Party projects - Box Decorating

Craftastic is an arts and crafts company providing creative experiences for all ages, run by CBeebies ‘SMarteenies’ presenter Bizi Lizi.

This box decorating party works really well with all ages although it is particularly popular with the younger children - 5, 6, 7 years old.

After the initial ‘arriving’ activity, the format for this particular party is straight forward. For the first half hour, the children will choose which shaped box they would like from a wide variety provided.

They will then paint their box. All paints used are non-toxic and water based. All paint will wash out of clothes but it is always advisable to wear old clothes!

When they have finished painting their boxes, (this takes roughly 30 minutes) the children will then go for their party food. While the children are eating, Lizi will clear away all the paints, dry the painted boxes then reset the table with the decorations. The decorations consist of a variety of stickers, foam shapes, sequins and glittery shapes.

On the children’s return to the table, they will decorate the boxes with the items provided. This takes approximately 25-30 minutes. Once they are happy with their finished box, they will then be provided with coloured beads and a choice of bracelet or keyring. They will then thread the beads to make a beaded item to put inside their box. Letter beads are also included so they can make names and words on their bracelet or keyring.

Finally, during the last 15 minutes or so, the children will be provided with their plain paper party bag that they can decorate with crayons and the remaining stickers.

At the end of the day the children will have a party bag filled with the items they have made during the party.