this one, she has a large doll collection and these would make nice accessories for the dolls
could be party favors, ornaments, oh the possibilities
I can see my pet guinea pigs wearing some lovely crowns. Just for their photo shoot
Love it. Great for birthday or other events for the honoree, or great for dress-up play.
beautiful!!!!!!
I’m not only going to make this for my grandgirl, but for all her stuffed unicorns, too!
These are really cool! They’re great as gifts for all sorts of occasions!
Will try this for my granddaughter. I crochet and thinking about trying this on lace and a crocheted crown.
While I have not made this yet, I certainly plan to make one for the little princess in my life.
Perfect for the little princess.
Cute idea but unfortunately, have no little girls to try it on
I’ve made these before but using products other than mod podge. I look forward to trying it again this time using mod podge!
My niece will absolutely love this! Seems very simple and not very expensive. I cannot wait to make some for her in different colors!
I have a great niece who will adore doing this
I have started using this process using lace and Mod Podge to sell for my adult costume buyers
Looks easy. Might give it a try when birthday parties arise
How fun! Perfect for a girls party. I wish I had a granddaughter. I guess I will just have to make one for myself!
These crowns are so lovely!!What a great idea and can be decorated so many ways!!
This is great! Looks like it’s made out of shortbread – looks good enough to eat.
I love the crown!!!! I have never seen the hard coat for sale before. I am so excited!!!
Love, love, love this idea for my little princess! Never heard of Hard Coat before. Wow!
Really neat idea. Going to make a crown to match doll outfits. Thank you.
Know a granddaughter that would love this!
Neat craft thanks
These are so cute and so doable. Any little girl would love this!
Made this for my niece. She loved it.
Simple, easy to make DIY crown.
Great idea to make any doll royal or just as a napkin ring.
Cute and Easy .
So Simple yo do. Little girls love helping to create their crown
What a sweet idea.
Very pretty application for Mod Podge, & this is a crown that wouldn’t get broken. Like the low-cost factor, especially if you’re making a bunch for like, say, a little girl’s party.
This was my first time attempting some thing that didn’t involve rock painting and I was so nervous now I’m making at least one a week for people who see mine attached to my purse at places such as The grocery store!
Keep up the great ideas, love trying them all
I found some lace and made a practice one then I made several for a prince and princess party saved me a lot of money and they last not like paper ones
Oh boy, can’t wait to pass this one along. Great little party craft and party favor. Into my sewing box I go for lace and pearls and lots of other girly findings. A princess party’s in my greatgrands future.
I cannot wait to try this! This is definitely a practical project
I’m so impressed with this easy project for a costume accessory! Thank you!
I love this idea, wish I had thought of it before! It fits perfectly into dress up play but it could also be done as a tiara for a real fancy dress occasion. I think the possibilities are endless.
very easy and suitable for a Princess of any age
My granddaughter and her friends made these for her “Princess Party”! They had sooo much fun!
Cool idea and so much fun.
granddaughters will love making these with me!
Extremely simple and cheaper than buying an already made one, thank you.
Never too old for a Princess party!! Great tutorial and perfect for a birthday theme! Thanks Princess 🙂
I never imagined that you could create with lace and modpodge. What a creative idea!
So regal, and easy to make. Every little princess would love to have one!
So cute – can’t wait to try this method out on some cute dresser items.
These are so pretty. I can’t wait to make some for my great-nieces with some lace & doilies that were tatted by my grandmother.
DIY Lace Crown
I am blown away by how much one can do with Modge Podge…
great granddaughter would love this
I had never though that I could make my own crown at home. I’m going to give it a try.
what a great idea
I know just the person for this 🙂 and she has her 2nd birthday soon.
Thanks Amy.
A crown fir for a King or a Queen… I love making dress ups for my grandsons schools…this is a brilliant and effective idea
This is a easy tutorial on how to make a crown. I used this technique to make one to decorate a cake for a themed bridal shower I did. Turned out great and easy to do!!
