How to Draw a Birthday Kid (Easy Step by Step)
This birthday kid is ready to party, with a pointy hat, a party horn and a slice of cake. The drawing is built from simple shapes: a big oval for the head, a rounded box for the body, and a few small ovals for the arms and feet.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a birthday kid step by step
How to Draw a Birthday Kid · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The big head
Draw a big round oval for the head, a little wider at the bottom. Leave a small gap at the top, because the hat will sit there.
Step 3: The party hat
On top of the head, draw a tall triangle for the hat, with a small circle at the tip. Add one curved line across the bottom of the hat for a stripe.
Step 4: The body
Under the head, draw a short body shaped like a rounded box. Start at the bottom of the head, go down both sides, and close it with a gently curved line at the bottom.
Step 5: Arms and hands
Draw a long, skinny oval along each side of the body for the arms. Finish each one with a small curl for a hand. Add two tiny lines under the body for the legs.
Step 6: Two round feet
Draw a wide, flat oval at the bottom of each leg for the feet. Put them side by side, just under the body.
Step 7: Face and party horn
Add two dots for the eyes. Then draw a short wiggly line for the mouth that ends in a little spiral, like a party horn.
Step 8: The star shirt
Draw a star in the middle of the body. Start with a point at the top and zigzag around until the star closes up.
Step 9: The birthday cake
Next to the hand on the right, draw a long box for the slice of cake with a wavy line of frosting across it. On top, draw a short stick with a small flame shape for the candle.
Step 10: Confetti dots
Fill the empty space around your kid with small dots of confetti. Scatter them on both sides, some high and some low.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your birthday kid? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid with a menorah or how to draw a kid with a diya lamp next.
Tips for drawing a birthday kid
- Draw the hat after the head, and let its bottom curve follow the top of the head so it looks like it sits on there.
- Draw the party horn as a wiggly line first, then add the little spiral at the end. Take your time with the curl.
- Make the star a little bigger than you think you need. It is easier to draw the points when the star has room.
Free birthday kid coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this birthday kid coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your birthday kid drawing
Try a bright hat with a stripe in a second color, a red or yellow star shirt, and a pink cake with a yellow flame. For a creative twist, give the confetti dots every color in your crayon box.
Birthday kid fun fact for kids
The song "Happy Birthday to You" started out as "Good Morning to All", a classroom song written by two sisters, Patty and Mildred Hill, in 1893.
Questions about drawing a birthday kid
What shapes do I need to draw a birthday kid?
You need a large oval for the head, a rounded box for the body, a triangle for the party hat, and small ovals for the arms and feet. A star, a slice of cake and a few dots finish it off.
How do I draw a party hat that looks right?
Start with a tall triangle on top of the head, and let the bottom edge curve across the head. Add a small circle at the tip and a curved stripe near the bottom.
How do I make my birthday kid look more fun?
Add lots of confetti dots around the kid and give the hat a bright stripe. A curly party horn and a cake with a candle make the drawing look even more cheerful.
