Instead of trying to fill bags with lots of bits, why not get the kids to decorate their own bag which is a great party activity and will keep the kids entertained for a little while.  They can draw, colour and stick lots of great decorations on to make their bag unique.  No sticky glue mess, just simple colouring and sticking fun.  Its always great to see the end results - usually quite intriguing!  The bag can then be filled with anything they do, make or win at the party with just a few sweeties.

They will be more impressed with their party bag than what's in it!

For more creative Party Bags ideas, visit KidzCraft

    A favourite craft party activity
   and our top seller at KidzCraft

  Great idea for a children's
  birthday party, perfect for a
  summer garden party too! 

• Cover your table with a good large plastic table cover, alternatively use the floor but cover with paper not a plastic sheet as this may be slippy.
• Make sure there is enough space for all the children to work in, its difficult to get creative if you are cramped
• Lay out all the fabric paints, fabric marker pens, paint brushes, sponges, water pots and kitchen roll along the centre of the table so everyone can reach them easily.
• Use paint palettes and decant fabric paint which makes it easier for kids to use lots of colours
• Sponge painting gives a great effect on cotton t-shirts (but it will use more paint up than brushing)
• Rinse and dry brushes between colours
• You need to put some card inside the t-shirt to stretch is out to make flat and also to stop colours running through to the back or front which you are working on. 
  An excellent tip is to save up empty cereal packets or ask all the children to bring one along to the party with them.

TIPS on getting the kids creative:

• Provide the kids with lots of colour choices in the fabric paints,  pens and also 3D pens
• Experiment with different methods e.g. brushes, sponges, stamps or fingers
• Stencils either bought or homemade out of card e.g. shapes, animals, letters
• Print out some great templates from the internet, there are some great A4 colouring sheets you can use which gives the kids lots of theme ideas
  Place the A4 sheet inside the t-shirt and then the kids can draw over the lines to create their picture and then paint and colour inside the lines 
• Offer some cool embellishements for that extra bling e.g. jewels, fabric shapes or ribbons

T-shirt painting can be done in the house or the garden in the summer, so its a great summer birthday party idea!

Birthday Party Fun! 

Time flashes by so quick these days, I think we are all trying to fit in so much more, constantly juggling work, kids, shopping, cleaning and an attempt of a social life too.  Suddenly, your son/daughter's birthday is this week.  Panic!  Deciding, finding and buying the best present ever is one thing, but organising a last minute party is another.  We quite often receive phone calls from customers wanting to place an urgent last minute order for craft party materials for a party this Saturday or even tomorrow!

Sometimes, parents have organised a fantastic garden party with a bouncy castle or a barbecue and games and then the good old English weather knocks your plans completely.  Plan B into action - as the heavens are about to open.  So, a Super Express Order is made for a fun packed craft party for the children to enjoy together.  The good thing about this though, is that if the weather does turn out to be ok on the day, the party can be held inside or in the garden just as easily so its a win win situation.

We had a phone call today at 3.30 for a party tomorrow afternoon.  The order was placed, processed and shipped within the hour, so these kids will enjoy a fun crafty time tomorrow.  We don't know the reason for the late order, not our place to ask why, but it just shows how easy it is to organise, order, receive and run a Craft Party is. 

We hope they have a great time!