I think this is great for a mother daughter day. Who doesn’t want to be a princess. I always have plenty of ribbon around and this is a great way to put it to use. I can see it in lots of colors with charms that I have too!
I love this?? it’s easy to make for party favorites
A really easy and fun little crown for a princess! Made it for a gift for a little girl and she loved it!
This turned out so pretty
Oh this is adorable, again you are so creative and you make it so easy
Very cute project for little ones!
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Absolutely love this. My granddaughter is already referred to as our little princess. She would love this.
What a great project.
I made one to wear with my reading fairy outfit. As a 67 year old retired elementary librarian, I can honestly say I did feel like a reading fairy when I read to the students at a local reading camp. The outfit has been passed along, but I’m keeping the tiara! Who knows when I may show up in it again?!
This is a project I will have to try with my grand daughter; I think she would love to do this.
I love this idea. Plus you can make them in any size. The possibilities are endless!
The crown looks great but not something I have any use for in my life. I will save it though in case I run across someone who may have a need for it.
neat idea. Good information
Make you Princess a crown! Easy, clever ideas to make a crown with lace, decoupage & paint.
Very creative idea. Wish I had known about this when my granddaughters were younger..❤
This is so much better than when I looked up a sloppy version a few years ago! I can’t wait to grab the little neighbor during corona school break and make these and have a tea party! Thanks!
I make dolls and accessories, and these work out perfectly! Thank you so much for your designs and inspiration.
I’m totally going to make a tiara for my wedding this way!
Very nice idea. I have small granddaughters who will love getting one of these.
Great idea for a young girl on her birthday or to play act. This would look good as a bracelet.
My kids are a little too old for this, but it’s very cute.
These would be adorable at a little girl’s party
I love this idea for a party, or for a kid’s birthday to be the star of the day. Looks great.
I have an embroidery design for a crown & never thought to put mod podge on it – thanks
I love this idea!
Love this idea. Great for a little girls birthday party.
very cute
Like this idea but its a bit more than my level can handle!
Fun to make for a little girl’s birthday party or for a big girl’s birthday party too
Great idea! How fun that would be at a birthday party! I’m sure all the princesses would love them
Haven’t made them yet but this looks easy enough to do
What a cute idea!
I like the challenge of making something 3d from something flat
Wish I had seen this before Purim this year!
Such a cute little project for mom and daughter to do together after all we all deserve to be a Princess at least once in life!
At first I thought that I needed one of these, but now I’m thinking that it would be perfect for my fur-diva.
My granddaughter will be nine in a few months – she and her friends will all be princesses!
would never have thought of this
Love this!
I love these. They would also make great decorations for a princess party in different sizes and colors.
Seems like it would be fairly easy to do. I have 3 granddaughters I’m gonna make these for. Thanks for the tutorial.
Genius
I am having a baby shower for a friend in 3 weeks. I’ve already experimented with the jar and mod podge painting [that was from this same site and turned out beautiful] and going to use for the tables. She’s having a girl, so I am going to dress these up with some pink too! I am going to be using pink fabric behind them with the pears to also accent the tables [like the pics shown]! I love these ideas. The video looks so easy and detailed. The mother to be is going to be so surprised! Excellent idea!
Not something I would do but cute
Such a great idea and one that my little one can help with.
This is an excellent cake topper for a girl’s party cake. Easy to make!
Super cute idea. I know for a fact that there is some beautiful gold metallic lace that was born to become Mod Podge crowns. Going to have to do this just for grins.
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The little crown looks so cute. I can see all kinds of uses for several of them.
I’m definitely saving this one for my future granddaughters!!! It’s adorable and one of the best things is that I usually have all these “ingredients” at home soooooo no shopping! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
i will be doing this project. love it
Perfect crown for kids and teddy bears.
So easy to make and lovely easy to follow instructions
This would work perfect for crowns for dolls too. thank you!