All kinds of crafts continue to grow in popularity as everyone from children to seniors see the value and fun of doing crafts.
This has led to crafts becoming more a part of parties.
What could be more fun then doing a craft project with family and friends? This works especially well at a birthday party.
The key to doing crafts at birthday parties is to make sure that you have everything on hand (you do not want to have to leave the party to go get something that you have forgot), you have plenty of adult supervision if it is a kid's party and you are offering craft projects that are age appropriate.
If you have these three factors in place you can have a successful craft experience at the party.
So if your child or someone close to you is about to celebrate a birthday here are some great craft ideas to get the birthday party off to a great start- Decorations-Why spend a lot of money or time setting up decorations when they can be unique and creative with a just a little help from your party guests.
Simply cover the party table with a white table cloth (you may want to wash it before hand to remove any finish) as each guests comes in have fabric paint handy that they can draw or leave a message for the birthday boy or girl right on the tablecloth.
You could even have each party guest cover their hand in fabric paint and then leave their handprint and signature right on the tablecloth! This would make a great keepsake from the party that you could have for years to come.
For a cheaper (and less durable) option cover the table with white craft paper that can be purchased in large rolls from a craft store.
Tape down the edges and as the kids come in let each child color a picture right onto the tablecloth.
This can be a great ice breaker at the start of the party and you will have some colorful decorations when it comes time to serve the birthday cake.
Games-A pinata can make for a great addition to the birthday party but how fun would it be for each guest to make their own pinata? This is a simple-to-make pinata that is made from a paper bag and tissue paper.
When everyone is done making their candy-filled pinata, you can hang them up and have the children break it open with a soft bat (like a Nerf bat or a tightly-rolled-up and taped newspaper).
You will need: A large paper bag String Tissue paper Glue Scissors Crepe paper streamers Optional: Googly eyes, paint Start by filling a paper bag about half way with little treats (like candies and small toys).
Carefully roll the top of the bag down, staple the folded part shut, and punch two holes along the top.
Help the kids cut strips of tissue paper and cut fringes.
Have the kids glue the fringes of tissue paper to the bag (glue along the top of the fringes) and then cover the bag with tissue paper.
The kids can then decorate with diecuts, markers, paint, and/or googly eyes.
You can then weave a long thread through the holes.
You will hang the pinata up using this string.
Have the kids glue long crepe paper streamers from the bottom of the pinata.
Food-Even the party food can be part of a craft.
For added fun at a birthday party why not skip the birthday cake can let each child decorate pre-made cupcakes or cookies.
You can make your own or purchase pre-made cupcakes or cookies from a local bakery.
Simply set out a variety of frostings, toppings and candies and let the kids go to work.
Then they are finished they can take their masterpieces home or eat them right on the spot!