Watercolor is a definite favorite when crafting during the Spring and Summer. The color possibilities are endless and no skill is required — that’s our kind of project. This watercolor invitation diy is so easy to do, but even more fun to receive! If you are having any kind of gathering this month, skip the store-bought invites and paint your own.
You will need: assorted watercolor paints, paintbrush, paper, triangular-paper punch, letter stamps, ink pad
Directions: Cover each sheet of paper with your choice of watercolor and let dry. Feel free to mix colors. Make a sheet of warm colors and a sheet of cool colors if you like.
Using your paper punch, punch out small pieces of paper in different sections of the painted areas. A triangular-shaped paper punch makes the invite look like a mini-bunting. A giant circle punch could be super fun as well.
Take your stamps and stamp the letters to the word “party” using one stamp at a time. If you want to put more information, cut out more shapes. Write the small details like when, where, and who on the other pieces of confetti.
Stuff the pieces of confetti in an envelope and send them on their merry way. Your friends will be thrilled to receive this colorful mail!
Make a playful gumball garland for birthday parties and other (kid-friendly) occasions. Kids will love turning this into a party game, as they attempt to eat the gumballs right off of the garland string. Or you can keep the garlands intact until the party is over and eat them later.
You will need: medium-sized gumballs (about 1 inch), colorful string, a large needle (I used a knitting needle), tape, scissors, something to poke holes into the gumballs (I used an awl)
Directions: Separate gumballs by color in different bowls. Begin poking holes all the way through each gumball, using an awl or other sharp tool. You’ll want to take your time and be gentle when poking the holes, so that the gumballs don’t crack or break. Set aside. The desired length of your garland will determine how many gumballs you need to complete this project. Next, wrap a small piece of tape around the edge of the string to keep the threads together and compact, so you can thread your needle. Once you have the string through the eye of the needle, cut off the bit of tape on the end of the string. Begin threading the string through the pre-holed gumballs until you reach the desired length. Knot the ends, so the gumballs don’t slide off the string, and your gumball garland is ready to hang!
Dressing up a plain cake is a snap, with this fast and easy DIY that will work for almost any occasion. Using graphic wallpaper samples, which can be purchased online for a few dollars (or free of charge in some cases), you can create charming wallpaper cake toppers in a matter of minutes.
You will need: scissors, wallpaper samples (I used this one, designed by Emily Isabella), lollipop sticks, non-toxic craft glue, pen or pencil
Directions: Select a wallpaper sample that has a bold print that can be cut easily to make a graphic statement on your cake. Using a pen or pencil, trace the shapes you wish to cut out, or simply start cutting without tracing first (whichever works best for you). Cut out the most interesting shapes to use as cake toppers. Run a small bead of glue over the top one to two inches of your lollipop stick, depending on how large the cut out shape is that you’ll be attaching. Note: Stop the bead of glue about 1/4 inch from the bottom of where your wallpaper shape will attach, to insure that no glue comes in contact with the cake, even after the glue is dry. This only applies to shapes that will actually be touching the icing when you poke them in. Adhere each shape to a lollipop stick. Wait for the glue to completely dry. Poke each lollipop stick into the cake at varying levels to create a scene atop your cake and enjoy!
These versatile balloon birthday invitations are colorful and cute. Just print the adorable invites onto matte white cardstock or have your local printer print them. Fill out and use a #10 envelope.
Quick tips for making birthday party flower arrangements:
1. Find a fun, unique container (glass vase, mason jar, thrifted wooden box, or garden pot).
2. Pick flowers in a coordinating color scheme. Group like flowers together in your hand and bind each group with rubberband.
3. Arrange in vase. Add ribbon/twine or leave plain
4. Keep the arrangements loose – maybe even use flowers from your own garden!
Flowers by Megan Dunford. Photography by Nicole Hill Gerulat.
