The birthday party is largely planned,the invitation cardsdistributed and the guests invited - all that remains is to come up with a few interesting activities. After a few exciting rounds of gaming, it might be a good idea to do something quieter. A few creative crafts that the children can then take home as a souvenir would be an excellent idea, don't you think? We have put together some suggestions that you could make for your child's birthday party. There are instructions for children of different ages.
Crafting for children's birthdays with older children and teenagers
These self-designed drinking cups are a wonderful idea that is great for crafting at children's birthday parties with 8-year-olds, but will impress even big girls. These are acrylic cups that have double walls that are actually intended for photos or advertising material. You need:
- double-walled reusable drinking cups
- Sequins with interesting shapes
- optional: Glitzer
Not only is the list of materials very short, the crafting itself is also easy. That's why you can probably even make the cups for a child's birthday party with a 6-year-old. All you have to do is open the bottom of the cup. You will then have access to the cavity between the two walls, which you can now fill with the sequins. Afterwards they canChildren also glitteradd. But you shouldn't overdo it, otherwise unsightly lumps can form.
So that the sequins do not stick to the plastic walls but can move freely, the cavity is now almost completely filled with water. Then close the cup again and it can be used. An extremelysimple craft idea, which you can also prepare on a craft table for a child's birthday.
Make magnets for children's birthdays for 7 year olds
Even 6-year-olds are sure to enjoy this craft project and will do a great job with the task. The magnets can then be used for the locker at school or to decorate the refrigerator or a magnetic board at home. These Tetris magnets are very playful and original, so they are guaranteed to bring great joy. If you want to make them for a child's birthday party, you will need the following:
- square cube beads (or other shapes as desired)
- Glue that is suitable for the child's age (e.g. hot glue for older children, wood glue, craft glue, superglue, etc.)
- Magnets or magnetic strips (Caution! Danger of choking by small children!)
First, just laythe wooden beadstogether the way you would like them to be. In the example, the figures from the classic Tetris game were chosen, but you can of course come up with other shapes. The beads are then glued together and fitted with magnets. Give the glue some time to dry and you're done!
Make simple bookmarks for children's birthdays for 5 year olds
Are you looking for something for themvery little bullies, this idea would be very nice. It's so easy that with a little help from you, you can even make it at a 3 year old's birthday party. The special thing about these bookmarks is that they don't slip because they have magnets. Children who can already read can then use these creative bookmarks themselves, while children who do not yet read can give them to their parents or older siblings.
- Popsicle sticks (can be purchased at the craft store)
- Washi-Tape
- thin magnetic strips
- Glue
- Scissors
You need two stems for each bookmark, which you first design separately with the washi tape. Of course, the children decide for themselves how exactly. Adhesive tapes with different patterns can also be combined. Stick a piece of magnetic strip on the inside of each. Now that isDIY bookmarksfinished and can be tried out straight away. The book page is simply clamped between the two ice cream sticks.
Craft with girls for children's birthdays - earrings made of wood
Is theParty exclusively for girlsearrings are of course a wonderful idea that you can make for a child's birthday. For the following idea you will need:
- thin wooden elements in any shape, made from untreated wood
- Watercolors
- Paint brush
- Palette and water for mixing the colors
- thin Sharpie
- Mod Podge/napkin glue or clear nail polish
- Ear hooks (clippers are also suitable for small children without pierced ears)
- Binderinge
- an object to make a hole in the wood (e.g. thin file, nail scissors, etc.)
An adult should first poke the holes in the wood. Then the children can start designing. The watercolors are dissolved with water and then brushed onto the wood. The structure of the wood ensures that the color is absorbed and beautiful designs are created. Once the colors are dry, seal them with Mod Podge, napkin glue or nail polish. Any pattern can then be recorded with an Edding marker. Finally, all you have to do is thread the jump rings through the hole and attach an ear hook to it. They're readyhomemade earrings!
Make your own endless cubes
Also known as the Infinity Cube, you can easily make the cube even with smaller children. So if you are looking for craft projects to do at a child's birthday party4 year olds do craftsthis idea is great. It is also ideal if you are doing crafts with boys on a children's birthday party.
- 8 small wooden cubes (e.g. 2 cm in size)
- patterned tape
- Scissors
- optional: watercolors for painting the cubes and brushes
If you want to color the dice, you should start with this step. Solve thoseSimply watercolor with waterand create single or multi-colored designs as you wish. Once the colors have dried, they can be attached to each other as follows:
- Place two rows of 4 cubes together.
