Below you will find Party Decoration Making Crafts Projects and Activities for Kids to make. Ideas for Arts & Crafts Activities to Make Decorations for Parties with Easy Instructions for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers
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cardboard hearts - - For as long as I can remember, the only thing that was ever
exciting to me about Valentine’s Day was the chocolate. Not
much has changed, really, which is why you probably won’t see
much more about the upcoming holiday here. But, I do have my two
little ones now and I try not to let my biases get in the way of
their fun…too much.
Angel
Garland - -
Strung together with fancy ribbon, this order of lacy angels looks
heavenly draped from a tree bough, on a mantel or around a banister.
Basket-Weave
Candles - -
Transform basic pillar candles with strips of beeswax and a simple
under-and-over weave. Beeswax sheets come in a range of colors. We
found that using natural shades of beeswax and a darker candle, such
as pumpkin-colored ones, give a particularly pleasing result. We also
experimented with strips of different widths and other weaves and
found that the measurements below mimic a basket weave best.
Bay
Leaf and Pomegranate Garland - -
Drape this delicate garland over your mantle, banister, or mirror
this holiday season and enjoy this magical -- and long-lasting
-- holiday swag well into the new year.
Beaded
Snowflake Decoration - -
Make a sparkly beaded snowflake decoration as a winter or Christmas
craft. Kids will have fun both stringing the beads and admiring their
handiwork afterwards.
Bead
Garland - - Jeweled beads, fat beads, clay beads and
more. String them all up and kids can easily create a unique Bead
Garland to rival any sparkling Christmas lights.
Bunny
Fold for Napkins - -
Easter-rabbit-shaped napkins are a festive detail for the holiday
table, and they only require a few simple folds. Well-starched crisp
cotton or linen will transform into the sturdiest bunnies. Fold
napkins the day before your meal so your "warren" is full
when guests arrive.
Candy
Tree - -
Some chocolate candies and chenille make this craft easy enough for a
4-year-old to make as a sweet table decoration.
Cedar
Wreath "Chandelier" - -
This Scandinavian-style greenery "chandelier" is an
eye-catching way to draw guests to a holiday cocktail or buffet
table. It's fashioned from a pair of cedar wreaths that have been
adorned with wine-colored satin bows and suspended from the ceiling
with lengths of the same ribbon.
Chanukah
Star Garland - -
It's fun and simple to make six-pointed stars! Watch the stars shine
in their eyes as they help your family decorate for Chanukah.
Chenille
Candy Canes - -
Chenille stems make the easiest candy canes and you will be amazed
and how happy your child will be after making these easy ornaments.
Perfect for any age, this is a wonderful holiday craft.
Christmas
Arrangement - -
This Christmas arrangement craft is great for kids to make as a table
decoration or to give as a gift .
Christmas
Bulb Garland - - No
need for cords to get these lights up! Using some glimmer felt
and imagination, I created this Christmas Bulb Garland to decorate my
mantle this year.
Christmas
Cutout Banner - -
Whether it's sunny or snowy for Las Posadas, your kids can decorate
with this colorful tissue-paper banner.
Christmas
Garlands - -
This project was inspired by the anthropologie store windows on Fifth
Avenue in Manhattan. It’s super easy and can be done with just
about any holiday ornaments you may have laying around. Plus, all of
your friends will think you’re the coolest, craftiest person
because this project looks great no matter what material you use.
Circle
of Light - - Brighten up the winter night
with this festive outdoor wreath.
Cornhusk
Napkin Rings and Place Cards - -
In fall, the blossoms of summertime are little more than a distant
memory. But you can bring some of their delicate beauty to your fall
decorating by fashioning flowers from the husks of dried Indian corn
-- a farm-stand staple at this time of year. Inspired by the early
American craft tradition of making dolls from cornhusks, our cornhusk
flowers -- mimicking apple blossoms -- are both elegant and simple to
create.
Craft
These Candy Birthday Party Decorations - -
You can liven up a birthday party room with these unique oversized
candy birthday party decorations. They can go with just about any
birthday party theme, and you can create the colors you like best.
