Looking for Birthday Party Crafts that are super fun and full of colour? You are in the right place! Whether it’s your special day or a celebration for one of your friends, making things by hand is a great way to make the celebration even more exciting. Let’s get crafty!
Whether it’s decorating the venue, making your own invitations, crafting unique birthday cards or little keepsakes – Birthday Party Crafts add a personal touch and make the day super special. You can even do some of the crafts during the party for extra fun! Let’s dive into some creative ideas for your next birthday bash.
There are countless fun and easy birthday craft ideas to explore, and it all starts with the birthday invitations! If your party has a specific theme, it’s a great idea to reflect that in the invites. Celebrating in the summer, perhaps at a park or outdoor pool? Then this playful invitation shaped like a lemonade cup is the perfect fit! Made from colourful paper and hiding a surprise message, this craft is suitable for ages 6+.
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Or, for a nautical twist, make an invitation in the shape of a little boat that sails straight to its guests. Children aged 6 and up will love crafting these colourful invites with a hidden message.
Add a splash of colour to your birthday party space with cheerful handmade bunting! These can be made using any paper of your choice. It’s a cool way to decorate walls, wardrobe, or shelves for the birthday party and everyone will love the bold, playful colours!
Want to make the birthday girl or boy feel extra special? Then create a personalised handmade card just for them! Use their favourite colours, add your own imagination, and make something they’ll remember forever. Try this eye-catching, easy-to-make design:
Before the party starts, make a fun maritime crown for the birthday child! Using card, glitter paper, and crêpe paper, you can create a crown with bright points and colourful scales — the perfect finishing touch for a sea-themed celebration.
Here’s a crafty favour that’s fun to make and handy afterwards – bookmarks! Get crafty with your friends together during the party, then everyone can take their own handmade bookmark home as a special keepsake. This cheeky little bookworm bookmark is extra cute – and the best part? You can give it googly eyes and decorate it any way you like!
For paper, cardboard, felt and fabric, a Pritt Glue Stick is your best crafting buddy! It’s super easy to use, and you can still move things around a bit while it’s still drying. Plus, it’s made with 97% natural ingredients, so it’s kind to the planet and safe for kids too.
Want to add a splash of colour without using paint? Try Pritt Colour Stick! These colourful glue sticks come in orange, green, and blue, making the crafting even more fun.
Need something a bit stronger? Use Pritt Multipurpose Glue for wood, plastic, or metal – it dries clear and holds really tight. You can even mix it with a bit of water to make a paste – perfect for covering larger surfaces or making cool papier-mâché creations.
Good news – you don’t need fancy things to make Birthday Party Crafts. You probably already have many of these at home from other craft projects or daily use:
- Coloured card
- Craft paper
- Writing paper
- Scissors
- Pritt Glue Stick or Multipurpose Glue
- Twine or string
- Paint (acrylic or watercolour)
- Colourful markers or pens
Always supervise children when using sharp tools.
These crafty supplies can be used for most of the birthday ideas above. And don’t worry if you don’t have everything – just use what you’ve got and be creative.