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Queen for a day! 9 birthday crown crafts from our favorite DIY blogs

Ring in your big day with a topper that’s totally Y-O-U. From crowns to tiaras to fascinators and beyond, here are our favorite fancy dress picks to celebrate your birthday in serious style. Make one just for you, or get crafty for all your chicas (and, you know, get ready to party!).

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Which crown is your pick? Tell us in the comments!

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Flower power

As flowers start filling your garden, try snapping up this tutorial for a blossom-packed birthday. No blooms handy? Hit up a craft store and go faux.

Styled by Brittany Watson Jepson @ The House That Lars Built. Photographed by Jessica Peterson.
Spell it out

Have something to say on your big day? Make a statement in a sculpted wire circlet that you can bend and twist to suit your fancy.

Created by Brittany Watson Jepson for Hello Bee. Photographed by Hilda Grahnat.
Shooting star

Show off your rock star cred with a crown worthy of a diva. We love the glittering gold, but think how cool it would be with pastels, mag pages or old book pages, too.

Created and photographed by Elizabeth @ Delightfully Tacky
Feelin’ it

For an LOL-worthy (and probably school-appropriate) look you can rock all day to point out your b-day girl status, give this one a try.

Created and photographed by Lady Spring @ HeyLadySpring
Go girly

A simple crown shape cut from a bright piece of cardstock, taped end-to-end and decked with all manner of accents is a showstopper you’ll want to keep.

Created by Chanel Dror @ Camille Styles
Lovely lace

Perfect for a dainty party with your nearest and dearest? These darling mini lace crowns, spray painted gold and glued to headbands.

Created by Xiomara @ A Styled Fete. Photographed by Carly Jones.
Heavy metal

A simple circlet is amped up with metallic points. Add rhinestone accents if you wanna glitter!

Created and photographed by Jenni @ I Spy DIY
Fascinating!

We adore the jaunty je ne se quoi that this mini party hat headband exudes. Add a dash of personality for each of your party pals with a li’l help from your craft box.

Created and photographed by Kira @ Her New Leaf.
All that glitters

You might not have access to the crown jewels, but with this eye-popping DIY, do ya really need a sovereign’s stash? We think not!

Created by Natalie Shriver @ designlovefest. Photographed by Kimberly Genevieve.