This would also make an excellent idea for any party theme when you
use appropriate colors.
Craft
Your Own Fortune Teller Party Decorations - -
A great theme for a Halloween get-together is a fortune teller party.
Your decor will focus around beaded doorways, gauzy scarves draped
about the room, candles,
and other such "gypsy" items to help create the ambience to
the theme.
Creating
your own Tissue Paper Ball Party Decorations - - Creating one’s own hand made Tissue Paper
Ball party decorations surely will light up the environment for any
festive occasions such as parties, showers, celebrations, holidays,
etc. It is an ideal and an in-expensive ways to spruce up the
environment of the occasions. Example given below is a decoration
Tissue Paper Ball for party decorations which you can design
accordingly with your chosen size and preferred color.
Crochet
a Candy Garland - -
Create this simple garland by crocheting the candy directly to a
crochet chain. These are an easy way to brighten up your tree or
holiday decor. I have mine up around my windows and they remind me of
Christmas lights, but they shine in the daytime and make me happy!
Dinosaur
Party Decorations - -
Decorating is fun and easy for a dinosaur themed party. How extensive
your decorating will be depends on the age of your child. The younger
they are, the less you will have to do. Your child may have
suggestions about what types of decorations they want for their
party.
DIY
Christmas Party Decorations - -
It's almost time to start planning for your seasonal Christmas part.
Here are a few DIY ideas for holiday party decoration that you can
create to make your home look lovely for guests. These ideas are
simple and cheap. They can be created by anyone easily.
Fall
Leaves Wreath - -
A tutorial that will teach you how to design your own wreath
decoration for a party in the fall.
Fancy
Paper Flowers - -
A bit of folding, some tape and a few quick snips of the scissors
turn our colorful crafting paper into these astonishing
three-dimensional flowers.
Felt
Snowflake Banner Tutorial - -
This snowflake Garland is very inexpensive and easy to make. You will
need some "Stiff Felt" in white or your desired color, some
ric rac or ribbon, sharp scissors, a hot glue gun, sequins, and a
needle with thread.
Festive
Forest Garland - -
Decorate a mantelpiece, banister, doorway, or window with a colorful
collection of tiny tannenbaums.
Festive
Garland - -
Letter-perfect party decor is easy with a garland made using our
clip-art alphabet. Here, a birthday greeting in warm tones hangs
above a serving table done up in similar shades of pink and orange.
Fourth
of July Paper Chain Decoration - -
Decorate inside or outdoors with these easy paper chain and star
decorations. Great decorating idea for a party too!
Garland
of Gratitude - -
Simple enough for kids to create on their own, these beautiful,
textured leaves make a wonderful holiday tradition. Invite each guest
to write something he or she is grateful for on a leaf, and watch the
garland grow each year.
Garland
O’ Goosebumps - -
Get in the Halloween spirit with décor that gives you
goosebumps! Aleene’s® Acid-Free Tacky Glues™ make
paper crafting like this garland fun and easy.
German-Style
Paper Cutout Easter Eggs - -
Give the scissors a rest: The easiest way to make silhouettes is to
use craft punches.
Glittered
Santa Treat Boxes - -
Santas in multiple sizes can be crafted using oval treat boxes, red
paint, clip art, and glitter. Egg-shaped pressed-paper boxes come in
a range of sizes. Larger ones can accommodate toys and accessories;
small ones are perfect for candy. Use the version of clip art and
templates sized to fit your box.
Halloween
Crafts: Easy Ornaments - -
Still stumped by which Halloween decorations to use for your upcoming
party? How's this for a Halloween craft? Try these easy-to-make
folded paper ornaments. They'll add some spark to the corner of a
room, over a party table or on a covered porch. They're so simple to
do, just think back to your kindergarten days and get folding.
Halloween
Garland - -
Stitch and stuff your way to this adorable Halloween craft project.
Pumpkins, bats, spiders oh my! Between your creative stitching and
some dollar store stuff you can hang this adorable garland anywhere.
Hand
Cut-out Wreath - -
This hand cut out wreath is a great Christmas craft. Kids enjoy
tracing and cutting out their hands and when the wreath is done they
feel they've had a hand in the holiday decorating.
