Sometimes you plan a 10th birthday party for your daughter. Sometimes you make it a craft-themed party and let the kids do all the work…because that’s what is best, both for the children and for your stress level. I’d be hard-pressed to find a tween-aged gal who didn’t love a good craft. That’s why this party worked perfectly for my daughter and her friends-plus it made me look pretty cool.
Step Number One: The Invites
I wanted to keep it simple and inexpensive (again, for the sake of the children) but still totally adorbs. I took some polka-dot paper and attached it to a foam paint brush with a sweet little ribbon (foam paint brushes cost next to nothing-I think you can pay for them with sticks). The girls would be using the brushes at the party so I thought it would be a fun way to get them excited. See? Simple. Cheap. Awesome.
Step Number Two: The Party – Headbands
What does one craft at a craft party? I’ll tell you. This idea was super-easy: headbands that require only small wooden circles, Modge Podge, cute paper, the aforementioned paint brush, and a needle/thread combo. Just cut paper, podge onto the wooden circle, sew on any extras and attach to elastic. BAM.
Step Number Two: The Party – The Gowns
As for the gowns, we didn’t want to be too serious about the whole thing, so I let them craft each others gowns out of toilet paper. We had some regular Elie Saabs up in here, I’m telling you – very avant garde.
Naturally it turned out to be quite the fashion show. I’m accepting orders for custom gowns now-have your credit cards ready.
I mean look at these happy girls! Success!
Step Number Three: The Treats. The Sweets. Mmmm.
Everything about an ice cream bar is sugary and wonderful. It doesn’t hurt that it looks fabulous either-look at those glasses! So fancy and perfect for little girls. All we needed was some ice cream, delish fruit, and whipped cream. From there, I let the girls craft their own sundaes (you can craft a sundae, right?).
All in the name of crafts. I’d say that’s a sweet ending, wouldn’t you?
{We’re linking up to these great parties!}
jen says
how cool awesome i need stuff to do
Maren says
So fun! I’m going to have to steal this for Ella’s next birthday!
Kristin @brilliantlikefireflies says
This is great! My mom always used to have us do crafts for our birthday parties. I always remember how much fun they were and everyone gets to take something home.
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This is my kind of party! Such a cute idea! I’d love it if you’d add it to my link party too. Here’s the URL: http://www.ahappyplacecalledhome.com/home/2012/4/13/blogiversary-week-best-worst-of-year-1.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Anu@MyDreamCanvas says
What an awesome party!! I am visiting you via the Weekend Wrap up party and I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.
Oopsey Daisy says
What a fun theme! I want to throw a crafting party! 🙂
Terry says
My daughter always enjoyed helping plan her party and doing any type of craft project. We made several different items, depending on the party theme — tie-dyed t-shirts for a bowling party (bowling shirts), made Paddington the Bear hats & “return to” tags for another party! Kids like to be involved, if only to assist with invitations, stuffing goodie bags and laying out party favors!
Heather - Chickabug says
How fun!! Parties with lots of activities are the best kind, I think. Those toilet paper gowns crack me up! : )
Shelley says
Brilliant! I love that it keeps them busy!! You’ve got a little “mini-me” on your hands. 😉
darlene says
i can’t wait until i have kids so i can plan fun stuff like this! very very cute!
Jill says
YEAH! I’ve been looking for a fun idea for my tween girl. This is perfect. Thanks
bonnie says
This is such a fun idea. Thanks! I know what my daughter is doing this year for her b-day!
Missy says
This looks like so much fun…I bet the girls loved it!