Learn how to make your own Disney World 50th Anniversary ears. These light up DIY earidescent Minnie Mouse ears are perfect to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Disney World parks.
Break off the top part of each side of the plastic ornaments.
2 90mm Clear Plastic Disc Ornaments
Glue 10 lights into one of the halves of an ornament. The last light should be added close to the opening.Then bring the wire across to the other ornament. Again, glue the next light right at the opening. Glue the down rest of the lights and bring the wire back through the opening.
1 set 6.6 ft Fairy Lights
Fold the iridescent fabric in half and place the Disney Ear Template on top. Use scissors or a rotary cutter to cut it. Repeat it so you have four circles.
Blue and Purple Iridescent Fabric
Glue the fabric onto the sides of the plastic ornaments.After glueing each circle, trim away the excess to keep it neat.
Prepare the Headband
Fold the fabric in half and cut around the headband template from the Disney Ear Template along the fold.
1 1 inch Satin Headband
Unfold the fabric and place it upside down on the table. Place the headband on top.Glue the sides of the fabric to the inside of the headband.
Cut the ribbon an inch or two longer than the length of the headband. Glue it to the inside.
Satin Ribbon
Attach the Ears
Space the covered ears on top of the headband and glue them to the headband.
Wrap up the wires and glue them to the top of the headband. Then glue the battery pack on top, off to one side to leave room for the bow.
Finish the Ears
Cut two rectangles of the gold sequin fabric.One that is 8×11 inches and a small strip that’s around 3×1 inch.
Gold Sequin Fabric
Fold the the larger rectangle into the main part of the bow. Then use the small strip to create the ribbon around the bow. The full steps can be found on the main post to make the classic Light Up Minnie Mouse Ears.
Then glue the finished bow in front of the battery pack on top of the headband.