Handmade
Cornucopia - -
A raffia cornucopia lined with a bed of dried wheat stalks holds an
abundance of golden squashes, apples, and pears. Set on a sideboard
or chest, it's a natural Thanksgiving decoration that radiates good
fortune: In Greek mythology, the cornucopia -- Latin for "horn
of plenty" -- was a magical goat's horn that filled itself with
whatever food and drink its owner requested. It has become a
universal symbol of bounty, and in America is closely tied to
Thanksgiving.
Hanging
Owl Treat Boxes - -
These woodland favors are made with pinecone boxes disguised as birds
of prey. The textured ridges resemble feathers, and crepe-paper
embellishments finish the owl's menacing look
Hanging
Paper Flowers - -
With a few snips and folds, and a little imagination, you can turn
humble paper bags into party-perfect decorations.
Hanging
Vellum Halloween Lanterns - -
When the sun goes down, set a spooky scene with these dramatic
lanterns made from simple supplies and our exclusive clip-art
designs.
Happy
Birthday Wreath - -
Create a festive wreath for a birthday party! Welcome every guest
with a blast of color.
Harvest
Food Garland - -
Harvest celebrations are held in many cultural traditions. Create a
colorful fruit and vegetable garland for Sukkot, Thanksgiving,
Kwanzaa, or any festive occasion!
Harvest
Wreath - -
People around the world give thanks for their food. Celebrate a
harvest of pineapples, pumpkins, or pomegranates-and show a culture's
traditions with this festive wreath!
Heart Garland - - I
love hanging decorations from my ceilings.
Holiday
Lanterns - - n need of a
revolutionary decorating idea for Independence Day? A garland of
star-spangled paper lanterns is festive and fun for kids to make.
Suspend them on seam binding or colorful string and hang for a party,
or on your porch to honor the Fourth. All you need is white glue,
scissors, a mini stapler, and construction paper -- in red, white,
and blue, of course.
Homemade
Party Decorations - -
Having a party doesn’t mean needing to spend lots of money on
the decorations. Better to use the funds for the entertainment and
food, and make as many of the decorations as possible. Here are some
ideas for inexpensive homemade party decorations to make the room
look festive.
How
to Create a Banner - - Banners
are fun ways to celebrate any occasion, and they are super easy to
make. You’ll end up with a stringed together set of point-down
triangles, each with a single letter of your message. This custom
banner project can be as creative as you want, and folks of any age
can make this unique kind of banner. Here’s how to create a
banner for any celebration.
How
to Make a Paper Flower Garland - -
Make a wonderful garland from some simple craft supplies to go with
any decor. Great for party decorations or just to spruce up a shelf!
How
to Make a Paper Mache Pinata - -
Follow these directions and you can make a colorful pinata using
paper mache' techniques.
How
to Make Birthday Banners - -
Whether it's plain or fancy, a handmade banner makes every birthday
special.
Hula-Hoop
Wreath - -
Don't let that Hula-Hoop go to "waist" all winter! It makes
a natural base for a green garland wreath that runs circles around
the store-bought variety.
Kids'
Party Decorations - - Creating a child's celebration from scratch
can be as simple as selecting fun paper and rubber stamps.
Liberty
Bell Craft - -
Instructions for making a Liberty bell using a paper or styrofoam
cup.
Light
up your holiday table with an Independence Day decoration - - "OOOOH"... "AHHHH!"
Victorian fireworks were brilliant items to behold, even before they
were launched into the sky. Our Independence Day decoration was
inspired by 19th-century British-made Skyrocket fireworks, with their
brightly decorated paper labels - destined to burn in a burst of
celestial glory.
Luau
Party Craft Decoration Ideas - -
Holding a party can be a stressful time, but having a theme in mind
can make the decoration process easier. A luau party can be done
fairly easily - just keep thoughts of tropical Hawaii in your mind
and suddenly the ideas will come together. And a tight budget that
doesn't mean your decorations has to suffer. Simple - and possibly
free, depending on your supplies - luau party craft decoration ideas
can create a festive party atmosphere.
