Craft Party Theme
Let's get crafty with this
crafty artists craft party
In my experience a craft party theme is more popular with the girls and it is easier for you if the kids are little older such as 8 years and upwards. However it is always popular and who knows you might have a future little Van Gogh amongst you!
Supplies
Invitations
Costumes
Decorations
Games
Activities
Food
Favors
Other resources
*My favourite Party Suppliers *
 UK suppliers
Party Box
For a great selection of craft kits ranging from painting to plaster and stickers and more. They also have a great selection of plain color party-ware - think colors of the rainbow which are just perfect for a craft party.
Party Delights
A relative newcomer to Internet kids party theme ideas and supplies but nonetheless I think that they are going to be very good.
 US suppliers
Shindigz
One of my current favorite kids party website. There is just SOOO much choice.
SSWW Arts and Crafts
I think that this site has to be the king of kings when it comes to its selection of arts and crafts. If you are looking to buy in bulk then take a look.
Birthday in a Box
A good choice of arts and crafts kits for girls and boys and not expensive. Great for all in one party packs as well. Below is a small selection.
* Craft Party Invitations *
Well I think that you are going to have to make your own invitations!!. Get creative to give the kids an idea of the things that you might do at the party.
Ribbon cards Make a card out of colored craft paper. Punch holes in it and then thread with ribbon either just around the edges or why not all over!
Colorful Rainbows Make a card in the shape of the rainbow. Color and write your message on the reverse.
Artist easel Make the invite in the shape of an artists easel and write the details on with paint and using a very thin paint brush.
Not crafty?? No probs, just use card making software on your computer or use craft card decorated with stickers or stencils.
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* Craft Party Costumes *
Ask the kids not to come in their best clothes but to come dressed as artists. Grab some cheap men's shirts from a yard sale or thrift shop to wear as artists smocks. If you can get hold of some colorful berets as well, that's even better.
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* Craft Party Decorations *
Depending on how many kids you have coming, set up various craft corners. You might find you need to enlist the help of a few other adults as craft activities often need supervision.
Tip Make sure that you have an area for placing finished art work and do name each piece.
Hang up posters of famous artists and famous pieces of art.
Create craft stations and have a big easel or chalk board at each area saying what the activity is.
Create a big "Welcome to the Studio" sign to place over the entrance to the party
Birthday Mural Place a large length of craft paper on a wall and get the kids to sign and draw a picture for the birthday child. This makes a great keepsake for later and can be put on his/her bedroom wall after the party.
Colored footprints Make footprints out of colored craft paper and attach them to the path leading to the party or place them inside leading to the different party rooms. You could also make hand prints and place these on the doors that the kids are allowed to enter. "No Hand Print" means "No Entry"!!
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* Craft party food *
Use a plain white paper tablecloth on the food table. Scatter around lots of crayons so the kids can draw on the tablecloth. Choose bowls and utensils using the primary colors (red, yellow and blue). Make food name labels and give the food creative names such as:
Puffy Pompoms Colored marshmallows
Rainbow Juice Fruity cocktail
Creative Cookies Hand decorated biscuits
Palate-able Pizzas Large round pizzas with their favorite toppings.
Dazzling Donuts Donuts covered with icing and sprinkles
Artists palate cake Prepare a basic round chocolate cake using a packet cake mix or my all-in-one cake recipe. Using a cookie cutter, press out three holes where the fingers would be on a palate. Cover cake with white or brown frosting and then when dry add further splodges of colored icing to resemble a paint effect. Lay on a paint brush for effect and voila a simple and easy artists cake.
More kid party food ideas
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* Craft Party activities *
Pick crafts to suit the age group and do think about whether you will need an extra pair of hands or two to help you. Below are just a few of my ideas but you can also look at the following links for other craft party ideas.
SSWW craft kits (US store)
Shindigz arts and crafts for kids
Cupcake decorating This is ALWAYS POPULAR. In advance make some cupcakes and then give the kids icing writing pens and small bowls of icing and sprinkles. Let them decorate and eat – yummy!.
Jewelry making Younger kids will be happy with some string and colored beads or pasta shapes. Older kids might prefer something a bit more 'grownup' looking so you may need to get some special jewelry beads and chains or key rings to decorate.
T-shirt painting This is not the cheapest activity but it is fun and they can be used as take home gifts.
Potty potters Give each child a ball of quick drying clay and get them creating pots, ornaments, fridge magnets or whatever they fancy.
Picture Perfect Either buy some cheap picture/photo frames and give the kids lots of glue and glitter to decorate them with. Or if you are on a budget, make your own frames out of strong construction card or you can ask your local photo shop for some ready made cardboard photo frames.
Anklets This is not expensive but does take a bit of time to make. My 13 year old daughter is always making theses for her friends at school. Even I wear one she made! How to make an anklet.
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* Craft Party Games *
Pass the Portrait
Give each child a piece of paper and a pencil. Each child then draws a head and neck and then carefully folds the paper over twice so that just the base of the neck is showing. He then passes the paper to his left and then each child draws a body and arms and repeats the folding and passing. Then they each draw the legs and feet and pass the paper round one more time. They could also put a name at the bottom. Unfold the portraits to reveal the funny pictures and then hang them on the wall.
Picture pairs
This is better for older kids who might have studied artists and their works at school. Print of some famous paintings plus their artist. The kids have to work in teams and see who can pair up the correct painting with its creator.
Squiggly Sketches
Give each child a piece of paper and get them to draw a quick and impromptu squiggle on it. They then pass the paper to another child who has 1 minute to turn the squiggle into a recognizable picture. It's harder than you think!
Paintbrush Toss
Get some large paintbrushes and stick a small ball of modeling clay to the pointed end of the handle. Make a target in the shape of an easel and have some holes in it just like you would on an easel. The kids then stand a certain distance from the target and see if they can throw the paintbrushes through the holes, clay end first.
Crazy Colors
Piñata
Having a piñata is always a great success at kids parties. For some inspiring piñatas, take a look at:
Party Box (UK store)
Shindigz (US store)
More kid party games
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* Craft Party Favours and Prizes *
Pens, pencils, paints etc
Craft kits
Berets
Small bags of polished stones
Stick on gems, stickers, nail art
Hair braids, crazy hair foam
Sketch pads and pencils
Where to get other craft party favors
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*Other Craft Party Resources *
Busy Bee Kids Crafts
Provides free instructions to make unique kids crafts for all occasions. All of our crafts for kids are made with inexpensive materials, and are clearly explained with easy to follow directions and pictures. Most importantly they are fun crafts to make!
Original Kids Crafts
Original Kids' Crafts - lots more creative ideas for a kids' craft party. New and different kids' crafts for every season and occasion.
Marcel's Kid
Crafts Ideas
Take a look at the coolest selection of kid crafts ideas
on the Web. You'll find here lots of craft ideas, free patterns, tips and
techniques and many more...
Create Kids Crafts
An amazing number of free and favorite craft ideas for kids that are easy and inexpensive. Excellent and unique playdough section.
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