- Using a piece of adhesive tape each, stick the two right ones at the top, the two left ones at the top and, in the same way, the bottom ones together. So you get 4 pairs.
- As they are folded, take the cubes and turn them to one side. On this side, glue the two middle cubes together. Repeat with the opposite side too.
- Now turn the cubes so that the glued sides from the second point point downwards. Glue the two outer cubes together vertically on both sides.
- The endless cube is now glued together. However, you should reinforce some areas on the unglued side with additional tape (on both sides the two outer cubes vertically, as in the previous step).
Make papier-mâché bowls for children's birthday parties with children
- Glass bowl for forming the papier-mâché bowls
- Newspaper
- Water
- Flour
- Aluminum foil
- Acrylic paint
- Scissors
- Paint brush
- Backspray
- Primer and varnish for sealing (check with craft store)
- optional: sandpaper
Tip: Although thatPaper mache craftsis also very fun for children, it is recommended that you prepare the bowls in advance as the papier-mâché should dry overnight. Simply use the finished bowls when you're making crafts for a child's birthday party. The children can then design the bowls as they wish.
For the papier-mâché you will need lots of newspaper strips. Cut the paper into strips about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in size. In a bowl, mix water and flour in a 2:1 ratio (2 parts water to 1 part flour).
Now take the glass bowl, turn it upside down and wrap the outside with aluminum foil. Then spray the foil with baking spray so that you can later remove the papier-mâché shells from the foil more easily (alternatively, brush them thinly with oil). Take a strip of paper, dip it into the paste of water and flour and squeeze it lightly. Place it on the prepared dish. Continue with more strips, placing them in different directions each time. Do about 2-3 layers.
After two hours you can remove the glass bowl. However, the papier-mâché is still not sufficiently dry. It's best to let it dry overnight. You can then remove the film and use sandpaper to create a smoother surface if desired. You can also trim and sand irregular edges. Then apply primer inside and let it dry.
Now the children can do crafts on their children's birthday party and at the same timeDesign bowls. For strong colors, several coats are necessary, but they dry quite quickly. The children can let their imagination run wild and paint whatever they want. Finally, an adult seals the bowls with varnish and you're done!
Make smiley pillows out of felt
These funny onesDIY Kissenare guaranteed to be a great memory of your birthday and, with a little help, you can make them yourself with smaller children. If you want to make them for your child's birthday party, all you need are the following materials:
- yellow and black felt and possibly other colors
- Textile glue (or other quick-drying glue suitable for felt)
- Bowl or other round object of any size
- black felt-tip pen
- Scissors
- fiberfill
Take a bowl that has the same circumference as you want the pillow to have, place it on a piece of yellow felt and trace the circumference with the felt-tip pen. After you cut out the circle, you can use it as a template for the other circles. You need two of them per pillow. Then cut out the eyes and a mouth from the black felt. You can also create different facial features.
Tipp: You can prepare all of these elements in advance, so that the children then only have to make the rest of the pillows at the children's birthday party. Which option is better for the children depends on their age and the time you want to invest. If the children at the children's birthday party are 4 years old, it is best for you or another adult to do the crafts in advance. Then place the finished elements on a craft table.
Glue the face onto one of the two yellow felt circles. Then put glue on the edge of the other circle (leaving a small part out) and place the face on top to glue the edges together. The opening you left is now used to fill the pillow with the filling. This shouldn't be too much so that the hole can be closed afterwards. Then tape the opening closed and set the finished cushions aside for a while to dry.
Children's birthday craft ideas - smileys made from paper plates
Another possibilityMaking smileys, are yellow paper plates. If they are attached to a stick (e.g. ice cream sticks or wooden sticks), they can also be transformed into a fun mask that the children can play with at the party. Use store-bought yellow paper plates or take white ones and have the kids paint them yellow with acrylic paint. The elements for the face can then be cut out of paper while the acrylic paint dries. A felt-tip pen can also be used. Finally, glue a stem (preferably painted) to the back of the plate and the emoji mask is ready.
If you would like to make this idea for a child's birthday, you can make the facial elements in advance and then make them available to the children during the party. This shortens the crafting time and guarantees that the children don't get too bored over time.
