We had an Art Birthday Party for Raegan’s 10th birthday. There were several art stations set up outside and then we had the food inside.
Decorate Your Own Cupcake
Materials:
- Paint Palette Trays
- Cup Cakes
- Different types of Sprinkles and Candies
Directions:
- I printed out pictures of wooden paint palettes and laminated them to place the cupcakes on. Then I placed a cupcake of each color on them.
- I made chocolate and white cupcakes and used different colored frosting for them (the kids could have iced the cupcakes themselves too).
- I added different sprinkles to the plastic paint palettes and placed a cupcake in the middle of the palettes.
- The kids could choose a paint palette and decorate their own cupcake.
Creative Juice
We had blue Koolaid in our Creative Juice, but you could choose anything that your child likes. I also found these crazy straws for the kids!
Rice Krispie Paint Brushes
Ingredients:
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Food Coloring
- White Chocolate Melts
- Craft Sticks
Directions:
- After I made the Rice Krispies I cut them into rectangles and placed a craft stick into the bottom of them.
- Then I melted the white chocolate and added different colored food coloring to it.
- Then dip in the Rice Krispie treats to look like paint brushes with paint on them.
Fruit Pizza
Ingredients :
- Crescent Roll Dough
- Cream Cheese 8 oz.
- Marshmallow Cream 1 can
- Colored Fruit
Directions:
- I spread the Crescent Roll dough on a pizza pan and then cut out a sliver one one side and a hole to make it look like a paint palette.
- Then I baked it according to the directions on the can.
- Mix together the Cream Cheese and the Marshmallow Cream to spread on the Crescent Roll.
- I cut up different colored fruit red strawberries, orange mandarins, yellow pineapple, green grapes, blue berries, red grapes.
- I placed the left over fruit and dip in a platter for our guests.
Vegie Pizza
Ingredients :
- Crescent Roll Dough
- Sour Cream 1 tub
- Ranch packet
- Colored Vegetables
Directions:
- I spread the Crescent Roll dough on a pizza pan and then cut out a sliver one one side and a hole to make it look like a paint palette.
- Then I baked it according to the directions on the can.
- Mix together the Sour Cream and the Ranch packet to spread on the Crescent Roll.
- I cut up different colored vegetables red cherry tomatoes, orange carrots, yellow bell peppers, green cucumbers, green broccoli, purple onion.
- I placed the left over vegetables and dip in a platter for our guests.
Crayon Cans
Materials:
- Tin Cans
- Crayons
- Glue Gun
- Ribbons
Directions:
- I glued the crayons around the tin cans.
- Then I glued a ribbon around them.
- I placed the plasticwear in the cans.
Living Photo Frame
I used some large cardboard boxes and paint to create a living photo frame for the kids to take pictures in.
Tie Dye Station
Materials:
- Tie Dye
- Paper Plates
- Rubber Bands
- Plastic Bags
- Sharpie
- Something White to Dye
- Bucket of Water
- Plastic Gloves
- Paper Towels
Directions:
- Write name on a plastic bag.
- Place the shirt in the water and squeeze out all of the water.
- Twist or tie the shirt with the rubber bands.
- Put on gloves and pour different colored dye onto the shirt.
- Place the shirt in the plastic bag and keep it there for 2 hours.
- Rinse it out in the sink before washing alone for the first time.
Sidewalk Chalk Station
I placed sidewalk chalk on this table.
Rock Painting Station
I placed rocks and paints on this table.
Slime Making Station
Materials:
- Glue
- Sta-Flo
- Food Coloring
- Glitter and Sequins
- Bowls
- Large Spoons
- 1 Cup
- Plastic Bags
- Sharpie
Directions:
- Write child’s name on a bag.
- 1 cup glue mixed with 1 cup Sta-Flo.
- Keep mixing until thick enough to hold in hands.
- Add food coloring, glitter, or sequins.
- Place the slime in your plastic bag.
Sand Art Station
Materials:
- Colored Sand
- Star Sand Art Necklaces
- Glue
- Funnels
Directions:
- Using the funnels, place the sand in the stars.
- Glue on the lid.
Canvas Painting Station
I put out little canvas’s and paints for the kids to create their own masterpieces.
