Big points topped with candles, cheerful confetti, and colorful balloons – with this printable birthday crown, every birthday kid becomes royalty for the day. Color it, cut it out, and glue the tabs. This free birthday crown template is perfect for a birthday party, the classroom, and a birthday photo booth.
Why This Birthday Crown Is So Festive
Every point has a candle – so kids can even count how old the birthday child is by coloring the right number of flames. Confetti and balloons in between bring real party vibes. The crown closes with glue tabs and can be adjusted to fit any head. For kids five and up, it's a fun craft that's also a big hit at classroom birthday celebrations.
A candle on every point.
Colorful balloons between the points.
Festive party decorations.
Part of our Birthday Photo Booth set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or glitter pens
- Scissors
- Glue stick or stapler
- Optional: a paper strip to make it longer
Print the template at actual size on thick paper.
Color the crown or headband and decorate it however you like.
Cut along the outer line and keep the tabs on both sides.
Measure around the head; if the band is too short, glue a paper strip between the tabs.
Overlap the tabs and glue or staple them – put it on and shine!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Party Ideas for Birthday Kids
The birthday child blows out as many drawn candles as their age while everyone counts along. Play keep-it-up, where everyone tries to keep a balloon from touching the floor. Set up a photo booth where guests pose in their crowns for silly snapshots. Then gather in a circle so each guest can share a birthday wish.
Fun Facts About Birthdays
In lots of classrooms, the birthday child gets to wear a birthday crown – a way of saying: today, you're extra special. Candles on birthday cakes have a long history, and in Germany, children's birthday parties with candles go back hundreds of years. The song Happy Birthday is one of the best-known songs in the world. Other countries have their own traditions too: in parts of Canada, friends dab a little butter on the birthday kid's nose for good luck, and in Mexico, a piñata is often part of the party.
Color Ideas for Your Birthday Crown
Bright, sparkly, or golden:
Gold points with red candles.
Every point a different color.
Pink and purple with silver balloons.
Blue with yellow candle flames.
Great Times for the Birthday Crown
This birthday crown fits lots of celebrations:
For the birthday kid or every guest.
A classroom favorite.
The perfect prop for party pictures.
Grandparents love a crown too.
Birthday Facts at a Glance
Festive facts to share:
Birthday kids often wear a crown.
A long birthday tradition.
One of the best-known songs.
A party tradition from Mexico.
More Crowns and Headbands
King's crown, tiara, and flower crown templates are ready too – see all our crowns.
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The birthday crown is made for ages 5 to 8. Kids color and cut it out themselves, and an adult helps glue the tabs and fit it to the child's head.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the crown holds its shape. For bigger heads, add an extra paper strip to lengthen the band.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Geburtstagskrone.