Monday, March 14, 2011

Great birthday party project or fun afternoon activity!

This is a great kids project for birthday parties or just a rainy afternoon. 

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!!

FREEBIE- Build Your Own Cupcake!

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Great and easy Birthday Party Ideas!!

Check out this great posting on http://www.marthastewart.com/

These are Animal Party Blowouts great for many ages and any gender.  Step by step instructions and great printables!

Animal Party Blowouts

Animal Party Blowouts
Kids will love to play with these adorable animal-shaped blowouts inspired by characters in children's author Matthew Van Fleet's interactive book, "Heads." Make them for a children's birthday party, and when the event is over, send each little guest home with a brand-new toy.

Tools and Materials
  • Spray adhesive, Twin-Tack or glue stick (optional)
  • Cardstock or manila folder (optional)
  • Bone folder
  • Scissors
  • Assembly template
  • Double-sided tape
  • Blowouts
Animal Party Blowouts How-To1. Print desired animal template onto legal paper: Alligator (color or black and white), Elephant (color or black and white), or Tiger (color or black and white). Color in black and white template with colored pencils or crayons, if desired. To add more rigidity to blowouts, use spray adhesive, Twin-Tack, or a glue stick to mount template on cardstock or a manila folder.

2. Using a bone folder, score along dotted lines, then with scissors, cut out all three shapes on template, being sure to cut out holes for blowout to fit through. Fold along scored lines.

3. Download assembly template to use as a guide.

4. Fold tab on front body piece back and, with double-sided tape, attach to back body piece, aligning holes. Colored sides should be facing same direction and pieces should form a standing tent.

5. Fold back head tab and with double-sided tape, affix to top of back body piece.

6. Fold down front head tab and insert blowout through all holes through back of body.

ResourcesBlowouts available from Party City or your local party supplies store. Bone folder available from Martha Stewart Crafts. All other tools and materials available at your local office, craft, or art supplies store.
From The Martha Stewart Show, February 2011


Read more at Marthastewart.com: Animal Party Blowouts - Martha Stewart Crafts
Another great idea is this paper cup game.....
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/paper-cup-party-game
Again there are printables and step by step instructions.  They make it so easy for you!

Party Cup Garland and Game Party Cup Garland and Game

Cleverly arranged -- and charmingly decorated -- cups become a festive happy birthday banner that doubles as a fun party game.