Make
a Large Snowflake Decoration out of Doilies - -
Bigger is often better, but not usually cheaper! In this case, an
oversized snowflake made out of paper doilies is a super cheap and
dramatic addition to your winter decorations. These would be
wonderful decorations for a classroom, party, or your home.
Make
An Adorable Felt Bunting From Small Scraps! - -
The felt I've used is the basic cheap craft felt, because that's all
that's available around here, but if you have access to some of the
very gorgeous wool felt, (the real thing!) so then you can certainly
use that and your projects will be even more gorgeous!
Make
Mexican Paper Decorations - -
This is a simple and interesting paper decoration. Just a few paper
sheets, folds, cut and you get an almost-free awesome decoration.
Make
Paper Party Decorations - - A
waterlily is a perfect way to greet your guest at your next picnic.
What better use of papercraft than to dress up an ordinary plate
(paper or otherwise).
Make
Tissue Paper Flowers for Party Decorations - -
Decorate for Parties with Inexpensive Tissue Paper
Marbled
Votive Holder - -
Teens and adults can have fun making this unusual marbled votive
holder. It makes a fun holiday craft and unique way to display your
candles.
Mason
Jar Snowmen - - This
is a great project for kids who are looking for a gift for a teacher
or a favorite neighbor.
Never-Melt
Snowman - -
Brrrr! It’s time for building snowmen! Too cold to go outside,
or no snow on the ground? No problem! Make this cute textured snowman
to decorate your home.
North
Pole Sign - -
This cute little sign makes a fun Christmas decoration for your home.
Display this craft on your mantle or holiday table.
Ombre
Glittered Bells - -
Glitter in an ombre pattern -- with one color blending gradually into
another -- makes simple bells sparkle with sophistication. For these
ombre glitter decorations, we transformed a pair of 6 3/4-inch-tall
plastic bells.
Paper
Flower Madness - -
They can be called flowers or snowflakes, even star bursts
or sea urchins.
Paper
flowers - -
Tissue-paper flowers make striking decorations for a summer party.
Paper
Hanging Globe Decorations - -
Learn how to decorate with paper handing globes.
Paper
Snowflakes - -
When moisture condenses and freezes on a window, some say that Jack
Frost has stopped by, leaving the lacy pattern as a souvenir. Grace
your panes with paper snowflakes, attaching them with poster putty.
Or make a wreath of snowflakes by sticking them one at a time to a
wall with poster putty.
Paper
Star - -
Handmade paper stars add a festive touch, whether you're adorning a
holiday mantel or decorating for a birthday party.
Party
Blowers - -
These handmade party blowers are as much fun to create as they are to
use. For a paper tongue that will curl properly, choose a decorative
paper that is about the same weight as photocopy paper.
Party Garland - -
This whimsical garland would be a perfect decoration for a child's
birthday party, a wedding, a holiday celebration or a baby shower.
The fun bright colors and different sizes and shapes will make any
space more festive and inviting!
Party
People - -
We have two big parties going on in our house this month. The first
will be this Friday to celebrate our oldest son turning 14. His
actual birthday is today, so we have some smaller plans tonight. You
might remember from last year’s party that he loves color. Last
year I was able to find some awesome rainbow streamers, but this year
no luck so I decided to make my own.
Pinecone
Rosette Garland - -
Pinecones and evergreens belong together, especially in holiday
garlands. Here we've shaped them into rosettes.
Pinwheel
planters - -
These oh so fun pinwheel planters are perfect decoration or favors
for a spring garden party or birthday bash. This idea from Better
Homes & Gardens Magazine touts a letter at the center of each
pinwheel, which might be fun to spell out your guest of honor’s
name.
Popcorn
and Cranberry Garland - -
Decorate your Christmas tree with a classic popcorn and cranberry
garland, but add this fun twist: use felt for popcorn and pom-poms
for cranberries.
Popcorn,
Paper, and Bead Streamers - -
Creating popcorn garland is a classic Christmas decoration that is a
fun way to get kids involved in the festivities. If you're looking
for non-food streamer options, try our tips for using paper or beads
to dress up your room.
Potpourri
Wreath Candle Holder - - Learn to make this attractive candle holder wreath for your party
tables.
Ragamuffin
Heart Wreath - - Cindi Butler shows her viewers how to make this beautiful
ragamuffin heart wreath. It really is so pretty and it is sure to be
a conversation piece when displayed this Valentine’s Day.
Ribbon
Wrapped Napkin Rings - -
Lend a cheerful touch to your Christmas dinner table with this Ribbon
wrapped napkin rings craft. Since it uses paper towel tubes this
craft also provides kids with a great introduction to the idea of
recycling.
Scrapbook
Garland - -
Robin T. of Downers Grove, Illinois, was thrilled to find a use for
the snapshots of her sons, Carter, age six, and Carson, four, that
she couldn't bear to throw away.
Seam-Binding
Cake-Stand Skirt and Chandelier - -
Inexpensive seam binding -- normally used to conceal the seams inside
tailored garments -- is all you need to dress up a Mother's Day
brunch table. Use coordinating colors of the multipurpose trim to
make flirty skirts for a pair of stacked cake stands, and then
continue the theme with a free-flowing seam-binding "chandelier."
Shaped
Crepe Flowers - -
Flowers crafted from colorful tissue or crepe paper are graceful,
inexpensive to make, and always in season. Arrange them on tables,
use as boutonnieres, or create a whole bouquet.
Shell
Trees - - This
sea shell encrusted tree scene is perfect for a beachcomber's
holiday.
Silver
Bell Garland - - Children celebrate the holidays by making
beautiful bells. Hang their garlands from doors and windows for a
festive look.
Snowman
ChristmasTree - -
Combine a Christmas icon with a traditional tree – a snowman
and a decorative tree in one!
Snowman
Garland - -
Whether you live in a cold or warm climate, your kids can have fun
rounding up these decorative little snowmen. String them together,
and they look great as a doorway or banister adornment. Or you can
hang them singly as tree ornaments.
Sparkly
Snowflakes - -
Create light, sparkly snowflakes! Decorate a package, trim a tree, or
hang them in winter windows. Let it snow!
Star
Medallion - -
Fabric star medallions will brighten up your party like daytime
fireworks.
Stars-and-Stripes
Gazebo Trim - -
Box-pleated bunting adds a crowning touch to a gazebo or other
outdoor structure. We trimmed the traditional flag design to
highlight the blue-and-white part of the pattern. For crisper folds,
iron the pleats as you make them.
Thanksgiving
Place Cards - -
Give your dinner guests a holiday surprise with these cut
Thanksgiving place cards that are a great way to decorate your
Thanksgiving table!
The
Diamondback Garland - -
How to Weave a Diamondback Garland for Your Homecoming Mums
Tissue
Paper Pom-Poms - -
These dahlialike pom-poms appear to float in the air; in reality,
they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament, imparting a
cheerful radiance to any party.
Valentine's
Day Crafty Party Decorations - -
Valentine's Day crafty party decorations help set the mood for a
festive holiday celebration.
Valentines
Pinata - -
Add some fun to your Valentine party games this year with this easy
to make, no-mess piñata. Bright and cheery pinks and reds
dress up a plain paper grocery sack with no gooey paper mache to
clean up!
Wintry
Welcome - -
Create a winter party centerpiece and matching place cards. Your
table will sparkle with this snowy ice-skating scene!
Witches’
Hats Party Decorations - -
There are going to be many Halloween parties going on in the days to
come. These witches’ hats make the perfect decoration, as well
as a great table centerpiece. They are easy to make and can even be
done by the kids.
Wooden
Tree Mobile - -
"Hang" out with your kids this season while making a
whimsical, twirling tree that adds holiday cheer wherever it's hung.
Yule
Log Favor Boxes - -
These versions of the yule log, a quintessential symbol of the
Christmas season, are actually favor boxes; they resemble birch logs,
thanks to our clip art wrapped around paper-towel rolls.
Yuletide
Table Accents - -
Attach bottoms of clay pots and trays to create candleholders for a
unique Christmas tablescape.
